Past Shows - 2020

Plus special guest duo Myles Talbott Dyad

The Brink Lounge (3rd Thurs each month)
701 East Washington St., Madison, WI 53703

In the main lounge - No cover.

Top Shelf is happy to welcome special guest duo Myles Talbott Dyad for January (you may know the singer/guitarist as solo artist Just Merl). "A unique music experience: guy with a guitar, girl with a harmonica, dyad with an attitude." They will connect and delight you with great tunes you know and love from the '70s to today, along with some very tasty originals. From Dylan and Petty to Young and Prine and Springsteen, they have an great songlist and an unique and engaging style. See more at their website! And Merl has a CD of originals - he will hopefully have some copies on hand.

The Brink Lounge is a great date night destination. Elegant yet comfortable environment, great cocktails and wines, and small plate food items. There is parking within a block if the adjacent lot is full; see www.thebrinklounge.com for full details.

Common Ground Middleton (Facebook page)

Regular/recurring gig - 3rd Fri each month.
See details at Common Chord's website.

Tracy Jane Comer SOLO

(with special guest Delores Jenison)

The Hop Garden
6818 Canal Street, Paoli, WI

SOLO show - and an all-guitar day! Looking forward to spending some quality time with my guitars. I'll be playing from the loft! I hear there are great acoustics in there so it will be only lightly amp'd.

For this show I'll do a mix of originals and favorite acoustic covers. AND my pal Delores Jenison (from Common Chord) will be sitting in a bit to add some harmonies, and we're planning a special Indigo Girls tribute set with material from many years of their career! (No cover.)

SPECIAL THANKS to other guests that joined in: Theresa "TC" Peart; Kim Brunner; Bill Rushmore. These fine friends, along with Delores, helped me out since my voice was not in top shape after having laryngitis this week. Friends are great!

Bos Meadery CANCELLED DUE TO ILLNESS
See details at Common Chord's website.

Plus special guest Nelson Graham

The Brink Lounge (3rd Thurs each month)
701 East Washington St., Madison, WI 53703

In the main lounge - No cover.

Very special guest Nelson Graham will share this show! Nelson is a born entertainer with instant charisma and a natural, effortless and honest presence, whether performing for a large audience or in a living room. I have so many favorites from Nelson's songs that I am sure, no matter what he chooses to sing for this show, you'll be thoroughly entertained. I'll join in for a few numbers. Please join us! We may perform together a bit.

The Brink Lounge is a great date night destination. Elegant yet comfortable environment, great cocktails and wines, and small plate food items. There is parking within a block if the adjacent lot is full; see www.thebrinklounge.com for full details.

Common Ground Middleton (Facebook page)

Regular/recurring gig - 3rd Fri each month.
See details at Common Chord's website.

The Hop Garden
6818 Canal Street, Paoli, WI

This was going to be a solo show but my percussionist is able to join me, so we'll be duo on this date after all with a compact setup for the smaller space. Great acoustics in there so it will be only lightly amp'd. (No cover.)

North of the Bayou
802 Atlas Ave Madison WI 53714
(Off Cottage Grove Gd. - MAP)
(608) 286-1393

New venue for Top Shelf! No cover. The food looks AMAZING.

Plus special guest trio
Blue Stone

The Brink Lounge (REGULAR/RECURRING - 3rd Thursday each month)
701 East Washington St., Madison, WI 53703

CANCELED.
The Brink Lounge is closing doors for a couple of weeks except for private events. The good news is that we have rescheduled the fabulous Blue Stone for October 15!

Common Ground Middleton
2644 Branch St. Middleton, WI 53562

CANCELED.
Venue is closing dining area for the time being. Watch Common Chord's website for ongoing details.

Mar 28, 2020 (Sat)

Bos Meadery
849 E Washington Ave., Madison WI 53703

CANCELED. See details at Common Chord's website.

Apr 10, 2020 (Fri)

Plus special guest John Masino

** CANCELED, due to pandemic. **
We will try to reschedule John for a later date as we were very much looking forward to working with him.

The Brink Lounge (3rd Thurs each month)
701 East Washington St., Madison, WI 53703

In the main lounge - No cover.

Special guest for April will be the incomparable John Masino! Madison's own superstar John Masino is constantly on the go performing with the John Masino Band and as a soloist and sometimes in other projects. A former CBS recording artist, he has been a member of dozens of popular Midwest bands including Cynthia and the Soul Asylum, SRO, The Wrack, Baby Fat, Chunky Pie, Hi-Fi, Powerplay, The Rage, Clear Blue Betty, and the very successful '70s band PUNCH. John has opened many national shows for bands such as Head East, Ted Nugent, Blue Oyster Cult, Savoy Brown, Foghat, Quiet Riot, John Mellencamp, The Tubes, Cheap Trick, America, and others including such guitar legends Rick Derringer, Leslie West, Robin Trower and Neil Zaza. In the early '80s, John lived in New York City where he performed and did session work before moving back to his hometown Madison Wisconsin.
John has won a slew of local and international awards, which you can read all about at http://www.reverbnation.com/JohnMasinoBand. But the proof is in the playing, so come on out and see for yourself!

The Brink Lounge is a great date night destination. Elegant yet comfortable environment, great cocktails and wines, and small plate food items. There is parking within a block if the adjacent lot is full; see www.thebrinklounge.com for full details.

** CANCELED, due to pandemic. **

Common Ground Middleton (Facebook page)

See details at Common Chord's website.

** CANCELED, due to pandemic. **

Private birthday party! (Yes we do those!)

** CANCELED, due to pandemic. Should be rescheduled in the future. **

Yahara Bay Distillers
6250 Nesbitt Road #200, Fitchburg WI 53719
608-275-1050

Yahara Bay was founded in 2007 as Madison’s first distillery (and Wisconsin's second). In 10 short years, Yahara Bay has gone from producing 3 products to over 40. They distribute to 20 different states and have one of the largest import bottling businesses in the Midwest. They offer live music on Fridays and also have an art gallery, retail space and a tasting room. Come check out their tasty spirits and enjoy some tunes! (No cover)

Support artist for "The Joe Show," starring Joe Iaquinto & special guests

** CANCELED due to pandemic, BUT...WE MAY SCHEDULE THIS SHOW AS A "FACEBOOK LIVE" EVENT as soon as we can start rehearsing again. **

The Brink Lounge
701 East Washington St., Madison, WI 53703

I, along with my colleague from Top Shelf Alan Maslowsk and othersi, will be part of the support band for the amazing Joe Iaquinto in an event he is calling "The Joe Show!" You can read all about it here on Facebook or watch for details here at his website. The lineup will be Joe (bass, guitars, vocals), myself (keys, bass, guitar, maybe fiddle too), Alan M. (drums), plus guests Bruce Wasserstrom (guitar, vocals), Cliff Frederickson (guitar, vocals), and others TBA. Gonna be fun!! I've had the chance to share shows with Joe a couple of times and he's an amazing and multi-talented musician.

** CANCELED, due to pandemic. **

North of the Bayou
802 Atlas Ave Madison WI 53714
(Off Cottage Grove Gd. - MAP)
(608) 286-1393

Top Shelf returns to North of the Bayou! No cover. Did I mention the food is AMAZING?? (Save room for the bread pudding. OMG.)

** CANCELED, due to pandemic. **

Common Ground Middleton (Facebook page)

Regular/recurring gig - 3rd Fri each month.
See details at Common Chord's website.

** CANCELED, due to pandemic. **

The Brink Lounge (3rd Thurs each month)
701 East Washington St., Madison, WI 53703

More info TBA. In the main lounge - No cover.

The Brink Lounge is a great date night destination. Elegant yet comfortable environment, great cocktails and wines, and small plate food items. There is parking within a block if the adjacent lot is full; see www.thebrinklounge.com for full details.

Bailey's Run Vineyard & Winery
N8523 Klitzke Rd, New Glarus WI 53574
608-496-1966
Facebook: @baileysrunvineyard

[*** This gig is ON! ***] Outdoors, weather permitting (indoors otherwise). About the venue: "Where Wine Goes To Have Fun!" Serving wine, beer, and small-plate food items. Wines are made with 100 percent hand-harvesting and traditional basket press production. We are pleased as punch (wine?) to be making our debut at Bailey's Run!

June 4, 2020 (Thu)

Gazebo Musikk concert series - Stoughton WI 53589

RESCHEDULED to Sept. 25

** SEE JUNE 27 for rescheduled date! **

The Brink Lounge (3rd Thurs each month)
701 East Washington St., Madison, WI 53703

Top Shelf duo will perform (Tracy and Alan), and they will welcome special guest singer/songwriter/pianist Dave Schindele. If this show does indeed happen and if circumstances allow for some advance rehearsal, there may be some cross-collaboration.

*** CANCELED - VENUE IS CLOSING. ***

Common Ground Middleton (Facebook page)

Regular/recurring gig - 3rd Fri each month.
See details at Common Chord's website.

Bailey's Run Vineyard & Winery
N8523 Klitzke Rd, New Glarus WI 53574
608-496-1966
Facebook: @baileysrunvineyard

[*** This gig is ON! ***] We had a marvelous time at our first gig here on May 31 and can't wait to return on June 21! This will be outdoors, weather permitting - There are some tables and chairs plus an expansive lawn if you'd like to bring a blanket or camp chairs of your own and sit closer to the band stage. (Will be indoors if weather is bad.)
About the venue: "Where Wine Goes To Have Fun!" Serving wine, beer, and small-plate food items. Wines are made with 100 percent hand-harvesting and traditional basket press production.

The Brink Lounge
701 East Washington St., Madison, WI 53703

*** This show is ON!! In lieu of our usual THURSDAY spot, this month we are playing on a Saturday. Note the 8 pm start time! NO COVER!***

Top Shelf DUO is thrilled to be playing on Saturday June 27 at our favorite local venue! (Normally we play Thursdays but weeknight music is on hold for now.) The owners of The Brink Lounge have been so welcoming and supportive of my music in its various forms since they opened about 15 years ago. They are tremendous patrons of local music. Let's show them some love as they begin to open up! (They will be taking necessary precautions of course.) Top Shelf (duo for this show - Tracy with Alan M.) will bring our favorite covers, focusing on upbeat and FUN!

In the main lounge - No cover.

The Brink Lounge is a great date night destination. Elegant yet comfortable environment, great cocktails and wines, and small plate food items. There is parking within a block if the adjacent lot is full; see www.thebrinklounge.com for full detail

*** CANCELED due to new Dane County Restrictions effective 7/1/2020 ***

Verona Concerts in the Park
Harriet Park - W. Harriet Street, Verona WI 53593
Harriet Park is located along Mary Lou Street, Arthur Street, Westlawn Avenue and Harriet Street on the City’s north side.

Common Chord is very pleased to be making a return appearance for the 2020 series! Sponsored by the Verona Area Chamber of Commerce. Bring the family! And bring a blanket or lawn chairs, and a picnic or wine/cheese, OR enjoy some on-site food concessions (to be announced). (FREE SHOW)

*** CANCELED due to new Dane County Restrictions effective 7/1/2020. Top Shelf hopes to return to the Brink in August! ***

The Brink Lounge (REGULAR/RECURRING - 3rd Thursday each month)
701 East Washington St., Madison, WI 53703

In the main lounge - No cover..

THE JOE SHOW with special guests Tracy Jane Comer & Alan Maslowski

*** CANCELED due to new Dane County Restrictions effective 7/1/2020. Will be rescheduled! ***

The Brink Lounge
701 East Washington St., Madison, WI 53703

Our good friend Joe Iaquinto will headline this show, with Tracy Jane and Alan filling out the "house band" in support. Other guests may be involved as well. Joe is a multi-instrumentalist (bass and guitar) and great entertainer who performed professionally in NY and CA before relocating to Madison. He has shared stages and rubbed elbows with some impressive names in the music business, and he will tell some tales during the evening in addition to offering up some great tunes as tribute to those artists.

VIDEOS: We have recorded some videos jamming with Joe at Tracy's studio, and you can see them at this playlist for a taste of what you'll hear at this show!

*** CANCELED - VENUE IS CLOSING. ***

Common Ground Middleton (Facebook page)

Regular/recurring gig - 3rd Fri each month.
See details at Common Chord's website.

*** CANCELED due to Dane County Restrictions ***

The Hop Garden
6818 Canal Street, Paoli, WI

Nice outdoor setting a bit south of Verona. No cover! (Weather permitting or may be moved indoors if rain)

CANCELED FOR AUGUST due to pandemic restrictions - Regular third Thursdays will resume when possible!

The Brink Lounge (3rd Thurs each month)
701 East Washington St., Madison, WI 53703

*** CANCELED - VENUE IS CLOSING. ***

Common Ground Middleton (Facebook page)

Regular/recurring gig - 3rd Fri each month.
See details at Common Chord's website.

Bailey's Run Vineyard & Winery
N8523 Klitzke Rd, New Glarus WI 53574
608-496-1966
Facebook: @baileysrunvineyard

[*** This gig is ON! ***] We love this place and are excited to return for the third time! This will be outdoors, weather permitting - There are some tables and chairs plus an expansive lawn if you'd like to bring a blanket or camp chairs of your own. (Will be indoors if weather is bad.)
About the venue: "Where Wine Goes To Have Fun!" Serving wine, beer, and small-plate food items. Wines are made with 100 percent hand-harvesting and traditional basket press production.

CANCELED due to weather!

We DO have a show this date...south of Madison at a great little outdoor place. If you are interesed, please contact us for details! It is a nice outdoor setting, a little south of Verona. (Weather permitting; no cover.)

Tracy (solo)

Wild Hog in the Woods (Madison WI 53703)

LIVESTREAM acoustic concert! I (Tracy) will perform a one-hour show for this Madison-based folk/acoustic organization. I will be dusting off some originals and songs from some of my favorite singer-songwriters. Tune in if you can!

ARCHIVE of the show: https://youtu.be/WCa5_dtEzV4

*** CANCELLED DUE TO PANDEMIC ***

The Brink Lounge (3rd Thurs each month)
701 East Washington St., Madison, WI 53703

In the main lounge - No cover.

The Brink Lounge is a great date night destination. Elegant yet comfortable environment, great cocktails and wines, and small plate food items. There is parking within a block if the adjacent lot is full; see www.thebrinklounge.com for full details.

*** CANCELED - VENUE IS CLOSING. ***

Common Ground Middleton (Facebook page)

Regular/recurring gig - 3rd Fri each month.
See details at Common Chord's website.

Sep 25, 2020 (Fri)

*** CANCELED ***

Gazebo Musikk concert series - Stoughton WI 53589

(RESCHEDULED from June 4.)

Outdoor music performance series in Stoughton WI. This will be a DRIVE-IN concert! See details at Common Chord's website.

Portage Center for the Arts
2020-2021 concert series
Zona Gale Theater - Portage, WI 53954

TO BE RESCHEDULED for spring or summer 2021.

See details at Common Chord's website.

Bailey's Run Vineyard & Winery
N8523 Klitzke Rd, New Glarus WI 53574
608-496-1966
Facebook: @baileysrunvineyard

[*** This gig is ON! ***] We LOVE this place and are excited to return for the FOURTH time since May! If weather is nice (as of 10/4/2020 the forecast is looking GREAT) this will be outside on the expansive lawn, where there are some tables and chairs, or you can bring a blanket or camp chairs of your own. (Will be indoors if weather is too cool or rainy for outdoors.) No cover.
About the venue: "Where Wine Goes To Have Fun!" Serving wine, beer, and small-plate food items. Wines are made with 100 percent hand-harvesting and traditional basket press production.

CANCELED: The Brink is closed to the public until further notice due to Dane County COVID restrictions.

The Brink Lounge (3rd Thurs each month)
701 East Washington St., Madison, WI 53703

In the main lounge - No cover. The Brink Lounge is a great date night destination. Elegant yet comfortable environment, great cocktails and wines, and small plate food items. There is parking within a block if the adjacent lot is full; see www.thebrinklounge.com for full details.

*** CANCELED - VENUE HAS CLOSED. ***

Common Ground Middleton (Facebook page)

Regular/recurring gig - 3rd Fri each month.
See details at Common Chord's website.

Bailey's Run Vineyard & Winery
N8523 Klitzke Rd, New Glarus WI 53574
608-496-1966
Facebook: @baileysrunvineyard

[*** This gig is ON! ***]
We LOVE this place and are excited to return for the FIFTH time since May! This time we will be INDOORS, in the tasting room. No cover.

About the venue: "Where Wine Goes To Have Fun!" Serving wine, beer, and small-plate food items. Wines are made with 100 percent hand-harvesting and traditional basket press production.

*** CANCELED DUE TO ONGOING COVID RESTRICTIONS ***

The Brink Lounge (3rd Thurs each month)
701 East Washington St., Madison, WI 53703

In the main lounge - No cover.

The Brink Lounge is a great date night destination. Elegant yet comfortable environment, great cocktails and wines, and small plate food items. There is parking within a block if the adjacent lot is full; see www.thebrinklounge.com for full details.

*** CANCELED - VENUE HAS CLOSED. ***

Common Ground Middleton (Facebook page)

Regular/recurring gig - 3rd Fri each month.
See details at Common Chord's website.

*** CANCELED - VENUE HAS CLOSED. ***

Common Ground Middleton (Facebook page)

Regular/recurring gig - 3rd Fri each month.
See details at Common Chord's website.

Bailey's Run Vineyard & Winery
N8523 Klitzke Rd, New Glarus WI 53574
608-496-1966
Facebook: @baileysrunvineyard

We LOVE this place and are excited to return for the 6th time! Being the day after Xmas we will likely throw in some holiday tunes. No cover.

About the venue: "Where Wine Goes To Have Fun!" Serving wine, beer, and small-plate food items. Wines are made with 100 percent hand-harvesting and traditional basket press production.