PERFORMANCES:
These are PAST dates for 2007;
CLICK HERE for
current/upcoming shows
You can also find Tracy's shows posted on these sites and more: MUSI-CAL 
PERFORMANCES:
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Jan. 6 (Sat) |
Madison WI |
SOLO |
First Unitarian Meeting House |
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Madison WI |
TRIO w/ |
About the Brink Lounge: Madison's hot new upscale 12,000 square foot wine & martini bar, coffeehouse, and nightclub, adjacent to the High Noon Saloon. Plenty of FREE PARKING in the lot on Main St., half block up toward the square. |
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Jan. 27 (Sat) |
Portage WI |
DUO |
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Feb. 2 (Fri) (House opens |
St. Paul MN |
3 OF CUPS |
Paul & Shiela Wellstone Center Auditorium What do solo acoustic songwriters do when they crave the fun of playing with other musicians live, but still want to perform their own originals? They form a collaboration, this one called 3 of Cups, featuring Tracy Jane Comer and Rachel Nelson plus percussionist Michael "Stix" Kiley, plus also special guest Tret Fure for these Minnesota shows (see also Feb. 3 below). As they back each other on their originals tunes, song arrangements can include harmony vocals, several guitar syles, fiddle, cello, piano, hammered dulcimer, mandolin, and harmonica. The Wellstone Center is easily accessed from anywhere in the metro area. Free ramp parking is available adjacent to the building. |
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Feb. 3 (Sat) (House opens |
Duluth MN |
3 OF CUPS |
Weber Music Hall, University of MN-Duluth Co-sponsored by The Women's Studies Dept. at UM-D |
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Feb. 10 (Sat) |
Madison WI |
DUO |
BENEFIT: 1st Fundraiser for Dane County Friends of Ferals: Feral Gallery Night Duo show with Michael Bryant (of Sticky Fingers) - We'll draw from Sticky Fingers favorites plus other material, using harmonies and a variety of instruments -- guitar, mandolin, cello, fiddle, hammered dulcimer. Michael is a great singer/songwriter and has a voice as smooth as silk so if haven't heard him before you're in for a very special treat. Live music plus an art show with donations by the artists and musicians
to DCFoF. Also there will be raffles/door prizes and vegetarian hors d' oeuvres. |
RSVP |
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Feb. 17 (Sat) |
Madison WI |
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Cameo - Playing CELLO and singing harmonies on some tunes with JOE JENCKS |
$14 at the door |
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Mar. 14 (Wed) |
Madison WI |
ELIXIR |
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Performing as cellist with Elixir Chamber Trio (instrumental chamber group - side project). |
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March 23 (Fri) |
DeKalb IL |
CO-BILL |
UU Fellowship of DeKalb “Joe Jencks is the type of musicianthat will cause you to drop that morning newspaper or pull your car to
the side of the road when you hear his songs." |
$10
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March 24 (Sat) |
Downers |
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Maple Street Chapel Concert Series See March 23 gig above for links to Joe and photo |
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May 12 (Sat) |
Madison WI |
N/A |
4th Annual Madison Area Music Awards - Barrymore Theatre Tracy is a finalist for BEST FOLK/AMERICANA ARTIST |
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June 16 (Sat) |
Madison WI |
In-the-round: |
Latte Da Espresso This will be a 3-way "in the round" with Tracy and pals Dave Schindele and Nancy Rost. Expect to hear voices and various instruments (guitar, piano, cello) combining here and there for a magical evening of original local music, covering a variety of styles. Lightly amped in this comfortable and casual environment. Singer-songwriter-keyboardist Nancy Rost has been called "the love child of Tom Lehrer and Tom Waits" (KnowYourMusic.com). Her distinctive songs combine a jazz-influenced piano style with lyrics that are quirky, witty and Dave Schindele writes and performs music for voice and piano. Its style is contemporary, with elements of jazz, classical, rock and musical theater. Favorite inspirations include singer-songwriters such as Carole King and Burt Bacharach, Broadway composers such as Stephen Sondheim, and Impressionists like Claude Debussy.Dave’s songs explore original musical territory and try to provide a medium for forecasting,
working out and encapsulating the inner life. |
No cover- |
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July 27 (Fri) |
Madison WI |
3 OF CUPS |
3 of Cups is a collaborative project with Tracy Jane Comer of Madison WI and Rachel Nelson of Duluth MN plus often special guests...in this case, Michael Bryant of Madison. The three will trade the lead around while also backing each other up using many different instruments and harmonies. Tracy plays guitar, piano,
cello, and hammered dulcimer; Rachel plays fiddle, guitar, mandolin and banjo; Michael plays guitar, mandolin,
and bass. Music performed will cover a wide range of acoustic styles. Something for everyone! Family-friendly, casual atmosphere. |
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Aug. 10 (Fri) |
Sun Prairie WI |
DUO |
Higher Grounds Coffeehouse Duo show with Michael Bryant (of Sticky Fingers). Michael has an unforgettable voice and writes lovely music to boot. We will perform "in-the-round," trading off the lead while backing each other up using harmonies and various combinations of instruments.
Family-friendly, casual atmosphere. |
No cover- |
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Madison WI |
TRIO w/
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**** PLUS special guest ALARIA TAYLOR of Milwaukee! **** About the Brink Lounge: Madison's hot new upscale 12,000 square foot wine & martini bar, coffeehouse, and nightclub, adjacent to the High Noon Saloon. Plenty of FREE PARKING in the lot on Main St., half block up toward the square. |
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Aug. 12 (Sun) |
Madison WI |
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Aug. 13 (Mon) |
Madison WI |
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Private Event (wedding) - duo with Michael Bryant |
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Aug. 18 (Sat) |
Madison WI |
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Latte Da Espresso Likely Stories is a 3-way "in the round" with Tracy and pals Dave Schindele and Nancy Rost. Expect to hear voices and various instruments (guitar, piano, cello) combining here and there for a magical evening of original local music, covering a variety of styles. Lightly amped in this comfortable and casual environment. Singer-songwriter-keyboardist Nancy Rost has been called "the love child of Tom Lehrer and Tom Waits" (KnowYourMusic.com). Her distinctive songs combine a jazz-influenced piano style with lyrics that are quirky, witty and heartfelt, often all at once. Her performances often include elements of improvisation: "The
laughter in the crowd is contagious, as everyone's thoughts are mixed in a tart, though
refreshing, concoction of high Dave Schindele writes and performs music for voice and piano. Its style is contemporary, with elements of jazz, classical, rock and musical theater. Favorite inspirations include singer-songwriters such as Carole King and Burt Bacharach, Broadway composers such as Stephen Sondheim, and Impressionists like Claude Debussy.
Dave’s songs explore original musical territory and try to provide a medium for forecasting, working out and encapsulating
the inner life. |
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Aug. 25 (Sat) |
Fitchburg WI |
Tracy (solo) plus
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"Art in the Barn" Concert Series Art in the Barn is a series of performances featuring local, national, and international musicians and visual artists of many various media, and kite-flying. The series takes place in an 1870s barn, located on the farm of Bill and Anne Conzemius on Adams Road, south of the beltline off Fish Hatchery Road. DIRECTIONS: From the Madison beltline (Hwy 12/18), take the Fish Hatchery Rd/Cty Hwy D exit and head south. Continue on Fish Hatchery Rd/Cty Hwy D for 5 miles to Adams Rd. Turn right onto Adams Rd. Continue for nearly one mile, the barn is on the left. |
Ticket sales are on site only and begin 45 minutes prior to the show. $15 (Children under 14 get in free) |
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Sept. 1 (Sat) |
Cambridge WI |
DUO with
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Sept. 8 (Sat) |
Cambridge WI |
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Private Event with Alchemy Ensemble - Chamber music group |
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Sept. 14 (Fri) |
Madison WI |
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The ZuZu Cafe - 1336 Drake St., Madison WI (608) 260.9898 Likely Stories is a 3-way "in the round" with Tracy and pals Dave Schindele and Nancy Rost. You'll hear voices and various instruments (guitar, piano, cello) combining in a huge variety of styles for a magical evening of original local music. Lightly amped; comfortable and casual environment with fair trade coffees plus beer/wine and a variety of lunch/dinner and dessert/snack items. Singer-songwriter-keyboardist Nancy Rost has been called "the love child of Tom Lehrer and Tom Waits" (KnowYourMusic.com). Her distinctive songs combine a jazz-influenced piano style with lyrics that are quirky, witty and heartfelt, often all at once. Her performances often include elements of improvisation: "The laughter in the crowd is contagious, as everyone's thoughts are mixed in a tart, though refreshing, concoction of high witticisms and ardent applause." - The Capital Times Dave Schindele writes and performs music for voice and piano. Its style is contemporary, with elements of jazz, classical, rock and musical theater. Favorite inspirations include singer-songwriters such as Carole King and Burt Bacharach, Broadway composers such as Stephen Sondheim, and Impressionists like Claude Debussy.
Dave’s songs explore original musical territory and try to provide a medium for forecasting, working out and encapsulating
the inner life. |
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Sept. 15 (Sat) |
Madison WI |
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Latte Da Espresso Performing as part of ALCHEMY ENSEMBLE, with Faye Bruggink and Joanne Berg. Alchemy performs instrumental music -- light classics and original arrangements of early music and folk tunes, using clarinet, flute, cello, classical and steel string guitars, and hammered dulcimer. Bring a good book or just come to listen and have your favorite coffee drink in this beautiful venue in the Grand
View Commons area! |
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Sept. 28 (Fri) |
Madison WI |
supporting |
Supporting my good pal Dave Schindele -- marvelous "piano poet." I'll play some cello and some guitar along with him and also sing some backing vocals, and we may do a tune or two of mine with Dave joining me. I have been working on some recording with Dave so perhaps soon he'll have a CD to share! |
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Oct. 5 (Fri) |
Garner NC |
Tracy |
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Oct. 31 (Wed) |
Madison WI |
supporting |
Fyfe's Corner Bistro - Supporting guest for NELSON GRAHAM This is a special gig to thank Fyfe's for their years of operation in Madison -- it is their LAST NIGHT IN BUSINESS. Nelson will be playing fro 5:30 to 8:00 and then they will have a DJ and dancing for the rest of the evening. I will be there as "sideperson" for Nelson Graham - Singing backing vocals and playing some instruments. Nelson is a delightful all-around entertainer! |
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Nov. 9 (Fri) |
Madison WI |
supporting |
I will be there as "sideperson" for Nelson Graham -- I will have cello, piano, hammered dulcimer...and maybe more instruments...and also will be singing backing vocals. |
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Nov. 10 (Sat) |
Blanchardville WI |
Tracy |
Unbridled Faith Farm Benefit show for this unique and very worthwhile organization! About Unbridled Faith Farm - from their web site: "UFF was established to empower women and children to regain their voice and to show them how to
inspire others to find their voice...Our main desire is to see people learn, grow and receive
healing for their hearts thru Jesus, using non-threatening, experiential activities with a horse. From the beginning we have worked to bring mental and emotional healing to youth and adults, working together with certified professionals, horse specialists, counselors, and horses. Equine Assisted Learning and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy is an emerging field. It is a short term approach that affects real and lasting change, allowing the participant to experience immediate therapeutic process
and intervention." |
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Cambridge WI |
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Dec. 7 (Fri) |
Madison WI |
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Dec. 14 (Fri) |
Madison WI |
Hilldale Mall |
Free |
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Dec. 15 (Sat) |
Madison WI |
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Escape Java Joint & Art Gallery |
Free |
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Dec. 16 (Sun) |
Madison WI |
Hilldale Mall |
Free |
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Shown above are PAST dates for 2007; CLICK HERE for current/upcoming shows |
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