Porch String Music (ASCAP) represents a number of professional music acts in the greater Madison, WI area, and serves as publisher for their recorded works. See artist descriptions below, or click the button below to view our catalog.
Variety - pop/rock/country/yacht-rock and more plus originals
Tracy performs solo using guitars and/or keyboard (and occasionally other instruments).
Tracy is an award winning songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and producer with a long list of opening credits. She has an extensive songlist and selects material for the audience and setting, choosing from well-known multi-genre covers and/or originals (folk/pop/rock/jazz).
Tracy is comfortable performing as background music or in listening/concert situations.
You name it! Variety covers from many eras/styles
Top Shelf has been hailed as "Madison's most versatile duo," with an extensive songlist of music ranging from jazz standards to current hits.
Tracy Jane Comer (vocals, keys, guitars) and Alan M. (drums and vocals) perform in a variety of settings including concerts, wineries, clubs/restaurants, and festivals plus private events and senior communities, tailoring their show to the audience at hand.
Tracy and Alan are award-winning full-time musicians. They are comfortable in rooms of all sizes and play at appropriate volume levels.
Vocal duo - variety covers; '70s through today and more
This acoustic vocal duo formed in 2024 and features vocalist Deanna Heise and guitarist/vocalist Tracy Jane Comer, both standout artists in their own right.
The two met in 2024 and quickly discovered a strong synergy in their natural vocal blend and musical tastes. They perform in a variety of settings, large and small, from wineries and restaurants to senior communities, sharing tunes from all over the musical map.
Pop/acoustic rock/Americana/roots, covers & originals
Formed in 2022; Members are Tracy Jane Comer, Michael Bryant and Bruce Buttel (all also of group Common Chord; see next, though this act has its own distinct repertoire and vibe).
Bob's Your Uncle is power trio of singer-songwriters who stand out individually and combine to create something truly special. They performs polished arrangements of well-known covers from the likes of Grateful Dead, Paul Simon, Townes Van Zandt, Eric Clapton, Alison Krauss, Lucinda Williams, Civil Wars, and more plus originals, with stellar harmonies and pleasing arrangements using guitar, bass, mandolin, and sometimes fiddle and cello.
Folk/Americana, originals and covers
Formed in 2015 by Tracy Jane Comer and Michael Bryant, co-directors.
Common Chord performs originals from writers in the group (folk/Americana/pop) plus unique arrangements of covers from the likes of Tom Waits, the Beatles, Robert Johnson, Paul Simon, and more, highlighting four-part harmonies and varied instrumentation (guitar, fiddle, clarinet, bass, mandolin and more). They have published three full-length albums.
Rock/Pop/Country covers
An All-Star "Pop-Up" Group (power trio or can be full band)
Lucky Charms is an all-star "pop-up" act that performs occasionally in the Madison area when schedules magically align! Performers may vary but the core of this act is JOE IAQUINTO (vocals, guitar, bass), DEANNA HEISE (vocals, percussion, ukulele), and TRACY JANE COMER (vocals, bass, guitar, sometimes keys). Other guest artist may also participate (eg., drummer).
Harmony duo - variety covers - rock/pop/country
Tracy Jane Comer (guitar, keys, backing & some lead vocals) and Theresa "TC" Peart (lead vocals, some mandolin).
This powerhouse duo is mostly inactive since TC Peart lives in Florida now, but they still perform on occasion when she is in town, for public concerts, house concerts, and sometimes livestream shows. TC's strong vocals and Tracy's award-winning guitar stylings plus killer harmonies make for a very strong act.
Power trio - variety Rock/Pop
Performing material from the best of radio & records of the '60s, '70s, '80s and more.
Frontman Joe Iaquinto (formerly of LA and NY where he performed with a slew of famous folks) sings and plays guitar and bass, joined by Tracy Jane Comer (lead and backing vocals, bass, keys, guitar) and drummer from a rotating pool of guest artists.
Sticky Fingers
Americana/folk trio with Michael Bryant, Damon Bourne, and Tracy Jane Comer; early to mid 2000s. The group released an album in 2002.
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Likely Stories
Eclectic acoustic trio; Tracy Jane Comer, Nancy Rost, and Dave Schindele; mid to late 2000s. The group released one album.
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Alchemy Ensemble
Eclectic chamber music group with cofounders Tracy Jane Comer (viola, cello, guitar, piano) and Faye Bruggink (clarinet and bass) and variable others (flute, cello, percussion). The group released one album, a collection of unique arrangements of early music (Medieval/Renaissance) and more.
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3 of Cups
Jazz-folk project, originals, with Tracy Jane Comer and the late Rachel Nelson of Minnesota and Michael "Stix" Kiley, plus special guests; mid to late 2000s
Tracy Jane Comer
(608)729-4498
tracy@tracyjanecomer.com (Send email, Inquiry from Porch String Music website)
