Tracy Jane Comer - 2022, Willy Street FairTracy at Willy Street Fair, 2022

About Tracy's originals from published recordings:

"Tracy Jane Comer's sparkling acoustic folk is reminiscent of classic balladeers like Joan Baez, complete with lyrics that combines social consciousness with personal issues. But Comer's willingness to expland her sound with such elements as harp, dulcimer, and percussion gives her songs a depth that many folkies lack."

-The Onion

"Comer has been compared to Joni Mitchell, Dar Williams and other well-known talents. The comparisons are well deserved as Tracy is a versatile vocalist who writes compelling, visual songs..."

- Laura Turner Lynch, Kweevak’s Tracks (Kweevak.com)

"... a well-judged blend of ballads, instrumentals and harder-edged moments, featuring some genuinely first-rate writing and production…exceptionally well done…I can honestly say that this will be getting a healthy number of repeat plays…"

- Jimbo, Music Shopper Forum (Based in UK)

"…Tracy’s lyric writing is very clever - she paints with words using light and shade most effectively…An excellent musician and writer - it would be good if she could climb aboard a jumbo and visit these shores sometime!"

- Dave Taylor, for Music Maker Magazine (UK)

"Comer’s thoughtful, intelligent and sometimes humorous songs, coupled with her clear, honest voice and heartfelt presentation, are a delight to the ears and offer a refreshing and satisfying musical alternative."

- The Clayton (NC) News-Star

Music: Repertoire

SOLO ARTIST

Tracy Jane Comer - Solo artistAs a solo performer, Tracy accompanies herself using keyboard and guitar in well-crafted arrangements. Known for amazing versatility, she chooses material for solo shows based on the audience and venue at hand. Performances may include her artistic arrangements of cover material, a few originals, light jazz/standards, instrumentals (guitar or piano), and/or music from independent singer/songwriters.

Tracy performs in venues of all sizes and types, with full PA or very lightly amplified. She is equally comfortable performing beloved covers at a restaurant, club, or winery, or performing a "concert" show featuring mostly original material in a listening room or at a house concert.

COVERS: Click here for a sampling of artists covered by Tracy

Fleetwood Mac * Billy Joel * Carole King * Elton John * Steely Dan * Diana Krall * Bruce Hornsby * Supertramp * Joni Mitchell * Paul McCartney * The Beatles * Lady Gaga * Alanis Morissette * Stevie Wonder * Ambrosia * Styx * The Motels * Michael MacDonald * Sara Bareilles * Adele * Paul Simon * Little River Band * Glen Campbell * America * Meghan Trainor * Peter Gabriel * The Bangles * The Police * Kenny Loggins * Miranda Lambert * Maroon 5 * Seal * The Eagles * Patsy Cline * Willie Nelson * Pink Floyd * The Guess Who * Pink! * Prince * Queen * Tears for Fears * Rush * Todd Rundgren * Christopher Cross * Spandau Ballet * REM * Bob Dylan * Looking Glass * Carly Simon * Chicago * CCR * Dan Fogelberg * David Bowie * Dolly Parton * Duran Duran * Ed Sheeran * Emerson Lake and Palmer * George Michael * Gerry Rafferty * Goo Goo Dolls * Heart * Indigo Girls * James Taylor * Jennifer Nettles * Jewel * Jimmy Webb * k.d. lang * Kacey Musgraves * Kate Bush * Laura Nyro * Leon Russell * Leonard Cohen * Lucinda Williams * Madonna * Mark Cohn * Maria Muldaur * Melissa Etheridge * Willie Nelson * Nat King Cole * Natalie Cole * Neil Diamond * Norah Jones * Patty Larkin * Sade * Sarah Jarosz * Sheryl Crow * Taylor Swift * The Box Tops * Neil Young * The Carpenters * The Hollies * The Ventures * The Young Rascals * Van Morrison *
Plus tunes from earlier and later decades, standards from the American Songbook, and award-winning originals.

ORIGINALS and RECORDED WORKS: See DISCOGRAPHY below

Videos (covers and originals): YouTube

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TOP SHELF

Top Shelf - Madison WI Top Shelf is a powerhouse duo - Tracy (vocals, keys, guitars) with Alan M. (drums/percussion and vocals). Top Shelf performs adult contemporary, classic rock, pop, light jazz and blues, standards, and more, with emphasis on well known artists of the '70s, '80s, and '90s. Top Shelf performs in a variety of settings ranging from concert settings to clubs/restaurants and festivals, as well as private events, churches and senior communities.* They are comfortable performing to rooms of all sizes at appropriate volume levels.
[See separate website for more]
* For senior center shows or senior living facilities, material is tailored for the particular audience and will include additional popular music from the '40s, '50s, and '60s.

Click here for a sampling of artists covered by Top Shelf

Fleetwood Mac * Billy Joel * Carole King * Elton John * Steely Dan * Diana Krall * Bruce Hornsby * Supertramp * Joni Mitchell * Paul McCartney * The Beatles * Lady Gaga * Alanis Morissette * Stevie Wonder * Ambrosia * Styx * The Motels * Michael MacDonald * Sara Bareilles * Katy Perry * Adele * Paul Simon * Little River Band * Glen Campbell * America * Meghan Trainor * Peter Gabriel * The Bangles * The Police * The Doobie Brothers * Kenny Loggins * Miranda Lambert * Maroon 5 * Seal * The Eagles * Patsy Cline * Willie Nelson * Pink Floyd * The Guess Who * Pink! * Wham! * Portugal the Man * Prince * Queen * Tears for Fears * Rush * Todd Rundgren * Christopher Cross * Anita Baker * Spandau Ballet * REM * Bob Dylan * Bonnie Raitt * Looking Glass * Carly Simon * Chicago * Cold Play * CCR * Dan Fogelberg * David Bowie * Dolly Parton * Duran Duran * Ed Sheeran * Elvis Presley * Emerson Lake and Palmer * Five for Fighting * George Michael * Gerry Rafferty * Goo Goo Dolls * Heart * Indigo Girls * Ingrid Michaelson * Jackson Browne * James Taylor * Jason Mraz * Jennifer Nettles * Jewel * Jim Croce * Jimmy Webb * Joan Baez * Johnny Cash * k.d. lang * Kacey Musgraves * Kate Bush * Laura Nyro * Leon Russell * Leonard Cohen * Linda Ronstadt * Lucinda Williams * Madonna * Marcia Ball * Mark Cohn * Maria Muldaur * Mary Chapin Carpenter * Melissa Etheridge * Willie Nelson * Nancy Sinatra * Nat King Cole * Natalie Cole * Neil Diamond * Night Ranger * Norah Jones * Patty Larkin * Peggy Lee * Pointer Sisters * Sade * Sarah Jarosz * Sheryl Crow * Stephen Bishop * Taylor Swift * The Box Tops * Neil Young * The Carpenters * The Everly Brothers * The Hollies * The Mamas and the Papas * The Ventures * The Young Rascals * Tom Petty * Tom Waits * Van Morrison *
Plus tunes from earlier and later decades, standards from the American Songbook, and award-winning originals.

(See separate website for full details.)

Videos: YouTube

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OTHER CURRENT PROJECTS

Tracy is part of several other projects. Click an icon below to view separate websites, or go to the About page for more.


Bob's Your Uncle - Madison, WICommon Chord - Madison, WIClarksville Station - Madison, WI Acoustic Alloy


Discography (Published Recordings)

All music is digital only at this time - downloads or streaming.
Physical CDs are sold out and out of print.

Streaming sites:

iTunes Amazon MusicSpotify Soundcloud

Selected songs also on ReverbNation, Broadjam,
plus other streaming sites including IHeartRadio, and more.

LYRICS: Click here

[Playlist of Tracy's personal favorites from published works (Broadjam)]

Website exclusive! Live audio samples: Selected audio samples from some unique live concerts featuring mostly originals and Folk/Americana material - click here

Full-Length Albums

QUIETLY THERE - Tracy Jane Comer, 2004
Quietly There

2004 / Full Length
Adult Contempory/Folk-Rock

Produced by Randy Green

Includes several award-winning tracks

"There is not a bad track on this CD…one of the best acoustic albums out there."
-Eric Cohen, WAER-FM, Syracuse NY

"Her sound is mature and soaked with talent throughout this dynamic take of contemporary acoustic rock that's not afraid to plug things in on occasion... " - Smother.Net

[More reviews...]

SECOND WIND - Tracy Jane Comer, 2002
Second Wind

2002 / Full Length
Folk/Americana

Produced by
Randy Green and
Tracy Jane Comer

"Second Wind is an impressive achievement…Throughout the disc, Tracy shows off a deft touch on the guitar and good use of cello, hammered dulcimer and various percussion instruments. Her voice may be the best instrument though, always well-toned and showing a nice melisma that isn't overused…"
- B Section (Madison Songwriters Group)

[More reviews...]

EPs

YOU HAVE 29 MESSAGES - Tracy Jane Comer, 2010 You Have 29 Messages

2010 / EP
Solo/Duo Mixes
Folk/Americana

Produced by Randy Green

Yellow Bike EP - Tracy Jane Comer, 2006

Yellow Bike

2006 / EP
Solos, Live in the Studio
Folk/Americana

Produced by Randy Green

IN A SENTIMENTAL MOOD - Tracy Jane Comer, 2010

In A Sentimental Mood

2010 /EP
Standards & Originals
Jazz/Adult Contemporary

Produced by Randy Green


Published Albums with Other Groups

Common Chord - Folk/Americana Collaborative project with Michael Bryant, Bruce Buttel, Delores Jenison, Faye Bruggink, and guest artist (for recording) Alan Maslowski. [See website: www.commonchord.us]

Common Chord / Dig A Little Deeper Dig A Little Deeper

2020

Produced by Tracy Jane Comer & Michael Bryant

Common Chord / Common ChordCommon Chord
(self-titled)

2017

Produced by Tracy Jane Comer & Michael Bryant

Past Collaborations

Likely Stories / Likely Stories (side project)Likely Stories
(self-titled)

2009
Originals
Adult Contemporary
with Dave Schindele and Nancy Rost


Produced by Randy Green

STICKY FINGERS  - Sticky Fingers Acoustic Trio, 2002

Sticky Fingers
(self-titled)

2002
Folk/Americana
Collaborative project with Michael Bryant and Damon Bourne

Produced by Tracy Jane Comer, Michael Bryant, and Damon Bourne

STREAM THIS ALBUM ON YOUTUBE - CLICK HERE

 


Other CDs: Compilations published/sold by third parties
(These CDs each include a track from Tracy plus various other artists)

WORDS - Compilation CD, various artists Words

2002
Spiritone Records Release

ONE ON ONE- Compilation CD, various artistsOne on One

2003
Spiritone Records Release

Indie Music for Life Compilation CD 2008Indie Music for Life

Click here to see song lyrics