tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52374526185485283092012-02-16T05:58:22.409-08:00News and announcements from Tracy Jane Comer, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.Tracy Jane Comerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10510323869490852359noreply@blogger.comBlogger331100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5237452618548528309.post-3103142034859032802011-09-21T10:10:00.000-07:002011-09-21T10:19:22.762-07:00

I was asked recently for some suggestions for nice wedding ballads. Here are my quick suggestions, drawn from ones I've done at weddings or have thought would be ideal. I'll try to add to the list if I think of others, or if folks suggest some good ones to me."Grow Old Along With Me" as performed by Mary Chapin Carpenter (John Lennon)"I Will Be Here" - Steven Curtis Chapman"He Is Good" - Carrie

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Hi folks - Over the years I've had requests for tablature for some of my instrumental guitar works. I finally just finished a new one - Rondo. Below are links to the two I have done so far....for a limited time I'll have these up for free....later I may be publishing a songbook and will have to pull the plug on the freebies then! "Rondo" - http://tracycomer.com/charts/Rondo.pdf (new, just

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Hi folks -I haven't written much in a while because I've been keeping busy with band WILD HEART (www.wildheart.ws) and also with my church band, Cornerstone. I haven't been performing much on my own lately but do have some plans to do that in 2011 and also plans for a couple of collaborative shows this year. Stay tuned!For now, I wanted to encourage you all to participate again in the Madison

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I am so bummed I can't make this show (my band has a gig) but want to encourage all of you to go and support Michael as he releases his first SOLO CD! Many of you are familiar with Michael, as I've had the pleasure of performing with him in various configurations for years (with Sticky Fingers trio, as duo, and as trio with Randy Green). I remain a huge fan of Michael's. He's a brilliant

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This has been on my "dream gig" list for a while...so I guess dreams DO come true!I'll be opening a show for the one and only amazing DAR WILLIAMS on October 27 at The Barrymore Theatre in Madison. She's been a huge huge inspiration and influence in my career so this is quite a special event for me. (If you've heard me perform, you've more than likely heard me mention her name or do one or more

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Hi y'all - As most of you know I'm keeping busy these days as part of the Madison area band Wild Heart (and having lots of fun with that, singing and playing guitar, fiddle and keys) but I do still occasionally perform on my own or with my long-time duo partner Randy Green. As a matter of fact...Randy and I have a show coming right up, with some very special guests!Details below....hope to see

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I hope everyone is having a great summer! I'm immensely enjoying gardening season...That is, my husband does the gardening and I do the eating. Latest yummy crop is some amazing little green peas! Okra on the way soon - that's my favorite.: - )* * * * *SATURDAY SHOW AT OVERTURE CENTER, STARTING AT NOON (free!)I have a show on Saturday from noon to 1:00 pm at the Overture Center, as duo with my

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Here's a hodgepodge of stuff...Mother's Day dedication (free download for a period of time):http://www.broadjam.com/artists/songs.php?artistID=11908&mediaID=71374 (free download there plus lyrics/info etc.)This is one of the first songs I ever wrote/recorded - from my CD Second Wind.* * * * * *Show Tuesday night May 11 in Milwaukee - CHICK SINGER NIGHT!Caroline's, Milwaukee -- 8 pm shart start

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Show schedule for late February & March 2010Friday night (Feb. 26), Madison: Michael Bryant & Tracy Jane Comer as opener for James KeelaghanMadison Folk Music Society concert. In addition to featuring the fabulous James Keelaghan, this show is a rare opportunity to hear Michael Bryant perform. I'll be supporting Michael on cello, hammered dulcimer and backing vocals for the opening set. Full

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This new year brings some exciting new things!First, I have a duo show with Randy Green and also special guest Steve Doiel (pictured) on Thursday (Jan. 14) at The Brink Lounge in Madison. We'll be in the comfy lounge and will keep it casual, trading songs during the evening. Steve (of Janesville) is long known for his skills as a vocalist, songwriter, and guitarist. He has played with The Rodeo

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Since this is Breast Cancer Awareness month I feel compelled to post info to let women know there is a great screening tool available that is non-invasive and unlike mammograms, does not increase your risk of the getting the cancer it purports to detect - there is absolutely no radiation involved. It is also very cheap (I paid about $250 for a series of two tests done 3 or 4 months apart) so

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(This has nothing to do with music.)If you are considering getting a flu vaccine or in particular a swine flu vaccine, folks, please think again. Do some reading. The vaccine is more dangerous than the flu and now even FOX news has folks on the air saying so.Especially if you are a parent - please see this article. Do not risk harming your child with yet more dangerous vaccines.Watch this video

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Hi all - After a long long long hiatus from performing I have some shows coming up! I'll spare you the shameless marketing lingo....you can see all the detail of any of these shows by clicking the related links. Suffice it to say that it feels soooo good to be making some music again, especially with my favorite collaborators. I really look forward to sharing that experience so hope to see some

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RIP Jane Geddie Stephens8/13/1946 to 8/14/2009Jane was my aunt and my life hero, who enabled me to become a musician and did more for me than I could begin to recount. And I am just one of the many lives she touched.Jane had requested a song be played on CD at her Celebration of Life service..."Wayfaring Stranger," a traditional tune recorded previously by one of my side projects, Sticky Fingers,

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Howdy friends/fans. Here's a grab bag of unrelated items...(1) I'm saying goodbye tomorrow (Wed. March 25) to my thyroid gland. Prayers or general positive vibes appreciated. I'll be in the hospital overnight but if all goes well will be home by Thursday evening and enjoying some good drugs. I'm looking forward to watching some stupid TV and working puzzles for a few days but will be anxious to

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Likely Stories CD Release ShowMarch 21 (Saturday)7:00 pm to about 9:00 pm(doors open at 6:30)Prairie Coffeehouse - Keyeser, WIIntersection of County Highways C and DMKeyeser WI 53532(608) 846-4462 No Cover - Freewill DonationsLikely Stories is a singer-songwriter collaborative...we each perform some of our original songs in-the-round and back each other up with harmonies and various

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Dinner and a Show - Jazz NightWhen: Febrary 20, 2009 - 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm (NOTE revised times!)Where: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church - 5701 Raymond Road, Madison WI 53711Enjoy a delicious dinner of fine traditional New Orleans cuisine (prepared by guest chefs) served to you at your table and enjoy a show by award-winning musicians setting the New Orleans mood! The guest chefs will be preparing

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(This is a continuation of previous entry, and the following content was originally part of that post.)The past two years have provided many reasons to reflect and prioritize (refer to previous entry, "Goodbyes"). Spending time with my loved ones is definitely a priority to me now.Consequently, I have made a decision to change the nature of my musical life for the indefinite future. This

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I said goodbye to my longtime best friend (for more than 30 years), Mary Ann Kyles Ingram, on October 30, 2008. She lived with cancer for over 2 years. I say "lived with cancer," because that is exactly what she did.She was just 45 years old, mother to six terrific children (ages 5 to 19) and a devoted wife. She packed at least 10 years worth of living into the last 26 months and was a wonderful

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OK, so it's official, I have the proper "bio" for a real musician these days. I am in rehab. Yup, me and Amy Winehouse, we be tight.NOT.Well, OK, so it's PHYSICAL rehab, for my back, so maybe that doesn't count and won't get me on A&E. (For the record, I do not use drugs of any kind, I don't even like over-the-counter stuff, and rarely even drink, so I'm guess I'm too boring for this biz.)As for

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My beautiful and very dear cousin Sherry and her beau "Mr. Bill" got married yesterday (08/08/08)! In honor of this occasion I made and dedicate a special pictorial video of my mushy love song, "Perfectly," penned several years ago for my own husband. The words fit Sherry and Bill perfectly also (pun intended). You can view the video on YouTube. If you are the sentimental sort (like me!) you may

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Hi all - When it rains it monsoons, huh??First the BAD news...I'm so sorry to report that I injured my back (ugh) this morning, and am on bedrest for at least a few days...Hopefully it is just a muscle spasm (that's what they are treating it as - thanks for the ride to Urgent Care, Darlene!). I will have some follow-up next week. But I'm rather immobile at the moment. So the upshot is that I have

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Hi y'all - FIRST...A reminder about this Saturday's show (July 19) in Cambridge, WI with my good pals Michael Bryant and Randy Green. It will be an evening of variety and fun instrumentation including my new electric cello, which I play standing up with a shoulder harness (tons of fun). You can be among the first to answer the question, "Does this cello make me look fat?"Advance reservations are

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Sorry for late notice...But the venue (Project Lodge, Madison) just notified us about 30 minutes ago that due to unforeseen circumstances they are canceling the show tonight (July 12). No other information was given.I doubt we will want to reschedule at this venue (hmmm) but look for another co-bill between Likely Stories and Amy Curl/Dan Kennedy in the near future - we were really looking

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Related shows (3-way collaborations) - see tracyjanecomer.com for details on shows:July 12, 2008 - Likely Stories performing at Project Lodge in Madison, WIJuly 19, 2008 - Tracy Jane Comer/Michael Bryant/Randy Green performing for Hanson House concert series, Cambridge, WIAugust 1, 2008 - Tracy Jane Comer/Michael Bryant/Randy Green performing at Gov. Nelson State Park in Madison, WIAugust 2,

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OK, just for you guitar enthusiasts, I have finally posted the first full tablature file of one of my pieces. I started with "Movin' in the Right Direction" since that is the one I have had the most requests for. Others will follow, starting with more instrumental works. Let me know if you have a special request for any song's tab and I'll put it in the queue.CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD TAB FOR MOVIN'

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For those of you who are musicians yourself...I have posted a mixed bag of scores and chord charts for some of my songs. See the MUSIC page of my web site (www.tracyjanecomer.com) and follow the link at the top for the LYRICS page. Later this year I plan to publish guitar tablature for my instrumental pieces plus some vocal tunes as well. Let me know if you would like a chart or more info on a

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Re: My previous post, I very sadly report that Sallie's remains were found and identified on May 21. She will be sorely missed by many!Her killer is in jail, being held without bond. It seems they have collected a fair amount of evidence quickly.http://www.mahalo.com/Sallie_RohrbachI have set up this little page with a few collected links:http://www.tracyjanecomer.com/sallie.htm

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I do not know if I have many readers of my blog or not, but on the off chance that this might be helpful if some of you readers are in my "home" area of North Carolina...A friend of mine from high school, Sallie Rohrbach (pictured at right) of Angier, NC (near Raleigh), is missing and now apparently presumed dead, since someone has been charged with her murder. She was last seen in Charlotte, NC

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I was named INSTRUMENTALIST OF THE YEAR at the 2008 Madison Area Music Awards! [See some pics on the photos page of my web site - more coming soon!] This award was for my acoustic guitar work. A HUGE THANK YOU to those of you who partcipated in the voting process for this year's MAMAs! The ceremony was a blast and I was very, very honored to receive the award. (Incidentally, I have been nominated

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No foolin'...I am proud to announce that I'm a nominee in this year's Madison Area Music Award (MAMAs) for BEST INSTRUMENTALIST! The next round of voting will begin any minute now and go until early May...your support would be very much appreciated.Also nominated is my manager/duo partner/cowriter and pal Randy Green - nominated for BEST RECORDING STUDIO. And, one of Randy's songs, "Home Movies,

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3/26/2008: I have a track on a new compilation CD put out by Indie Music for Life, an organization whose mission is "Fighting cancer one song at a time with the support of independent singer songwriters worldwide."The CD is the 2008 Indie Music For Life compilation CD and you'll find it at this link: http://www.indiemusicforlife.org/shop.htmlIt is a double disc set that features 37 artists/songs

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9/8/2007: Hello folks - I'm trying this system for posting news bits! So just a few updates on what's new in "Tracy Jane" world.I've spent much of this year so far concentrating on collaborative shows with some fabulous musicians, most of them fairly local to Madison (Dave Schindele, Nancy Rost, Michael Bryant, Nelson Graham, Tret Fure, and also Alaria Taylor of Milwaukee) but some from farther

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