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Date/Time Act Location

Jan 8 and 9, 2021 (Fri/Sat)

5 to 9 pm

Tracy & Alan supporting Doug Cleary

Little Bohemia Lodge
142 US Highway 51 South, Manitowash Waters WI 54545

Road gig! Supporting Doug Cleary. For this gig I (Tracy) will be adding bass and backing vocals and will do a few vocal/guitar tunes on my own as well. Alan will be joining as well, on his nifty suitcase drum kit!

Doug sings and plays guitar, offering up the likes of Gordon Lightfoot, James Taylor, Eagles, America, Jim Croce, Cat Stevens, and many more great singer/songwriters...plus some originals. Doug plays regularly at Little Bohemia so check him out any time you're vacationing in the northwoods. I've known Doug for years and am happy to have the chance to sit in on occasion.

Jan 30, 2021 (Sat)
2 to 5 pm

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

Bailey's has a nice, spacious tasting room so there's room to spread out. 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.

Feb 12, 2021 (Fri)
Time TBA

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*** CANCELED due to COVID restrictions. ***

Fort Atkinson Senior Center
307 Robert Street, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 * 920-563-7773

Valentine's Day event! More details TBA.

February 19 and 20, 2021 (Fri/Sat)

5 to 9 pm

Tracy & Alan will be supporting Doug Cleary

Little Bohemia Lodge
142 US Highway 51 South, Manitowash Waters WI 54545

Road gig! Supporting Doug Cleary. For this gig I (Tracy) will be adding bass and backing vocals and will do a few vocal/guitar tunes on my own as well. Alan will be joining as well, on his nifty suitcase drum kit!

Doug sings and plays guitar, offering up the likes of Gordon Lightfoot, James Taylor, Eagles, America, Jim Croce, Cat Stevens, and many more great singer/songwriters...plus some originals. Doug plays regularly at Little Bohemia so check him out any time you're vacationing in the northwoods. I've known Doug for years and am happy to have the chance to sit in on occasion.

Mar 16, 2021 (Tue)
8 pm

Top Shelf

Livestream show! Free / online using Facebook Live (anyone can view)

Event link:
https://fb.me/e/Zcgji44n
Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/topshelfmadison/

Casual set...drop in to say hi and listen to a few tunes, make a request, tell a joke...

Mar 20 2021 (Sat)
2 to 5 pm

(outdoors)

Clarksville Station

Paoli Mill Park
6818 Canal Street, Paoli, WI

Presented by The Hop Garden, Taqueria, and Tipsy Gypsy, three great businesses in the Paoli Mill Park.
Clarksville Station is a separate project comprised of Tracy & Alan of Top Shelf with frontman Joe Iaquinto, who has been a guest at Top Shelf shows in the past. For more about this project, see www.clarksvillestation.com

Mar 27, 2021 (Sat)
2 to 5 pm

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

Bailey's has a nice, spacious tasting room so there's room to spread out. 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.

Apr 7, 2021 (Wed)
5:30 to
8:30 pm

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Buck and Honey's - Sun Prairie location
804 Liberty Boulevard, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
608-837-3131

CANCELED due to expected thunderstorms. We hope to reschedule soon!

May 10, 2021 (Mon)
8 pm

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LIVESTREAM SET - Facebook

VIDEO ARCHIVE (Click here)
Livestream set as part of the 2021 Virtual Walk MS Charity Bash

This event is part of a series of livestream concerts offered up by Madison area musicians, organized by Jim Turk. All proceeds will benefit the Wisconsin Chapter of the National MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Society. (More below )

Please DONATE to National MS Society via Jim Turk's campaign:
CLICK HERE

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: The National MS Society is the largest private funder of MS research in the world, investing more than $1 billion to date. Walk MS celebrates the resiliency of the nearly 1 million people living with MS in the United States. For participants diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, Walk MS is an opportunity to learn about National MS Society services and to connect with others living with MS. (This marks the second year that the annual fundraising campaign will be conducted via virtual concerts, in lieu of a walking event, due to COVID-19.)

May 16, 2021 (Sun)
9:30 am

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"Lawn church" - Small outdoor worship service in Madison WI area; for details send a message (see CONTACT page)

June 7, 2021
(Mon)

5:00 to
7:00 pm

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Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
5701 Raymond Road - Madison WI 53719
608-271-6633

Supporting the "Holy Cow!" community meal program. Holy Cow will be serving a community meal and Top Shelf will serenade diners! Open to the public. Outdoors, in the parking lot of Good Shepherd (fair weather only) - corner of Raymond Road and Whitney Way.

See THIS LINK on Good Sheperd's site for more details!

June 8, 2021 (Tue)
6 to 9 pm

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Benvenuto's Fitchburg
2949 Triverton Pike Dr., Fitchburg, WI 53711
(608) 278-7800

Top Shelf is pleased to be part of the Tunes on Tuesday series this summer! On the patio (weather permitting). Benvenuto’s is a family-owned Wisconsin business - not a chain. Great food and beverages and a family-friendly atmosphere. No cover.

June 11, 2021 (Fri)
5:30 pm

Tracy Jane Comer SOLO Show

The Wine Reserve
113 North Main St, Oregon WI 53575

Solo show for Tracy - Details on her individual website, tracyjanecomer.com

June 13, 2021 (Sun)
9:30 am

Top Shelf

"Lawn church" - Small outdoor worship service in Madison WI area; for details send a message (see CONTACT page)

June 13, 2021 (Sun)
2 to 5 pm

Top Shelf

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

Outdoors, weather permitting (indoors if rain). Bailey's has a HUGE lawn, so there's room to spread out. 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.

June 19, 2021 (Sat)
6 to 8 pm

Tracy Jane Comer SOLO Show

North of the Bayou
802 Atlas Ave, Madison WI 53714

Solo show for Tracy - Details on her individual website, tracyjanecomer.com

June 20, 2021 (Sun)
10 am to
12 noon

Tracy Jane Comer SOLO Show

Twisted Grounds
6067 Gemini Drive, Madison WI 53718

Solo show for Tracy - Details on her individual website, tracyjanecomer.com

June 21, 2021 (Mon)
7 to 10 pm

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Riverfront Terrace
27 Broadway, Wisconsin Dells WI 53965
608-290-5950

Lovely outdoor venue by the water in Wisconsin Dells. We are pleased to be returning to this venue this year. No cover. Food sales on site.

June 22, 2021 (Tue)

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Little Bohemia Lodge
142 US Highway 51 South
Manitowash Waters WI 54545

Road gig! We'll be in the bar! Great cozy place for before or after your fabulout dinner at Little Bo.

June 23, 2021 (Wed)

TJC and Alan M. Supporting Doug Cleary

Little Bohemia Lodge
142 US Highway 51 South
Manitowash Waters WI 54545

Road gig! Supporting Doug Cleary. For this gig I'll be adding bass and backing vocals and will do a few vocal/guitar tunes on my own as well. Also on deck will be my colleague from Top Shelf, Alan Maslowski, on his nifty suitcase drum kit!

Doug sings and plays guitar, offering up the likes of Gordon Lightfoot, James Taylor, Eagles, America, Jim Croce, Cat Stevens, and many more great singer/songwriters...plus some originals. Doug plays regularly at Little Bohemia so check him out any time you're vacationing in the northwoods. I've known Doug for years and am happy to have the chance to sit in on occasion.

July 2, 2021 (Fri)
6 pm to 8 pm

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Twisted Grounds
6067 Gemini Drive, Madison WI 53718
(608) 630 - 9860

Outdoors under the big oak tree (weather permitting). No cover. Twisted Grounds purchases from local suppliers to provide fresh, hand crafted creations. AND in addition to wonderful coffees and teas, they also have beer, wine, and mimosas!

July 3, 2021 (Sat)
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

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Mariner's
5339 Lighthouse Bay Drive, Madison WI 53704
(608) 246-3120

Top Shelf is very pleased to be making our debut for Mariner's summer music series - "Live on the Lawn!" Waterfront dining (world class steaks and seafood) and a sunset over the marina make dinner at Mariner’s an evening to remember!
*May be either moved indoors or canceled if there is inclement weather; check back on day of show.

July 6, 2021 (Tue)
6 to 9 pm

Top Shelf

Benvenuto's Fitchburg
2949 Triverton Pike Dr., Fitchburg, WI 53711
(608) 278-7800

Top Shelf is pleased to be part of the Tunes on Tuesday series this summer! On the patio (weather permitting). Benvenuto’s is a family-owned Wisconsin business - not a chain. Great food and beverages and a family-friendly atmosphere. No cover.

July 17, 2021 (Sat)
6 to 9 pm

Tracy Jane Comer SOLO Show

The Wine Reserve
113 North Main St, Oregon WI 53575

Solo show for Tracy - Details on her individual website, tracyjanecomer.com

July 18, 2021 (Sun)
9:30 am

Top Shelf

"Lawn church" - Small outdoor worship service in Madison WI area; for details send a message (see CONTACT page)

July 24, 2021 (Sat)
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

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Mariner's
5339 Lighthouse Bay Drive, Madison WI 53704
(608) 246-3120

*** CANCELED due to the extreme heat and possibility of thunderstorms. Stay cool out there, folks! We will be back at Mariner's another time in the future!

Top Shelf returns to Mariner's summer music series - "Live on the Lawn!" Waterfront dining (world class steaks and seafood) and a sunset over the marina make dinner at Mariner’s an evening to remember!
*May be either moved indoors or canceled if there is inclement weather; check back on day of show.

July 25, 2021 (Sun)
10 am to 12 noon

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Twisted Grounds
6067 Gemini Drive, Madison WI 53718
(608) 630 - 9860

Morning show...come for brunch! Outdoors under the big oak tree (weather permitting). No cover. Outdoors, weather permitting. Twisted Grounds offers breakfast and lunch selections including breakfast sandwiches and toasts, paninis, soup and more. They purchase from local suppliers to provide fresh, hand crafted creations. AND in addition to wonderful coffees and teas, they also have beer, wine, and mimosas!

Jul 29, 2021 (Thu)
7 pm

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Middleton Senior Center
7448 Hubbard Ave. Middleton, WI 53562
608-831-2373
(directly across the street from Hubbard Avenue Diner)

Third time's a charm? This is the third reschedule date since the start of the pandemic...fingers crossed!! (Middleton Senior Center serves those 55+)
NOTE: Space must be reserved and paid for ($3 per person) ahead of time. Call the center to take care of that! The $3 cover charge includes the music and light refreshments (coffee, water, lemonade, cookies, and the like), reasonably comfortable chairs, and room to dance!

Aug 2, 2021 (Mon)
5 to 9 pm

TJC and Alan M. Supporting Doug Cleary

Little Bohemia Lodge
142 US Highway 51 South
Manitowash Waters WI 54545

Road gig! Supporting Doug Cleary. For this gig I'll be adding bass and backing vocals and will do a few vocal/guitar tunes on my own as well. Also on deck will be my colleague from Top Shelf, Alan Maslowski, on his nifty suitcase drum kit!

Doug sings and plays guitar, offering up the likes of Gordon Lightfoot, James Taylor, Eagles, America, Jim Croce, Cat Stevens, and many more great singer/songwriters...plus some originals. Doug plays regularly at Little Bohemia so check him out any time you're vacationing in the northwoods. I've known Doug for years and am happy to have the chance to sit in on occasion.

Aug 3, 2021 (Tue)
5 to 9 pm

Top Shelf

Little Bohemia Lodge
142 US Highway 51 South
Manitowash Waters WI 54545

Road gig! We'll be in the bar! Great cozy place for before or after your fabulout dinner at Little Bo. (Top Shelf will be filling in for our pal Doug Cleary, who regularly plays Monday through Saturday at Little Bo during the summer).

Aug 7, 2021 (Sat)
1:00 to 1:20 pm

Tracy Jane Comer SOLO Show

Durango's Roadhouse Reunion show
held at Heid Music, 7948 Tree Lane, Madison WI

Solo set for Tracy - Details on her individual website, tracyjanecomer.com

(part of event running from 1 to 3 pm)

Aug 8, 2021 (Sun)
9:30 am

Top Shelf

"Lawn church" - Small outdoor worship service in Madison WI area; for details send a message (see CONTACT page)

Aug 13, 2021 (Fri)
5:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Top Shelf

Reedsburg Country Club
3003 East Main Street, Reedsburg, WI 53959

We are pleased to make our debut at RCC this year!
( More details to come.)

Aug 14, 2021 (Sat)
3 to 7 pm

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Minhas Kitchen
1408 13th Street Monroe, WI (608)328-5555

Outdoors, in the wine garden (weather permitting). No cover.

Top Shelf is thrilled to be making our debut at Minhas Kitchen! We'll be bringing a wide variety of tunes to complement your dining/drinking experience in the beautiful wine garden.
About the venue: Green County's hottest new gourmet restaurant and wine garden! Located right in the heart of downtown Monroe. Unique menu features locally grown ingredients...great tasting dishes expertly paired with award-winning craft wine and spirits. Also serving amazing cocktails and cocktail flights. Check out their online menu!

Aug 22, 2021 (Sun)
2 to 5 pm

Top Shelf

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

Outdoors, weather permitting (indoors if rain). Bailey's has a HUGE lawn, so there's room to spread out. 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.

Aug 27, 2021 (Fri)
6 pm to 8 pm

Top Shelf

Twisted Grounds
6067 Gemini Drive, Madison WI 53718
(608) 630 - 9860

Outdoors under the big oak tree (weather permitting). No cover. Twisted Grounds purchases from local suppliers to provide fresh, hand crafted creations. AND in addition to wonderful coffees and teas, they also have beer, wine, and mimosas!

Sep 2, 2021 (Thu)
7 to 10 pm

Top Shelf

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

In the main lounge - No cover.

Top Shelf is pleased to be a regular at The Brink Lounge. No cover! The Brink has fabulous wines and beer and cocktails plus some nice small plate items, and a very classy yet comfy atmosphere. Great place for a date night!

Sep 5, 2021 (Sun)

Top Shelf

Private event

Sep 10, 2021 (Fri)
6 to 9 pm

Tracy Jane Comer SOLO Show

The Wine Reserve
113 North Main St, Oregon WI 53575

Solo show for Tracy - Details on her individual website, tracyjanecomer.com

Sep 11, 2021 (Sat)
7:30 to 10 pm

Top Shelf

Brix 340 [Facebook page]
340 North Century Avenue, Waunakee, WI 53597

Five-year anniversary celebration weekend! Elegant and cozy wine bar (plus select spirits and cocktails) with a living room atmosphere. Great for date night!

Sep 12, 2021 (Sun)
9:30 am

Top Shelf

"Lawn church" - Small outdoor worship service in Madison WI area; for details send a message (see CONTACT page)

Sep 18, 2021 (Sat)
3 to 7 pm

Top Shelf

Minhas Kitchen
1408 13th Street Monroe, WI (608)328-5555

Outdoors, in the wine garden (weather permitting). No cover.

Top Shelf will offer up a wide variety of tunes to complement your dining/drinking experience in the beautiful wine garden.
About the venue: Green County's hottest new gourmet restaurant and wine garden! Located right in the heart of downtown Monroe. Unique menu features locally grown ingredients...great tasting dishes expertly paired with award-winning craft wine and spirits. Also serving amazing cocktails and cocktail flights. Check out their online menu!

Sep 24, 2021 (Fri)
7:30 to 8:30 pm

Tracy Jane Comer SOLO Show

Wild Hog in the Woods Coffeehouse
953 Jenifer St, Madison WI 53703

Solo show for Tracy - Details on her individual website, tracyjanecomer.com

Oct 1, 2021 (Fri)
4 to 8 pm

Top Shelf

Verona Fall Fest
120 W. Verona Ave, Verona, WI 53593
608-845-5777

Top Shelf will be entertaining in the beer/wine tent for this fabulous community event! Stay tuned for more details. (Event will run 4pm to 10pm; we will be playing until 8pm.)

Oct 5, 2021 (Tue)
8 pm
(Doors open at 7pm)

COVER CHARGE: $12

Top Shelf

Chick Singer Night - Milwaukee
Held at Caroline's Jazz Club
401 S. 2nd St., Milwaukee WI 53204
(414) 221-9444

Also on the bill are Jenny Thiel, Alyssia Dominguez, Windy Hope, Joy Bach, Sara Ellsworth, and host Alaria Taylor (CSN Milwaukee director).

Chick Singer Night is huge fun! The lovely and talented ladies mentioned above will sing with an all-star house band. Tracy was invited to open the second half of the show as a solo/acoustic performer, and Alan will join on drums. For more about Chick Singer Night see the main website: http://www.chicksingernight.com

Oct 8, 2021 (Fri)
5 to 8 pm

Tracy Jane Comer SOLO Show

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

Solo show for Tracy - Details on her individual website, tracyjanecomer.com

Oct 15, 2021 (Fri)
6 to 9 pm Eastern Time

Top Shelf

133 West
133 West Mountain St, Kings Mountain, NC 28086
(704)750-4100

Road gig! Top Shelf will be making a rare NC appearance as we will be down south for a couple of other private events. Outdoors on the patio, weather permitting. No cover (donations appreciated).

Oct 16, 2021 (Sat)

Top Shelf

Private Event (NC)

Oct 17, 2021 (Sun)

Top Shelf

Private Event (SC)

Oct 23, 2021 (Sat)
7:00 to 9:30 pm

Top Shelf

Brix 340 [Facebook page]
340 North Century Avenue, Waunakee, WI 53597

A favorite place! Elegant and cozy wine bar (plus select spirits and cocktails) with a living room atmosphere and the owners are fabulous, fun people. Great for date night!

Oct 30, 2021 (Sat)
1 to 4pm

Top Shelf

Paoli Mill Park
6890 Paoli Rd, Paoli WI 53508 (608)516-9649

Outdoors in the park; if weather is bad, check website for details as it may be moved indoors at The Hop Garden. No cover.
A big thank you to the music sponsors: Hop Garden, Molino Taqueria, and Tipsy Gypsy!

Top Shelf is thrilled to be returning to Paoli Mill Park's stage. We have an extensive list of great songs from all eras but have a special love for great rock/pop from the '70s/'80s/'90s. (Bring a folding chair or blanket as only a limited number of chairs/picnic tables are available.)

Nov 3, 2021 (Wed)
6 to 9 pm

Top Shelf

The Tasting Room of Monona
800 W Broadway #100, Monona, WI 53713

First time at this venue! Check out their website for pics of this lovely space and to read more about their offerings. No cover.

Nov 4, 2021 (Thu)
7 to 10 pm

Top Shelf

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

In the main lounge - No cover.

Top Shelf is pleased to be a regular at The Brink Lounge. No cover! The Brink has fabulous wines and beer and cocktails plus some nice small plate items, and a very classy yet comfy atmosphere. Great place for a date night!

Nov 6, 2021 (Sat)
3 to 5 pm

Tracy Jane Comer SOLO Show

Timber Hill Winery
1223 Storrs Lake Road, Milton WI 608-290-8993

Solo show for Tracy - First time at this venue! See www.tracyjanecomer.com for details.

Dec 3, 2021 (Fri)
7:00 to 9:30 pm

Top Shelf

Brix 340 [Facebook page]
340 North Century Avenue, Waunakee, WI 53597

A favorite place! Elegant and cozy wine bar (plus select spirits and cocktails) with a living room atmosphere and the owners are fabulous, fun people. Great for date night!

Dec 6, 2021 (Mon)

Tracy Jane Comer SOLO Show

Private party

Dec 12, 2021 (Sun)

Tracy Jane Comer SOLO Show

Private event

Dec 29, 2021 (Wed)
6 to 9 pm

Top Shelf

The Tasting Room of Monona
800 W Broadway #100, Monona, WI 53713

Top Shelf returns to the Tasting Roon! Check out their website for pics of this lovely space and to read more about their offerings. No cover.

THREE DATES for TRACY:

Dec 30, 2021 (Thu)
5 to 9 pm

& NEW YEAR'S EVE
Dec. 31, 2021 (Fri)
5 pm to midnight

& NEW YEAR'S DAY
Jan. 1, 2022 (Sat)
5 to 9 pm

Tracy, supporting Doug Cleary

Little Bohemia Lodge
142 US Highway 51 South, Manitowash Waters WI 54545

Road gig! Supporting Doug Cleary. For these three gigs, I (Tracy) will be adding bass and backing vocals and will do some tunes on my own as well. I will have keyboard with me this time!

See Tracy's main website for more about this and other solo shows.

   

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