Even It Up: The Ultimate Heart Tribute Band is an all-live, no-tracks Heart tribute featuring intricate vocal and instrumental authenticity across the band’s 70s, 80s, and present-day catalog. The act has the distinct honor of having had Roger Fisher, Heart’s original lead guitarist and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, join them on stage performing the iconic “Barracuda” and “Magic Man” guitar parts he wrote and made famous.
Heart is one of the most influential and successful rock bands of the past five decades. Led by sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson, the band sold more than 35 million records worldwide (22.5 million in the U.S. alone), notched top-10 albums in the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, and 2010s, ranked #57 on VH1’s 100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013. From the 70s arena rock anthems “Barracuda,” “Magic Man,” and “Crazy on You” through the 80s pop-rock blockbusters “These Dreams,” “What About Love,” and “Alone,” the catalog connects with virtually every demographic that responds to female-fronted hard rock and pop, from longtime Heart fans through younger audiences who came to the band through cultural staples and steady classic-rock radio rotation.
Even It Up goes beyond a standard tribute approach in three meaningful ways. First, the headline credential: Roger Fisher, Heart’s original lead guitarist and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, has joined Even It Up on stage to perform the iconic “Barracuda” opening riff and “Magic Man” at venues including the Dallas House of Blues. No other Heart tribute in the country has had an actual original Heart member perform with them on stage. Second, all-live performance: the band’s mission is to replicate the intricate vocals and instrumentals of Heart without the use of any backing tracks, a meaningful authenticity differentiator in a category where many tributes rely on tracks for the harmonies and guitar layers. Third, period flexibility: the band provides look and costuming that mirrors Heart in the 1970s, the 1980s, or their present-day look, giving buyers real control over which era of the catalog and visual aesthetic the show is built around.
The timing matters as well. In 2024, Heart was forced to cancel its tour mid-stride when Ann Wilson announced she was battling cancer. While Ann has since publicly shared an optimistic prognosis, the band’s touring future remains uncertain, and U.S. concert appearances by the original Heart have been extremely rare in recent years. A credentialed Heart tribute like Even It Up, especially one where Heart’s original lead guitarist Roger Fisher has personally appeared on stage, is now genuinely one of the strongest ways for fans to experience this catalog performed live in a true full-band concert format.
Even It Up is one of the few Heart tributes that offers period-accurate look and costuming across three distinct eras of the band, giving event organizers real flexibility to match the show to the catalog focus and visual aesthetic the audience expects:
Even It Up is a proven fit for:
Even It Up performs an unusually deep Heart catalog drawing from both the 70s arena rock era and the 80s pop-rock blockbuster era, all performed all-live with no tracks. Setlist staples include:
Even It Up: The Ultimate Heart Tribute Band is a group of experienced, professional performers focused on delivering an exciting, all-live night of entertainment. The band members have made it their mission to replicate the intricate vocals and instrumentals of Heart without the use of any backing tracks, a level of musical authenticity rare in the tribute category. The act features top-of-the-line tour-grade equipment and instrumentation and is fully insured.
The headline credential is unusual: Even It Up has the distinct honor of having had Heart’s original lead guitarist Roger Fisher, a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, join them on stage. Roger co-founded Heart with Steve Fossen, played on the band’s classic Dreamboat Annie, Little Queen, and Dog & Butterfly albums, and wrote and recorded the iconic guitar parts on “Barracuda,” “Magic Man,” “Crazy on You,” “Kick It Out,” and others. He joined Even It Up on stage at the Dallas House of Blues for “Magic Man” and has performed “Barracuda” with the band, video documentation of which is available publicly.
Even It Up provides looking and costuming that mirrors Heart across three distinct eras: the 1970s arena rock era, the 1980s pop-rock blockbuster era, and Heart’s present-day look. The band has performed at House of Blues venues in Dallas and Houston, plus an established touring footprint across theaters, casinos, fairs, festivals, corporate events, and private parties. As one venue manager described the show: this is a band of professional, reliable entertainers dedicated to the success of every event they perform.
Heart tributes with verified original-member on-stage appearances are exceptionally rare, and Even It Up is the premier option in the category. TSE Entertainment can also recommend other Heart and 1970s/80s arena rock tribute options nationwide for buyers exploring alternatives.
That means you are not locked into a single option. We help match the right act to your event based on practical factors that actually affect success:
We have booked Heart and classic rock tribute acts nationwide, and every option we recommend is vetted and event-proven. If Even It Up is not the perfect fit, we will quickly suggest comparable options that are.
Pricing depends on the event date, location, routing, travel, production requirements, era format (Roger Fisher special-engagement appearances are arranged separately, when available), and the overall scope of the engagement. The fastest way to get a real number is to request availability with your event details.
Popular dates can tighten up quickly, especially for peak fair and festival weekends, summer concert series, 1980s themed corporate programming, classic rock theme events, and high-demand corporate dates, so early inquiries usually create better artist and budget options.
Yes. The act is regularly booked for corporate events, private parties, theaters, casinos, fairs, festivals, House of Blues-style venues, weddings, and other special events, depending on the event setup and production needs. The band features tour-grade equipment and is fully insured.
Three things set Even It Up apart. First, Heart’s original lead guitarist Roger Fisher, a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, has joined the band on stage to perform “Barracuda” and “Magic Man” at venues including the Dallas House of Blues. No other Heart tribute in the country has had an actual original Heart member perform with them on stage. Second, the band performs all-live with no backing tracks, replicating Heart’s intricate vocal harmonies and instrumental layers organically. Third, the band provides period-accurate costuming and look across three distinct Heart eras (70s, 80s, or present-day), letting buyers match the visual era to the catalog focus
In select special engagements, yes. Roger Fisher’s appearances with Even It Up are arranged separately and depend on his own availability. Submit an inquiry to discuss whether a Roger Fisher engagement is feasible for your date.
The 1970s look features the classic Dreamboat Annie / Little Queen / Dog & Butterfly era, with the catalog focus on “Magic Man,” “Barracuda,” “Crazy on You,” and “Even It Up.” The 1980s look features the mainstream pop-rock era with “These Dreams,” “What About Love,” and “Alone.” The present-day look draws across the full catalog. The format is selected during booking based on your event’s theme and audience.
In 2024, Heart was forced to cancel its tour mid-stride when Ann Wilson announced she was battling cancer. While Ann has since shared an optimistic prognosis, the band’s touring future remains uncertain, and U.S. concert appearances by the original Heart have been extremely rare in recent years. A credentialed Heart tribute like Even It Up is now one of the strongest ways for fans to experience this catalog performed live in a true full-band concert format.
Heart’s catalog connects with classic rock and arena rock fans, female-fronted rock audiences, longtime Heart followers, multi-generational rock crowds, and broad family-friendly classic-rock programming. The show plays especially well at fairs, festivals, casinos, theaters, House of Blues-style venues, and 1970s/80s themed corporate events.
Yes. If Even It Up is unavailable or not the best fit for your event, TSE can recommend other vetted Heart and classic rock tribute options based on budget, location, and event style.
Submit an inquiry with your event date, location, event type, preferred era format (70s, 80s, or present-day), and whether you would like to discuss a Roger Fisher special-engagement appearance. TSE can help confirm availability and provide pricing guidance.
Check availability, get pricing, and let TSE match the right Heart tribute option for your event. Call 800-765-8203 or submit an entertainment request to get started.
