MENDOCINO Co., 7/8/24 – It’s another great week of live music in Mendocino County! Get out and support your local music scene.
Submit your upcoming music events by each Sunday for the Setlist to sarah@mendovoice.com.
Monday, July 8
Live jazz music – The Mendocino Jazz Society hosts a weekly jazz session. Swing dancing classes available from 5-6 p.m. All ages, 6-9 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Tall Guy Brewing, 362 N. Franklin St., Fort Bragg, (707) 954-9132, tallguybrewing.beer.
Plantasia Vinyl Listening Party – Bring your favorite houseplant and listen to Mort Garson’s 1976 album Plantasia. The album was performed on a Moog synthesizer and runs 31 minutes. Additional plant-themed records will be spun. Food and drink will be available for purchase. All ages, 7 p.m., free Valerie, 10546 Lansing St., Mendocino.
Live local music – Local musicians perform at a restaurant overlooking the Pacific Ocean. All ages, times vary, no cover (food or drink purchase required), Noyo River Grill, 1011 S. Main St, Fort Bragg, (707) 962-9050, noyorivergrill.com.
Tuesday, July 9
Live local music – Local musicians perform at a restaurant overlooking the Pacific Ocean. All ages, times vary, no cover (food or drink purchase required), Noyo River Grill, 1011 S. Main St, Fort Bragg, (707) 962-9050, noyorivergrill.com.
Wednesday, July 10
KC – When she’s not hosting her radio show on the Skunk FM, KC plays piano each week at the Redwood Coast Senior Center. KC performs a repertoire of golden oldies through the ‘70s, including easy listening and rock. Seniors (60+) $5, under 60 years of age $8, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Redwood Coast Senior Center, 490 N. Harold St., Fort Bragg, (707) 964-0443, rcscenter.org.
Live local music – Local musicians perform weekly at this charming Willits coffeehouse. All ages, 12-2 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Brickhouse Coffee, 3 S. Main St., Willits, (707) 680-0188.
Steve Porter – Musician Steve Porter performs acoustic songs. All ages, 3-6 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Tall Guy Brewing, 362 N. Franklin St., Fort Bragg, (707) 954-9132, tallguybrewing.beer.
Piano-rama with Wendy DeWitt – The Queen of Boogie Woogie, Wendy DeWitt, performs blues, boogie woogie and ragtime. All ages, 4-7 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Hopland Tap, 13351 Hwy 101, Hopland, (707) 510-9000, hoplandtap.com.
Live local music – Local acts perform in a relaxing outdoor dining area every Wednesday. All ages, 5-9 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Cucina Verona, 124 E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg, (707) 964-6844, cucinaverona.com.
Shylah Ray – Vocalist, songwriter, musician and singing coach Shylah Ray performs an evening of music, storytelling and healing medicine songs. Ray is winner of Best R&B Performance at the 2024 World Entertainment Awards and Hollywood Independent Music Awards winner for Best Female Vocal Performance in 2023. All ages, 6-9 p.m., $25, Paradigm, 312 N. School St., Ukiah, tickets on sale here.
Karaoke night – Belt out your favorite songs every Wednesday at karaoke night. 21 and over, 7-11 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Coyote Valley Casino, 77 Coyote Valley Blvd., Redwood Valley, (707) 485-0700, coyotevalleycasino.com.
Open mic – Everyone’s a star at open mic every Wednesday night. 21 and over, 7 p.m.-12 a.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Shanachie Pub, 50 B South Main St., Willits, (707) 459-9194.
Live local music – Local musicians perform at a restaurant overlooking the Pacific Ocean. All ages, times vary, no cover (food or drink purchase required), Noyo River Grill, 1011 S. Main St, Fort Bragg, (707) 962-9050, noyorivergrill.com.
Thursday, July 11
CZ and the Bon Vivants – The band CZ and the Bon Vivants performs Cajun and zydeco music as part of the Mendocino Music Festival’s lobster feed fundraiser. Tickets include a family-style lobster boil and wines from seven local wineries. All ages, 6 p.m., $175, Mendocino Grove, 9601 CA-1, Mendocino, tickets on sale here.
Karaoke night – Belt out your favorite songs every Thursday at karaoke night. All ages, 7-10 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), the Thirsty Axe, 209 S. School St., Ukiah, (707) 238-8778, thirstyaxe.com.
Open mic – Everyone’s a star at open mic every Thursday night. All ages, 7-10 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Tall Guy Brewing, 362 N. Franklin St., Fort Bragg, (707) 954-9132, tallguybrewing.beer.
Karaoke Latino – Sing your favorite Latin-centric songs at karaoke night on Thursdays. 21 and over, 8 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Coyote Valley Casino, 77 Coyote Valley Blvd., Redwood Valley, (707) 485-0700, coyotevalleycasino.com.
Live local music – Local musicians perform at a restaurant overlooking the Pacific Ocean. All ages, times vary, no cover (food or drink purchase required), Noyo River Grill, 1011 S. Main St., Fort Bragg, (707) 962-9050, noyorivergrill.com.
Friday, July 12
Nicholas Petti and Jen Martell – Guitarist and singer Nicholas Petti and singer and percussionist Jen Martell, both of the local band Latchkey, perform a sound “like country Velvet Underground’s third album.” All ages, 5-8 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Sequoia Room at North Coast Brewing Company, 444 N. Main St., Fort Bragg, (707) 964-3400, northcoastbrewing.com.
Pink Party with DJ DLT – DJ DLT spins dance music as part of the Mendocino Coast Humane Society’s Pink Party fundraiser. Tickets include wine, beer, cocktails and mocktails from 12 Mendocino County beverage purveyors and food from local restaurants and caterers. Guests are encouraged to wear pink. A free shuttle will be available from Fort Bragg and Albion. 21 and over, 5-10 p.m., $150, Valerie, 10546 Lansing St., Mendocino, tickets on sale here.
Live Band Karaoke SF – Belt your heart out with a live backing band at Live Band Karaoke. All ages, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover, Anderson Valley Brewing Company, 17700 Boonville Rd., Boonville, (707) 895-2337, avbc.com.
Bryn & Blue Souls – Coast-based band Bryn & Blue Souls performs blues, jazz and pop originals, as well as covers in its own style including works by Nina Simone, Bonnie Raitt, Melody Gardot, Amy Winehouse, Billie Ellish and more. All ages, $15 pre-sale, $20 door, 6-8 p.m., Gualala Arts Center, 46501 Old State Highway, Gualala, (707) 884-1138, tickets on sale here.
Eric Dahlhoff – Local musician Eric Dahlhoff performs renditions of Bob Dylan songs from 1965. All ages, 6 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Shindig Social Club, 35590 Verdant View, Sea Ranch, (707) 791-0735.
Lauralee Brown – Lauralee Brown – Singer-songwriter and guitarist Lauralee Brown performs an eclectic array of covers and original songs, including tracks from her latest album Nature of Belief. All ages, 6-9 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Noyo River Grill, 1011 S. Main St, Fort Bragg, (707) 962-9050, noyorivergrill.com.
Karaoke night – Belt out your favorite songs at karaoke night hosted by DJ Wally. All ages, 6:30-10:30 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Tall Guy Brewing, 362 N. Franklin St., Fort Bragg, (707) 954-9132, tallguybrewing.beer.
Those Guys – The rock band Those Guys performs after the rodeo. 21 and over, 7:30 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Hopper’s Corner, 10010 Main St., Potter Valley, (707) 743-1703.
Saturday, July 13
Billy Schieve – Pianist and singer Billy Schieve performs. His thirty years of credits include the Beach Boys, Badfinger, Paul Horn and others. Schieve performs a variety of classic tracks and takes requests. All ages, 5-8 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Sequoia Room at North Coast Brewing Company, 444 N. Main St., Fort Bragg, (707) 964-3400, northcoastbrewing.com.
Live local music – Local acts perform in a relaxing outdoor dining area every Saturday. All ages, 5-9 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Cucina Verona, 124 E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg, (707) 964-6844, cucinaverona.com.
Helene Eve – Local musician Helene Eve plays multiple styles of music on vocals and guitar, including blues, jazz, funk, contemporary pop, folk, a twist of country and many originals. She’s the former bandleader of Eve and the Mystics and has performed with the Scorchers, Second Glance and the Stage Band. All ages, 6-9 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Noyo River Grill, 1011 S. Main St., Fort Bragg, (707) 962-9050, noyorivergrill.com.
Caspar Kings – The Caspar Kings perform heartfelt renditions of popular songs and original coastal jams. All ages, 7-10 p.m., no cover, Tall Guy Brewing, 362 N. Franklin St., Fort Bragg, (707) 964-9132, tallguybrewing.beer.
Pete Sawyer and the Left Hand Monkey Wrench Gang – Grateful Dead tribute band the Left Hand Monkey Wrench Gang, led by Pete Sawyer, performs. Guitarist Bella Rayne will join as a special guest. All ages, 7 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Hopland Tap, 13351 Hwy 101, Hopland, (707) 510-9000, hoplandtap.com.
Miko Marks – Oakland-based country musician Miko Marks was named CMT’s Next Women of Country in 2022 and recently appeared for the third time at the Grand Ole Opry. Her latest album, Our Country, released in 2021, blends country music storytelling with elements of blues, gospel, soup and Americana. She performs as part of the Mendocino Music Festival. All ages, 7:30 p.m., $15-$65, Tent Concert Hall, 45035 Main St., Mendocino, tickets on sale here.
POV Rock Party – Local talents from the inland music scene come together to perform as POV Rock Party. The band will perform classic rock and pop covers. 21 and over, 8-11 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Coyote Valley Casino, 77 Coyote Valley Blvd., Redwood Valley, (707) 485-0700, coyotevalleycasino.com.
Blue Luke Allstars – Local blues and jazz musician Blue Luke performs with Chaka Taylor, Toho Saunders and Roni Zadik. DJs will spin dance music post-show. 21 and over, 8 p.m., $7 for members, $12 for non-members, BACE, 109 N. Main St., Willits.
Live local music – Local musicians perform overlooking Noyo Harbor. All ages, times vary, no cover (food or drink purchase required), Princess Seafood Restaurant, 32096 N. Harbor Dr., Fort Bragg, (707) 962-3046, fvprincess.com.
Sunday, July 14
Lauralee Brown – Lauralee Brown – Singer-songwriter and guitarist Lauralee Brown performs an eclectic array of covers and original songs, including tracks from her latest album Nature of Belief. All ages, 12-3 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Princess Seafood Restaurant, 32096 N. Harbor Dr., Fort Bragg, (707) 962-3046, fvprincess.com.
Scott Forbes Band – Country-rock group the Scott Forbes Band plays every Sunday at the Peg House. Never don’t stop! All ages, 1-5 p.m., free, the Peg House, 69501 US-101, Leggett, (707) 925-6444, thepeghouse.com.
Steve Lucky & Carmen Getit – Steve Lucky of the Rhumba Bums performs with longtime collaborator Carmen Getit for an evening of jump blues, swing, jazz and rare retro gems inspired by the ‘30s, ‘40s and ‘50s. Lucky plays the organ and Getit the guitar. All ages, 3-6 p.m., no cover, Tall Guy Brewing, 362 N. Franklin St., Fort Bragg, (707) 964-9132, tallguybrewing.beer.
Mendocino Music Festival Orchestra – The Mendocino Music Festival’s orchestra performs its first show of the two-week festival. The performance begins with Gianstera’s Estancia. Cellist Evan Kahn is featured in two works, the dramatic Elgar Cello Concerto, which depicts hope for the future after the tragedy and loss of war, and the lovely Elégie by Fauré. Moussorgsky’s grand “Pictures at an Exhibition” wends its way through an eclectic art gallery, describing everything from oxen and chickens to stately processionals, ending the concert in triumphant style. All ages, 6 p.m., $15-$65, Tent Concert Hall, 45035 Main St., Mendocino, tickets on sale here.
The Real Sarahs & Alex de Grassi – Folk group the Real Sarahs perform with collaborator, Grammy-nominated guitarist Alex de Grassi as part of the city of Ukiah’s Sundays in the Park. Violinist and songwriter Julian Julian will open the show. All ages, 6 p.m., free, Todd Grove Park, Ukiah.
Mark Weston Band – The Mark Weston Band performs after the rodeo. 21 and over, 7:30 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Hopper’s Corner, 10010 Main St., Potter Valley, (707) 743-1703.
Live local music – Local musicians perform at a restaurant overlooking the Pacific Ocean. All ages, times vary, no cover (food or drink purchase required), Noyo River Grill, 1011 S. Main St., Fort Bragg, (707) 962-9050, noyorivergrill.com.