MENDOCINO Co., 8/12/24 – It’s another great week of live music in Mendocino County!
Submit your upcoming music events by each Sunday for the Setlist to sarah@mendovoice.com.
Monday, August 12
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.
Tuesday, August 13
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.
Wednesday, August 14
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.
Bailey Drew – Musician Bailey Drew performs acoustic music. 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.
DJ Richard Harris – Sea Ranch resident Richard Harris will spin records. Guests can taste wines made by Three Sticks Vineyards. 21 and over, 5 p.m., free, The Sea Ranch Lodge, 60 Sea Walk Dr., Sea Ranch, (707) 579-9777, thesearanchlodge.com.
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.
Thursday, August 15
Karaoke night – Belt out your favorite songs every Thursday at karaoke night. All ages from 7-9 p.m., 21 and over after 9 p.m., no cover, 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.
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.
Friday, August 16
Dead on the Creek – Dead on the Creek is a three-day festival celebrating the life and music of Jerry Garcia. Friday includes music from Danny Goldberg, Crying Uncle Bluegrass Band, Caltucky and Bootjuice. The festival runs through Sunday. All ages, 10:30 a.m.-1 a.m., Black Oak Ranch, Laytonville, deadonthecreek.net.
Colby Lee and Ocean – Singer-songwriter Colby Lee performs self-described “compositions packed with melodies that seem to have been basking in the sun somewhere on a salty beach.” He performs a mix of folk, reggae and soul. 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.
Thirty Aut Sicks – Power punk trio Thirty Aut Sicks performs. All ages, 5:30-7:30 p.m., free, Anderson Valley Brewing Company, 17700 Boonville Rd., Boonville, (707) 895-2337, avbc.com.
Will Siegel & Friends – Will Siegel is joined by Kevin Aiello, Les Boek and Steve Baird for an evening of vintage rock, country, and R&B. Picnics welcome and wine is available for purchase. 21 and over, 5:30-7:30 p.m., free, Dancing Crow Vineyards, 12141 Hewlett Sturtevant Rd, Hopland, (707) 230-6174, dancingcrow.com.
Third Friday Open Mic – Everyone is a start at KNYO’s third Friday open mic. Hosted by Sean K., performers are encouraged to show up early or email knyothirdfridaymusic@gmail.com to sign up. All ages, 6 p.m., free, KNYO, 325 N. Franklin St., Fort Bragg, (707) 964-6968, knyo.org.
Forrest Hill – Bay Area musician Forrest Hill performs “poetic, story-driven adult alternative music that blends elements of indie folk, Americana, and rock.” A chicken pot pie dinner and beverages are available for purchase. All ages, 6-8 p.m., free, Mendocino Grove, 9601 California 1, Mendocino, (707) 880-7710, mendocinogrove.com.
Elliott Peck – NorCal-based singer-songwriter Elliott Peck, of the band Midnight North, performs songs “with a breezy vulnerability, a plainspoken and unflinching honesty that belies her songs’ subtle sophistication.” She pulls influence from country, blues, R&B and jazz. Peck performed vocals for Phil Lesh and Bob Weir, Jackie Greene and Lukas Nelson. Proceeds benefit the Noyo Food Forest. All ages, 7 p.m., $79.50 (includes a drink and snack), 31502 CA-1, Fort Bragg, (707) 962-4818, tickets on sale here.
Shiny Eyes – Shiny Eyes performs a unique blend of soothing analog synthesizers with an ethnic flair and rhythmic drumbeats. 21 and over, 8 p.m., cover by donation, 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.
Saturday, August 17
Dead on the Creek – Dead on the Creek is a three-day festival celebrating the life and music of Jerry Garcia. Saturday includes music from Sarah Ryan of the Real Sarahs, Jerry & Dawg Revisited, Elliott Peck & Friends and Stu Allen & Mars Hotel. The festival runs through Sunday. All ages, 10:30 a.m.-1 a.m., Black Oak Ranch, Laytonville, deadonthecreek.net.
Art in the Redwoods – The 63rd annual Art in the Redwoods showcases the talents of the creative members of Gualala Arts. Performers on Saturday include accordionist Barbara Johannes, retro act the Coastalettes, rock and blues band Bryn & Blue Souls, Wind & Wires, musical duo Bards of a Feather, and the Ernest Bloch Bell Ringers. All ages, $10 in advance, $20 at the door, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Gualala Arts Center, 46501 Old State Highway, Gualala, (707) 884-1138, tickets on sale here.
Round Valley Blackberry Festival – Round Valley’s 41st annual Blackberry Festival is here! Saturday performers include Jimmy Crack Corn, Loko Yokol, the Marjo Wilson Trio, Anything But the Blues, While We’re Young, Wild Horses, Tastes Like Chicken and Hot Shots. All ages, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., free, downtown Covelo, roundvalleyblackberryfestival.com.
Roy Helsing – Roy Helsing performs on his digital accordion, blending hundreds of instruments to create everything from a small combo to a full philharmonic orchestra. Helsing places an eclectic mix of Americana standards, light jazz and rock, timeless ballads from the ‘50s through the ‘80s, and an array of Italian, Latin and French tunes. 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.
Westport Volunteer Fire Department Annual FUN-raiser – Enjoy an afternoon of music, food and fun with proceeds benefiting the Westport Volunteer Fire Department. Musicians include Steve Bates (solo and with band), Erin and Riley, Sue Sisk and Friends, Erin Brazil & The Brazillionairs, Moon Rabbit and West of Nowhere. Barbecued ribs and chicken and beverages are available for purchase. There will also be a family fun zone and a disc golf tournament. All ages, noon to sunset, $12-$28, Westport Headlands, Westport.
KLLG & KZYX Dance Party – Local nonprofit radio stations KLLG and KZYX are now working together and hosting a dance party with DJs, food and drinks. Proceeds benefit the stations. All ages, 2-5 p.m., suggested donation of $20, Willits Center for the Arts, 71 E. Commercial St, Willits, (707) 459-1726, willitscenterforthearts.org.
Bluegrass String Jam – Bluegrass musicians from throughout the region jam every first and third Saturday. The event is sponsored by the California Bluegrass Association. 21 and over, 3 p.m., cover by donation, Shanachie Pub, 50 B South Main St., Willits, (707) 459-9194.
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.
Mustache Harbor – Yacht rock band Mustache Harbor performs as part of Sundays in the Park. All ages, 6 p.m., free, Todd Grove Park, Ukiah, learn more here.
Tastes Like Chicken – Local band Tastes Like Chicken performs classics by the Beatles, Steely Dan, Elvis Costello, Huey Lewis and the News, and more, as well as originals. The band is composed of musicians who have performed in many bands known to those who have enjoyed local live music through the years including Warty Gourd, Schindig, Mad Cow Jazz, Close Enough, Marjo Wilson Band, and Waylon and the Wild Cats. All ages, 7-10 p.m., free, the Munchery, 1797 S. Main St., Willits, (707) 941-0028, themuncherywillits.com.
Aviator Stash – Genre-hopping indie rock band Aviator Stash performs. Funkasaurus opens the show. All ages, 8 p.m., $10-$20, Arena Theater, 214 Main St., Point Arena, (707) 882-3456, arenatheater.org.
Blue Luke – Local blues, rock and jazz guitarist Blue Luke Andrews performs. Luke was a child prodigy who began performing live in Mendocino County when he was fourteen. He completed a degree at the Berklee School of Music on a scholarship before serving as the lead guitarist for Julian Marley, son of Bob Marley. 21 and over, 8 p.m., donations accepted, Shanachie Pub, 50 B South Main St., Willits, (707) 459-9194.
Tinksweat – Local heavy metal band Tinksweat will electrify Franklin Street as part of KNYO’s ongoing live music series. All ages, 8 p.m., free, KNYO, 325 N. Franklin St., Fort Bragg, (707) 964-6968, knyo.org.
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.
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, August 18
Art in the Redwoods – The 63rd annual Art in the Redwoods showcases the talents of the creative members of Gualala Arts. Performers on Sunday include retro act the Coastalettes, Bob Dylan tribute band Highway 1 Revisited, Wind & Wires, musical duo Bards of a Feather, and the Ernest Bloch Bell Ringers. All ages, $10 in advance, $20 at the door, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Gualala Arts Center, 46501 Old State Highway, Gualala, (707) 884-1138, tickets on sale here.
Round Valley Blackberry Festival – Round Valley’s 41st annual Blackberry Festival is here! Sunday performers include Steve Daniel Hayes, Round Valley Feather Dancers, the Marjo Wilson Trio, Round Valley Folks, King Snakes, Wild Horses and Hot Shots. All ages, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., free, downtown Covelo, roundvalleyblackberryfestival.com.
Dead on the Creek – Dead on the Creek is a three-day festival celebrating the life and music of Jerry Garcia. Sunday includes music from Never Come Down, Broken Compass Bluegrass and Jerry’s Middle Finger. All ages, 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Black Oak Ranch, Laytonville, deadonthecreek.net.
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, 4-7 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Princess Seafood Restaurant, 32096 N. Harbor Dr., Fort Bragg, (707) 962-3046, fvprincess.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.