MENDOCINO Co., 8/19/24 – 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 19
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 20
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 21
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.
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.
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 22
Mighty Mystic – Reggae artist Mighty Mystic performs. 21 and over, 5:30 p.m., $15 or $10 with axe throwing, 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 23
Angelic Noise – Portland-based pop and roots duo Angelic Noise performs. All ages, 5-8 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), North Coast Brewing Company, 444 N. Main St., Fort Bragg, (707) 964-3400, northcoastbrewing.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, 5-8 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Cucina Verona, 124 E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg, (707) 964-6844, cucinaverona.com.
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. Her show will take place during 4th Friday Food Trucks at the Redwood Coast Senior Center. All ages, 5-8 p.m., no cover, Redwood Coast Senior Center, 490 N. Harold St., Fort Bragg, (707) 961-0165, more information here.
Caspar Kings – Coast-based group the Caspar Kings performs. The band describes its sound as “rock and roll with a steel pan twist.” All ages, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover, Anderson Valley Brewing Company, 17700 Highway 253, Boonville, (707) 895-2337, avbc.com.
Birds of a Feather – Longtime Annapolis residents Jim and Sharon Lieberman perform a selection of popular songs as Bird of a Feather. Food will be available for purchase. All ages, 6 p.m., no cover, Shindig Social Club, 35590 Verdant View, The Sea Ranch, (707) 791-0735, shindigsearanch.com.
Dawn of Hope – Vocalist Stephanie Dawn and pianist Dann Thorton perform Christian music. All ages, 7 p.m., no cover, Willits Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 399 W. Mendocino Ave., Willits, (707) 459-5714, willitssda.com.
Pan-Struck + Moving Water – Bring a pillow, rug, blanket or chair and be ready to experience a musical journey beginning with Moving Water (ambient trio featuring KZYX DJs Benny B, DJ YV and Kitty) followed by the experimental eclectic electronic experience that is Pan-Struck. A portion of the proceeds to benefit the KZYX Building Fund. All ages, 7 p.m., $20 suggested donation, Caspar Community Center, 15051 Caspar Rd., Caspar, (707) 964-4997, casparcommons.org.
Dallas Burrow – Texas native Dallas Burrow performs country music with his band. Burrow will perform songs off his new album Blood Brothers. 21 and over, 8 p.m., donations accepted, Shanachie Pub, 50 B South Main St., Willits, (707) 459-9194.
La Nueva Raza Obrera – Mexican regional band La Nueva Raza Obrera headlines a night of Mexican music. Banda Amerikna and Máxima Frequencia will open. 21 and over, 8 p.m., $37, Coyote Valley Casino, 77 Coyote Valley Blvd., Redwood Valley, (707) 485-0700, tickets on sale here.
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 24
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 plays 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.
Scott Forbes Band – Country rock band the Scott Forbes Band performs at the Taste of Summer, an event celebrating the 150th anniversary of Laytonville. The event also features a corn hole tournament, whiskey and wine tastings, and barbecue from Smokey’s BBQ. All ages, $20 pre-sale tickets available at Pour Girls Coffee and Long Valley Feed, $25 at the door, kids 12 and under free, 1-8 p.m., Laytonville Rodeo Grounds, Laytonville.
Saturday Scramble – Every second and fourth Saturday, musicians are welcome to bring their instruments and join other musicians for an afternoon of jamming together. 21 and over, 3-6 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Shanachie Pub, 50 B South Main St., Willits, (707) 459-9194.
Marcus McCallen III – Guitarist Marcus McCallen III has been a part of the Northern California scene for over 20 years. A versatile, soulful singer and accomplished guitarist, he has shared the stage with Van Morrison, Chris Isaak, Jerry Jeff Walker, Jessie Colin Young, The Pointer Sisters, The Sons of Champlin, Peter Rowan, The Rowan Brothers, Richard Marks, and many others. All ages, 5-8 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), 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.
Earl Oliver – Musician Earl Oliver performs blues and jazz. All ages, 5:30 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Cucina Verona, 124 E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg, (707) 964-6844, cucinaverona.com.
Paul McCandless, Stowell & Post – Grammy-winning instrumentalist Paul McCandless performs with jazz guitarist John Stowell and singer David Post. All ages, 7 p.m., $17 in advance, $20 cash or check at the door, Mama’s Medicinals, 328 N. State St., Ukiah, (707) 734-3021.
Cosmic Family Band – Local jam band Cosmic Family Band performs. 21 and over, 8 p.m., donations accepted, Shanachie Pub, 50 B South Main St., Willits, (707) 459-9194.
Burnt – Reggae punk band Burnt performs. 21 and over, 8:30 p.m., no cover, Dick’s Place, 45070 Main St., Mendocino, (707) 937-6010.
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 25
Bailey Drew – Los Angeles-based musician Bailey Drew performs a mix of folk, rock, blues and country covers and originals. 21 and over, 4-6 p.m., no cover, Dick’s Place, 45070 Main St., Mendocino, (707) 937-6010.
Lauralee Brown & Company – Singer Lauralee Brown will be joined by pianist Nick Rodseth and drummer Donny Bennett. The trio will perform jazz, blues, rock and country covers. All ages, 5-8 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Cucina Verona, 124 E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg, (707) 964-6844, cucinaverona.com.
Back Porch Trio – Ukiah-based Americana band Back Porch Trio (BP3) performs. 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.
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.