The Mendocino Setlist: August 5-11 (updated 12:53 p.m.)

Monday, August 5 

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 6 

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 7 

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 8 

Paula Samonte & Friends – Jazz vocalist Paula Samonte performs as part of Barra’s Grab A Bite Night. Wine and food from Slam Dunk Pizza will be available for purchase. 21 and over, 5-8 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Barra of Mendocino, 7051 N. State St., Ukiah, (707) 485-0322, barraofmendocino.com. 

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 9 

Towse – Singer-songwriter Grace Fellows of the band Towse and Mendocino-born fiddler Corwin Zekley perform a blend of folk-pop music. Towse cites Phoebe Bridgers, Joni Mitchell, Fiona Apple and Regina Spektor as influences. All ages, 4-7 p.m., no cover, Thatcher Hotel, 13401 US-101, Hopland, (707) 723-0838, thatcherhotel.com. 

Nicholas Petti and Jen Martell – Local band Latchkey’s guitarist and singer Nicholas Petti and singer and percussionist Jen Martell 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.  

Makinna Hardy – Singer-songwriter Makinna Hardy performs music with a “delicate balance of haunting vocals, dreamy lyrics, and ethereal harmonies, invites listeners to immerse themselves in a realm of natural beauty and magic.” Hardy’s sister, a tap dancer, will accompany her. Dinner service will be available. All ages, 5:30 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Shindig Social Club, 35590 Verdant View, The Sea Ranch, shindigsearanch.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. All ages, 6 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Noyo River Grill, 1011 S. Main St., Fort Bragg, (707) 962-9050. 

Losrzpalooza – Alternative rock and punk bands Losrz, Legal Disaster, Under a New Sun, Amodium, Weevilism and Goblin Garden perform. All ages, 6 p.m., free, the Lot on Main, 200 Main St., Ukiah.  

Karaoke night – Sing your heart out at karaoke night hosted by DJ Wally. All ages, 6:30-10 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Tall Guy Brewing, 362 N. Franklin St., Fort Bragg, (707) 954-9132, tallguybrewing.beer. 

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. He will be joined by bassist Rob Marcello (Mama Grows Funk, Moon Rabbit) and drummer Tim Cuny (Deep Pockets, Moon Rabbit). Dinner service will be available. All ages, 7 p.m., $20, Good Bones Kitchen, 14957 Caspar Rd., Caspar, goodboneskitchen.com. 

Alfa 7 – Regional Mexican band Alfa 7 headlines a night of music. Openers include Banda La Desmadrosa and Los Elegantes de Tierra Caliente. 21 and over, 8 p.m., $40, Coyote Valley Casino, 77 Coyote Valley Rd., Redwood Valley, tickets on sale here. 

Big Sticky Mess – Funk band Big Sticky Mess performs. 21 and over, 8 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Shanachie Pub, 50 B South Main St., Willits, (707) 459-9194. 

Saturday, August 10 

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. 

Johnny Young – Nashville recording artist and homegrown Mendocino County country musician Johnny Young performs. The Smash Daddy’s will be on hand serving up smashburgers. Wine will be available for purchase. All ages, 1-4 p.m., free for wine club members, $5 for non-members, McNab Ridge Tasting Room, 13450 S. Highway 101, Hopland, (707) 744-1986, mcnabridge.com. 

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. 

Bell Springs Volunteer Fire Department Annual Fundraiser – Enjoy an evening of barbecue and live music during BSVFD’s annual fundraiser. Performers include Jackie Clementine, the Cosmic Family Band, While We’re Young, the Bell Springs House Band and Tommy Arnold. Dinner, desserts and drinks are available for purchase. A kids’ zone will be open. A raffle will also take place. All ages, 4 p.m., Tan Oak Park, 58974 US-101, Leggett,.  

Piet Dalmolen – Humboldt County-based guitarist and vocalist Piet Dalmolen performs a mix of psychedelic rock, jazz, soul and blues. 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. 

2^nd Hand Grass – What started in 2018 as a bluegrass jam session shifted into 2^nd Hand Grass, an Americana band featuring Gene Parsons (The Byrds, Flying Burrito Brothers). Dinner service will be available. All ages, 7 p.m., $20 in advance, $25 at the door, Good Bones Kitchen, 14957 Caspar Rd., Caspar, tickets on sale here. 

Back Porch Trio – Ukiah-based Americana and folk band Back Porch Trio performs. 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. 

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. 

DJ August – Point Arena’s DJ August will spin dance music. All ages, 8 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Shindig Social Club, 35590 Verdant View, The Sea Ranch, shindigsearanch.com. 

Surfsquatch – Alternative psychedelic surf punk band Surfsquatch performs. Return to Nagoya, from Santa Cruz and Middle Children from Point Arena, will open. 21 and over, 8 p.m., $5, Golden West Saloon, 128 E. Redwood Ave., Fort Bragg, (707) 813-4696. 

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 11 

Music in the Gardens – Symphony of the Redwoods presents Music in the Gardens at the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens. The Mendocino Woodwind Quintet performs chamber music at noon, followed by the Bob Ayres Big Band at 2:30 p.m. All ages, 12 p.m., free with garden admission, Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, 18220 CA-1, Fort Bragg, (707) 964-4352, symphonyoftheredwoods.org. 

Blitzen Trapper – Sub Pop Records band Blitzen Trapper performs alternative country and indie jam music as part of Sundays in the Park. All ages, 6 p.m., free, Todd Grove Park, Ukiah, learn more here. 

Mama Grows Funk – Local band Mama Grows Funk performs a mix of funk, soul, Latin and R&B. Dinner and drink service will be available. All ages, 6-8 p.m., free to attend, $10-$25 for dinner, Mendocino Grove, 9601 CA-1, Mendocino, (707) 880-7710, mendocinogrove.com. 

Open mic – Everyone’s a star at open mic night. All ages, 6-9 p.m., free, Mendocino Art Center, 45200 Little Lake 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. 

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.