MENDOCINO Co., 9/2/24 – 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, September 2
2MuchFun! – Dynamic cover duo 2MuchFun! performs at the Peg House. Never don’t stop! All ages, 12-4 p.m., free, the Peg House, 69501 US-101, Leggett, (707) 925-6444, thepeghouse.com.
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.
Twig Harper – Experimental electronic artist Twig Harper performs. All ages, 6 p.m. $10-$20 sliding scale, Larry Spring Museum, 225 E. Redwood Ave., Fort Bragg, larryspringmuseum.org.
Tuesday, September 3
KC – Skunk FM radio show host KC plays piano in the Noyo River Grill’s dining room overlooking the Pacific Ocean. 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.
Wednesday, September 4
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., donations accepted, 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, September 5
First Thursdays Community Concert Series – Singer-songwriter Gwyneth Elizabeth, rockers Sgt. Splendor, the Steven Bates Band, and Calvin Turnbull perform at the first Thursday Community Concert Series. Local musician Steven Bates will host the night. All ages, 5 p.m.-sunset, no cover, Piaci Pub & Pizzeria, 120 W. Redwood Ave., Fort Bragg, (707) 961-1133.
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 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.
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, September 6
Huckleberry Jam – The first annual Huckleberry Jam is a “down-home celebration of live music, hands-on workshops, and good ol’ fashioned shindig.” Performers include the Coffis Brothers, the Whiskey Family Band featuring members of Poor Man’s Whiskey, Good Job Honey & Friends, Ismay, Latchkey, Gene Parsons with Keeter Stuart and Dan Crary, Back Porch Trio, Queer Country, Zoe Elkin, and Rising Signs. All ages, times vary, Adult tickets $65-$175, children $45, children under 5 free, parking $10, Heartwood Mendocino, 40500 Little Lake Rd., Mendocino, tickets on sale here.
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. She will be joined by Cucina Verona owner Joe Harris on bass. 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.
Justin Howl – Chicago-based blues and roots singer-songwriter and guitarist Justin Howl performs. All ages, 5:30-7:30 p.m., free, Anderson Valley Brewing Company, 17700 Boonville Rd., Boonville, (707) 895-2337, avbc.com.
Open mic – Everyone’s a star at open mic. Music, poetry and comedy welcome. Dinner available for purchase. All ages, 5:30-9 p.m., free, Shindig Social Club, 35590 Verdant View., Sea Ranch, (707) 791-0735.
Jeff Troiano – Singer-songwriter and guitarist Jeff Troiano performs. A beef lasagna 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.
Lincoln Andrews Quartet – The Lincoln Andrews Quartet performs a blend of jazz improv, standards, Latin jazz and more. All ages, 6-8 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Pier Place, 790 Port Rd., Point Arena, (707) 271-3080, pierplacepointarena.com.
Wolf Tree – Multi-instrumentalist and singer Wolf Tree performs. He plays a mix of alt country and Americana, and alternates between guitar, mandolin and octave mandolin – often with harmonica accompaniment. If you enjoy Townes van Zandt, John Prine, Colter Wall, Son Volt, or Gillian Welch, you’re sure to hear something you love. All ages, 6-8 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Northspur Brewing Co., 101 N. Main St., Willits, (707) 518-4208, northspurbrewing.com.
Frankie and the Lost Souls – Enjoy the sweet vocals and rockin’ sounds of Frankie and the Lost Souls. All ages, 6:30 p.m., no cover, KNYO, 325 N. Franklin St., Fort Bragg, (707) 964-6968, knyo.org.
Aeolian Trio – Shakuhachi master Bruce Huebner, guitarist Koufuu Suwa and percussionist Todd Isler are Aeolian Trio, a Japan-based Californian-style jazz group. The group blends the Japanese shakuhachi flute with jazz and fusion. All ages, 7 p.m., $20 in advance, $25 at the door, Willits Center for the Arts, 71 E. Commercial St., Willits, (707) 459-1726. Tickets available here.
Friday Night Live – Singer-songwriter Gwyneth Elizabeth, rockers Sgt. Splendor and Steven Bates perform. 21 and over, 8-11 p.m., donations accepted, Shanachie Pub, 50 B South Main St., Willits, (707) 459-9194.
Andre Nickatina – Billboard chart-topping San Francisco-based rapper Andre Nickatina performs as part of his Conversation with a Devil national tour. 21 and over, 9 p.m., $65, the Thirsty Axe, 209 S. School St., Ukiah, (707) 238-8778, 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, September 7
Milano Bar 100th Anniversary Celebration Block Party – Celebrate the iconic Milano Inn’s 100th anniversary with music by the Steven Bates Band, DJ XTRVCT and DJ NECHAA. There will also be food available from Haul & Eats, cornhole and other games. All ages, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., free, Milano Bar, 300 Oak St., Fort Bragg ,(707) 964-2785.
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.
Fleetwood Macramé – Enjoy a night under the stars with Fleetwood Macramé, a Fleetwood Mac tribute band. Food from Eddie’s Cucina and wine from Nelson Family Vineyards will be available for purchase. All ages, 7-10 p.m., $30, children under 2 free, Nelson Family Vineyards, 550 Nelson Ranch Rd., Ukiah, (707) 462-3755, tickets on sale here.
Donnie and friends – Local blues harmonica player Donnie performs with local guest musicians. 21 and over, 8 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Shanachie Pub, 50 B South Main St., Willits, (707) 459-9194.
DJ Bunky – Dance the night away with DJ Bunky while the Milano Bar celebrates its 100th anniversary. 21 and over, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., free, Milano Bar, 300 Oak St., Fort Bragg, (707) 964-2785.
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.
Sunday, September 8
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.
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.