MENDOCINO Co., 9/9/24 – 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 16
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, September 17
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, September 18
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.
Open mic – Everyone’s a star at open mic every third Wednesday. All ages, 6 p.m., free, Medium Art Gallery, 518 E. Perkins St., Ukiah, (707) 234-8667, deepvalleyarts.org.
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. 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 19
Live jazz – Enjoy an evening of live jazz music at the Bar at the Sea Ranch Lodge. 21 and over, 6-9 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), the Sea Ranch Lodge, 60 Sea Walk Dr., the Sea Ranch, (707) 579-9777, thesearanchlodge.com.
Spirit of Place – Enjoy an evening of poetry and live music as part of a benefit for the Mendocino County Women Poets Anthology. Poets include Devreaux Baker, Toni Bernbaum, Armand Brint and Larry Felson. Barry Schrager will play music. All ages, 6:30-8 p.m., $10, the Sequoia Room at North Coast Brewing, 444 N. Franklin St., Fort Bragg, (707) 964-3400, northcoastbrewing.com.
Open mic – Everyone’s a star at open mic every Thursday. 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 20
The Hog Farm: In Open Celebration 2024 – The Hog Farm, the country’s longest-running hippie commune, hosts its annual fundraiser. Musicians include Poor Man’s Whiskey, China Dolls, Pete Sawyer & the Left Hand Monkey Wrench Band, the Sam Chase & the Untraditional and the Neverly Bros. Wavy Gravy will make an appearance. Food and drinks included in the ticket prices. The event runs through Sunday. All ages, times vary, $75-$250, Black Oak Ranch, 50350 N. Highway 101, Laytonville, tickets on sale here.
Beer Scouts – Sonoma County-based rock and blues trio the Beer Scouts perform originals and classics ranging from ZZ Top to the Monkees. All ages, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Anderson Valley Brewing Company, 17700 Boonville Rd., Boonville, (707) 895-2337, avbc.com.
Tony Roach – Musician Tony Roach performs bluesy jazz standards with mellow guitar tones paired with crisp vocals every third Friday. All ages, 5:30-8:30 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Cucina Verona, 124 E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg, (707) 964-6844, cucinaverona.com.
Karl Schoen Tenor Madness – Karl Schoen Tenor Madness performs jazz at Pier Place, which overlooks Arena Cove. All ages, 6-8 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Pier Place, 709 Port Rd., Point Arena, (707) 495-2864, pierplacepointarena.com.
Karaoke – Everyone’s a star at karaoke night with 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.
Loam – Kirkwood West, who goes by the stage name Loam, will perform “ethereal soundscapes and danceable beats.” Guests are encouraged to bring homemade or locally made snacks and non-alcoholic beverages to share. No alcohol allowed. All ages, 7 p.m., $10-$20 sliding scale donation, the Well Spiritual Center, 10525 Schoo St., Mendocino.
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. 21 and over, 8 p.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.
Saturday, September 21
Noyo Harbor Festival – The second annual Noyo Harbor Festival will feature live local music, a chowder tasting, craft vendors and beer booths. Proceeds benefit the Noyo Harbor District. All ages, 12-6 p.m., free, Noyo Harbor, Fort Bragg.
Soul Circus – Local funk band Soul Circus has been performing for over 40 years along the West Coast and internationally. The band pulls influences from Stevie Wonder and the Neville Brothers, while singer Robin Kellerstrass channels Aretha Franklin and Linda Lyndell with her emotional, engaging vocals. They perform as part of the Harvest Moon Festival. All ages, free, 3-6 p.m., downtown Willits, learn more here.
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.
Chamber music – Local favorites Carolyn Steinbuck, Eric Kritz, Susan Freier, Stephen Harrison, Paul Brancato and Marcia Lotter will perform a delightful program for clarinet, piano and string ensemble. Composers include G. Connesson, F. Poulenc, C. M. von Weber, P. Schickele and others. All ages, 4 p.m., $25 in advance, $30 at the door, Gualala Arts Center, 46501 Old State Highway, Gualala, (707) 884-1138, buy tickets here.
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.
Twining Time – John and Anita Wagenet, a.k.a. Twining Time, perform easy listening country, folk and Americana, including originals and covers. All ages, 6-9 p.m., free, Thatcher Hotel, 43 Center St., Hopland, (707) 723-0838, thatcherhotel.com.
Frankie and the Lost Souls – Indie rock band Frankie and the Lost Souls performs. The band plays 90s and 00s-inspired rock with lyrics that explore love, mental health, conflict and the unresolved nature of the human condition. Food and drinks from Good Bones Kitchen will be available. All ages, $10, 7 p.m., Good Bones Kitchen, 14957 Caspar Rd., Caspar, tickets on sale here.
Mozart the Sublime – The Ukiah Symphony Orchestra’s season opener features guest soloists Jassen Todorov on violin and Paul Yarbrough on viola. They will perform Mozart’s “Sinfonia Concertante” and works by Schubert and Beethoven. A pre-concert talk will take place one hour before the concert begins. All ages, 7:30-9 p.m., Mendocino College Theatre, 1000 Hensley Creek Rd., Ukiah, tickets on sale here.
Sellassie – Musician and social justice activist Sellassie performs positive and progressive hip hop. 21 and over, 8 p.m., donations accepted, Shanachie Pub, 50 B South Main St., Willits, (707) 459-9194.
DJ Avila – DJ Avila will spin music while celebrating the birthday of Ella, a bartender at the bar. 21 and over, 9 p.m., no cover, Welcome Inn ,148 E. Redwood Ave., Fort Bragg, (707) 964-5491.
DJ Bunky – DJ Bunky spins music at this monthly dance party. 21 and over, 9 p.m., no cover, Milano Bar, 300 E. Oak St., Fort Bragg, (707) 954-2785.
I-Taweh– Jamaican-born roots rock reggae musician I-Taweh performs. 21 and over, 9 p.m. $20, Ukiah Brewing Company, 102 S. State St., Ukiah, (707) 468-5898, ukiahbrewing.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.
Sunday, September 22
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.
Mozart the Sublime – The Ukiah Symphony Orchestra’s season opener features guest soloists Jassen Todorov on violin and Paul Yarbrough on viola. They will perform Mozart’s “Sinfonia Concertante” and works by Schubert and Beethoven. A pre-concert talk will take place one hour before the concert begins. All ages, 2 p.m., Mendocino College Theatre, 1000 Hensley Creek Rd., Ukiah, tickets on sale here.
Fiesta Latina – Enjoy an afternoon of Latin music, food and games to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. All ages, 2-6 p.m., free, Bainbridge Park, E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg.
Festival Players – Local favorites Carolyn Steinbuck, Eric Kritz, Susan Freier, Stephen Harrison, Paul Brancato and Marcia Lotter will perform a delightful program for clarinet, piano and string ensemble. Composers include G. Connesson, F. Poulenc, C. M. von Weber, P. Schickele and others. This program promises to be an exciting opening of the 2024-25 Opus Season. All ages, 3 p.m., $30, Preston Hall, 44831 Main St., Mendocino, buy tickets 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 chef Joe Harris on bass. All ages, 5-8 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 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.