MENDOCINO CO., 10/21/24 – It’s another great week for live music in Mendocino County! Get out and see a show! Looking for Halloween events? Look for the 🎃 emoji and check out a round-up of Halloween events here.
Submit your upcoming music events by each Sunday for the Setlist to sarah@mendovoice.com.
Monday, October 21
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, October 22
Roy Helsing – Every Tuesday 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.
Jan Kessner – Accordionist Jan Kessner performs in a relaxing, outdoor dining area every Tuesday. All ages, 5 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Cucina Verona, 124 E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg, (707) 964-6844, cucinaverona.com.
D.R.I. – Stiky Graffix and F8lflaws presents legendary punk band DRI. The bands Scattered Guts and Resurrection Radio will open the show. 18 and over, 9 p.m., $18 in advance, $22 door, Ukiah Brewing Company, 102 S. State. St., Ukiah, (707) 468-5898, tickets available at the brewery.
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, October 23
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.
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, 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.
Joe Pardini & Joe Harris – Musicians Joe Pardini and Joe Harris perform in a relaxing, outdoor dining area every Wednesday. All ages, 5 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Cucina Verona, 124 E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg, (707) 964-6844, cucinaverona.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. 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, October 24
Billy Schieve – Pianist Billy Schieve performs in a relaxing, outdoor dining area every Thursday. All ages, 5 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Cucina Verona, 124 E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg, (707) 964-6844, cucinaverona.com.
Blushin’ Roulettes & Friends – Blushin’ Roulettes hosts the first of its new monthly residency at Good Bones Kitchen. Guests include musicians performing original and classic folk, bluegrass and country. Food and drink from Good Bones Kitchen will be available for purchase. All ages, doors at 5 p.m., music at 6 p.m., donations accepted, Good Bones Kitchen, 14957 Caspar Rd., Caspar, goodboneskitchen.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, October 25
🎃 Día de los Muertos – Mendocino College hosts its 12th annual Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration. There will be live music, food, arts & crafts, altars, traditional dancing and more. All ages, 4-8 p.m., free, Pomo Plaza at Mendocino College, 1000 Hensley Creek Rd., Ukiah, (707) 468-3105.
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, 5:30-8:30 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Cucina Verona, 124 E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg, (707) 964-6844, cucinaverona.com.
🎃 Halloween Butter Ball – Famed bluegrass band Hot Buttered Rum performs at a Halloween fundraiser for the School of Adaptive Agriculture. Local favorites Soul Circus, Bug Guts and Fiona Mariposa will also perform. Fairall Farms and Turtle Island Tacos will serve food. Beer and wine will be available for purchase. Costumes encouraged. All ages, 6 p.m., $30, Little Lake Grange, 291 School St., Willits, tickets available at JD Redhouse, Flying Dog Pizza and online here.
Los Llanez – The band Los Llanez performs. All ages, 7 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Tall Guy Brewing, 362 N. Franklin St., Fort Bragg, (707) 954-9132, tallguybrewing.beer.
Blue Luke – Local blues, rock and jazz guitarist Blue Luke Andrews performs. 21 and over, 8 p.m., donations accepted, Shanachie Pub, 50 B South Main St., Willits, (707) 459-9194.
🎃 Halloween Party Night – Coyote Valley Casino hosts its annual Halloween party. The evening includes music by DJ Will Styles and a costume contest with prizes totaling $5,000 in cash and free play. 21 and over, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., free, Coyote Valley Casino, 77 Coyote Valley Blvd., Redwood Valley, (707) 485-0700, coyotevalleycasino.com.
🎃 Annual DanceHall-O-Ween – Pick out your costume and prepare to dance the night away at McCarty’s annual dancehall Halloween party featuring Guerrilla Takeover playing reggae, hip-hop, remixes, electronic dance and more. There will be a costume contest, food truck and drink specials. 21 and over, 9 p.m., $12, McCarty’s Bar, 6951 East Rd., Redwood Valley, (707) 485-5108.
🎃 Funky Halloween Party with Funkacillan – Funk dance band Funkacillan performs for Halloween. Costumes encouraged. 18 and over, 9 p.m., Ukiah Brewing Company, 102 S. State St., Ukiah, (707) 468-5898, ukiahbrewing.com.
🎃 Trix-N-Treats – Wino’s Crew MC hosts a pre-Halloween bash with music, drinks, food and fun. There will be shenanigans, a costume contest and a 50/50 raffle. 21 and over, 9 p.m., 9601 N. State St., Redwood Valley.
Saturday, October 26
🎃 Fall Vintage Market – The Larry Spring Museum hosts a Fall Vintage Market with vintage opera and circus costumes for sale by Wendy Parkman, knife-sharpening, haircuts by Dylan, vintage retailers and live music. All ages, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., free, Larry Spring Museum, enter through the gates at 225 E. Redwood St., Fort Bragg, larryspringmuseum.org.
🎃 Magic Market – Celebrate fall and spooky season in downtown Fort Bragg. The Magic Market features vendors, a costume contest, face-painting, wand-making, photo booths, live music, sidewalk art and more. All ages, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., free, Laurel and Franklin Street, Fort Bragg, learn more here.
Saturday Session – Musicians of all skill levels are invited to join Kyle Madrigal and/or Gustavo Amaral for open jam. 21 and over, 3-6 p.m., donations accepted, Shanachie Pub, 50 B South Main St., Willits, (707) 459-9194.
🎃 Saracina Halloween Party – Saracina Vineyards hosts a Halloween bash with DJ Mendocino spinning music. There will be food by the Smash Daddy’s and a costume contest with prizes. 21 and over, 5-8 p.m., free, Saracina Vineyards, 11684 U.S. 101, Hopland, RVSP here.
Earl Oliver – Guitarist Earl Oliver performs soulful blues and jazz music. 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.
Fair Wind – Quartet Fair Wind performs its unique brand of folk rock with harmonic vocals, guitars and percussion. All ages, 6-9 p.m., free, Thatcher Hotel, 13401 US-101, Hopland, (707) 723-0838, thatcherhotel.com.
🎃 Halloween Costume Dance Bash – The Ukiah Senior Center hosts a Halloween bash with the Easy Street Band. Tickets include food. Beer and wine will be available for purchase. 21 and over, 6 p.m., $35-$45, Bartlett Event Center, 495 Leslie St., Ukiah, tickets available at the Ukiah Senior Center and Mendocino Book Company, learn more here.
Key Elements – Key Elements comprises some of the Bay Area’s most seasoned instrumentalists that perform original Latin and Brazilian jazz classics. Their music has a fresh and vibrant flair with infectious exotic rhythms. Food and drink from Good Bones Kitchen will be available for purchase. All ages, doors at 6 p.m., music at 7 p.m., $20, Good Bones Kitchen, 14957 Caspar Rd., Caspar, tickets available here.
Steven Bates Band – Local rocker Steven Bates performs originals and covers with his band. 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.
🎃 Halloween Bash with Soulevity – Mendocino County’s own Soulevity hosts a Halloween bash at the pub. The band performs soulful rock mixed with jazzy funk and ska-like punk. Friends Anonymous will open. 21 and over, 8 p.m., donations accepted, Shanachie Pub, 50 S. Main St., Willits, (707) 459-9194.
🎃Buckhorn Bar Halloween Bash – Celebrate Halloween with DJ Ross playing jams and a costume contest at midnight. Prizes will be awarded for the scariest, best couple, funniest and most creative. 21 and over, 9 p.m., free, Buckhorn Bar, 76360 Covelo Rd., Covelo.
🎃 Top Shelf Halloween Party & Costume Contest – Get ready for a hauntingly good time with live music from Top Shelf and opener Dubcraft, plus DJ Squarefield Massive. Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes, including a coastal getaway for the best costume.. 21 and over, 9 p.m., $15-$20, the Thirsty Axe, 209 S. School St., Ukiah, (707) 238-8778, buy ticket here.
Sunday, October 27
Opus Chamber Music Concert – Experience the electrifying synergy of flutist Ráyo Furuta and Grammy Award-winning pianist Michelle Cann. This dynamic duo will showcase works by composers such as F. Price, G. L. Frank and S. Rachmaninoff. All ages, 3 p.m., Preston Hall, 44867 Main St, Mendocino, tickets on sale here.
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