MENDOCINO CO., 9/30/24 – It’s another great week for live music in Mendocino County! Get out and see a show!
Submit your upcoming music events by each Sunday for the Setlist to sarah@mendovoice.com.
Monday, September 30
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 1
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 2
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.
The Blue Jays – Enjoy an afternoon of acoustic music with the Blue Jays. 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.
Lincoln Andrews – Musician Lincoln Andrews plays cello each Wednesday. Locals receive 10% off their meals. All ages, 6:30-8 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Heritage House Resort & Spa, 5200 Highway 1, Little River, (707) 202-9000, heritagehouseresort.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 3
Bay Love – Folk group Bay Love performs. All ages, times vary, 12-3 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Princess Seafood Market, 32410 N. Harbor Dr., Fort Bragg, (707) 962-3123, fvprincess.com.
Big Sticky Mess – Funk band Big Sticky Mess performs at Piaci Pub’s First Thursday Community Concert hosted by Steven Bates. All ages, 5-8 p.m., no cover, Piaci Pub, 120 W. Redwood Ave., Fort Bragg, (707) 961-1133.
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 4
Redbud – Redbud performs originals and covers overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Colby Lee Huston opens. All ages, 4-10 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Noyo River Grill, 1011 S. Main St., Fort Bragg, (707) 962-9050.
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, 5-7 p.m., free, Cucina Mercato, 353 N. Franklin St., Fort Bragg, (707) 972-3698, cucinamercato.com.
Back Porch Trio – Americana folk group Back Porch Trio performs at the Grace Hudson Museum’s First Friday event. All ages, 5-8 p.m., free, Grace Hudson Museum, 431 S. Main St., Ukiah, (707) 467-2836, gracehudsonmuseum.org.
Open mic – Everyone’s a star at open mic night. A house keyboard, acoustic amp, mic and mic stand are available for use. All ages, 5:30-9 p.m., no cover, Shindig Social Club, 35590 Verdant View, Sea Ranch, (707) 791-0735.
Gregory Sutton – Acoustic guitarist and singer-songwriter Gregory Sutton performs originals and covers from the ‘60s and ‘70s. 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.
Kitty Rose – Country singer Kitty Rose performs at the Ukiah Valley Trail Group’s annual fundraiser. Tickets include entertainment, food and drinks. All ages, 5:30-9:30 p.m., $125, Ukiah Valley Conference Center, 245 W. Church St., Ukiah, buy tickets here.
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.
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 performs as part of KNYO’s First Friday Free Concert series. She’ll be joined by John Huxsol on cajon and Dave Brown on harmomica. All ages, 6:30 p.m., free, KNYO, 325 N. Franklin St., Fort Bragg, knyo.org.
Karaoke night – DJ Wally hosts his biweekly karaoke night. 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.
Blair Borax and Queer Country – Portland-based indie folk singer-songwriter Blair Borax performs. She will be joined by local favorites Queer Country. Food and drinks from Good Bones Kitchen will be available for purchase. All ages, 7 p.m., $20 in advance, $25 at the door, Good Bones Kitchen, 14957 Caspar Rd., Caspar, tickets on sale.
Dàimh – Internationally acclaimed Gaelic group Dàimh performs a benefit for KZYX. All ages, 7 p.m., SOLD OUT, Caspar Community Center, 15051 Caspar Rd., Caspar.
Big Sticky Mess – Funk band Big Sticky Mess performs. 21 and over, 8-11 p.m., donations accepted, Shanachie Pub, 50 B South Main St., Willits, (707) 459-9194.
Ellie James – Musician Ellie James performs. 21 and over, 9 p.m., $10, Ukiah Brewing Company, 102 S. State St., Ukiah, (707) 468-5898, ukiahbrewing.com.
Saturday, October 5
Back Porch Trio – Americana folk group Back Porch Trio performs at KZYX’s Site Party. The event will include tours of the radio station’s future studio. All ages, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., free, KZYX Studio, 390 W. Clay St. Ukiah, kzyx.org.
Oktoberfest – Celebrate German food and culture at Oktoberfest, a benefit for Parents and Friends, a nonprofit that serves people with developmental disabilities. Local musicians will perform throughout the day. All ages, 12-5 p.m., $45 presale, $60 at the door, C.V. Starr Community Center, 300 S. Lincoln St., Fort Bragg, buy tickets here.
Harvest Celebration – Oz Farm hosts its annual Harvest Celebration with Golden Bell, Buckridge Racket Club, Irie Kristoff, Gillian Grogan & Friends, Anna May, Trill Nye and Xan. There will be kids’ activities, farm tours and apple pies and cider. All ages, 2-8 p.m., $10, Oz Farm, 41601 Mountain View Rd., Point Arena, (707) 882-3046, ozfarm.com.
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.
2MuchFun! – Duo 2MuchFun! performs ‘60s and ‘70s pop covers at Mendocino County Museum’s Friends Fall Fest. All ages, 4-6 p.m., free for members, $20 non-members, Mendocino County Museum, 400 E. Commercial St., Willits, learn more 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.
Ukiah Players Theatre Season Launch Party – Learn about the upcoming season at Ukiah Players Theatre and enjoy a night of live music. Performers include Grammy award-winner Alex de Grassi, Spencer Brewer, Paula Samonte, Kate Magruder, Dr. Wenbo Yin, Millers Wheel and more. All ages, 6 p.m., $35, Ukiah Players Theatre, 1041 Low Gap Rd., Ukiah, (707) 462-9226, ukiahplayerstheatre.org.
Parlor Tricks – The world’s “first and foremost industrial ragtime band” Parlor Trucks performs steampunk-inspired music. Food and drinks from Good Bones Kitchen will be available for purchase. All ages, 7 p.m., $20 in advance, $25 at the door, Good Bones Kitchen, 14957 Caspar Rd., Caspar, tickets on sale.
OCEAN – The band OCEAN 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.
Pride & Joy – Coyote Valley Casino celebrates its 30th anniversary with popular San Francisco-based cover band Pride & Joy. 21 and over, 8-11 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Coyote Valley Casino, 77 Coyote Valley Blvd., Redwood Valley, (707) 485-0700, coyotevalleycasino.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, October 6
No events.