MENDOCINO CO., 3/17/25 – It’s another great week for live music in Mendocino County!
Submit your upcoming music events for the Setlist to jerome@baycitynews.com.
Monday, March 17
Patterson’s Pub – Mendocino County’s only Irish pub will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with special food and plenty of fun. The Gnarly Pints will perform festive music from 5-7 p.m., and the pub will have corned beef and cabbage and cottage pie on special. It’s the only spot on the coast with Guinness on draft! 21 and over, 10 a.m.-11 p.m., Patterson’s Pub, 10485 Lansing St., Mendocino, (707) 937-4782, pattersonspub.com.
Live jazz music – The Mendocino Jazz Society hosts a weekly jazz session. All ages, 6-9 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Tall Guy Brewing, 362 N. Franklin Street, Fort Bragg, (707) 954-9132, tallguybrewing.beer.
Steven Bates with Joe Harris – Local favorite Steven Bates takes the stage with Joe Harris on bass. All ages, 5 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Cucina Verona, 124 E. Laurel Street, Fort Bragg, (707) 964-6844, cucinaverona.com.
Tuesday, March 18
Jan Kessner – Accordionist Jan Kessner performs in a relaxing, outdoor dining area. All ages, 5 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Cucina Verona, 124 E. Laurel Street, Fort Bragg, (707) 964-6844, cucinaverona.com.
Wednesday, March 19
Dan Mello – Dan Mello performs. All ages, 5-8 p.m., no cover, Overtime Brewing, 190 East Elm, Fort Bragg, (707) 941-1271, facebook.com/overtimebrewing.
Joe Pardini and Joe Harris – Musicians Joe Pardini and Joe Harris perform in a relaxing, outdoor dining area. 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.
Lincoln Andrews – Groove to the smooth sounds of acoustic bass and electric bass guitar with Lincoln Andrews and friends. All ages, 6-8:30 p.m. no cover (food or drink purchase required), 5200 Lounge at the Heritage House, 5200 N. Hwy 1, Little River, (707) 202-9000, heritagehouseresort.com.
Open mic night – Deep Valley Arts hosts a supportive space for people to read a story, sing a song, recite a favorite poem or any other short performance. All ages, 6:30-9 p.m., free, Medium Art Gallery, 518 E Perkins St, Ukiah, (707) 234-8667, deepvalleyarts.org.
Serendipity – Local musicians perform acoustic music each Wednesday. This week features Serendipity. All ages, 3-6 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Tall Guy Brewing, 362 N. Franklin Street, Fort Bragg, (707) 954-9132, tallguybrewing.beer.
Thursday, March 20
Billy Schieve – Enjoy a wide range of musical genres by master keyboard artist Billy Schieve. 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.
Chris Baron Trio – The Chris Baron trio performs acoustic folk and Americana. All ages, 7 p.m., free, Ukiah Brewing Company, 102 S State St., Ukiah, (707) 468-5898, ukiahbrewing.com.
Karaoke night – Belt out your favorite songs at karaoke night. All ages, 7-10 p.m., 21 and over after 9 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), the Thirsty Axe, 209 S. School St., Ukiah, (707) 238-8778, thirstyaxe.com.
Kendall Dean – Vocalist-violinist Kendall Dean performs jazz and modern folk pop with world music influences. All ages, 6-9 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), 5200 Lounge at the Heritage House, 5200 N. Hwy 1, Little River, (707) 202-9000, heritagehouseresort.com.
Lincoln Andrews Duo – The Lincoln Andrews Duo featuring Danny Barca provides the music for Arena Theater’s Spring fundraiser where guests can enjoy wine and food pairings and participate in a wine tasting class. 21 and over, 4-7 p.m., $200, New Museum Building, 265 Main Street, Point Arena, (707) 882-3456, arenatheater.org Get your tickets here.
Open mic – Everyone’s a star at open mic night. All ages, 6-9:30 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Tall Guy Brewing, 362 N. Franklin St., Fort Bragg, (707) 954-9132, tallguybrewing.beer.
Scott Cook and Pamela Mae – Albertan songwriter Scott Cook performs with his partner Pamela Mae on upright bass, banjo and vocals. All ages, 7-10 p.m., sliding scale cover $10-$30, Good Bones Kitchen, 14957 Caspar Rd., Caspar, goodboneskitchen.com. Get your tickets here.
Friday, March 21
Bill Clement – Point Arena local Bill or “Buckridge Bill” Clement performs guitar and vocals. All ages, 6 p.m., no cover, Shindig, 35590 Verdant View, Sea Ranch, Sonoma County, (707) 791-0735, shindigsearanch.com.
Billy Schieve – Enjoy a wide range of musical genres by master keyboard artist Billy Schieve. All ages, 5-9 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), 5200 Lounge at the Heritage House, 5200 N. Hwy 1, Little River, (707) 202-9000, heritagehouseresort.com.
“Company” – Ukiah Players Theatre performs “Company,” a Broadway musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. The show centers on Robert, a male bachelor who contemplates his unmarried state on the night of his 35th birthday as his married friends explain the pros and cons of marriage. Now through Mar. 23. All ages, 7 p.m., $25 for adults, $18 for seniors or youth, Ukiah Players Theatre, 1041 Low Gap Road Ukiah, ukiahplayerstheatre.org. Get your tickets here.
Coyote Slim – Coyote Slim plays traditional blues and folk songs often interjected with humorous stories and verses drawn from his own experiences working outdoors in California. All ages, 5:3-7:30 p.m., no cover, Anderson Valley Brewing Company, 17700 Boonville Rd., Boonville, (707) 895-2337, avbc.com.
DJ Wally – DJ Wally hosts a night of beats and brews. 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.
Earl Oliver – Earl Oliver performs blues and jazz classics. All ages, 5 p.m., no cover, Headlands Coffeehouse, 120 Laurel St., Fort Bragg, (707) 964-1987, headlandscoffeehouse.com.
Hillshaker – Formerly known as the Clay Hawkins Duo, Hillshaker performs rapid-fire fingerstyle slide guitar and honest songwriting. 21 and over, 8 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Shanachie Pub, 50 B South Main St., Willits, (707) 459-9194, facebook.com/ShanachieWillits.
Karl Schoen Trio – Karl Schoen Trio performs jazz. All ages, 6-8 p.m., no cover, Pier Place, 790 Port Rd, Point Arena, (707) 271-3080, pierplacepointarena.com.
Latchkey – Local band Latchkey performs. 21 and over, 7 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Ukiah Brewing Company, 102 S. State St., Ukiah, (707) 468-5898, ukiahbrewing.com.
Lauralee Brown – Singer-songwriter and guitarist Lauralee Brown performs. 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.
Tony Roach – Musician Tony Roach performs bluesy jazz standards with mellow guitar tones paired with crisp vocals. 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.
Saturday, March 22
Alex Yanez – Classical guitarist Alex Yanez performs. All ages, 5:30-8:30 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), 5200 Lounge at the Heritage House, 5200 N. Highway 1, Little River, (707) 202-9000, heritagehouseresort.com.
Brittle Season Trio and Frankie & The Lost Souls – KZYX’s Katherine Cole tours in celebration of the 10-year anniversary of her 2015 album Brittle Season. Opening the night will be locals Erica and Sebastian of Frankie & The Lost Souls. All ages, 7-10 p.m., sliding scale cover $10-$30, Good Bones Kitchen, 14957 Caspar Rd., Caspar, goodboneskitchen.com. Get your tickets here.
“Company” – Ukiah Players Theatre performs “Company,” a Broadway musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. The show centers on Robert, a male bachelor who contemplates his unmarried state on the night of his 35th birthday as his married friends explain the pros and cons of marriage. Now through Mar. 23. All ages, 7 p.m., $25 for adults, $18 for seniors or youth, Ukiah Players Theatre, 1041 Low Gap Road Ukiah, ukiahplayerstheatre.org. Get your tickets here.
Cosmic Family Band – Local jam band Cosmic Family Band performs original music that’s a reflection of the Mendocino County community. 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.
DJ Aaron Henderson – Enjoy happy hour with DJ Aaron Henderson. All ages, 4-7 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Shindig, 35590 Verdant View, Sea Ranch, Sonoma County, (707) 791-0735, shindigsearanch.com.
Earl Oliver – Earl Oliver performs blues and jazz classics. All ages, 5:30 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Cucina Verona, 124 E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg, (707) 964-6844, cucinaverona.com.
Fancis Vanek and Friends – Fancis Vanek and Friends performs sax jazz with vocals. All ages, 5 p.m., no cover, Headlands Coffeehouse, 120 Laurel St., Fort Bragg, (707) 964-1987, headlandscoffeehouse.com.
In the Mix – Six-women a cappella group In the Mix performs at a benefit for the Fort Bragg Food Bank. All ages, 3 p.m., free (donations accepted), Larsen Hall, Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, 201 East Fir St., Fort Bragg.
Night Animals – The six-piece funk band Night Animals from San Francisco performs originals and electrifying covers that veer down unexpected paths. 21 and over, 3 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Shanachie Pub, 50 B South Main St., Willits, (707) 459-9194, facebook.com/ShanachieWillits.
Open jam – Kyle Madrigal and/or Gustavo Amaral host an open jam. 21 and over, 8 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Shanachie Pub, 50 B South Main St., Willits, (707) 459-9194, facebook.com/ShanachieWillits.
Sunday, March 23
“Company” – Ukiah Players Theatre performs “Company,” a Broadway musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. The show centers on Robert, a bachelor who contemplates his unmarried state on the night of his 35th birthday as his married friends explain the pros and cons of marriage. Final performance, all ages, 2 p.m., $40, Ukiah Players Theatre, 1041 Low Gap Road Ukiah, ukiahplayerstheatre.org. Get your tickets here.
Gut, Wind, and Wire – Gut, Wind, and Wire performs popular Renaissance music, traditional Celtic music and original music by Ronn McFarlane. The instrumental trio, formed by the founding members of the Baltimore Consort, features Ronn McFarlane on lute; Mindy Rosenfeld on wooden flutes, fifes, and pipes; and Mark Cudek on cittern, bass viol, and percussion. All ages, 3-5 p.m., $30, Preston Hall, 44831 Main St., Mendocino, (707) 964-0898, symphonyoftheredwoods.org. Get your tickets here.
Lawrence Bullock – Lawrence Bullock covers Bob Dylan, Cat Stevens, Simon & Garfunkel and more. All ages, 5 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Cucina Verona, 124 E. Laurel Street, Fort Bragg, (707) 964-6844, cucinaverona.com.
Steve Porter – Steve Porter performs classical guitar. All ages, 12 p.m., no cover, Headlands Coffeehouse, 120 Laurel St., Fort Bragg, (707) 964-1987, headlandscoffeehouse.com.