MENDOCINO CO., 5/12/25 – It’s another great week for live music in Mendocino County!
Submit your upcoming music events for the Setlist to jerome@baycitynews.com.
Monday, May 12
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 St., Fort Bragg, (707) 954-9132, tallguybrewing.beer.
Tuesday, May 13
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 St., Fort Bragg, (707) 964-6844, cucinaverona.com.
Wednesday, May 14
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.
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.
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 St., Fort Bragg, (707) 954-9132, tallguybrewing.beer.
Thursday, May 15
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.
June Star – The Baltimore-based duo of Andrew Grimm and Dave Hadley performs aching vocals with plaintive folk arrangements. 21 and over, 7 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Shanachie Pub, 50 B South Main St., Willits, (707) 459-9194, facebook.com/ShanachieWillits.
Karaoke night – Belt out your favorite songs every Thursday 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.
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.
Friday, May 16
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.
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.
High Rollers – High Rollers, a band of friends, some of whom reside in Yorkville, plays originals and covers. All ages, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover, Anderson Valley Brewing Company, 17700 Boonville Rd., Boonville, (707) 895-2337, avbc.com.
Hillshaker – Acoustic rock duo Hillshaker performs fingerstyle guitar with 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.
The Hots – The Hots performs high-energy, classic hits. 21 and over, 8-10 p.m., no cover, Coyote Valley Casino, 77 Coyote Valley Blvd., Redwood Valley, (707) 234-2400, coyotevalleycasino.com.
Gabe Yañez – Musician Gabe Yañez performs. All ages, 6-8 p.m., no cover, Pier Place, 790 Port Rd., Point Arena, (707) 271-3080, pierplacepointarena.com.
Tenor Madness – Tenor Madness performs dueling-style sax jazz. All ages, 5-7:45 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Headlands Coffeehouse, 120 E Laurel St., Fort Bragg, headlandscoffeehouse.com.
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, May 17
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.
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., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Shanachie Pub, 50 B South Main St., Willits, (707) 459-9194, facebook.com/ShanachieWillits.
Dennis Jones – Blues rock musician Dennis Jones performs. He writes songs that seamlessly blend the past and present to deliver a unique and contemporary style of American rock and blues. His latest album “About Time” was just nominated for Best Blues Rock Album at the 2025 Blues Music Awards. All ages, 7:30 p.m., $35, Arena Theater, 214 Main St., Point Arena, arenatheater.org. Get your tickets here.
“Gershwin, Somewhere in Time” – Fred Adler and Gualala Arts present a Whale & Jazz Series concert, “Gershwin, Somewhere in Time” that will showcase a unique range of compositions, including film scores by John Williams, John Barry and Phillip Glass. The event will feature pianists Ian Scarfe and Neil Fontano, joined by Robby Elfman on the flute and clarinet. All ages, 6-8 p.m., $25-$30, Gualala Arts Center, 46501 Old State Hwy, Gualala, (707) 884-1138, gualalaarts.org. Get your tickets here.
The Heeters – The Heeters performs soul, R&B and funk. All ages, doors open 6 p.m., show at 7 p.m., sliding scale cover $10-$30, Good Bones Kitchen, 14957 Caspar Rd., Caspar, goodboneskitchen.com. Get your tickets here.
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 St., Fort Bragg, (707) 964-6844, cucinaverona.com.
Leaf of Life – Jamaica-born reggae and dancehall artist Leaf of Life performs. 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.
Magnolia – Jazz group Magnolia performs. All ages, 5-7:45 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Headlands Coffeehouse, 120 E Laurel St., Fort Bragg, headlandscoffeehouse.com.
Moon Rabbit – Local band Moon Rabbit performs classic rock covers. 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.
Ukiah Symphony Orchestra – Performing with the Ukiah Symphony Orchestra are the two winners of Youth Concerto competition. Sungdu Bae (flute) plays the first movement of Jacques Ibert’s Flute Concerto. Serena She (violin) performs Camille Saint-Saëns’ Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso. All ages, 7:30 p.m., $10-$30, free for kids 12 and under, Mendocino College Center Theatre, 1000 Hensley Creek Rd., Ukiah, ukiahsymphony.org. Get your tickets here.
Sunday, May 18
Benjamin Ortiz — Musician Benjamin Ortiz performs. 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.
Helene Eve – Singer-songwriter and guitarist Helene Eve performs soulful originals and covers ranging from folk, funk, blues, country and more. All ages, 12-2:45 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Headlands Coffeehouse, 120 E Laurel St., Fort Bragg, headlandscoffeehouse.com.
Latchkey – Local band Latchkey performs. All ages, 7 p.m., free, Ukiah Brewing Company, 102 S State St., Ukiah, (707) 468-5898, ukiahbrewing.com.
Sora Corro – The Gualala Arts Chamber Music Series presents a special donor appreciation concert, featuring the exceptional young pianist Sora Corro, winner of the prestigious Ross McKee Piano Competition. All ages, 4 p.m., open to Chamber Music donors and anyone that makes a donation at the door, Arena Theater, 214 Main St., Point Arena, gualalaarts.org. Click here to RSVP.
Ukiah Symphony Orchestra – Performing with the Ukiah Symphony Orchestra are the two winners of Youth Concerto competition. Sungdu Bae (flute) plays the first movement of Jacques Ibert’s Flute Concerto. Serena She (violin) performs Camille Saint-Saëns’ Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso. All ages, 2 p.m., $10-$30, free for kids age 12 and under, Mendocino College Center Theatre, 1000 Hensley Creek Rd., Ukiah, ukiahsymphony.org. Get your tickets here.
