MENDOCINO CO., 6/16/25 – It’s another great week for live music in Mendocino County!
Submit your upcoming music events for the Setlist to jerome@baycitynews.com.
Monday, June 16
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, June 17
Earl Oliver – Earl Oliver performs blues and jazz classics. All ages, 5:30 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Noyo River Grill, 1011 S. Main St., Fort Bragg, (707) 962-9050, facebook.com/noyorivergrill.
The Sun Followers – Musical duo the Sun Followers from Chico, California, performs Italian love songs. The duo features Ben Ruttenburg on vocals and guitar and Samantha Francis on vocals, harmonica, guitar, percussion and tromzoo. 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, June 18
James Regan – James Regan performs acoustic music. 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.
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 – The Medium Art Center 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.
Thursday, June 19
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.
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.
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.
Open mic night – 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, June 20
An Evening of Sara Bareilles – Gloriana Music Theatre presents a special evening that features live performances in celebration of the music of Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles. All ages, 7 p.m., $15-$25, Gloriana Studios, 183 Boatyard Dr., Fort Bragg, (707) 964-7469.Get your tickets here.
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 Bunky – DJ Bunky spins your favorite summer hits. 21 and over, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover, the Milano Bar, 300 E. Oak St., Fort Bragg, (707) 964-2785.
DJ Moist Magnolia – DJ Moist Magnolia hosts Pride in Paradise at Milano Bar. 21 and over, 5-8 p.m., no cover, the Milano Bar, 300 E. Oak St., Fort Bragg, (707) 964-2785.
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.
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.
Mixed Nuts – Jazz band Mixed Nuts 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.
Saxophone Night – Part of the One Heart Virtuoso Concert Series, Saxophone Night by the One Heart Institute features saxophonist Dr. Wenbo Yin, guitarist Alex de Grassi, pianist Spencer Brewer, guest saxophonists and an international quartet. All ages, $30-$35, 7 p.m., Sudhana Center Recital Hall, 225 S. Hope St., Ukiah,(707) 376-8731. Get your tickets here.
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.
While We’re Young – While We’re Young performs. All ages, 5-7 p.m., no cover, Anderson Valley Brewing Co., 17700 Boonville Rd., Boonville, (707) 895-2337, avbc.com.
Saturday, June 21
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.
An Evening of Sara Bareilles – Gloriana Music Theatre presents a special evening that features live performances in celebration of the music of Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles. All ages, 7 p.m., $15-$25, Gloriana Studios, 183 Boatyard Dr., Fort Bragg, (707) 964-7469.Get your tickets 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., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Shanachie Pub, 50 B South Main St., Willits, (707) 459-9194, facebook.com/ShanachieWillits.
Brittle Season Trio – The Brittle Season Trio performs. All ages, 7 p.m., $20, Willits Community Theatre & Performing Arts Center, 37 W Van Ln., Willits, (707) 216-1826.
Bryn & Blue Souls – Coast-based band Bryn & Blue Souls performs blues, jazz and pop originals as well as covers, with Bryn Elizan Harris performing the vocals. 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.
Cosmic Family Band – Local jam band Cosmic Family Band performs original music that’s a reflection of the Mendocino County community. 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.
els – els (pronounced Elle’s) is a solo bedroom pop music project by interdisciplinary artist Emily Livingston Stout. The performance employs guitar, pedals, looping and vocals that build into improvisational layered sets. All ages,7 p.m., no cover, Good Bones Kitchen, 14957 Caspar Rd., Caspar, goodboneskitchen.com.
The Flatwheelers – The Flatwheelers perform. 21 and over, 5-9 p.m., no cover, the Milano Bar, 300 E. Oak St., Fort Bragg, (707) 964-2785.
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.
Johnny Young – Johnny Young performs classic country, honky-tonk and boogie for the benefit of the Ukiah Senior Center. 21 and over, 6-10 p.m., $35, Bartlett Hall at Ukiah Senior Center, 495 Leslie St., Ukiah, (707) 462-4343 ext 7009.
Kelly McFarling and Alex Bleeker Band – Indie singer-songwriter Kelly McFarling performs with the Alex Bleeker Band as the opener. All ages, 8-10 p.m., $25, Arena Theater, 214 Main St., Point Arena,(707) 882-3272. Get your tickets here.
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.
Music in the Redwoods – The 4th Annual Music in the Redwoods features Aaron Ford, the Mighty T-Bones and the Steven Bates Band. Proceeds go to the Noyo Center for Marine Biology. The concert is open seating, so bring your own lawn chairs and blankets. All ages, 3-8 p.m., $20-$25, 25209 CA-1, Fort Bragg, noyocenter.org/music-in-the-redwoods.
One Heart Virtuoso Concert – The One Heart Virtuoso Concert features guitarists Alex de Grassi and Anna Leone, cellist Barbara Bogatin, violinist Jeremy Cohen, and saxophonist Wenbo Yin. All ages, $30-$35, 7 p.m., Sudhana Center Recital Hall, 225 S. Hope St., Ukiah,(707) 376-8731. Get your tickets here.
The Po Ramblin’ Boys – The Po Ramblin’ Boys perform bluegrass at Todd Grove Park as part of Ukiah’s Sundays in the Park Free Concert Series. All ages, 6 p.m., free, Todd Grove Park, 600 Live Oak Ave., Ukiah, (707) 463-6231, cityofukiah.com/sundaysinthepark.
Solstice Celebration – Hot Buttered Rum, Elliott Peck and 2nd Hand Grass perform at a solstice celebration. All ages, 2-9 p.m., $159, the Inn at Newport Ranch, 31502 N. Highway 1, Fort Bragg, theinnatnewportranch.com.
Sunday, June 22
Dukes of Downward Mobility – Jazz band Dukes of Downward Mobility perform. All ages, 4-7 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Tall Guy Brewing, 362 N. Franklin St., Fort Bragg, (707) 954-9132, tallguybrewing.beer.
Ernest Bloch Bell Ringers – The Ernest Bloch Bell Ringers, led by director Jeanne Jackson, presents a summer concert featuring 4.5 octaves of bells and chimes. The concert includes solo performances by Bryn Harris and Sita Milchev and musical accompaniment by Eric Kritz, Karl Young, Cyndy Solomon and Paul Brancato. All ages, 3-5 p.m., $20-$25, Gualala Arts Center, 46501 Old State Hwy, Gualala, (707) 884-1138. Get your tickets here.
Jen Martell and Nicholas Petti – Jen Martell and Nicholas Petti of the band Latchkey perform. All ages, 5:30-8:30 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Noyo River Grill, 1011 S. Main St., Fort Bragg, (707) 962-9050, facebook.com/noyorivergrill.