MENDOCINO CO., 8/11/25 – It’s another great week for live music in Mendocino County!
Submit your upcoming music events for the Setlist to jerome@baycitynews.com.
Monday, August 11
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, August 12
Earl Oliver – Earl Oliver performs blues and jazz classics. All ages, 6 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Noyo River Grill, 1011 S. Main St., Fort Bragg, (707) 962-9050, facebook.com/noyorivergrill.
DJ DLT – DJ DLT serves up the beats at hip-hop night. 21 and over, 8 p.m., no cover, Dick’s Place, 45070 Main St., Mendocino, (707) 937-6010.
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, August 13
Aaron Ford – Local singer-songwriter and guitarist Aaron Ford performs folk, Americana and blues. 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 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.
Thursday, August 14
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.
David Hayes – David Hayes performs acoustic guitar originals and covers. All ages, 5-7:45 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Headlands Coffeehouse, 120 E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg, headlandscoffeehouse.com.
Karaoke night – Belt out your favorite songs every Thursday at karaoke night. All ages, 7-9 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.
Line Dancing Fundraiser – Kick up your boots for a fun-filled hour of line dancing with Mo Mulheren of Country Fusion Line Dancing. In her political life, Mulheren sits on the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors, representing the 2nd District. Proceeds of the night’s fundraiser go to the Ukiah Community Food Bank. All ages, 5:30 p.m. $5 suggested donation at door, 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, August 15
Acoustic Serenade – Acoustic Serenade plays original and cover songs, featuring Bob Dease on guitar and bouzouki; Robert van Buuren on guitar, bass and mandolin; Johnny (Qwest) Heubel on percussion, winds and strings; and David Onstad on guitar, bass and magic wand. All ages, 6 p.m., $30 ($15 for kids), Mendocino Grove, 9601 N. Highway 1, Mendocino, (707) 880-7710, mendocinogrove.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.
Black Ren – Jazz duo Black Ren performs, featuring Paul Blackwell on keys and Bab Aranguren on sax. All ages, 6-8 p.m., no cover, Pier Place, 790 Port Rd., Point Arena, (707) 271-3080, pierplacepointarena.com.
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, doors open at 5 p.m., music at 6 p.m., no cover, Shindig, 35590 Verdant View, Sea Ranch, Sonoma County, (707) 791-0735, shindigsearanch.com.
Crimson Revival – Crimson Revival performs rock, featuring Madam King on vocals, Robo Surewood on bass guitar, Aaron Unroe on guitar and Wich Dokta on drums. 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.
Dirt Roosters – Local rock band the Dirt Roosters perform at Boonville’s Fish Rock Bike Race. All ages, 5-6:30 p.m., no cover, Anderson Valley Brewing Co., 17700 Boonville Rd., Boonville, (707) 895-2337, avbc.com.
Laurence Bullock – Jazzy folk guitarist Laurence Bullock performs covers. All ages, 5-7:45 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Headlands Coffeehouse, 120 E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg, headlandscoffeehouse.com.
Sweet Undertow – Sweet Undertow performs. 21 and over, 7:30 p.m., no cover, Ukiah Brewing Company, 102 S. State St., Ukiah, (707) 468-5898, ukiahbrewing.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, August 16
2nd Hand Grass — Americana band 2nd Hand Grass performs. All ages,7-10 p.m., $20, Good Bones Kitchen, 14957 Caspar Rd., Caspar, goodboneskitchen.com. Get your tickets here.
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.
Blue Luke – Prodigy guitarist “Blue Luke” Andrews performs a fusion of blues, rock and jazz. All ages, 5-6:30 p.m., no cover, Anderson Valley Brewing Co., 17700 Boonville Rd., Boonville, (707) 895-2337, avbc.com.
Dan Mello – Dan Mello performs classic rock, country rock, country hits and compelling instrumentals. 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.
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.
Steven Bates – Steven Bates performs originals and rock covers. 21 and over, 5-8 p.m., no cover, the Milano Bar, 300 E. Oak St., Fort Bragg, (707) 964-2785.
Tommy Castro and the Painkillers – Blues rock band Tommy Castro and the Painkillers appears in Willits for their “Closer to the Bone” tour. Proceeds go to the Mendocino County Museum and the Roots of Motive Power. 18+, 6 p.m., $35, Mendocino County Museum, 400 E. Commercial St., Willits. Get your tickets here.
TPA Band – Hailing from Northern Italy, the TPA Band performs an Italian-American repertoire of timeless classics, combining Italian sound traditions with American music. 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, August 17
Frank Lucky – Indie folk rocker Frank Lucky 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.
Steven Bates – Steven Bates performs originals and rock covers. 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.
Steve Porter – Steve Porter performs classical guitar. All ages, 12-2:45 p.m., no cover, Headlands Coffeehouse, 120 E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg, (707) 964-1987, headlandscoffeehouse.com.
Tainted Love – Tainted Love, best known for their over-the-top renditions of ‘80s music, performs 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.
Travis Howard, Danny Myrick and Friends – Country singer-songwriter Travis Howard and his good friends from Nashville, Danny Myrick and Megan Sloan Myrick, perform for a barbecue dinner. All ages, 5:30-8 p.m., $30 ($15 for kids), Mendocino Grove, 9601 N. Highway 1, Mendocino, (707) 880-7710, mendocinogrove.com.
Barra Winery Ukiah Grab a Bite Nite with Back Porch Trio is this Thursday. FYI
Hi Dancer – Thanks for reading the Setlist and Mendocino Voice! Please send concerts to info@mendovoice.com so we can ensure all events get added! Thanks!