The Mendocino Setlist: August 25-31, 2025

MENDOCINO CO., 8/25/25 – 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 25 

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 26 

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 27 

Dan Mello – Dan Mello performs acoustic music. 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 28 

Back Porch Trio – Americana band the Back Porch Trio performs a collection of their own songs mixed with clever concepts of popular cover tunes. All ages, 7 p.m., no cover, Ukiah Brewing Company, 102 S. State St., Ukiah, (707) 468-5898, ukiahbrewing.com. 

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, 7-9 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 – 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. 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. 

Ryan, Yanez, and York – Pianist Jessica Ryan, guitarist Bing York and drummer Gabriel Yañez perform 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. 

Friday, August 29 

Archie Cabezut – Archie Cabezut, aka the “One Man Band of Indians,” performs popular country music tunes. All ages, 6-8 p.m., no cover, Shindig, 35590 Verdant View, Sea Ranch, Sonoma County, (707) 791-0735, shindigsearanch.com. 

Back Porch Trio – Americana band the Back Porch Trio performs a collection of their own songs mixed with clever concepts of popular cover tunes. 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. 

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. 

Burnt – Musical collective Burnt performs psychedelic and a soulful blend of reggae, ska, punk and hip-hop sounds. 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. 

Howling Coyote Tour – Founded by songwriter Jim Sobo, the Howling Coyote Tour showcases talent from Arizona’s vibrant music scene. For its 20th anniversary, the tour features Charlie Lustman on keys and guitar and Caelen Perkins, formerly of Lollypop Records. All ages, 6-9 p.m., Anderson Valley Brewing Co., 17700 Boonville Rd., Boonville, (707) 895-2337, avbc.com. 

Lincoln Andrews – Groove to the smooth sounds of acoustic bass and electric bass guitar with Lincoln Andrews and friends. All ages, 6-8 p.m., no cover, Pier Place, 790 Port Rd., Point Arena, (707) 271-3080, pierplacepointarena.com. 

The Swingtet – Gypsy jazz and swing band the Swingtet performs, featuring Tommy Brown on fiddle and guitar, David Brown on guitar and clarinet, and Judy Stavely on accordion. 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. 

Towse – London-based duo Towse performs, featuring singer-songwriter Grace Fellows and virtuoso violinist Corwin Zekley. All ages, 6-9 p.m., free, Thatcher Hotel, 13401 US-101, Hopland, (707) 723-0838, thatcherhotel.com. 

Saturday, August 30 

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. 

Aviator Stash – Genre-bending indie rock band Aviator Stash channels funk, 2000s rock, and a mix of electronic influences. All ages, 8 p.m., $20 ($10 for youth 18 and under), Arena Theater, 214 Main St., Point Arena, arenatheater.org. Get your tickets here. 

Burnt – Musical collective Burnt performs psychedelic and a soulful blend of reggae, ska, punk and hip-hop sounds. 21 and over, 8:30 p.m., no cover, Dick’s Place, 45070 Main St., Mendocino, (707) 937-6010.  

Francis Vanek and Friends – Francis Vanek and Friends perform sax jazz with vocals. All ages, 5-7:45 p.m., no cover, Headlands Coffeehouse, 120 E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg, (707) 964-1987, headlandscoffeehouse.com. 

Harrison Goldberg and Tim Mueller – Harrison Goldberg and Tim Mueller perform spoken word with guitar. All ages, 6-8 p.m., no cover, Shindig, 35590 Verdant View, Sea Ranch, Sonoma County, (707) 791-0735, shindigsearanch.com. 

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. 

Latchkey – Local band Latchkey 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. 

Lounge Noir – The band Lounge Noir performs jazz and pop. 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 Band – Local rocker Steven Bates performs originals and covers with his band. 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. 

Transtemporal Bazaar – Transtemporal Bazaar in Spring Commons features vendors and vintage wares with live alternative rock music by local band Idle Waves and Bay Area bands Daizy, That Ship Has Sailed and Warm Tubes, with DJ Certone spinning records. This is an outdoor event. All ages, 3 p.m., $10, Larry Spring Museum, 225 E. Redwood Ave., Fort Bragg, (707) 962-3131, larryspringmuseum.org. 

Towse with Bailey Drew – London-based duo Towse performs, featuring singer-songwriter Grace Fellows and virtuoso violinist Corwin Zekley. Opening the night will be singer-songwriter Bailey Drew playing a blend of blues, folk and country. Doors open 6 p.m., music at 7 p.m., sliding scale cover $10-$30, Good Bones Kitchen, 14957 Caspar Rd., Caspar, goodboneskitchen.com. Get your tickets here. 

Sunday, August 31 

Karen Sudjian and Dukes of Downward Mobility – Karen Sudjian sings jazz, bossa nova and blues, accompanied by the Dukes of Downward Mobility, in a benefit show for the Mendocino Coast Children’s Fund. 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.