MENDOCINO CO., 9/1/25 – It’s another great week for live music in Mendocino County!
Submit your upcoming music events for the Setlist to jerome@baycitynews.com.
Monday, September 1
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, September 2
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, September 3
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.
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, September 4
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.
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.
Moody Cat with Sean G. Lehe and Steven Bates Band – The First Thursday Community Concert Series in Fort Bragg features Moody Cat, Sean G. Lehe and the Steven Bates Band. All ages, 5 p.m., no cover, Piaci Pub & Pizzeria, 120 West Redwood Ave., Fort Bragg, (707) 961-1133.
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, September 5
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.
Clay Hawkins – Ukiah Branch Library hosts live guitar music by guitarist Clay Hawkins as part of an exhibit featuring local artist Diza Hope. All ages, 5-7 p.m., free, Ukiah Branch Library, 105 N. Main Street, Ukiah, (707) 463-4490, mendolibrary.org.
DJ Rod Does It – DJ Rod Does It spins the deck. 21 and over, 9 p.m., $10 cover, Ukiah Brewing Company, 102 S. State St., Ukiah, (707) 468-5898, ukiahbrewing.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.
Huckleberry Jam – Huckleberry Jam, “a hootenanny in the redwoods,” is a three-day, family-friendly festival featuring over ten bands local and beyond. Folk and bluegrass dominate the lineup, with some jam bands, country tunes, Latin beats and funk. All ages, $115 ($35-$85 for kids 6-17), Heartwood Mendocino, 40500 Little Lake Road, Mendocino, thehuckjam.com. Get your tickets here.
Lauralee Brown – Singer-songwriter and guitarist Lauralee Brown performs an array of jazz, blues, rock and country with veteran musicians Danny Barca and Dan Coulson. 21 and over, 5 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Milano Bar, 300 E. Oak St., Fort Bragg, (707) 964-2785.
Marcus McCallen – Northern California-based singer-guitartist Marcus McCallen provides the music at a Friday night dinner. All ages, 6-8 p.m., $30 (includes dinner and dessert), $15 for kids, Mendocino Grove, 9601 CA-1, Mendocino, mendocinogrove.com.
Matt Michienzie Band – Progressive bluegrass musician Matt Michienzie performs with his band. 21 and over, 5-8 p.m., no cover, Anderson Valley Brewing Co., 17700 Boonville Rd., Boonville, (707) 895-2337, avbc.com.
Mitchell Holman – Mitchell Holman, a founding member of the band It’s a Beautiful Day, performs at KNYO’s First Friday event. All ages, 6:30 p.m., free, KNYO, 325 N. Franklin St., Fort Bragg, (707) 962-3022, knyo.org.
Moody Cat Trio – Guitarist Sean Lehe and his trio Moody Cat 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.
Open mic night – Come to perform or watch or both! 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.
Redbud – Redbud plays high energy rock, folk rock, and originals as the musical guest of Grace Hudson Museum’s First Friday event. All ages, 5-8 p.m., free, Grace Hudson Museum & Sun House, 431 South Main St., Ukiah, gracehudsonmuseum.org.
Saturday, September 6
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.
Dirt Roosters – Dirt Roosters perform in Caspar Beach’s 5th Annual Summer Concert Series. All ages, 2-5 p.m., no cover, Caspar Beach RV Park, 14441 Point Cabrillo Dr., Caspar,, casparbeachrvpark.com, (707) 964-3306.
The Flatwheelers – The Flatwheelers perform. 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.
Flow – Flow, formerly Donnie and Friends, features local harmonica (aka Mississippi saxophone) player Donnie, joined by friends and other musicians playing an improvisational variety of Chicago-style blues, rock, funk, Latin and West African 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.
Huckleberry Jam – Huckleberry Jam, “a hootenanny in the redwoods,” is a three-day, family-friendly festival featuring over ten bands local and beyond. Folk and bluegrass dominate the lineup, with some jam bands, country tunes, Latin beats and funk. All ages, $125 ($40-$90 for kids 6-17), Heartwood Mendocino, 40500 Little Lake Road, Mendocino, thehuckjam.com. Get your tickets here.
Katherine Cole with Frankie and the Lost Souls – Katherine Cole performs on a 10th anniversary concert tour celebrating her 2015 album “Brittle Season.” Local musicians Erica and Sebastian of Frankie and the Lost Souls open the night. 7-10 p.m., sliding scale cover $10-$30, Good Bones Kitchen, 14957 Caspar Rd., Caspar, goodboneskitchen.com. Get your tickets here.
Sunday, September 7
Horszowski Trio – New York-based chamber music ensemble Horszowski Trio performs. All ages, 2 p.m., $35, Mendocino College Center Theatre, 1000 Hensley Creek Rd., Ukiah, (707) 463-2738, ukiahconcerts.org. Get tickets here.
Huckleberry Jam – Huckleberry Jam, “a hootenanny in the redwoods,” is a three-day, family-friendly festival featuring over ten bands local and beyond. Folk and bluegrass dominate the lineup, with some jam bands, country tunes, Latin beats and funk. All ages, $65 ($25 for kids 6-12), Heartwood Mendocino, 40500 Little Lake Road, Mendocino, thehuckjam.com. Get your tickets here.