MENDOCINO CO., 9/22/25 – 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 22
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 23
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 24
Bailey Drew – Local musicians perform acoustic music each Wednesday. This week features Bailey Drew. 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, September 25
Billy Schieve – Enjoy a wide range of musical genres by master keyboard artist Billy Schieve. All ages, 5:30-9 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.
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, 6 p.m. $5, 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, 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.
Friday, September 26
2Ton Bridge – Singer-songwriter and actor Alexander Wright, who goes by the musical persona of 2Ton Bridge, provides music at a Friday night dinner. All ages, 6-8 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.
The Blue J’s – Blues band the Blue J’s perform, featuring J.B. John on guitar and Jammingino Jacomella on harmonica. 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.
Fall Fiesta – Join the Symphony of the Redwoods for its fall fundraiser dinner. Flamenco guitarist Sean Hathorn and the Bob Ayres Big Band provide the music. The fundraiser includes food by Los Gallitos, a raffle and a live auction hosted by Tom Allman and Joe Seta. All ages, 5-8 p.m., $150, Caspar Community Center, 15051 Caspar Rd., Caspar, (707) 964-4997, casparcommons.org. Get your tickets here.
Helene Eve – Singer-songwriter and guitarist Helene Eve performs soulful originals and covers ranging from folk, funk, blues, country and more. 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.
Jazz Cabal – Erica Zissa (sax and vocals) and Bob Day (guitar) of Jazz Cabal perform. All ages, 6-8 p.m., no cover, Pier Place, 790 Port Rd., Point Arena, (707) 271-3080, pierplacepointarena.com.
Larry Baird – Acoustic folk local favorite Larry Baird performs. All ages, 5-7:45 p.m., no cover, Headlands Coffeehouse, 120 E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg, (707) 964-1987, 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.
Ty Kuhn with Ted Berman – Ty Kuhn on guitar and vocals performs with Ted Berman on harp. All ages, 6-8 p.m., no cover, Shindig, 35590 Verdant View, Sea Ranch, Sonoma County, (707) 791-0735, shindigsearanch.com.
Saturday, September 27
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. Hwy 1, Little River, (707) 202-9000, heritagehouseresort.com.
Bards of a Feather – Duo Jim and Sharon Lieberman perform songs accompanied by guitar and mandolin. All ages, 6-8 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Shindig, 35590 Verdant View, Sea Ranch, Sonoma County, (707) 791-0735, shindigsearanch.com.
Cosmic Family Band – Local jam band Cosmic Family Band performs original music that’s a reflection of the Mendocino County community. 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.
David Nelson Band Rides Again – Day one of the 4th Annual David Nelson Band Rides Again Weekend includes performances by Crispy Pig with Cassidy Lyn, the Eric London Band with Jay Wilcox and Jeff Quigley, Edge of the West with Barry Sless, Slack and Steel with Stephen Inglis and Barry Sless, the David Nelson Band with Jay Lane, the Highrollers, Tumbleweed Soul and Friends, and the Anna Jae Band. All ages, 11 a.m.-7:15 p.m., $68 for single day pass (kids under 12 are free), Le Vin Winery, 17770 Highlands Ridge Rd., Yorkville. Get your tickets here.
Earl Oliver – Earl Oliver performs blues and jazz classics. 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.
English Country Dance – Local nonprofit Mendocino English Country Dance continues the great tradition of monthly English Country Dances. All ages, 8 p.m., Caspar Community Center, 15051 Caspar Rd., Caspar, (707) 964-4997, casparcommons.org.
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.
Idle WAVes – Alt emo rock band Idle WAVes performs, featuring vocalists Joseph Beeney and Quinn Fields, drummer Reyna Cinnamon and synth player/audio engineer Brandt Thiem. 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.
James Cotton Tribute – Blues on the Coast presents a James Cotton tribute show featuring Mark Hummel, Steve Freund, Aki Kumar, Randy Bermudes and June Core. All ages, 7:30 p.m., $35, Arena Theater, 214 Main St., Point Arena, arenatheater.org. Get your tickets here.
Open jam – A local musician hosts an open jam. Bring any instrument, meet new musicians and discover new genres. 21 and over, 3-6 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Shanachie Pub, 50 B South Main St., Willits, (707) 459-9194, facebook.com/ShanachieWillits.
Tommy Grattan and Friends – Tommy Grattan and Friends perform blues. All ages, 5-7:45 p.m., no cover, Headlands Coffeehouse, 120 E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg, (707) 964-1987, headlandscoffeehouse.com.
Sunday, September 28
David Nelson Band Rides Again – Day two of the 4th Annual David Nelson Band Rides Again Weekend includes performances by Slack and Steel with Stephen Inglis and Barry Sless, Rowan Brothers with Barry Sless and Mookie Siegel, David Nelson Band with Jay Lane, the Eric London Band with Jay Wilcox, Jeff Quigley and Brett Brandstatt, the Highrollers, the Anna Jay Band, Edge of the West and Tumbleweed Soul and Friends. All ages, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., $68 for single day pass (kids below 12 are free), Le Vin Winery, 17770 Highlands Ridge Rd., Yorkville. Get your tickets here.
Dukes of Downward Mobility – Jazz band Dukes of Downward Mobility performs. 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.
“WildHeart Beef” Pop-up Dinner – Jesse Hanna and Katrina Coffman, owners of WildHeart Farm, provide the music at their pop-up dinner. All ages, 6-8 p.m., Shindig, 35590 Verdant View, Sea Ranch, Sonoma County, (707) 791-0735, shindigsearanch.com. Email shindig.searanch@gmail.com for reservations.