MENDOCINO CO., 9/29/25 – 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 29
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 30
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, October 1
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, October 2
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, October 3
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.
Cliff Porter Collective – The Cliff Porter Collective plays funk and rock. 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.
Deanne California – Pianist Deanne California plays live music at an exhibit featuring the work of local artist Diza Hope. All ages, 5-7 p.m., free, Ukiah Branch Library, 105 N. Main St., Ukiah, (707) 463-4490, mendolibrary.org.
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.
Karl Schoen Trio – Karl Schoen Trio performs jazz. All ages, 6-8 p.m., no cover, Pier Place, 790 Port Rd., Point Arena, (707) 271-3080, pierplacepointarena.com.
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.
Steve Winkle – Singer-guitarist Steve Winkle is 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.
Tastes Like Chicken – Local band Tastes Like Chicken plays a mix of rock, pop, R&B, disco and more. All ages, 5-7 p.m., no cover, Anderson Valley Brewing Company, 17700 Boonville Rd., Boonville, (707) 895-2337, avbc.com.
Saturday, October 4
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.
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.
DJ D3 – DJ D3 spins the deck at the Thirsty Axe. 21 and over, 9 p.m., throw axes to get in for free or just pay $5, the Thirsty Axe, 209 S. School St., Ukiah, (707) 238-8778, thirstyaxe.com.
Record release party – The MEDIUM Art Center celebrates the grand opening of its new downtown location with a record release party featuring live performances by Weird Year, Quail on a Leash and Clayton King. All ages, doors open 7-10 p.m., no cover, MEDIUM Arts Center, 110 S. School St., Ukiah, mediumarts.org.
Wonderbread 5 – Wonderbread 5 headlines the 31st anniversary celebration of Coyote Valley Casino. 21 and over, 8-10 p.m., no cover, Coyote Valley Casino, 77 Coyote Valley Blvd., Redwood Valley, (707) 234-2400, coyotevalleycasino.com.
Sunday, October 5
Gloriana Musical Theatre – Gloriana Musical Theatre celebrates its 50th season with a free costume party featuring DJ Zach Taylor and sneak peek performances from its upcoming season. 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.
Mama Grows Funk – Local band Mama Grows Funk provides music at a Sunday night dinner. All ages, 5-8 p.m., $25 ($15 for kids), Mendocino Grove, 9601 N. Highway 1, Mendocino, (707) 880-7710, mendocinogrove.com.
Mendocino Camerata – A cappella group Mendocino Camerata performs. All ages, 4-6 p.m., $12, Willits Center for the Arts, 71 E Commercial St., Willits, (707) 459-1726, willitscenterforthearts.org. Get your tickets here.