MENDOCINO CO., 9/8/25 – 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 8
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.
New Orthodox – Led by New York state-based multi-instrumentalist Nicholas Merz, the band New Orthodox uses minimalist repetition, sonic experimentation and lyrical insights to evoke the human experience. All ages, 6 p.m., $10, Larry Spring Museum, 225 E. Redwood Ave., Fort Bragg, (707) 962-3131, larryspringmuseum.org.
Tuesday, September 9
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 10
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 11
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.
Inland Valley Women’s Chorus – The Inland Valley Women’s Chorus begins its 32nd season with songs of peace, joy, social justice and healing. New members are welcome to join, and no audition or prior experience is required. All ages, 6-7:30 p.m., Holy Trinity Church, Mary & Martha Room, 640 S. Orchard Ave., Ukiah. Contact Madge Strong at (707) 459-1493 or mstrong827@outlook.com for more information.
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.
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 12
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.
Blake Banks and DJ Kiki Banks – Midwest singer-songwriter Blake Banks plays a genre-bending concert. DJ Kiki Banks keeps the party going afterwards. 21 and over, 9 p.m., $5 or throw an axe for free entry, the Thirsty Axe, 209 S. School St., Ukiah, (707) 238-8778, thirstyaxe.com.
Funkasaurus – Local band Funkasaurus bring the funk to the Gualala Arts dance parties. All ages, 6-8 p.m., $15 in advance, $20 door, Gualala Arts Center, 46501 Old State Highway, Gualala, (707) 884-1138. Get your tickets here.
Kristen Ford – Los Angeles-based songwriter Kristen Ford 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.
Latchkey – Local band Latchkey performs. 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.
Tim Mueller and GC – Tim Mueller on guitar and Giancarlo on violin perform. All ages, 6-8 p.m., no cover, Shindig, 35590 Verdant View, Sea Ranch, Sonoma County, (707) 791-0735, shindigsearanch.com.
Wendy Dewitt – The Queen of Boogie Woogie, Wendy DeWitt, performs. All ages, 6-8 p.m., no cover, Pier Place, 790 Port Rd., Point Arena, (707) 271-3080, pierplacepointarena.com.
Saturday, September 13
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.
Carne Cruda – Five-piece post-Latin band Carne Cruda from Oakland blends Latin, Caribbean, and global influences into a hard-hitting, high-energy sound. All ages, 8 p.m., $25 ($10 for youth 18 and under), Arena Theater, 214 Main St., Point Arena, arenatheater.org. Get your tickets here.
Dan Mello’s All-Stars – Dan Mello’s All-Stars 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.
Frankie and the Lost Souls – Indie rock band Frankie and the Lost Souls 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.
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.
Moon Rabbit – Five-piece band Moon Rabbit plays classic rock and roll with modern twists. 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.
Ukiah Contra Dance – Lea Smith hosts beginner dance lessons with live music by Don Coffin on guitar and Gus Garellic on fiddle. No dance experience is needed to participate. All ages, 7 p.m., Ukiah Methodist Church Social Hall, 205 N. Bush St., Ukiah, 707-467-0311.
“Walking with Beethoven” – Ukiah Symphony Orchestra’s opening concert for its 2025-2026 season explores Beethoven’s musical legacy with guest conductor emeritus Les Pfutzenreuter and soloists Anna Presler on violin and Leighton Fong on cello. The program includes Britta Byström’s A Walk to Beethoven, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7, and Johannes Brahms’ Concerto for Violin and Violoncello in A minor, Op. 102. All ages, 7:30-9:30 p.m., $30 for adults, $10 for students and free for children under 12, Mendocino College Center Theatre, 1000 Hensley Creek Rd., Ukiah, (707) 510-1793, ukiahsymphony.org. Get tickets here.
Sunday, September 14
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.
“Walking with Beethoven” – Ukiah Symphony Orchestra’s opening concert for its 2025-2026 season explores Beethoven’s musical legacy with guest conductor emeritus Les Pfutzenreuter. The program includes Britta Byström’s A Walk to Beethoven, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7, and Johannes Brahms’ Concerto for Violin and Violoncello in A minor, Op. 102, featuring soloists Anna Presler on violin and Leighton Fong on cello. All ages, 2-4 p.m., $30 for adults, $10 for students and free for children under 12, Mendocino College Center Theatre, 1000 Hensley Creek Rd., Ukiah, (707) 510-1793, ukiahsymphony.org. Get tickets here.