MENDOCINO CO., 11/17/25 – It’s another great week for live music in Mendocino County!
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Monday, November 17
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, November 18
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.
John Craigie with the Coffis Brothers – John Craigie’s live shows are more like intimate conversations with humor, wit and poignant storytelling. Opening for him and playing as his band are the rock and roll group the Coffis Brothers. All ages, 7-10 p.m., $41 in advance, $51 at the door, Good Bones Kitchen, 14957 Caspar Rd., Caspar, goodboneskitchen.com. Sold out.
Wednesday, November 19
Jan and Kayce – Acoustic duo Jan and Kayce 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.
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, November 20
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, 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.
Open mic – The Medium Art Center hosts a supportive space for people to read a story, sing a song, recite a favorite poem or any other short performance. All ages, 6:30-9 p.m., free, Medium Art Gallery, 518 E. Perkins St., Ukiah, (707) 234-8667, mediumarts.org.
S.R. Laws – Acoustic singer-songwriter S.R. Laws plays alternative rock. All ages, 7 p.m., no cover, Ukiah Brewing Company, 102 S. State St., Ukiah, (707) 468-5898, ukiahbrewing.com.
Friday, November 21
Banda Maguey – The Mexican group Banda Maguey from Jalisco performs. All ages, 10 p.m., Noyo River Grill, 1011 S. Main St., Fort Bragg, facebook.com/noyorivergrill.
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.
BlackRen – Jazz duo BlackRen, comprising Paul Blackwell on keys and Bon Aranguren on sax, performs with guest drummer Tim Cuny. All ages, 5-7:45 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Headlands Coffeehouse, 120 E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg, headlandscoffeehouse.com.
Caspar Kings – Coast-based group Caspar Kings 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.
Colby Lee Houston – Singer-songwriter Colby Lee Houston plays a mix of folk, reggae and soul. 21 and over, 5-7 p.m., no cover, Anderson Valley Brewing Company, 17700 Boonville Rd., Boonville, (707) 895-2337, avbc.com.
Crimson Revival – Crimson Revival performs rock, featuring Madam King on vocals, Robo Surewood on bass guitar, Aaron Unroe on guitar and Wich Dokta on drums. 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.
Dani Gutierrez – Mexican-American singer-guitartist Dani Gutierrez blends mariachi, norteño, banda and country music. All ages, 6-8 p.m., no cover, Pier Place, 790 Port Rd., Point Arena, (707) 271-3080, pierplacepointarena.com.
Snake Family – The Snake Family, featuring Blake More and Rudi Gallagher, performs original music, poetry, soundscapes and other feel-good sounds. All ages, doors open at 5 p.m., $10 donation requested, Shindig, 35590 Verdant View, Sea Ranch, Sonoma County, (707) 791-0735, shindigsearanch.com.
Tony Roach – Musician Tony Roach performs bluesy jazz standards with mellow guitar tones paired with crisp vocals. 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.
Saturday, November 22
Alex Yañez – Classical guitarist Alex Yañez 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.
Earl Oliver – Earl Oliver performs blues and jazz classics. All ages, 5:30 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.
Kendall Dean – Vocalist-violinist Kendall Dean performs. All ages, The Record, 265 Main St., Point Arena.
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.
The Lucky Losers – The Lucky Losers from San Francisco, led by vocalist Cathy Lemons and harmonica master-vocalist Phil Berkowitz, perform a blend of R&B, soul, rock and gospel. All ages, 7-10 p.m., Tall Guy Brewing, 362 N. Franklin St., Fort Bragg, (707) 954-9132, tallguybrewing.beer.
Miller’s Wheel – Musical trio Miller’s Wheel performs folk, soul, jazz, western swing and blues, featuring Megan Miller on guitar, violin and vocals; Jean-François Buy on lead guitar and drums and Anthony Esserman-Melville on bass and drums. 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.
Motenko – Soul trio Motenko performs, featuring Austin artist Motenko, Sheldon Alexander on drums and Jonny Kaminek on bass. All ages, 6-9 p.m., sliding scale cover $10-$30, Good Bones Kitchen, 14957 Caspar Rd., Caspar, goodboneskitchen.com. Get your tickets here.
Tim Mueller and friends – An original jazz ensemble featuring Tim Mueller on guitar, Karl Young on the shakuhachi flute, Paul Mueller on keyboards and sax, and Chris McGreal on bass performs. All ages, 5-8:30 p.m., no cover, Shindig, 35590 Verdant View, Sea Ranch, Sonoma County, (707) 791-0735, shindigsearanch.com.
Sunday, November 23
Earl Oliver – Earl Oliver performs blues and jazz classics. 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.
Grupo Bella – The Mexican folk quintet Grupo Bella, fronted by Grammy-award winning vocalist and Grammy-nominated composer Vanessa Ramirez, performs mariachi fused with Mexican pop, boleros, huasteco, and songs influenced by American classics. All ages, 2 p.m., $35 in advance, $40 at the door, free for youth under 18 with adult companion and full-time college students, Mendocino College Center Theatre, 1000 Hensley Creek Rd., Ukiah, (707) 463-2738, ukiahconcerts.org. Get your tickets here.
Hijinks of the High Baroque – Symphony of the Redwoods presents “Hijinks of the High Baroque,” a fun and user-friendly concert that mixes humor and the High Baroque. Musicians include Judith Linsenberg (recorder), Alexa Hayes-Pilon (viola da gamba), Elizabeth Blumenstock (violin), and Katherine Heater (harpsichord) performing music by Handel, Telemann, Veracini and others. All ages, $30, $15 for young adults age 19-29, free for youth 5-18, Preston Hall, 44831 Main St., Mendocino, symphonyoftheredwoods.org. Get your tickets here.
The Lucky Losers – The Lucky Losers from San Francisco, led by vocalist Cathy Lemons and harmonica master-vocalist Phil Berkowitz, perform a blend of R&B, soul, rock and gospel. All ages, 6-8 p.m., $18 in advance, $20 at door, Willits Center for the Arts, 71 E. Commercial St., Willits, (707) 459-1726, willitscenterforthearts.org.
Samba Mamba – A Sunday afternoon with live Latin jazz. All ages, 12-2:45 p.m., no cover, Headlands Coffeehouse, 120 E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg, (707) 964-1987, headlandscoffeehouse.com.
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