The Mendocino Setlist is your weekly guide to upcoming music events in Mendocino County. (Joe Dworetzky via Bay City News)

MENDOCINO CO., 11/24/25 – It’s another great week for live music in Mendocino County!  

Submit your upcoming music events for the Setlist to [email protected].  

Monday, November 24 

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 25 

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, November 26 

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, November 27 

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.  

The Back Porch Trio performs at Shanachie Pub in Willits, Calif., on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025. (Back Porch Trio via Bay City News)

Friday, November 28 

Back Porch Trio – Shanachie Pub hosts a Thanksgiving Party with Americana band the Back Porch Trio providing live 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. 

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 performs, featuring Paul Blackwell on keys and Bon Aranguren on sax.  All ages, 6-8 p.m., no cover, Pier Place, 790 Port Rd., Point Arena, (707) 271-3080, pierplacepointarena.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. 

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. 

La Onda Vibe and Grooves – A night of global grooves featuring Fela Kuti, Mulatu Astatke, the Skatalites, Ernest Ranglin, Chucho Valdez, Roy Hargrove, and many members of Mama Grows Funk. 8:30 p.m., $5 cover, Golden West Saloon, 128 E. Redwood Ave, Fort Bragg.  

Steve Jahelka – Singer-songwriter Steve Jahelka plays folk classics, alternative rock and Americana. 21 and over, 5-7 p.m., no cover, Anderson Valley Brewing Company, 17700 Boonville Rd., Boonville, (707) 895-2337, avbc.com. 

Swingtet – Swingtet performs gypsy jazz. All ages, 5-7:45 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Headlands Coffeehouse, 120 E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg, headlandscoffeehouse.com. 

Mendocino County-based jam band Cosmic Family Band performs at Shanachie Pub in Willits, Calif., on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025. (Cosmic Family Band via Bay City News)

Saturday, November 29 

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.  

Barry Schrager – Local country musician Barry Schrager performs. All ages, 5-7:45 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Headlands Coffeehouse, 120 E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg, headlandscoffeehouse.com. 

Cosmic Family Band – Local jam band Cosmic Family Band performs original music that’s a reflection of the Mendocino County community. 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. 

Lauralee Brown – Singer-songwriter and guitarist Lauralee Brown performs acoustic folk and pop with Joe Harris on bass. All ages, 5-8 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Cucina Verona, 124 E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg, (707) 964-6844, cucinaverona.com. 

Lincoln Andrews Trio – The Lincoln Andrews Trio performs jazz, featuring Andrews on bass, Carlos Hernandez on trumpet and percussion, and Gabe Yañez on drums. All ages, 5-8:30 p.m., $20, Shindig, 35590 Verdant View, Sea Ranch, Sonoma County, (707) 791-0735, shindigsearanch.com. 

Sweet Root – Folk-Americana band Sweet Root performs. 5-8 p.m., The Record, 265 Main St., Point Arena.  

Zoë Winter Band – Americana/folk artist Zoë Winter from west Sonoma County performs. All ages, 6-9 p.m., sliding scale cover $10-$30, Good Bones Kitchen, 14957 Caspar Rd., Caspar, goodboneskitchen.com. Get your tickets here. 

Sunday, November 30 

Dukes of Downward Mobility – Jazz band Dukes of Downward Mobility performs, featuring Alex Markels on guitar, Peter Gaeley on bass and Gabe Yañez on drums. 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. 

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