MENDOCINO CO., 12/15/25 – It’s another great week for live music in Mendocino County!
Submit your upcoming music events for the Setlist to jerome@baycitynews.com.
Monday, December 15
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, December 16
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, December 17
Benjamin Ortiz – Americana musician Benjamin Ortiz 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, December 18
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.
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.
Friday, December 19
Alex De Grassi and David Hayes – Master guitarists Alex De Grassi and David Hayes. All ages, 7:30-10 p.m., $20, Mendocino Theatre Company, 45200 Little Lake Rd., Mendocino, (707) 937-4477, mendocinotheatre.org. Sold out.
A Ty Kun – Sing along with A Ty Kun as he performs Christmas tunes. All ages, 5-8:30 p.m., no cover, Shindig, 35590 Verdant View, Sea Ranch, Sonoma County, (707) 791-0735, shindigsearanch.com.
Back Porch Trio – Americana band the Back Porch Trio performs a collection of their own songs mixed with clever concepts of popular cover tunes. All ages, 6-9 p.m., free, Thatcher Hotel, 13401 US-101, Hopland, (707) 723-0838, thatcherhotel.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 Heeters – Bay Area band the Heeters perform soul, R&B and funk with deep grooves, three-part harmonies and uplifting songs. All ages, 7-10 p.m., sliding scale cover $10-$30, Good Bones Kitchen, 14957 Caspar Rd., Caspar, goodboneskitchen.com. Get your tickets here.
The Ho Ho Ho Hip Hop Show – Medium Art Center and Sneakerwave Records present the “Ho Ho Ho Hip Hop Show.” Come over for a night of hip hop with live performances by MC REY 3, Eli Fowler, and Known Expressions?. All ages, 7-10 p.m., $10 cover, MEDIUM Arts Center, 110 S. School St., Ukiah, mediumarts.org.
Inyan Kim – Musician Inyan Kim plays Grateful Dead covers. All ages, 6 p.m., free, The Record, 265 Main St., Point Arena, instagram.com/therecord_pub.
James Patrick Regan – Musician James Patrick Regan of the band the Deadlines plays acoustic Christmas music. All ages, 5-7 p.m., Anderson Valley Brewing Co., 17700 Boonville Rd., Boonville, (707) 895-2337, avbc.com.
Kendall Dean – Vocalist-violinist Kendall Dean performs jazz and modern folk pop with world music influences. All ages, 6-8 p.m., no cover, Pier Place, 790 Port Rd., Point Arena, (707) 271-3080, pierplacepointarena.com.
Lawrence Bullock – Lawrence Bullock performs jazz originals and covers. All ages, 5-7:45 p.m., no cover, Headlands Coffeehouse, 120 E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg, (707) 964-1987, headlandscoffeehouse.com.
Those Guys – Michael Canavos and Chris Rovetti as “Those Guys” blend rock, country, blues and folk. 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.
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.
West of Nowhere – The band West of Nowhere 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.
Saturday, December 20
Alex De Grassi and David Hayes – Master guitarists Alex De Grassi and David Hayes. All ages, 7:30-10 p.m., $20, Mendocino Theatre Company, 45200 Little Lake Rd., Mendocino, (707) 937-4477, mendocinotheatre.org. Sold out.
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.
Carlos Hernández and Lincoln Andrews – Trumpet player Carlos Hernández plays jazz with bassist Lincoln Andrews. 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.
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.
Magnolia – Jazz group Magnolia 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.
Open mic – Sing, play or tell a story at open mic night. All ages, sign-ups start at 5 p.m., show at 6 p.m., $10 for general admission, $5 for performer admission, Arena Theater, 214 Main St., Point Arena, arenatheater.org.
Steven Bates Band – Local rocker Steven Bates performs originals and covers with his band. 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.
Sunday, December 21
Alex De Grassi and David Hayes – Master guitarists Alex De Grassi and David Hayes. All ages, 2 p.m., $20, Mendocino Theatre Company, 45200 Little Lake Rd., Mendocino, (707) 937-4477, mendocinotheatre.org. Sold out.
Steve Porter – Steve Porter performs classical guitar. All ages, 12-2:45 p.m., no cover, Headlands Coffeehouse, 120 E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg, (707) 964-1987, headlandscoffeehouse.com.