MENDOCINO CO., 1/12/26 – It’s another great week for live music in Mendocino County!
Submit your upcoming music events for the Setlist to jerome@baycitynews.com.
Monday, January 12
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, January 13
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, January 14
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, January 15
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.
Jazz and open mic – The Record hosts live improv jazz and an open mic every third Thursday. The event is supported by the Third Thursday Poetry Group, anonymous donors and Poets & Writers, Inc. All ages, 7 p.m., free, The Record, 265 Main St., Point Arena, instagram.com/therecord_pub.
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, 6-7 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 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, January 16
Back Porch Trio – Americana band the Back Porch Trio performs a collection of their own songs mixed with clever concepts of popular cover tunes. 21 and over, 5-7 p.m., no cover, Anderson Valley Brewing Company, 17700 Boonville Rd., Boonville, (707) 895-2337, avbc.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.
Hillshaker – Acoustic rock duo Hillshaker performs fingerstyle guitar with honest songwriting. 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.
Jesse and Katrina – Musical duo Jesse and Katrina performs. All ages, 6-8 p.m., no cover, Pier Place, 790 Port Rd., Point Arena, (707) 271-3080, pierplacepointarena.com.
Steve Porter – Steve Porter performs classical guitar. All ages, 5-7:45 p.m., no cover, Headlands Coffeehouse, 120 E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg, (707) 964-1987, headlandscoffeehouse.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, January 17
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.
Blue Luke – Prodigy guitarist “Blue Luke” Andrews performs for the 80th birthday of Brian Weller, beloved founder of Willits Economic Localization and a huge supporter of 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.
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.
Noche Latina with DJ Tempo – DJ Tempo spins your favorite Latin rhythms. 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.
Origins and Reinterpretations – Symphony of the Redwoods presents a unique concert exploring the origins of the symphony and beyond. The program includes a modern “mirror” on Haydn’s genius with a U.S. premiere of Henrik Czyz’s unique take on the classical symphony, centering on Haydn’s Symphony #96. Guest artist Hadley McCarroll is a featured soloist with a performance of Mozart’s D Minor piano concerto. All ages, 7:30 p.m., $15-$30, (free for child age 18 and under with adult companion), Cotton Auditorium 500 N. Harold St., Fort Bragg, symphonyoftheredwoods.org.
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.
Sunday, January 18
Karaoke at Coyote – Karaoke at Coyote Valley Casino is back! Grab a mic and sing your favorites. 21 and over, 5-9 p.m., free, Coyote Valley Casino, 77 Coyote Valley Blvd., Redwood Valley, (707) 234-2400, coyotevalleycasino.com.
Helene Eve – Singer-songwriter and guitarist Helene Eve performs. All ages, 12-2:45 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Headlands Coffeehouse, 120 E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg, headlandscoffeehouse.com.
Lawrence Bullock – Lawrence Bullock covers folk classics by Bob Dylan, Cat Stevens, Simon & Garfunkel and more. 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.
Marc Shapiro and Friends – The Gualala Arts Chamber Music Series presents an afternoon of masterful musicianship with distinguished artists from the San Francisco Symphony and San Francisco Opera. Pianist Marc Shapiro helms the program, which includes Dan Carlson (violin), Joy Fellows (viola), Evan Kahn (cello) and Gabe Young (oboe). All ages, 4 p.m., $35, Gualala Arts Center, 46501 Old State Hwy, Gualala, (707) 884-1138, gualalaarts.org.
Origins and Reinterpretations – Symphony of the Redwoods presents a unique concert exploring the origins of the symphony and beyond. The program includes a modern “mirror” on Haydn’s genius with a U.S. premiere of Henrik Czyz’s unique take on the classical symphony, centering on Haydn’s Symphony #96. Guest artist Hadley McCarroll is a featured soloist with a performance of Mozart’s D Minor piano concerto. All ages, 2 p.m., $15-$30, (free for child age 18 and under with adult companion), Cotton Auditorium 500 N. Harold St., Fort Bragg, symphonyoftheredwoods.org.