MENDOCINO CO., 1/19/26 – 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 19
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 20
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 21
Dan Mello – Dan Mello performs acoustic music. 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, January 22
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, 6-7 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.
Friday, January 23
Bards of a Feather – Musical duo Bards of a Feather performs, featuring Jim and Sharon Lieberman. The event includes a screening of “Homesteading,” a short biographical documentary featuring the duo. All ages, 6-8:30 p.m., no cover, Shindig, 35590 Verdant View, Sea Ranch, Sonoma County, (707) 791-0735, shindigsearanch.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.
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.
Gabriel Yañez Trio – The Gabriel Yañez Trio plays jazz. All ages, 6-8 p.m., no cover, Pier Place, 790 Port Rd., Point Arena, (707) 271-3080, pierplacepointarena.com.
Helene Eve – Singer-songwriter and guitarist Helene Eve performs soulful originals and covers. 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.
Johnny Heldstab – Acoustic singer-songwriter Johnny Heldstab plays pop covers. All ages, 5-7 p.m., no cover, Anderson Valley Brewing Company, 17700 Boonville Rd., Boonville, (707) 895-2337, avbc.com.
Max Oatney – Max Oatney plays acoustic jazz on piano and guitar. All ages, 5-7:45 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Headlands Coffeehouse, 120 E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg, headlandscoffeehouse.com.
Saturday, January 24
33rd Annual Professional Pianists Concerts – Day one of the 33rd Annual Professional Pianists Concerts features Spencer Brewer, Elena Casanova, Tammy L. Hall, Ed Reinhart, Ben Rueb and Charlie Seltzer. Proceeds go to the Mendocino College Recording Arts Club, the Allegro Scholarship Program and the Ukiah Community Concert Association. All ages, $25, 7 p.m., Mendocino College Center Theatre, 1000 Hensley Creek Rd., Ukiah, ukiahconcerts.org. Get your tickets here.
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.
DJ D3 – DJ D3 plays hip hop and top 40 hits. 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.
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.
Heart Strings – Musical duo Heart Strings plays a unique blend of blues, gospel and soul, featuring Richard Lotspeich on guitar and vocals and Ted Berman on Celtic harp. All ages, 6-8:30 p.m., no cover, Shindig, 35590 Verdant View, Sea Ranch, Sonoma County, (707) 791-0735, shindigsearanch.com.
Latchkey – Local band Latchkey 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.
Marcus Macallen – Marcus Macallen performs folk rock. All ages, 5-7:45 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Headlands Coffeehouse, 120 E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg, headlandscoffeehouse.com.
Sunday, January 25
33rd Annual Professional Pianists Concerts – Day two of the concerts features Spencer Brewer, Wendy DeWitt, Alejandro del Valle, Tom Ganoung, Chris James and Elizabeth MacDougall. Proceeds go to the Mendocino College Recording Arts Club, the Allegro Scholarship Program and the Ukiah Community Concert Association. All ages, $25, 2 p.m., Mendocino College Center Theatre, 1000 Hensley Creek Rd., Ukiah, ukiahconcerts.org. Get your tickets here.
Bach on Marimbas – Symphony of the Redwoods presents “Bach on Marimbas” with percussionists Jack Van Geem and Daniel Hallett, who will perform J.S. Bach’s Goldberg Variations on two marimbas. The program also includes Astor Piazzolla’s lively Cuatro Estaciones Porteñas. All ages, 3-5 p.m., $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.
Dukes of Downward Mobility – Jazz band Dukes of Downward Mobility perform, featuring Alex Markels on guitar, Peter Gealey on bass and Tom Rickard on drums with guests Karl Shoen, Danny Barca and Steve Paul. 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.