MENDOCINO CO., 1/26/26 – 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 26
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 27
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 28
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 29
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.
Karaoke at Coyote – 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.
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 30
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.
Francis Vanek and Friends – Francis Vanek and Friends play jazz on sax. All ages, 5-7:45 p.m., no cover, Headlands Coffeehouse, 120 E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg, (707) 964-1987, headlandscoffeehouse.com.
James Patrick Regan – Musician James Patrick Regan of the band the Deadlines performs. All ages, 5-7 p.m., Anderson Valley Brewing Co., 17700 Boonville Rd., Boonville, (707) 895-2337, avbc.com.
Karl Young, Tim Mueller, Paul Mueller and Chris McGreal – A jazz ensemble performs, featuring Karl Young on the Shakuhachi bamboo flute, Tim Mueller on guitar, Paul Mueller on keyboards and saxophone, and Chris McGreal on bass. All ages, 5-8:30 p.m., no cover, Shindig, 35590 Verdant View, Sea Ranch, Sonoma County, (707) 791-0735, shindigsearanch.com.
Kendall Dean – Violinist Kendall Dean provides live music at the opening reception of “First Flush,” a solo oil painting exhibition by Danielle Masters. All ages, 5-8 p.m., free, Valerie Mendocino, 10546 Lansing St., Mendocino.
Millers Wheel – Northern California-based trio Millers Wheel plays a mix of folk, soul, jazz, western swing and blues with original music written by Megan Miller. 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.
Soulshine and the Big River Horns – Soulshine and the Big River Horns perform coastal R&B. 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, January 31
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.
Blushin’ Roulettes – Folk band the Blushin’ Roulettes performs. Proceeds go to KNYO and students traveling to Miasa-Omachi, the name given to Mendocino’s sister city in Japan. All ages, 5 p.m., $20-$25, Caspar Community Center, 15051 Caspar Rd., Caspar, (707) 964-4997, casparcommons.org.
The Brothers Known – Jerry Hannan, founder of Mad Hannan, and Sven Anderson perform as the Brothers Known. Hannan sings and plays guitar, while Anderson plays with Weissenborn lap steel guitar, dobro, banjo and harmonica. All ages, 5-8:30 p.m., no cover, Shindig, 35590 Verdant View, Sea Ranch, Sonoma County, (707) 791-0735, shindigsearanch.com.
Burning Down the House – Tribute band Burning Down the House plays music by the Talking Heads. All ages, 7 p.m., $30, Anderson Valley Grange 669, 9800 State Highway 128, Boonville. Get your tickets here.
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.
Dan Coulson and Friends – Dan Coulson and Friends perform jazz, bluegrass and Dixieland music. All ages, 5-7:45 p.m., no cover, Headlands Coffeehouse, 120 E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg, (707) 964-1987, headlandscoffeehouse.com.
Highly Questionable – The band Highly Questionable 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, February 1
Pearl de la Motte and Allegra Chapman – The Gualala Arts Chamber Music Series presents violist Pearl de la Motte, winner of the 2024 Klein International String Competition, in concert with pianist Allegra Chapman. All ages, 4 p.m., $35, Gualala Arts Center, 46501 Old State Hwy, Gualala, (707) 884-1138. Get your tickets here.