MENDOCINO CO., 2/16/26 – It’s another great week for live music in Mendocino County!
Submit your upcoming music events for the Setlist to jerome@baycitynews.com.
Monday, February 16
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.
Wednesday, February 18
David Post and John Stowell – Jazz vocalist David Post performs with Portland-based guitarist John Stowell for an evening of standards, lyrical improvisation and conversational interplay. All ages, 7 p.m., Mamas Medicinals, 328 N. State St., Ukiah.
James Regan – James Regan 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, February 19
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 at Thirsty Axe – 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, 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.
Friday, February 20
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.
Hillshaker – Acoustic duo Hillshaker performs rapid-fire slide guitar and grooving upright bass with warm harmonies and heartfelt songwriting. 21 and over, 5-7 p.m., no cover, Anderson Valley Brewing Company, 17700 Boonville Rd., Boonville, (707) 895-2337, avbc.com.
Honoring John Trudell – Excerpts from the film “Trudell,” about Native American poet, actor, musician and political activist John Trudell, will be screened with accompanying native flute music by Kevin Village-Stone and poetry selections from local poets. All ages, 5-8:30 p.m., no cover, Shindig, 35590 Verdant View, Sea Ranch, Sonoma County, (707) 791-0735, shindigsearanch.com.
Karen and Jan Kessner – Musicians Karen and Jan Kessner play squeeze box and piano tunes. All ages, 5-7:45 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Headlands Coffeehouse, 120 E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg, headlandscoffeehouse.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.
Mendo Dope – Brothers Old E and Bleezy of Mendo Dope blend cannabis culture and original music with high energy hip-hop and reggae-influenced music. 21 and over, 9 p.m., $15 cover, the Thirsty Axe, 209 S. School St., Ukiah, (707) 238-8778, thirstyaxe.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, February 21
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.
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.
Wendy Dewitt – Wendy Dewitt, the queen of Boogie Woogie, performs with special guests Nancy Wright and Kyle Harwood. All ages, $15-20, 5-8 p.m., Frey Vineyards, 11700 West Rd., Redwood Valley.
Sunday, February 22
Black Uhuru – Grammy-winning reggae group Black Uhuru delivers its iconic sound, deep groove and powerful vocals in an intimate venue. 21 and over, 6-9 p.m., $33.85, the Thirsty Axe, 209 S. School St., Ukiah, (707) 238-8778, thirstyaxe.com. Get your tickets here.
Dukes of Downward Mobility – Jazz band Dukes of Downward Mobility performs, featuring Alex Markels on guitar, Peter Gaeley or Burton Segal 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.
“In the Shadow of the Mountains” – Symphony of the Redwoods presents “In the Shadow of the Mountains,” a concert featuring Igor Veligan, Natsuki Fukasawa, and Mike Dahlberg. The program pairs the lyrical artistry of American composer Amy Beach with the vision of Beethoven’s “Archduke” Trio. 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.