MENDOCINO CO., 2/2/26 – 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 2
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, February 3
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, February 4
Larry Baird – Acoustic folk local favorite Larry Baird performs. All ages, 3-6 p.m., 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 5
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.
Lauralee Brown and Christopher Dunn – Jah Works presents a First Thursday community concert series featuring Lauralee Brown and Christopher Dunn with special guest vocalist Cynthia Baker Gourley. All ages, 5-7 p.m., free, Piaci Pub & Pizzeria, 120 West Redwood Ave., Fort Bragg, (707) 961-1133.
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, 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 6
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.
Clay Hawkins – Clay Hawkins provides live music for Ukiah Branch Library’s First Friday Art Walk event, which will feature an assemblage show by local artist Jo-ann Rosen. All ages, 5-7 p.m., free, Ukiah Branch Library, 105 N. Main St., Ukiah, (707) 463-4490, mendolibrary.org.
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.
Jazz Cabal – Erica Zissa (sax and vocals) and Bob Day (guitar) of Jazz Cabal perform. All ages, 6-8 p.m., no cover, Pier Place, 790 Port Rd., Point Arena, (707) 271-3080, pierplacepointarena.com.
La Onda – World music ensemble La Onda brings global rhythms to life with jazz-inspired improvisation that is rooted in groove and movement. All ages, 9 p.m., $10 cover, Golden West Saloon, 128 E. Redwood Ave, Fort Bragg.
Open mic night – Come to perform or watch or both! All ages, doors open at 5 p.m., music at 6 p.m., no cover, Shindig, 35590 Verdant View, Sea Ranch, Sonoma County, (707) 791-0735, shindigsearanch.com.
Peter Steward – Peter Steward is the musical guest for the Grace Hudson Museum’s First Friday Art Walk event for the opening of the new exhibit “Momím Wené: Medicine Water.” All ages, free, Grace Hudson Museum & Sun House, 431 South Main St., Ukiah, gracehudsonmuseum.org.
Red Grammer – Near & Arnold’s School of Performing Arts & Cultural Education presents Red Grammer, one of the country’s premier entertainers of children and families. All ages, 5:30 p.m., $15 for adults, $10 for youth 18 and under, SPACE Theater – Near and Arnold’s School of Performing Arts and Cultural Education, 508 W. Perkins St., Ukiah. Get your tickets here.
Soulshine – KNYO hosts Soulshine, a band that consists of members from Latchkey, Mama Grows Funk, Moon Rabbit, Good Job Honey, Black Ren, Magnolia, and the Bob Ayres Big Band. All ages, 7 p.m., KNYO Radio Station, 325 N. Franklin St., Fort Bragg, (707) 964-6968. You can also listen live at 107.7 FM, knyo.org or at the Tunein app.
Spidermonkey Beats with DJ Alterium and DJ Maruz – MEDIUM Art Center presents “Liminal Terrain,” a solo photography exhibition by photographer and filmmaker Bobby Cochran. Music at the opening reception will be provided by Spidermonkey Beats, DJ Alterium and DJ Maruz, who together will blend global rhythms with electronic textures. All ages, doors open 5-8 p.m., no cover, MEDIUM Arts Center, 110 S. School St., Ukiah, mediumarts.org.
S.R. Laws – Americana musician S.R. Laws performs. 21 and above, 5-7 p.m., no cover, Anderson Valley Brewing Co., 17700 Boonville Rd., Boonville, (707) 895-2337, avbc.com.
Saturday, February 7
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.
David Hayes – David Hayes performs acoustic guitar originals and covers. All ages, 5-7:45 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Headlands Coffeehouse, 120 E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg, headlandscoffeehouse.com.
Greg Bryant, Will Siegel and Steve Baird – Mendocino County Chapter of Black Lives Matter celebrates the 100th year anniversary of Black History Month. Greg Bryant, Will Siegel and Steve Baird provide live music. All ages, 3-7 p.m., $35, 106 W. Standley St., Ukiah.
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.
Suite Serenade – Guest conductor Richard Loheyde leads the Ukiah Symphony Orchestra for “Suite Serenade,” featuring oboist Laura Reynolds and Beth Aiken. The program includes music by Tomaso Albinoni, Samuel Barber, Antonin Dvorak and José L. Elizondo. All ages, 7:30 p.m., $30 for adults, $10 for students and free for children under 12 with full-paying adult, Mendocino College Center Theatre, 1000 Hensley Creek Rd., Ukiah, (707) 463-2738, ukiahsymphony.org. Get tickets here.
Sunday, February 8
Alice Di Micele with Andy Casad – Folk musician Alice Di Micele celebrates the release of her new album Reverse the Flow. All ages, 4-6 p.m., $20-$50 (pay what you are able), Caspar Community Center, 15051 Caspar Rd., Caspar, (707) 964-4997, casparcommons.org. Get your tickets here.
Suite Serenade – Guest conductor Richard Loheyde leads the Ukiah Symphony Orchestra for “Suite Serenade,” featuring oboist Laura Reynolds and Beth Aiken. The program includes music by Tomaso Albinoni, Samuel Barber, Antonin Dvorak and José L. Elizondo. All ages, 2 p.m., $30 for adults, $10 for students and free for children under 12 with full-paying adult, Mendocino College Center Theatre, 1000 Hensley Creek Rd., Ukiah, (707) 463-2738, ukiahsymphony.org. Get tickets here.