The Mendocino Setlist: February 23 – March 1, 2026

MENDOCINO CO., 2/23/26 – 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 23 

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 24 

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 25 

JT Horn – JT Horn plays 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. 

Karaoke at Coyote – Grab a mic and sing your favorites. 21 and over, 7-11 p.m., free, Coyote Valley Casino, 77 Coyote Valley Blvd., Redwood Valley, (707) 234-2400, coyotevalleycasino.com. 

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 26 

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 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 27 

Back Porch Trio – Americana band Back Porch Trio performs originals and clever covers of popular tunes. All ages, 7 p.m., no cover, Ukiah Brewing Company, 102 S. State St., Ukiah, (707) 468-5898, ukiahbrewing.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. 

Cosmic Family Band – Local jam band Cosmic Family Band performs a tribute to The Grateful Dead as part of the 4th Frey-Days concert series. All ages, 6-9 p.m., free, Frey Vineyards, 11700 West Rd., Redwood Valley, (707) 485-5177. 

Helene Eve – Singer-songwriter Helene Eve performs soulful originals and covers ranging from folk, funk, blues, country and more. 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. 

Kevin Green – Musician Kevin Green performs your favorite hits from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s. All ages, 5-7:45 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Headlands Coffeehouse, 120 E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg, headlandscoffeehouse.com. 

Matt Jaffe – San Francisco songwriter Matt Jaffe merges the driving classic rock of Tom Petty, the Americana roots of Johnny Cash and the insightful songwriting of the Magnetic Fields. All ages, 5-7 p.m., no cover, Anderson Valley Brewing Company, 17700 Boonville Rd., Boonville, (707) 895-2337, avbc.com.  

Wendy Dewitt – Wendy Dewitt, the Queen of Boogie Woogie, performs. All ages, 6-8 p.m., no cover, Pier Place, 790 Port Rd., Point Arena, (707) 271-3080, pierplacepointarena.com.

Saturday, February 28 

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.  

Buckridge Racket Club – Rock and roll band Buckridge Racket Club 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. 

DJ Alcatraz – DJ Alcatraz brings high energy vibes with hip hop and Top 40 hits. 21 and over, 9 p.m., no cover, 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. 

Lauralee Brown – Singer-songwriter Lauralee Brown performs acoustic folk and pop with a twist. All ages, 5 p.m., no cover, Overtime Brewing, 190 Elm St., Fort Bragg, (707) 941-1271.

Recycled Grass – Bluegrass band Recycled Grass performs. All ages, 5-7:45 p.m., no cover, Headlands Coffeehouse, 120 E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg, (707) 964-1987, headlandscoffeehouse.com.