MENDOCINO CO., 3/16/26 – It’s another great week for live music in Mendocino County!
Submit your upcoming music events for the Setlist to jerome@baycitynews.com.
Monday, March 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.
Tuesday, March 17
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, March 18
Jazz quartet – Lincoln Andrews, Loren Gilmore, Gabriel Yanez and Jessica Ryan perform. 5-8 p.m., Overtime Brewing, 190 East Elm St., Fort Bragg, facebook.com/overtimebrewing.
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, March 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.
Jazz and open mic – The Record hosts live improv jazz and an open mic every third Thursday. This Thursday features local poet, musician and teacher Kyle Foreman. All ages, 7 p.m., free, the Record, 265 Main St., Point Arena, instagram.com/therecord_pub.
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 – The Medium Art Center hosts a supportive space for people to read a story, sing a song, recite a favorite poem or any other short performance. All ages, 6:30-9 p.m., free, Medium Art Gallery, 518 E. Perkins St., Ukiah, (707) 234-8667, mediumarts.org.
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.
Will Stenberg with Angie and Cas – Will Stenberg performs with Angie and Cas of the Blushin’ Roulettes. All ages, 7-9:30 p.m., Little River Inn, 7901 Highway 1, Little River, (707) 937-5667.
Friday, March 20
Adam Manus and Colten Boatwright – Guitarist Adam Manus and drummer Colten Boatwright from Leggett perform. 21 and over, 5-7 p.m., no cover, Anderson Valley Brewing Company, 17700 Boonville Rd., Boonville, (707) 895-2337, avbc.com.
Bards of a Feather – Musical duo Bards of a Feather performs, featuring Jim and Sharon Lieberman. 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.
Earl Oliver – Walkin’ blues man Earl Oliver performs. All ages, 5-7:45 p.m., no cover, Headlands Coffeehouse, 120 E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg, (707) 964-1987, headlandscoffeehouse.com.
Helene Eve – Singer-songwriter Helene Eve performs soulful originals and covers ranging from folk, funk, blues, country and more. All ages, 5:30-8:30 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Cucina Verona, 124 E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg, (707) 964-6844, cucinaverona.com.
Lauralee Brown – Singer-songwriter and guitarist Lauralee Brown performs acoustic folk and pop with a twist. All ages, 5:30-8:30 p.m., no cover, Noyo River Grill, 1011 S. Main St., Fort Bragg, (707) 962-9050, facebook.com/noyorivergrill.
Lincoln Andrews Trio – Bassist Lincoln Andrews plays jazz with his friends. All ages, 6-8 p.m., no cover, Pier Place, 790 Port Rd., Point Arena, (707) 271-3080, pierplacepointarena.com.
Michael James Tapscott and Kind Word – Bay Area-based musician and songwriter Michael James Tapscott performs with the band Kind Word, formerly Assateague. All ages, 5-10 p.m., $10, Caspar Bread and Wine, 14957 Caspar Rd., Caspar.
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, March 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.
Burnt – Jam with the roots, rock and reggae music group Burnt. All ages, 6 p.m., the Record, 265 Main St., Point Arena, (707) 412-0878.
The Flatwheelers – The Flatwheelers perform. 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.
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.
Noche de Estrellas – SPACE School of Performing Arts and Cultural Education presents “Noche De Estrellas,” which features Spanish performances by a multigenerational cast of more than 25 local artists. All ages, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., $5, SPACE Theater, 508 West Perkins St., Ukiah, (707) 462-9370. Get your tickets here.
Randy Vincent and Greg Hester – Bay Area jazz guitarist Randy Vincent and keyboardist Greg Hester perform. All ages, 6-8:30 p.m., $20 cover, Shindig, 35590 Verdant View, Sea Ranch, Sonoma County, (707) 791-0735, shindigsearanch.com.
Sunday, March 22
Beatles Sing-a-Long – All ages, 4-6 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Tall Guy Brewing, 362 N. Franklin St., Fort Bragg, (707) 954-9132, tallguybrewing.beer.
“Gut, Wind, and Wire” – Symphony of the Redwoods presents “Gut, Wind, and Wire,” featuring Mindy Rosenfeld, Mark Cudek and Ronn McFarlane. The trio will perform original compositions and music from folk traditions using a variety of stringed and wind instruments. All ages, 3-5 p.m., $15-$30, (free for child age 18 and under with adult companion), Preston Hall, 44831 Main St., Mendocino, symphonyoftheredwoods.org. Get your tickets here.
House of Hamill – Pennsylvania-based folk band House of Hamill performs. All ages, 2 p.m. $35, Mendocino College Center Theater, 1000 Hensley Creek Rd., Ukiah, ukiahconcerts.org. Get your tickets here.