MENDOCINO CO., 3/2/26 – It’s another great week for live music in Mendocino County!
Submit your upcoming music events for the Setlist to jerome@baycitynews.com.
Monday, March 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, March 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, March 4
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.
Marcus McCallen – Northern California-based singer-guitartist Marcus McCallen 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.
Robert Francis – Multi-instrumentalist folk musician Robert Francis performs; his new album “Phantasmagoria” comes out March 27. All ages, 6 p.m., The Record, 265 Main St., Point Arena, (707) 412-0878.
Thursday, March 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.
John D. Neal – Country musician John D. Neal from Nashville performs. All ages, 6:30 p.m., no cover, Ukiah Brewing Company, 102 S. State St., Ukiah, (707) 468-5898, ukiahbrewing.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, March 6
Anderson Valley Variety Show – Local acrobats, storytellers, dancers and musicians perform at the 33rd annual Anderson Valley Variety Show, a benefit concert for Anderson Valley Grange #669. All ages, $15 ($5 for kids), Anderson Valley Grange #669, 9800 State Highway, 128, Boonville. Contact Captain Rainbow at (707) 472-9189 for more information and sign-ups.
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.
Karl Schoen Trio – The Karl Schoen Trio performs jazz. All ages, 6-8 p.m., no cover, Pier Place, 790 Port Rd., Point Arena, (707) 271-3080, pierplacepointarena.com.
The Freeks with Surfsquatch – The Freeks play psychedelic, high-energy rock and roll with special guests Surfsquatch. 21 and over, 7 p.m.-12 a.m., $5, Golden West Saloon, 128 East Redwood Ave., Fort Bragg.
Mendocino Jazz Collective – The Ukiah Branch Library hosts live music by Will Siegel’s Mendocino Jazz Collective as part of the opening of “Art Lover-Art Maker,” a solo exhibit by local artist Charles Montgomery. All ages, 5-7 p.m., free, Ukiah Branch Library, 105 N. Main St., Ukiah, (707) 463-4490, mendolibrary.org.
Midnight Blue – The musical duo Midnight Blue plays blues and rock. 21 and over, 5-7 p.m., no cover, Anderson Valley Brewing Company, 17700 Boonville Rd., Boonville, (707) 895-2337, avbc.com.
Open mic night – Come to perform or watch or both! All ages, 5-8:30 p.m., no cover, Shindig, 35590 Verdant View, Sea Ranch, Sonoma County, (707) 791-0735, shindigsearanch.com.
Seaside String Sisters – Americana folk quartet the Seaside String Sisters perform. 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 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.
Andre Nickatina – Bay Area rapper Andre Nickatina performs. 21 and above, 9 p.m., $50-$60, the Thirsty Axe, 209 S. School St., Ukiah, (707) 238-8778, thirstyaxe.com. Get your tickets here.
DJ Victorious – DJ Victorious spins music from the 80s through the 2000s. 21 and over, 8-11 p.m., free, Coyote Valley Casino, 77 Coyote Valley Blvd., Redwood Valley, (707) 234-2400, coyotevalleycasino.com.
Jack West and Walter Strauss – Guitar duo Jack West and Walter Strauss celebrate the release of their new LP “Guitars on Life.” All ages, 7:30 p.m., $25-$30, Gualala Arts Center, 46501 Old State Hwy, Gualala, (707) 884-1138. Get your tickets here.
Latchkey – Local band Latchkey 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.
Malpica – Cumbia musician Malpica plays originals and classics. All ages, 6 p.m., The Record, 265 Main St., Point Arena, (707) 412-0878.
Sunday, March 8
Daniel Nickerson – Humboldt County-based musician Daniel Nickerson performs honky tonk tunes. 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.
Daniel Nickerson – County-based musician Daniel Nickerson will head inland after his Fort Bragg gig to perform his honky tonk tunes inland at the Shanachie. All ages, 8 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Shanachie Pub, 50 B South Main St., Willits, (707) 459-9194, facebook.com/ShanachieWillits.
Eric Kritz and Friends – The Gualala Arts Chamber Music Series presents “Eric Kritz and Friends,” featuring Kritz on clarinet with Paul Brancato, Marcia Lotter and Susan Freier on violin, Stephen Harrison on cello and Carolyn Steinbuck on piano. The program includes music by Connesson, Poulenc, Schickele and Mozart. All ages, 4 p.m., $35-$40, Gualala Arts Center, 46501 Old State Hwy, Gualala, (707) 884-1138. Get your tickets here.