MENDOCINO CO., 3/30/26 — 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 30
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 31
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, April 1
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, April 2
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.
Latchkey – Local band Latchkey performs. All ages, 5:45 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Piaci Pub & Pizzeria, 120 West Redwood Ave., Fort Bragg, (707) 961-1133.
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.
Tom Freund, Steven Bates and Latchkey – Singer-songwriter and Americana artist Tom Freund performs with local rocker Steven Bates and the band Latchkey. All ages, 5-7 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Piaci Pub & Pizzeria, 120 West Redwood Ave., Fort Bragg, (707) 961-1133.
Friday, April 3
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.
Black Horse Blues Band – The Black Horse Blues Band performs. 4-7 p.m., no cover, Rivino Winery, 4101 Rivino Ranch Rd., Ukiah, (707) 472-6934, rivino.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.
Jared Nels – Touring musician Jared Nels performs. Jared appeared on American Idol’s season 18 as a yodeling musician. All ages, 5-7 p.m., no cover, Anderson Valley Brewing Company, 17700 Boonville Rd., Boonville, (707) 895-2337, avbc.com.
Marcus M. McCallen – Marcus M. McCallen performs folk rock and soulful tunes. 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.
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.
Suni Robin – Suni Robin plays the harp as the musical guest of Ukiah Branch Library’s monthly Art Walk event. The library is hosting a free acrylic on canvas 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.
Tom Freund, Steven Bates and Latchkey – Singer-songwriter and Americana artist Tom Freund performs with local rocker Steven Bates and the band Latchkey. 21 and over, 8 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Shanachie Pub, 50 B South Main St., Willits, (707) 459-9194, facebook.com/ShanachieWillits.
Towse – Grace Fellows and Corwin Zekley as the musical duo Towse performs feelings-forward-folk-pop with humor and theatrical energy. All ages, 6-9 p.m., free, Thatcher Hotel, 13401 US-101, Hopland, (707) 723-0838, thatcherhotel.com.
Saturday, April 4
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.
Archie Cabezut – Archie Cabezut, aka the “One Man Band of Indians,” from Annapolis performs country soul with his guitar and looper. All ages, 6 p.m., no cover, Shindig, 35590 Verdant View, Sea Ranch, Sonoma County, (707) 791-0735, shindigsearanch.com.
Caspar Kings – Coast-based group Caspar Kings 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 Nano – DJ Nano spins tracks at a free party. 21 and over, 7 p.m.-12 a.m., free, Coyote Valley Casino, 77 Coyote Valley Blvd., Redwood Valley, (707) 234-2400, coyotevalleycasino.com.
La Mar-K de Tierra Caliente – Mexican group La Mar-K de Tierra Caliente performs Michoacán and Guerrero music. All ages, $50, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Noyo River Grill, 1011 S. Main St., Fort Bragg, facebook.com/noyorivergrill. Call (707) 559-4179 for reservations.
La Onda – World music ensemble La Onda brings global rhythms to life with jazz-inspired improvisation. All ages, 9-11 p.m., Golden West Saloon, 128 E. Redwood Ave, Fort Bragg, (707) 813-4696, thegoldenwestsaloon.com,
Lauralee Brown – Singer-songwriter and guitarist Lauralee Brown performs acoustic folk and pop with a twist. 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.
Poor Man’s Whiskey – The band Poor Man’s Whiskey plays a high-energy blend of Americana, bluegrass, folk and roots music. Local band Recycled Grass joins in for a benefit show for the Redwood Forest Foundation. All ages, 6 p.m., $85 (includes dinner), The Inn at Newport Ranch, 31502 N. Highway 1, Fort Bragg, 707-962-4818, theinnatnewportranch.com. Get your tickets here.
The Record turns 1 – The bands Funkasaurus and Metal Health perform at the Record’s first-year anniversary. All ages, 4 p.m., free, the Record, 265 Main St., Point Arena, (707) 412-0878.
Tom Relling Band – Bay Area-based musician Tom Relling and his band perform a blend of rock and power pop similar to acts from the ‘60s and ‘70s. He is joined by drummer Alex Dang-Lozano and bassist Will Durkee. 21 and over, 8 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Shanachie Pub, 50 B South Main St., Willits, (707) 459-9194, facebook.com/ShanachieWillits.
Sunday, April 5
Steven Bates Band – Local rocker Steven Bates performs originals and covers with his band. 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.