MENDOCINO CO., 3/9/26 – 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 9
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 10
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 11
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.
Serendipity – Local band Serendipity 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.
Thursday, March 12
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.
Pacific Sun – Musical duo Pacific Sun plays jazz standards and originals, featuring AJ Purcell on a Fender Rhodes keyboard and Drew Olson on electric guitar. All ages, 6 p.m., the Record, 265 Main St., Point Arena, (707) 412-0878.
Friday, March 13
Alex Ty Kuhn – Alex Ty Kuhn plays guitar and vocals. All ages, 5-8:30 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.
Caspar Pub Night – Join a night of fun, food and music with Wayne, Kevin and Cory for an open mic experience. All ages, 6-9 p.m., no cover, Caspar Community Center, 15051 Caspar Rd., Caspar, (707) 964-4997, casparcommons.org.
Forrest Glyer and Malakai Schindel – Forrest Glyer and Malakai Schindel, founding members of the band Schindig, headlines an acoustic showcase. Also performing are Lhasa Summers, Luna Zaka, Sarah Rose, Clay Hawkins, Mitchell Holman and Gustavo. 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.
Fruit Bats and Vetiver – American indie folk duo Eric D. Johnson (Fruit Bats) and Andy Cabic (Vetiver ) perform. All ages, 7-10 p.m., sold out, Caspar Inn, 14957 Caspar Rd., Caspar.
Gabriel Yañez Trio – The Gabriel Yañez Trio plays jazz. All ages, 6-8 p.m., no cover, Pier Place, 790 Port Rd., Point Arena, (707) 271-3080, pierplacepointarena.com.
Hardly-Strictly Irish – Musical duo Hardly-Strictly Irish (Suzuki Cady and Jimmy Murphy) plays traditional Irish tunes, folk and popular songs using fiddle, mandolin, guitar and bodhrán. All ages, 7-10 p.m., $10-$15, Thatcher Hotel, 13401 US-101, Hopland, (707) 723-0838, thatcherhotel.com. Get your tickets here.
Jen Martell and Nicholas Petti – Jen Martell and Nicholas Petti of the band Latchkey performs. All ages, 5:30 p.m., no cover, Overtime Brewing, 190 Elm St., Fort Bragg, (707) 941-1271.
Swingtet – The Swingtet performs gypsy jazz. All ages, 5-7:45 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Headlands Coffeehouse, 120 E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg, headlandscoffeehouse.com.
Towse – California folk pop duo Towse performs, featuring Grace Fellows on vocals and Corwin Zekley on fiddle. All ages, 5-7 p.m., no cover, Anderson Valley Brewing Company, 17700 Boonville Rd., Boonville, (707) 895-2337, avbc.com.
West of Nowhere – The band West of Nowhere 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.
Saturday, March 14
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.
Bella Rayne and Friends – Bella Rayne and Friends plays Southern-tinged rock with ‘90s grunge grit and psychedelic spirit. All ages, 7:30 p.m., $35, Arena Theater, 214 Main St., Point Arena, arenatheater.org. Get your tickets here.
“Form, Innovation and Sweets” – Symphony of the Redwoods presents “Form, Innovation and Sweets,” featuring Fiona Cunninghame-Murray, who will perform Mendelssohn’s violin concerto. The program includes Beethoven’s Symphony No.4 and Goulet’s Chocolats symphoniques. All ages, 7:30 p.m., $15-$30, (free for ages 18 and under with adult companion), Cotton Auditorium 500 N. Harold St., Fort Bragg, symphonyoftheredwoods.org. Get your tickets here.
Frankie and the Lost Soul – Frankie and the Lost Soul celebrates the release of their debut LP “Human Condition,” with Frank Lucky and Friends as the opening act. 21 and over, 6 p.m., pay what you can, North Coast Brewing, 444 N. Main St., Fort Bragg, (707) 964-3400.
Heart Strings – Musical duo Heart Strings performs, featuring Richard Lotspeich on guitar and vocals and Ted Berman on Celtic harp. All ages, 5-8:30 p.m., no cover, Shindig, 35590 Verdant View, Sea Ranch, Sonoma County, (707) 791-0735, shindigsearanch.com.
Juke Tannins – Juke Tannins plays casual noir. All ages, 5-7:45 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Headlands Coffeehouse, 120 E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg, headlandscoffeehouse.com.
One of those Nights: The Songs of the Eagles – An Eagles tribute band performs the group’s legendary hits. 21 and over, 7-11 p.m., free, Coyote Valley Casino, 77 Coyote Valley Blvd., Redwood Valley, (707) 234-2400, coyotevalleycasino.com.
Open jam – Bring an instrument, meet new musicians, and discover new genres. 21 and over, 3-6 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Shanachie Pub, 50 B South Main St., Willits, (707) 459-9194, facebook.com/ShanachieWillits.
Rosewater – The Grateful Dead tribute band Rosewater performs. 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.
Sisters with a Twist – Americana rock band Sisters with a Twist 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.
Sunday, March 15
“Form, Innovation and Sweets” – Symphony of the Redwoods presents “Form, Innovation and Sweets,” featuring Fiona Cunninghame-Murray, who will perform Mendelssohn’s violin concerto. The program includes Beethoven’s Symphony No.4 and Goulet’s Chocolats symphoniques. All ages, 2 p.m., $15-$30, (free for ages 18 and under with adult companion), Cotton Auditorium 500 N. Harold St., Fort Bragg, symphonyoftheredwoods.org. Get your tickets here.
James Regan – James Regan 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.
Men of Worth – The folk duo Men of Worth (James Keigher and Donnie Macdonald) delivers vibrant Celtic storytelling using soulful harmonies and a varied selection of instruments. All ages, 2 p.m., $30-$35, Gualala Arts Center, 46501 Old State Hwy, Gualala, (707) 884-1138. Get your tickets here.
Mia Wilson and Jeff Moller – Mia Wilson pairs introspective lyrics with lush, orchestral piano and guitar arrangements. Sharing the bill is Jeff Moller, whose sardonic, hook-driven fog-pop anthems channel the spirit of a slacker-rock Tom Petty. All ages, 5-10 p.m., $10, Caspar Bread and Wine, 14957 Caspar Rd., Caspar.
Tony Roach – Tony Roach plays jazz and blues. All ages, 12-2:45 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Headlands Coffeehouse, 120 E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg, headlandscoffeehouse.com.
This is such a helpful resource for anyone in the area! I appreciate seeing the weekly roundup. I’m curious, do you find that certain venues, like Tall Guy Brewing for the jazz sessions, consistently draw the biggest crowds compared to others listed?