MENDOCINO CO., 4/13/26 — It’s another great week for live music in Mendocino County!
Submit your upcoming music events for the Setlist to jerome@baycitynews.com.
Monday, April 13
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.
Tribute concert to Dr. Randy Weston – The Whale & Jazz Series returns with a tribute to African jazz musician Dr. Randy Weston. The concert features an ensemble led by Weston’s longtime musical director and arranger T.K. Blue on saxophone and flute, together with Chief Baba Neil Clarke on percussion, Alex Blake on bass and Sharp Radway on piano. All ages, 7 p.m. $30, Gualala Arts Center, 46501 Old State Hwy, Gualala, (707) 884-1138. Get your tickets here.
Tuesday, April 14
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 15
Dan Mello – Dan Mello 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.
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 16
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.
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.
Third Thursday Poetry and Jazz Reading Series – The Third Thursday Poetry and Jazz Reading Series at the Record includes an open mic and musical improv with a special guest. All ages, 7 p.m., free, the Record, 265 Main St., Point Arena, (707) 412-0878.
Friday, April 17
BanjerDan – Santa Cruz-based banjo-centric acoustic musician Dan Mazer, known as BanjerDan, plays bluegrass, folk, country, and originals. All ages, 4-7 p.m., no cover, Rivino Winery, 4101 Rivino Ranch Rd., Ukiah, (707) 472-6934, rivino.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.
Buzzed Lightbeer, Gnada and LOSRZ – San Francisco-based slap rock band Buzzed Lightbeer performs with Lake County punk band Gnada and Ukiah pop funk band LOSRZ. All ages, 8 p.m., no cover, Medium Art Center, 110 S. School St., Ukiah, mediumarts.org.
Colby Lee – Blues and rock musician Colby Lee performs with Carlos Hernandez. All ages, 6-8 p.m., no cover, Pier Place, 790 Port Rd., Point Arena, (707) 271-3080, pierplacepointarena.com.
David Hayes – David Hayes performs acoustic folk. All ages, 5-7:45 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Headlands Coffeehouse, 120 E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg, headlandscoffeehouse.com.
DJ DLT – Tony de la Torre, also known as DJ DLT, plays a set filled with high-energy, soulful, and psychedelic dance originals and remixes from around the world. All ages, 5-7 p.m., free, Anderson Valley Brewing Co., 17700 Boonville Rd., Boonville, (707) 895-2337, avbc.com.
Fleetwood Mask – Fleetwood Mask brings the legendary sound and spirit of Fleetwood Mac to life. 21 and over, 6 p.m., $25-$45, the Thirsty Axe, 209 S. School St., Ukiah, (707) 238-8778, thirstyaxe.com. Get your tickets here.
Helene Eve – Singer-songwriter and guitarist 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, Noyo River Grill, 1011 S. Main St., Fort Bragg, (707) 962-9050, facebook.com/noyorivergrill.
Laurie Lewis Band – Grammy-nominated Americana musician Laurie Lewis performs with her band. All ages, 7-10 p.m., $25, Caspar Bread and Wine, 14957 Caspar Rd., Caspar, casparbreadandwine.com. Get your tickets here.
Malcolm Flint Duo – Ryan Light (uilleann pipes) and Malcolm Flint (guitar) perform high-energy, driving dance music rooted in traditional Irish music. 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.
Michelle Lambert – Pop folk singer-songwriter Michelle Lambert performs. 17 and over, $25, 7 p.m., Willits Community Theatre & Performing Arts Center, 37 W. Van Ln., Willits, (707) 216-1826. Get your tickets here.
Los Llañez – Mexican group Los Llañez performs. All ages, 6:30-10 p.m., $10, Tall Guy Brewing, 362 N. Franklin St., Fort Bragg, (707) 954-9132, tallguybrewing.beer.
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.
Wolf Jett – Americana band Wolf Jett brings its explosive blend of folk, soul and roots rock. All ages, 7-9 p.m., $25, Valerie, 10546 Lansing St., Mendocino. Get your tickets here.
Saturday, April 18
Adam Gabriel – Oregon-based singer-songwriter Adam Gabriel performs a blend of Southern blues, folk, soul, and rock rooted in real stories from the American South. 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.
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.
DJ Nano – DJ Nano spins a set. 21 and over, 9 p.m., free, Coyote Valley Casino, 77 Coyote Valley Blvd., Redwood Valley, (707) 234-2400, coyotevalleycasino.com.
Heartless – The Heartless Tribute Band performs music by the band Heart. All ages, 7-10 p.m., $15, Tall Guy Brewing, 362 N. Franklin St., Fort Bragg, (707) 954-9132, tallguybrewing.beer.
“Hush Hush, Darling: Crimson Velvet Vice” — Madam King presents “Hush Hush, Darling: Crimson Velvet Vice,” a neo-burlesque variety show and classic rock dance party set inside a 1920s speakeasy dreamscape. 21 and over, 7 p.m., $39, the Thirsty Axe, 209 S. School St., Ukiah, (707) 238-8778, thirstyaxe.com. Get your tickets here.
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.
A night honoring Sandy Bull – KC Bull, daughter of Sandy Bull, hosts a screening of a documentary made in honor of the legendary psychedelic folk musician. Soft Delight performs live while Tom of Hummingbird Records plays a DJ set before the film. All ages, 5-10 p.m., $15, Caspar Bread and Wine, 14957 Caspar Rd., Caspar, casparbreadandwine.com. Get your tickets here.
Tim Mueller and Eric Dalhoff – Musicians Tim Mueller (electric guitar) and Eric Dalhoff (lap steel guitar, dobro) perform originals and music by Bob Dylan, the Beatles, Hank Williams and Johnny Cash. All ages, 5-8:30 p.m., no cover, Shindig, 35590 Verdant View, Sea Ranch, Sonoma County, (707) 791-0735, shindigsearanch.com.
Sunday, April 19
Aaron Ford – Local singer-songwriter and guitarist Aaron Ford performs folk, Americana and blues. 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.
“Amy Zanrosso and the Carnival of the Animals” – Symphony of the Redwoods presents “Amy Zanrosso and the Carnival of the Animals” as the season finale to its Opus Chamber Music Series. The show features pianist Amy Zanrosso and cellist Evan Kahn performing music by Bohuslav Martinum, Ralph Vaughn Williams and Rachmaninoff. All ages, 3-5 p.m., $30, $15 for young adults age 19–29, free for youth 5-18, Preston Hall, 44831 Main St., Mendocino, symphonyoftheredwoods.org. Get your tickets here.
Honey disposition will be playing at Red Barn Ranch Events on May 2 from 11:30 to 2:30 at our spring market.
Would love to be added to the set list for that week♥️