MENDOCINO CO., 4/20/26 — 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 20
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, April 21
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 22
Earl Oliver – Earl Oliver 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.
Trio Mendo – Celtic music group Trio Mendo performs. All ages, 6-8 p.m., no cover, Pier Place, 790 Port Rd., Point Arena, (707) 271-3080, pierplacepointarena.com.
Thursday, April 23
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.
Lincoln Andrews Trio – The Lincoln Andrews Trio performs jazz, featuring Andrews, Carlos Hernandez and Gabe Yañez. All ages, 6 p.m., the Record, 265 Main St., Point Arena, (707) 412-0878.
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, April 24
Beer Scouts – Rock and roll band Beer Scouts performs, featuring Rob Ruiz on bass, Howard Vatcher on guitar, and Kenny Susan on drums. 21 and over, 5-7 p.m., no cover, Anderson Valley Brewing Company, 17700 Boonville Rd., Boonville, (707) 895-2337, avbc.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.
Blacksage Runners – Humboldt County rock and blues trio Blacksage Runners 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.
Dan Coulson and Friends – Dan Coulson and Friends perform jazz, bluegrass and Dixieland music. All ages, 5-7:45 p.m., no cover, Headlands Coffeehouse, 120 E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg, (707) 964-1987, headlandscoffeehouse.com.
Donnie and Friends – Harmonica players Donnie, a.k.a Mississippi Saxophone, and possible local musicians Gary Bouley, Jeff Martin, Rasta Sean and Tom G., play an improvisational set of Chicago-style blues, rock, funk, Latin and West African 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.
El Oso – Flamenco guitarist El Oso performs. All ages, 6-8 p.m., no cover, Pier Place, 790 Port Rd., Point Arena, (707) 271-3080, pierplacepointarena.com.
Helene Eve – Singer-songwriter and guitarist Helene Eve performs soulful originals and covers ranging from folk, funk, blues, country and more. 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.
Marcos Pereda – Cuban guitarist Marcos Pereda performs Nueva Trova music in his own Spanish-language lyrics. All ages, 4-7 p.m., no cover, Rivino Winery, 4101 Rivino Ranch Rd., Ukiah, (707) 472-6934, rivino.com.
“Synergy” – Presented by the School of Performing Arts and Cultural Education and the Buddhist School Instilling Goodness Developing Virtue School, “Synergy” features a dynamic program of dance, singing, Chinese instruments, poetry and presentations in both English and Chinese. All ages, $15 for adults, $10 for children under 18, 7 p.m., SPACE Theater – Near and Arnold’s School of Performing Arts and Cultural Education, 508 W. Perkins St., Ukiah, spaceperformingarts.org, (707) 462-9370.
Tony Roach – Musician Tony Roach plays and sings jazz standards with a flavor of blues. All ages, 6-8 p.m., no cover, Shindig, 35590 Verdant View, Sea Ranch, Sonoma County, (707) 791-0735, shindigsearanch.com.
Saturday, April 25
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.
Back Porch Trio – Americana band Back Porch Trio performs originals and clever covers of popular tunes. All ages, 6-9 p.m., free, Thatcher Hotel, 13401 US-101, Hopland, (707) 723-0838, thatcherhotel.com.
Blacksage Runners – Humboldt County rock and blues trio Blacksage Runners performs. All ages, 4 p.m., free, the Record, 265 Main St., Point Arena, (707) 412-0878.
DJ D3 – DJ D3 spins the deck at the Thirsty Axe. 21 and over, 9 p.m., throw axes to get in for free or just pay $5, the Thirsty Axe, 209 S. School St., Ukiah, (707) 238-8778, thirstyaxe.com.
Earl Oliver – Earl Oliver performs blues and jazz classics. 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.
English Country Dance – Local nonprofit Mendocino English Country Dance continues the great tradition of monthly English country dances. All ages, 8 p.m., Caspar Community Center, 15051 Caspar Rd., Caspar, (707) 964-4997, casparcommons.org.
Hillshaker – Acoustic duo Hillshaker performs rapid-fire slide guitar and grooving upright bass with warm harmonies and heartfelt songwriting. All ages, 7 p.m., free, the Record, 265 Main St., Point Arena, (707) 412-0878.
Max Oatney – Jazz guitarist Max Oatney 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.
Mendocino Women’s Choir – The Mendocino Women’s Choir presents their annual spring concert. All ages, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Preston Hall, 44831 Main St., Mendocino, (707) 937-5441.
Rising Signs – Rock reggae band Rising Signs performs originals and covers. 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.
Sabroso – Latin music group Sabroso performs, featuring Michael Hubbert, Leslie Hubbert and Chris Bing. All ages, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover, Caspar Bread and Wine, 14957 Caspar Rd., Caspar, casparbreadandwine.com.
Soul Circus – Local funk band Soul Circus performs. All ages, 6-9 p.m., $5 cover, Tall Guy Brewing, 362 N. Franklin St., Fort Bragg, (707) 954-9132, tallguybrewing.beer.
“Synergy” – Presented by the School of Performing Arts and Cultural Education and the Buddhist School Instilling Goodness Developing Virtue School, “Synergy” features a dynamic program of dance, singing, Chinese instruments, poetry and presentations in both English and Chinese. All ages, $15 for adults, $10 for children under 18, 2 and 7 p.m., SPACE Theater – Near and Arnold’s School of Performing Arts and Cultural Education, 508 W. Perkins St., Ukiah, spaceperformingarts.org, (707) 462-9370.
Thunder Rolls – Tribute band Thunder Rolls, led by Chad Bushnell, performs music by Garth Brooks. 21 and over, 9 p.m., no cover, Coyote Valley Casino, 77 Coyote Valley Blvd., Redwood Valley, (707) 234-2400, coyotevalleycasino.com.
Sunday, April 26
Dukes of Downward Mobility – Jazz band Dukes of Downward Mobility performs, featuring Alex Markels on guitar, Peter Gaeley on bass and Gabe Yañez on drums. All ages, 4-7 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Tall Guy Brewing, 362 N. Franklin St., Fort Bragg, (707) 954-9132, tallguybrewing.beer.
Steve Porter – Steve Porter performs classical guitar. All ages, 12-2:45 p.m., no cover, Headlands Coffeehouse, 120 E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg, (707) 964-1987, headlandscoffeehouse.com.