MENDOCINO CO., 4/6/26 — 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 6
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 7
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 8
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 – 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, April 9
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.
Zida Borcich – Fort Bragg-based jazz vocalist Zida Borcich performs. All ages, 6 p.m., free, The Record, 265 Main St., Point Arena, (707) 412-0878.
Friday, April 10
Adam Gabriel – All ages, 5-7:45 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Headlands Coffeehouse, 120 E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg, headlandscoffeehouse.com.
Back Porch Trio – Americana band Back Porch Trio performs a collection of their own songs mixed with clever concepts of popular cover tunes. 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.
Jazz quartet – An original jazz ensemble performs. All ages, 6-8 p.m., no cover, Pier Place, 790 Port Rd., Point Arena, (707) 271-3080, pierplacepointarena.com.
Line Dancing at Campovida – Line dance in an 1890 barn 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. Proceeds go to the Good Farm Fund. 21 and over, 5-7 p.m., $10, Campovida, 13601 Old River Rd., Hopland. RSVP here.
Pavlos Garage Band – Local rock group Pavlos Garage Band plays originals and covers from various genres. 4-7 p.m., no cover, Rivino Estate Vineyard and Winery, 4001 Rivino Ranch Rd., Ukiah, (707) 472-6934, rivino.com.
Swingtet – The jazz band Swingtet 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.
Towse – London-based duo Towse performs, featuring singer-songwriter Grace Fellows and virtuoso violinist Corwin Zekley. 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.
Trio Mendo – Guitarist Ken G., bassist James Hayes and harpist Ted Berman play their inaugural show as the Trio Mendo. All ages, 6-8 p.m., no cover, Shindig, 35590 Verdant View, Sea Ranch, Sonoma County, (707) 791-0735, shindigsearanch.com.
Saturday, April 11
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.
Anthony B and the Rising Signs – Anthony B brings high energy and authentic island spirit with his deep catalog of reggae anthems. Rock reggae band Rising Signs opens the night, while DJ Seshwann spins tracks all night long to keep the energy flowing. 21 and over, 6-9 p.m., $33, the Thirsty Axe, 209 S. School St., Ukiah, (707) 238-8778, thirstyaxe.com. Get your tickets here.
BlackRen – Jazz duo BlackRen performs, featuring Paul Blackwell on keys and Bob Aranguren on sax. All ages, 5-7:45 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Headlands Coffeehouse, 120 E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg, headlandscoffeehouse.com.
Decades – The band Decades provides live music at a speakeasy-themed evening party benefiting the Ukiah Senior Center. All ages, 4:30 p.m., $110, Redwood Empire Fairgrounds, 1055 N. State Street, Ukiah, (707) 462-4343 ext. 203. Tickets are available at the Bartlett Event Center, Mendocino Book Company, and online at tickets.ukiahseniorcenter.org.
Futile Ninjas – Musical duo Futile Ninjas performs, featuring Tim Mueller on guitar and Karl Young on the Shakuhachi Japanese bamboo flute. All ages, 6-8 p.m., no cover, Shindig, 35590 Verdant View, Sea Ranch, Sonoma County, (707) 791-0735, shindigsearanch.com.
Maya Latin Tribute Band – The Maya Latin Tribute Band performs songs by Selena. 21 and over, 7 p.m.-12 a.m., free, Coyote Valley Casino, 77 Coyote Valley Blvd., Redwood Valley, (707) 234-2400, coyotevalleycasino.com.
“Nordic Soundscapes” – Ukiah Symphony Orchestra presents Nordic Soundscapes, featuring guest conductor Jerome Fleg and solo pianist Elizabeth MacDougall. The program includes Edvard Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A minor and Jean Sibelius’ Symphony No.5. All ages, 7:30 p.m., $30, Mendocino College Center Theatre, 1000 Hensley Creek Rd., Ukiah, (707) 463-2738, ukiahsymphony.org. Get your tickets here.
Slackers – Point Arena-based funk rock band Slackers performs. 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, April 12
Frank Lucky – Indie folk rocker Frank Lucky performs. 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.
Helen Kim and Elizabeth Dorman – The Gualala Arts Chamber Music Series presents a concert by violinist Helen Kim and pianist Elizabeth Dorman. The program features Vaughan Williams’ “The Lark Ascending” and Beethoven’s monumental Sonata No. 9, “Kreutzer.” All ages, 4 p.m. $35-$40, Gualala Arts Center, 46501 Old State Hwy, Gualala, (707) 884-1138, gualalaarts.org. 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. 21 and over, 6:30 p.m., no cover, Dick’s Place, 45070 Main St., Mendocino, (707) 937-6010.
“Kurt Weill: His Life, His Songs” – Pianist Sarah Cahill and mezzo-soprano Sylvie Jensen collaborate on a performance that highlights the work of German-American composer Kurt Weill. The program includes compositions in multiple languages and underscores Weill’s life in Germany, France, and the United States. The concert follows an uncut screening of The Life and Music of Kurt Weill, a film by Susan Waterfall, who will participate in a Q&A. All ages, 3 p.m., $30, Preston Hall, 44831 Main St., Mendocino, mendocinomusic.org. Get your tickets here.
“Nordic Soundscapes” – Ukiah Symphony Orchestra presents Nordic Soundscapes, featuring guest conductor Jerome Fleg and solo pianist Elizabeth MacDougall. The program includes Edvard Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A minor and Jean Sibelius’ Symphony No.5. All ages, 2 p.m., $30, Mendocino College Center Theatre, 1000 Hensley Creek Rd., Ukiah, (707) 463-2738, ukiahsymphony.org. Get your tickets here.
Tony Roach – Tony Roach performs bluesy jazz guitar and vocals. All ages, 12-2:45 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Headlands Coffeehouse, 120 E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg, headlandscoffeehouse.com.