MENDOCINO CO., 5/11/26 — It’s another great week for live music in Mendocino County!
Submit your upcoming music events for the Setlist to jerome@baycitynews.com.
Monday, May 11
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, May 12
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.
Mendocino College Choirs – Mendocino College Choirs perform an all-Bach choir concert accompanied by musicians from the Ukiah Symphony Orchestra. All ages, 7 p.m., free, Willits Charter School SPAC, 1431 S. Main St., Willits.
Wednesday, May 13
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.
Rose City Band – Led by Ripley Johnson, Rose City Band blends cosmic country, psychedelic rock and laid-back Americana. All ages, $35-$40, 7:30 p.m., Arena Theater, 214 Main St., Point Arena, arenatheater.org. Get your tickets here.
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, May 14
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.
Tree and Leif – Local indie folk group Tree and Leif performs. All ages, 6 p.m., free, the Record, 265 Main St., Point Arena, (707) 412-0878.
Friday, May 15
Back Porch Trio – Americana band Back Porch Trio performs originals and clever covers of popular tunes. 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.
The Deadlies – Surf band the Deadlies pays homage to the Ventures, Dick Dale and the Chantays as well as the California honky-tonk sound of Buck Owens and Dwight Yoakam. 21 and over, 5-7 p.m., no cover, Anderson Valley Brewing Company, 17700 Boonville Rd., Boonville, (707) 895-2337, avbc.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.
Helene Eve – Singer-songwriter and guitarist Helene Eve performs soulful originals and covers ranging from folk, funk, blues, country and more. All ages, 5-8:30 p.m., Noyo River Grill, 1011 S. Main St., Fort Bragg, (707) 962-9050, facebook.com/noyorivergrill.
Kendall Dean – Vocalist-violinist Kendall Dean performs jazz and modern folk pop with world music influences. All ages, 6-8 p.m., no cover, Pier Place, 790 Port Rd., Point Arena, (707) 271-3080, pierplacepointarena.com.
Lauralee Brown – Singer-songwriter and guitarist Lauralee Brown performs acoustic folk and pop with a twist. All ages, 5-7:45 p.m., no cover, Headlands Coffeehouse, 120 E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg, (707) 964-1987, headlandscoffeehouse.com.
MR. BMMNM – Award-winning emcee and beatboxer MR. BMMNM, formerly MC Radioactive, headlines a concert that celebrates the 25th anniversary of Stay Human by Michael Franti & Spearhead, of which MR. BMMNM was a former member. The show’s lineup includes Devi Genuone, Sol Doc, King Lung, and Nevaeh Travis. 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.
Richard Lotspeich – Richard Lotspeich performs guitar and vocals. Kevin Village-Stone plays native flute music at the start of the show. All ages, 5-8:30 p.m., no cover, Shindig, 35590 Verdant View, Sea Ranch, Sonoma County, (707) 791-0735, shindigsearanch.com.
Sabroso – A night of Latin-inspired tunes. All ages, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover, Caspar Bread and Wine, 14957 Caspar Rd., Caspar, casparbreadandwine.com.
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.
Saturday, May 16
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.
Ariel Jean – Country musician Ariel Jean performs. 21 and over, 9 p.m., no cover, Coyote Valley Casino, 77 Coyote Valley Blvd., Redwood Valley, (707) 234-2400, coyotevalleycasino.com.
Hillshaker – Acoustic rock duo Hillshaker performs fingerstyle guitar with honest songwriting. 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.
Joe Pardini, Joe Harris and John Faurot – Musicians Joe Pardini, Joe Harris and John Faurot perform. All ages, 5:30 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Cucina Verona, 124 E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg, (707) 964-6844, cucinaverona.com.
Keeter Stuart – Singing cowboy Keeter Stuart performs. All ages, 6 p.m., free, the Record, 265 Main St., Point Arena, (707) 412-0878.
Latchkey – Local band Latchkey performs. 21 and over, 6 p.m., no cover, Milano Bar, 300 E. Oak St., Fort Bragg, (707) 964-2785.
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.
Rudy Gallagher – Rudy Gallagher performs uplifting acoustic music from the ‘60s and ‘70s. All ages, 5-8:30 p.m., no cover, Shindig, 35590 Verdant View, Sea Ranch, Sonoma County, (707) 791-0735, shindigsearanch.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.
Sunday, May 17
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.
Groovin’ at the Grove – Groovin’ at the Grove is an annual music festival that brings together a selection of Northern California Coast musicians. The lineup this year includes Sugar Candy Mountain, the Blank Tapes, Sweet Root and the New Nashville West. All ages, 12:30-7 p.m., $40 (kids are free), Mendocino Grove, 9601 N. Highway 1, Mendocino, (707) 880-7710, mendocinogrove.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, 12-2:45 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Headlands Coffeehouse, 120 E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg, headlandscoffeehouse.com.
Peter Parra – The Gualala Arts Chamber Music Series invites its supporters to a special Donor Appreciation Concert featuring the extraordinary 15-year-old pianist Peter Parra from Mountain View High School. All ages, 4 p.m., exclusive to Gualala Arts Center donors, Gualala Arts Center, 46501 Old State Hwy, Gualala, (707) 884-1138, gualalaarts.org.
Shelby Means – Charleston musician Shelby Means is one of the foremost bassists in bluegrass, with nearly two decades of experience in bluegrass, folk, rock, Americana, and country outfits. As a member of Molly Tuttle and Golden Highway, she gained a Grammy for the 2023 album, City of Gold. All ages, 2 p.m., $35, Mendocino College Center Theatre, 1000 Hensley Creek Rd., Ukiah, ukiahconcerts.org. Get your tickets here.