MENDOCINO CO., 5/18/26 — 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 18
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.
Mendocino College Choirs – The Mendocino College Choirs present an all-Bach choral concert accompanied by musicians from the Ukiah Symphony Orchestra. All ages, 7:30 p.m., free, Mendocino College Center Theatre, 1000 Hensley Creek Rd., Ukiah.
Tuesday, May 19
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, May 20
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, May 21
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.
Western Automatic Music Inc. and Mollie Jane Green – Western Automatic Music Inc., featuring Mendocino musician Will Stenberg, and folk artist Mollie Jane Green perform together. All ages, 7-10 p.m., $15, Caspar Bread and Wine, 14957 Caspar Rd., Caspar, casparbreadandwine.com.
Friday, May 22
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.
Carlos Hernandez and Lincoln Andrews — Trumpeter Carlos Hernandez and bassist Lincoln Andrews plays jazz, Latin rhythms and improvisations. 21 and over, 5-7 p.m., no cover, Anderson Valley Brewing Company, 17700 Boonville Rd., Boonville, (707) 895-2337, avbc.com.
Cosmic Family Band – Local jam band Cosmic Family Band performs original music that’s a reflection of the Mendocino County community. 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.
Easy Street Band – The Easy Street Band performs mixed genres, including blues, country and rock and roll. All ages, 4-7 p.m., no cover, Rivino Winery, 4101 Rivino Ranch Rd., Ukiah, (707) 472-6934, rivino.com.
Helene Eve – Singer-songwriter 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.
Summer Rose – Musical duo Summer Rose performs at 4th Frey-Days live music concert series. All ages, 6-9 p.m., $5, Frey Vineyards, 11700 West Rd., Redwood Valley, (800) 760-3739.
Tenor Madness – Tenor Madness performs dueling-style sax 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.
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.
Saturday, May 23
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.
Buckridge Racket Club – Rock and roll band Buckridge Racket Club 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.
Earl Oliver – Earl Oliver performs blues and jazz classics. 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.
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.
Funkasaurus – Local funk band Funkasaurus performs. All ages, 7-10 p.m., $20-$25 suggested donation, Caspar Bread and Wine, 14957 Caspar Rd., Caspar, casparbreadandwine.com.
Hot Buttered Rum – Progressive bluegrass band Hot Buttered Rum performs at a benefit for the Mendocino Film Festival. All ages, 6 p.m., $90 (includes dinner), The Inn at Newport Ranch, 31502 N. Highway 1, Fort Bragg, 707-962-4818, theinnatnewportranch.com. Get your tickets here.
Lauralee Brown – Singer-songwriter and guitarist Lauralee Brown performs acoustic folk and pop with a twist. 21 and over, 12-3 p.m., Goldeneye Winery, 9200 State Highway 128, Philo, (707) 895-3202, goldeneyewinery.com.
Phoenix Family Music Festival – The Phoenix Family Music Festival commemorates those who have served and/or fallen for the country. The celebration includes performances by Seed707, Post Modern Prometheus, the Downbeat Crowd, Crimson Revival and Blue Luke. All ages, 1-8 p.m., free, Alex Thomas Plaza, School and Clay streets, Ukiah.
Simonte – Musical duo Simonte, featuring Paula Samonte and John Simon, performs. All ages, 6:30-8:30 p.m., no cover, Ukiah Brewing Company, 102 S. State St., Ukiah, (707) 468-5898, ukiahbrewing.com.
Swingtet – 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.
Sunday, May 24
“In a Landscape” – “In a Landscape: Classical Music in the Wild” is a nonprofit concert series set in stunning outdoor landscapes, featuring pianist Hunter Noack on a 9-foot Steinway concert grand piano. Music will be transmitted to concert-goers via wireless headphones. All ages, 4-6:30 p.m., $45. Campovida, 13601 Old River Rd., Hopland.
Jesse Sarmet – 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.
Riff Raff – AC/DC tribute band Riff Raff perforfms. 21 and over, 9-11 p.m., no cover, Coyote Valley Casino, 77 Coyote Valley Blvd., Redwood Valley, (707) 234-2400, coyotevalleycasino.com.
The Song Project – Hosted by David Hayes and Alex DeGrassi with special guest Sarah Ryan of the Real Sarahs, the Song Project serves as the springboard for an ongoing series of shared music adventures featuring original and traditional songs. All ages, 7:30 p.m., $25, Helen Schoeni Theatre, 45200 Little Lake St., Mendocino, mendocinotheatre.org. Get your tickets here.