MENDOCINO CO., 5/25/26 — 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 25
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 26
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 27
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.
Larry Baird – Acoustic folk local favorite Larry Baird performs. All ages, 3-6 p.m., 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 28
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.
Friday, May 29
Banda Pacifica – Latin band Banda Pacifica shares music that gets everybody dancing. DJ Tempo plays the best of Latin music, reggaeton, banda and hits before and after the show. 21 and over, 8-11:30 p.m., $20-$25, the Thirsty Axe, 209 S. School St., Ukiah, (707) 238-8778, thirstyaxe.com. Get your tickets here.
Ben Schiro – High school piano extraordinaire Ben Schiro performs. All ages, 5-7:45 p.m., no cover, Headlands Coffeehouse, 120 E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg, (707) 964-1987, headlandscoffeehouse.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.
Bryan Bielanski – Acoustic rock singer-songwriter Bryan Bielanski performs his distinct musical style inspired by the likes of Tom Petty and Creedence Clearwater Revival. 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.
Highrollers – Rock and blues band Highrollers performs, featuring Kevin Owens, the Wandering Welshman of Yorkville and also known as the Rocking Shepherd, Sarah Farber on drums, Jeffrey Brooks on guitar and Dori Kramer on bass. 21 and above, 5-7 p.m., no cover, Anderson Valley Brewing Co., 17700 Boonville Rd., Boonville, (707) 895-2337, avbc.com.
Lauralee Brown – Singer-songwriter and guitarist Lauralee Brown performs acoustic folk and pop with a twist. 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.
Lincoln Andrews Trio – Bassist Lincoln Andrews plays jazz with his friends. All ages, 6-8 p.m., no cover, Pier Place, 790 Port Rd., Point Arena, (707) 271-3080, pierplacepointarena.com.
Once In a Blue Moon Dance Party – DJs Renata and Manderson spin tropical disco at a dance party. All ages, 5-9 p.m., $40-$55, Frey Vineyards Tasting Room, 11700 West Rd., Redwood Valley, freywine.com. Get your tickets here.
The Original Ensemble – Karl Young (bamboo flute), Paul Mueller (keyboards and saxophone), Chris McGreal (bass) and Tim Mueller (electric guitar) perform as the Original Ensemble, a jazz group. All ages, 5-8:30 p.m., no cover, Shindig, 35590 Verdant View, Sea Ranch, Sonoma County, (707) 791-0735, shindigsearanch.com.
While We’re Young – Local band While We’re Young blends Americana, blues and rock. All ages, 4-7 p.m., no cover, Rivino Winery, 4101 Rivino Ranch Rd., Ukiah, (707) 472-6934, rivino.com.
Saturday, May 30
Acoustic Showcase – Local musicians perform acoustic music, possibly including Forrest Glyer and Malakai Schindel of the popular band Schindig, Scott Ireland and Rosebud of Bug Guts, Lhasa Summers, Buffalo Girl, Sarah Rose, Clay Hawkins, Mitchell Holman and more. 21 and over, 7 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.
Bob Ayres Big Band — The 15-piece Bob Ayres Big Band performs. All ages, 5-8 p.m., $10, Caspar Community Center, 15051 Caspar Rd., Caspar, (707) 964-4997, casparcommons.org.
Mama Grows Funk – Local band Mama Grows Funk performs funk, soul, Latin and R&B classics. 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 – All talents are welcome at Arena Theater’s open mic summer series. All ages, sign-ups start at 6 p.m., show at 7 p.m., $10 for guests, $5 for performers, Arena Theater, 214 Main St., Point Arena, arenatheater.org.
Power Play – Party band Power Play performs covers from a wide range of music. 21 and over, 9-midnight, free, Coyote Valley Casino, 77 Coyote Valley Blvd., Redwood Valley, (707) 234-2400, coyotevalleycasino.com.
Roger Glenn Latin Jazz Ensemble – Gualala Arts presents the Roger Glenn Latin Jazz Ensemble in “Music of the Americas,” a Whale & Jazz Series concert. The ensemble led by multi‑instrumentalist Roger Glenn features Marcos Silva on piano, Robb Fisher on bass, Kelly Zaban Fasman on drums and Michaelle Goerlitz on percussion. All ages, 4 p.m., $20-$25, Gualala Arts Center, 46501 Old State Hwy, Gualala, (707) 884-1138. Get your tickets here.
Sharkie and the Honor Roll – Local band Sharkey and the Honor Roll plays funk and fun covers. All ages, 7-10 p.m., no cover, Caspar Bread and Wine, 14957 Caspar Rd., Caspar, casparbreadandwine.com.
Sunday, May 31
Cosmic Family Band – Cosmic Family Band provides live music at a brunch party that benefits Redwood Valley farmers. All ages, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Frey Vineyards Tasting Room, 11700 West Rd., Redwood Valley, freywine.com.
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, 5-7:45 p.m., no cover, Headlands Coffeehouse, 120 E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg, (707) 964-1987, headlandscoffeehouse.com.
Yellowman – Yellowman, the original “King of Dancehall,” delivers high-energy reggae and dancehall music. The band Irie Rockers opens the show with roots-heavy grooves and feel-good reggae. All ages, 8 p.m., $30, the Thirsty Axe, 209 S. School St., Ukiah, (707) 238-8778, thirstyaxe.com. Get your tickets here.