MENDOCINO CO., 6/1/26 — It’s another great week for live music in Mendocino County!
Submit your upcoming music events for the Setlist to jerome@baycitynews.com.
Monday, June 1
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, June 2
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, June 3
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, June 4
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.
Joe Marcinek Band – The Joe Marcinek Band, which features a changing lineup of musicians each show, puts a spotlight on Cliff Porter, Cliff Porter Jr. and Kendall Hoopes as they perform Chicago blues, New Orleans funk, Grateful Dead psychedelia and jazz fusion with local musicians Steven Bates and Michael Coleman. 5 p.m., Piaci Pub & Pizzeria, 120 West Redwood Ave., Fort Bragg, (707) 961-1133.
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.
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, June 5
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.
Black Ren – Jazz duo Black Ren performs, featuring Paul Blackwell on keys and Bob Aranguren on sax. All ages, 6-8 p.m., no cover, Pier Place, 790 Port Rd., Point Arena, (707) 271-3080, pierplacepointarena.com.
Cosmic Family Band – Local jam band Cosmic Family Band performs original music that’s a reflection of the Mendocino County community. 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.
Equinox – The band Equinox provides live music at a ceramic sculpture exhibit by local artist My Tong as part of the Ukiah Branch Library’s monthly Art Walk event. All ages, 5-7 p.m., free, Ukiah Branch Library, 105 N. Main St., Ukiah, (707) 463-4490, mendolibrary.org.
Fargo Brothers – The four-member rock and roll band Fargo Brothers performs at a free show as part of Willits’ First Fridays Concert Series. All ages, 6-9 p.m., free, 57 E. Commercial St., Willits.
Jen Martell and Nicholas Petti – Jen Martell and Nicholas Petti of the band Latchkey perform. 7 p.m., Sip Wine Bar, 142 E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg.
Joe Marcinek Band – The Joe Marcinek Band, which features a changing lineup of musicians each show, puts a spotlight on Cliff Porter, Cliff Porter Jr. and Kendall Hoopes as they perform Chicago blues, New Orleans funk, Grateful Dead psychedelia and jazz fusion with local musicians Steven Bates and Michael Coleman. 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.
Kendall Dean – Vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Kendall Dean performs with a unique sound that blends modern new age, folk pop and celtic music. She shares similar tonalities with the voices of Sarah McLachlan, Jewel, and Natalie Merchant while her violin riffs have been likened to the styles of Jean-Luc Ponty and Lindsey Stirling. All ages, 6-8 p.m., $30, Mendocino Grove, 9601 N. Highway 1, Mendocino, (707) 880-7710, mendocinogrove.com.
Mama Grows Funk – Mama Grows Funk, an eight-piece funk band, grooves to the music of Stevie Wonder, the Meters, Anderson .Paak and more. All ages, 7-10 p.m., sliding scale cover $10-$30, Caspar Bread and Wine, 14957 Caspar Rd., Caspar, casparbreadandwine.com.
Redbud – Local band Redbud provides high energy music at the reception for Grace Hudson Museum’s latest exhibit “Look Again: Portraits of Daring Women,” which features Julie Lapping Rivera’s woodblock and collage prints of women icons who were underappreciated in their time. All ages, 5-8 p.m., free, Grace Hudson Museum & Sun House, 431 South Main St., Ukiah.
Will Siegel and Friends – Local band Will Siegel and Friends perform country, rhythm and blues and vintage rock. All ages, 4-7 p.m., no cover, Rivino Winery, 4101 Rivino Ranch Rd., Ukiah, rivino.com.
While We’re Young – Local band While We’re Young blends Americana, blues and rock with tight harmonies and deep musical roots. 21 and above, 5-7 p.m., no cover, Anderson Valley Brewing Co., 17700 Boonville Rd., Boonville, (707) 895-2337, avbc.com.
Saturday, June 6
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.
Blue Luke – Prodigy guitarist “Blue Luke” Andrews from Dos Rios performs a fusion of blues, rock and jazz. 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.
Honeydust – Bluegrass band Honeydust performs at Caspar Beach’s Annual Summer Concert Series. All ages, 3-8 p.m., no cover, Caspar Beach RV Park, 14441 Point Cabrillo Dr., Mendocino, casparbeachrvpark.com, (707) 964-3306.
Leggett Mountain Folk Festival – The Leggett Mountain Folk Festival is a family-oriented music festival with a lineup featuring the Days of Haman with Cameron McDonald, Mendofire, the William Scott Forbes Band, Dirty Cello and the Irie Rockerz. The concert is a benefit for the Leggett Volunteer Fire Department. All ages, 10 a.m. – 11 p.m., free, Leggett Valley Volunteer Fire Department, 66255 Highway 271, Leggett.
Paula Samonte – Vocalist Paula Samonte delivers an intimate evening of jazz, classic standards and theatrical storytelling with the accompaniment of John Simon. All ages, 7 p.m., $25, Willits Community Theatre & Performing Arts Center, 37 W. Van Ln., Willits, (707) 216-1826, wctperformingartscenter.org. Get your tickets here.
Warehouse 21 – The band Warehouse 21 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.
WOWMOM Mendocino – WOWMOM Mendocino, a two-day family-friendly gathering, features a day one lineup that includes performances by Mama Grows Funk, Latchkey, Surfsquatch, Brown Brothers Band, Sister Siren and Soulshine on day one, followed by a silent disco experience with DJs Tony Muzzi, soupANDsalad and StereoScout. All ages, 12-10 p.m., $75 (kids 12 and below are free), festival tent near Hill House Inn, 10701 Palette Dr., Mendocino.
Sunday, June 7
Ernest Bloch Bell Ringers – Ernest Bloch Bell Ringers perform beautiful handbell music in a program that features classic and contemporary pieces. Several musicians will accompany the bell ringers: Karl Young on shakuhachi, Cyndy Solomon on recorder, Paul Brancato on violin and Pat Neth on cello, as well as singers Bryn Harris, Remi Alexander, Linda Bostwick, Mimi Dallas and Steven Mitchell. All ages, 3 p.m., $20-$25 (children 17 and below are free with a paying adult), Gualala Arts Center, 46501 Old State Hwy, Gualala, (707) 884-1138. Get your tickets here.
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.
Paula Samonte – Vocalist Paula Samonte delivers an intimate evening of jazz, classic standards and theatrical storytelling with the accompaniment of John Simon. All ages, 6 p.m., $25, Willits Community Theatre & Performing Arts Center, 37 W. Van Ln., Willits, (707) 216-1826, wctperformingartscenter.org. Get your tickets here.
Third World with Kumar Fyah – Jamaican reggae fusion band Third World performs with reggae artist Kumar Fyah, lead singer of the Grammy-nominated band Raging Fyah, at a free show as part of Ukiah’s Sundays in the Park concert series. All ages, 6 p.m., free, Todd Grove Park, 600 Live Oak Ave., Ukiah.
WOWMOM Mendocino – Day two WOWMOM Mendocino features performances by BeetRoots, DJ DLT, Nechaa, XTRVCT, Syrius, and BangRadio. All ages, 12-5 p.m., $75 (kids 12 and below are free), festival tent near Hill House Inn, 10701 Palette Dr., Mendocino.