MENDOCINO CO., 6/8/26 — 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 8
Earl Oliver – Earl Oliver performs blues and jazz classics. All ages, 6 p.m., Noyo River Grill, 1011 S. Main St., Fort Bragg, (707) 962-9050, facebook.com/noyorivergrill.
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 9
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 10
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, June 11
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.
Dead on the Creek – The long-running, intimate music festival Dead on the Creek returns. The four-day event kicks off with a performance by the Hartle Gold Band. All ages, 6:30-10 p.m., $85, Black Oak Ranch, US-101, Laytonville, deadonthecreek.net. Get your tickets here. Online ticket sales end Monday 5 p.m., on-site tickets are available starting 1 p.m. Thursday.
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.
Pacific Sun – Musical duo Pacific Sun plays jazz standards and originals, featuring AJ Purcell on a Fender Rhodes keyboard and Drew Olson on electric guitar. All ages, 6 p.m., the Record, 265 Main St., Point Arena, (707) 412-0878.
Royal Oakie Records Showcase – Bill Baird, Donald Beaman and Dead Nettle are featured in a Royal Oakie records showcase. All ages, 7-10 p.m., $10-$20, Caspar Bread and Wine, 14957 Caspar Rd., Caspar, casparbreadandwine.com.
Friday, June 12
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.
Blue Luke – Prodigy guitarist “Blue Luke” Andrews from Dos Rios performs a fusion of blues, rock and jazz. 21 and above, 5-7 p.m., no cover, Anderson Valley Brewing Co., 17700 Boonville Rd., Boonville, (707) 895-2337, avbc.com.
Dead on the Creek – Day two of the long-running music festival features Painted Mandolin, Stu Allen and Reflections, and Jackie Greene and Friends. All ages, 12-11 p.m., $150, Black Oak Ranch, US-101, Laytonville, deadonthecreek.net. Get your tickets here. Online ticket sales end Monday 5 p.m., on-site tickets are available starting 1 p.m. Thursday.
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.
Hella Mendocino – Reggae fusion band Hella Mendocino play psychedelic rock, hip-hop and Cumbian-influenced music. 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.
Jazz Cabal – Music duo Jazz Cabal performs, featuring Erica Zissa on sax and vocals and Bob Day on guitar. All ages, 6-8 p.m., no cover, Pier Place, 790 Port Rd., Point Arena, (707) 271-3080, pierplacepointarena.com.
Keeter Stuart – Singer-songwriter Keeter Stuart from Little River plays Americana-infused originals and covers at a Friday night dinner. All ages, 6-8 p.m., $30 ($10 for kids), Mendocino Grove, 9601 N. Hwy 1, Mendocino, (707) 880-7710, mendocinogrove.com.
Sabroso – A night of Latin-inspired tunes with Michael and Leslie Hubbert, Chris Bing and David Lipkind. All ages, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover, Caspar Bread and Wine, 14957 Caspar Rd., Caspar, casparbreadandwine.com.
Saturday, June 13
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.
A Midsummer Gala – Willits Community Theatre’s annual fundraising celebration features Mixed Bag, a new band composed of Tyler Balthrop on guitar, Cherie Sheraque on vocals, Andrew Robertson on drums, Paul Haley on keys and guitar, and Stacy Maisenbach on bass. All ages, 5:30 p.m., $125, Mendocino County Museum, 400 E. Commercial St., Willits. Get your tickets here.
Blue Luke – Prodigy guitarist “Blue Luke” Andrews from Dos Rios performs a fusion of blues, rock and jazz 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.
Careless Whisper – Tribute band Careless Whisper performs hits from the 1980s. 21 and over, 9 p.m.-midnight, free, Coyote Valley Casino, 77 Coyote Valley Blvd., Redwood Valley, (707) 234-2400, coyotevalleycasino.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.
Dead on the Creek – Day three of the long-running music festival features Old and In the New Way, the David Nelson Band and BERTHA: Grateful Drag. All ages, 12-11 p.m., $150 , Black Oak Ranch, US-101, Laytonville, deadonthecreek.net. Get your tickets here. Online ticket sales end Monday 5 p.m., on-site tickets are available starting 1 p.m. Thursday.
DJ Tempo – DJ Tempo serves Latin beats. 21 and over, 9 p.m., $5 or throw an axe for free entry, the Thirsty Axe, 209 S. School St., Ukiah, (707) 238-8778, thirstyaxe.com.
Latchkey – Local band Latchkey 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.
Messer Chups – The Russian rock band Messer Chups performs its eclectic style of music that mixes surf, traditional Russian music and spooky samples from films and historical recordings. Sharing the stage is the band 3LH, which plays music inspired from 1960s surf, fuzz and punk. 21 and over, 8 p.m., $30, Arena Theater, 214 Main St., Point Arena,(707) 882-3272. Get your tickets here.
Redwood Metalfest Chapter X – Sticky Graphix and F8LFLAWS presents the 10th edition of Redwood Metalfest with 21 performances from 100 musicians. Dio tribute band Holy Divers headlines the event. All ages, 12-10 p.m., free, Alex Thomas Plaza, School and Clay streets, Ukiah.
Redwood Metalfest After Party – A party after Redwood Metalfest features performances by Boneless Ones, Short Fuse and Gentlemen of Tragedy! 21 and over, free, Ukiah Brewing Company, 102 S. State St., Ukiah, (707) 468-5898, ukiahbrewing.com.
Three For Silver – The band Three For Silver, an ensemble of rotating musicians led by Lucas Warford, performs. All ages, 6 p.m., the Record, 265 Main St., Point Arena, (707) 412-0878.
Sunday, June 14
Dead on the Creek – Day four of the long-running music festival features Hattie and Joe Craven Quartet, Moonalice and the Terrapin Family Band featuring Stu Allen and Elliott Peck. All ages, 11:30 a.m.,-11 p.m., $150 , Black Oak Ranch, US-101, Laytonville, deadonthecreek.net. Get your tickets here. Online ticket sales end Monday 5 p.m., on-site tickets are available starting 1 p.m. Thursday.
Green Thumb Trio – The jazz group Green Thumb Trio performs. All ages, 8-10 p.m., no cover, Caspar Bread and Wine, 14957 Caspar Rd., Caspar.
Gillian Grogan – Sonoma County indie, avant-folk artist Gillian Grogan performs as part of a nationwide tour for her new studio album “Honey Moon.” She performs with Madeleine Froncek on the bass and backup vocals. All ages, 6 p.m., $10-$15, Mendocino Grove, 9601 N. Highway 1, Mendocino, (707) 880-7710, mendocinogrove.com. Get your tickets here.
Steven Bates Band – Local rocker Steven Bates performs originals and covers with his band. 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.