MENDOCINO CO., 8/17/26 — It’s another great week for live music in Mendocino County!
Submit your upcoming music events for the Setlist to jerome@baycitynews.com.
Monday, August 17
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, August 18
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.
Roy Helsing – Digital accordionist Roy Helsing performs a wide variety of tunes across different decades. All ages, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Redwood Coast Seniors, 400 N. Harold St., Fort Bragg, 707-964-0443.
Wednesday, August 19
Live Music in Spring Commons – An outdoor concert at Spring Commons features Frank Lucky and Angie Heimann from the Blushin’ Roulettes, Buglet and Sandalwood x Macy Moose. All ages, 6:30 p.m., $10, Spring Commons, 231 E. Redwood Ave., Fort Bragg.
Kendall Dean – Vocalist-violinist Kendall Dean performs jazz and modern folk pop with world music influences. 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.
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.
Rigo Jarra – Musician Rigo Jarra 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.
Todd O – Todd O performs roots and acoustic songs. All ages, 6 p.m., no cover, the Record, 265 Main St., Point Arena, (707) 412-0878.
Thursday, August 20
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.
Max Oatney – Jazz guitarist Max Oatney 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.
Open mic – The Medium Art Center hosts a supportive space for people to read a story, sing a song, recite a favorite poem or any other short performance. All ages, 6:30-8:30 p.m., free, Medium Art Gallery, 518 E. Perkins St., Ukiah, (707) 234-8667, mediumarts.org.
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.
Third Thursday Poetry and Music – The Record’s Third Thursday Poetry and Music series is hosted by Blake More. All ages, 7 p.m., no cover, The Record, 265 Main St., Point Arena, (707) 412-0878.
Friday, August 21
Bailey Drew – Bailey Drew plays blues, folk and country. 21 and over, 8:30 p.m., no cover, Dick’s Place, 45070 Main St., Mendocino, (707) 937-6010.
Beer Scouts – Rock and roll band Beer Scouts performs, featuring Rob Ruiz on bass, Howard Vatcher on guitar, and Kenny Susan on drums. 21 and over, 5-8 p.m., no cover, the Milano Bar, 300 E. Oak St., Fort Bragg, (707) 964-2785.
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.
Dallas Burrow – New Braunfels singer-songwriter Dallas Burrow performs songs that pay homage to his musical roots with lyrics that honor his duties as a husband and father. 21 and over, 8:45 p.m., $10 cover, Shanachie Pub, 50 B South Main St., Willits, (707) 459-9194, facebook.com/ShanachieWillits.
Earl Oliver – Walkin’ blues man Earl Oliver performs. All ages, 5-7:45 p.m., no cover, Headlands Coffeehouse, 120 E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg, (707) 964-1987, headlandscoffeehouse.com.
Elmo the Band – West Coast roots group Elmo the Band plays blues, jazz and country covers. All ages, 5-7 p.m., Anderson Valley Brewing Co., 17700 Boonville Rd., Boonville, (707) 895-2337, avbc.com.
Gabriel Yañez Trio – The Gabriel Yañez Trio plays jazz. All ages, 6-8 p.m., no cover, Pier Place, 790 Port Rd., Point Arena, (707) 271-3080, pierplacepointarena.com.
Helene Eve – Singer-songwriter Helene Eve performs soulful originals and covers ranging from folk, funk, blues, country and more. All ages, 6-9 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Noyo River Grill, 1011 S. Main St., Fort Bragg, (707) 962-9050, facebook.com/noyorivergrill.
Keeter Stuart – Singer-songwriter Keeter Stuart from Little River provides music 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.
Kind Word with Agnes Martian – Musical act Kind Word, formerly Assateague, share the stage with Agnes Martian, a collaboration by Benjamin Rodgers and Zekarias Thompson. All ages, 7-10 p.m., donations accepted, Caspar Bread and Wine, 14957 Caspar Rd., Caspar, casparbreadandwine.com.
Surfsquatch – The band Surfsquatch plays grunge rock. All ages, 7 p.m., no cover, the Record, 265 Main St., Point Arena, (707) 412-0878.
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.
Vichy Hills Express Trio – The Vichy Hills Express takes us for a rollicking joyride through classic Americana favorites and unexpected musical detours with singing guitarist Stephen Winkle, vocalist-pianist Val Warda, percussionist Dan Farney and guitarist Brandon Adkins. All ages, 4-7 p.m., no cover, Rivino Estate Vineyard and Winery, 4001 Rivino Ranch Rd., Ukiah, (707) 472-6934, rivino.com.
Saturday, August 22
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.
Beer Scouts – Rock and roll band Beer Scouts performs in Caspar Beach’s Annual Summer Concert Series. All ages, 3-6 p.m., no cover, Caspar Beach RV Park, 14441 Point Cabrillo Dr., Caspar, casparbeachrvpark.com, (707) 964-3306.
Donnie and Friends – Harmonica player Donnie will be joined by Gigi, Rasta Sean, Tommy G., Gustavo and Todder as they play improvisational blues, rock and funk. 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.
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.
Ex-Caps – The band Ex-Caps play garage rock. All ages, 5 p.m., no cover, the Record, 265 Main St., Point Arena, (707) 412-0878.
Sisters with a Twist – Americana rock band Sisters with a Twist 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.
Soulshine and the Big River Horns – Soulshine and the Big River Horns perform coastal R&B. All ages, 5-8 p.m., no cover, Jumbo’s Win Win, 8651 State Highway 128, Philo.
Surfsquatch with Return to Nagoya and Gaia – Rock band Surfsquatch will be joined by Return to Nagoya from Santa Cruz and local up-and-comers Gaia. All ages, 7-10 p.m., donations accepted, Caspar Bread and Wine, 14957 Caspar Rd., Caspar, casparbreadandwine.com.
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.
Sunday, August 23
David Coffey – 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.
Lounge Noir – Jazz-pop quartet Lounge Noir performs. All ages, 12-2:45 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Headlands Coffeehouse, 120 E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg, headlandscoffeehouse.com.