MENDOCINO CO., 8/31/26 — 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 31
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.
Open mic – Indie folk rock musician Frank Lucky hosts a weekly open mic. 8 p.m., no cover, Dick’s Place, 45070 Main St., Mendocino, (707) 937-6010.
Tuesday, September 1
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, September 2
Benjamin Ortiz – Americana musician Benjamin Ortiz 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.
Cactus Lee – Austin musician Cactus Lee plays honky-tonk country music with a band of rotating members. All ages, 7-10 p.m., no cover, Caspar Bread and Wine, 14957 Caspar Rd., Caspar, casparbreadandwine.com.
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.
Thursday, September 3
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.
First Thursday Concert series at Piaci Pub – Piaci Pub & Pizzeria’s First Thursday Concert series features Sgt. Splendor, Sean Lehe and Friends, as well as Big Sticky Mess. All ages, 5-8 p.m., Piaci Pub & Pizzeria, 120 West Redwood Ave., Fort Bragg, (707) 961-1133.
Gwyneth Moreland with David Hayes – Guitarist Gwyneth Moreland performs with bassist David Hayes at a benefit show for the Community Center of Mendocino. All ages, 7:30 p.m., $25-$35, Abalone Hall, Little River Inn, 7901 Highway 1, Little River, littleriverinn.com.
Irie Rockerz – Reggae band the Irie Rockerz 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.
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, September 4
Benjamin Ortiz – Americana musician Benjamin Ortiz performs. All ages, 6-8 p.m., no cover, Pier Place, 790 Port Rd., Point Arena, (707) 271-3080, pierplacepointarena.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.
Big Sticky Mess – Big Sticky Mess plays original funk 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.
Huckleberry Jam – The third annual Huckleberry Jam is a three-day hootenanny in the redwoods. Day one features Sweet Root, R.O. Shapiro, Ashley Flynn and the Riveters, Taylor Rae, the Coffis Brothers and Eva Peroni. All ages, 10 a.m.-12 a.m., tickets start at $95, Heartwood Mendocino, 40500 Little Lake Rd., Mendocino, thehuckjam.com. Get your tickets here.
La Nobleza De Aguililla – Latin band La Nobleza De Aguililla from Aguililla, Michoacán plays Tierra Caliente music. 21 and over, 8 p.m., $40-$45, the Thirsty Axe, 209 S. School St., Ukiah, (707) 238-8778, thirstyaxe.com.
La Onda – World music ensemble La Onda performs the final show of Willits’ summer concert series. All ages, 6-9 p.m., free, outside Noyo Theater, 57 E Commercial St., Willits.
Namaste Blues – A live music event at the Well features DeepWaters, Sally Wells, Dave Paterson, Bob Aranguren, Barry Warsaw, Frank Lucky and the Good Odds Collective. All ages, 6 p.m. The Well Spiritual Center, 45004 Albion St., Mendocino, (707) 972-0788.
Open mic – Shindig hosts an open mic night every first Friday. All ages, 5:30-9 p.m., no cover, Shindig, 35590 Verdant View, Sea Ranch, Sonoma County, (707) 791-0735, shindigsearanch.com.
Steve Winkle – Singer-guitarist Steve Winkle is the musical guest of Grace Hudson Museum’s First Friday event. Winkle is known for his eclectic mix of classic rock, R&B, country and contemporary pop, as well as his own compositions. The event doubles as the opening reception for the museum’s latest exhibition, “Deep Valley: People, Places, Memory.” All ages, 5-8 p.m., free, Grace Hudson Museum & Sun House, 431 South Main St., Ukiah.
Saturday, September 5
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.
Burnt – Musical collective Burnt performs a psychedelic and soulful blend of reggae, ska, punk and hip-hop sounds. All ages, 5:30-8:30 p.m., no cover, Jumbo’s Win Win, 8651 State Highway 128, Philo.
Dustin Saylor – Americana musician Dustin Saylor shares songs with heartfelt melodies and introspective lyrics that reflect his trials and triumphs. 21 and over, 9-11 p.m., free, Coyote Valley Casino, 77 Coyote Valley Blvd., Redwood Valley, (707) 234-2400, coyotevalleycasino.com.
Huckleberry Jam – The second day of Huckleberry Jam features Sadie Kyburg, the Real Sarahs, Kyle Poppen, Stillhouse Junkies, R.O. Shapiro, Suika T, Back Porch Trio and John Craigie with the Coffis Brothers. All ages, 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m., tickets start at $125, Heartwood Mendocino, 40500 Little Lake Rd., Mendocino, thehuckjam.com. Get your tickets here.
Latchkey – Local band Latchkey delivers a blend of countrified soul, ‘70s AM radio and punk rock with four-part vocals. 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.
Portable Madness – 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.
Sunday, September 6
Essence and Gold Country – Essence and Gold Country play a tribute to Johnny and June Carter Cash as part of Caspar Beach’s Annual Summer Concert Series. All ages, 5-8 p.m., no cover, Caspar Beach RV Park, 14441 Point Cabrillo Dr., Caspar, casparbeachrvpark.com, (707) 964-3306.
Gabriel Yañez Trio – The Gabriel Yañez Trio plays jazz. All ages, 5-8 p.m., no cover, Jumbo’s Win Win, 8651 State Highway 128, Philo.
Huckleberry Jam – The third day of the Huckleberry Jam features the Back Porch Trio, Taylor Rae, John Craigie and a Dolly Parton tribute. All ages, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., tickets start at $75, Heartwood Mendocino, 40500 Little Lake Rd., Mendocino, thehuckjam.com. Get your tickets here.
Second Hand Grass – Americana band Second Hand Grass 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.
Tony Roach – Musician Tony Roach plays and sings jazz standards with a flavor of blues. All ages, 12-2:45 p.m., no cover, Headlands Coffeehouse, 120 E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg, (707) 964-1987, headlandscoffeehouse.com.