MENDOCINO CO., 9/14/26 — It’s another great week for live music in Mendocino County!
Submit your upcoming music events for the Setlist to jerome@baycitynews.com.
Monday, September 14
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.
The Song Project – Hosted by David Hayes and Alex DeGrassi with special guest Steven Bates, the Song Project serves as the springboard for an ongoing series of shared music adventures featuring original and traditional songs. All ages, 7:30 p.m., $30, Mendocino Theatre Company, 45200 Little Lake St., Mendocino, mendocinotheatre.org. Get your tickets here.
Tuesday, September 15
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 16
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.
Kendall Dean – Vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Kendall Dean performs modern new age and 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.
La Gente SF – The Latin band La Gente SF plays cumbia. All ages, 6 p.m., no cover, the Record, 265 Main St., Point Arena, (707) 412-0878.
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, September 17
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.
Donald Beaman and Natural Bridges – Northern California singer-songwriter Donald Beaman shares the stage with Natural Bridges, a band that delivers pop, rock, and soul-influenced tunes. All ages, 7-10 p.m., $10-$20 sliding cover, Caspar Bread and Wine, 14957 Caspar Rd., Caspar, casparbreadandwine.com.
Heartstrings – Musical duo Heartstrings performs, featuring Richard Lotspeich on guitar and vocals and Ted Berman on Celtic harp. All ages, 6-8:30 p.m., no cover, Shindig, 35590 Verdant View, Sea Ranch, Sonoma County, (707) 791-0735, shindigsearanch.com.
Kendall Dean – Vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Kendall Dean performs modern new age and folk pop with world music influences. All ages, 5-7:30 p.m., no cover, SCP Mendocino Inn and Farm, 8211 Highway 1, Little River, (707) 937-0083.
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.
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, 6:30-7:30 p.m., free, Medium Art Gallery, 518 E. Perkins St., Ukiah, (707) 234-8667, mediumarts.org.
Third Thursday Poetry and Jazz Reading Series – The Record’s Third Thursday Poetry and Music series is hosted by Blake More. All ages, 7 p.m., free, The Record, 265 Main St., Point Arena, (707) 412-0878.
Friday, September 18
Alejandro Yañez – Alejandro Yañez performs classical Spanish guitar. 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.
Fair Wind Band – Local five-piece group Fair Wind Band delivers ‘70s-style folk rock and acoustic Americana. All ages, 4-7 p.m., no cover, Rivino Winery, 4101 Rivino Ranch Rd., Ukiah, rivino.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.
Kevin Green – Musician Kevin Green performs your favorite hits from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s. All ages, 5-7:45 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Headlands Coffeehouse, 120 E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg, headlandscoffeehouse.com.
Marcus McCallen – Northern California singer-songwriter Marcus McCallen performs. All ages, 5-7 p.m., no cover, Anderson Valley Brewing Company, 17700 Boonville Rd., Boonville, (707) 895-2337, avbc.com.
Mudrone – The band Mudrone plays an assortment of folk, rock and blues, featuring Jeff Cowin, Jim Switzer and Jeff Martin. 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.
Scott Elliott Ferreter – Folk musician Scott Elliott Ferreter performs rootsy acoustic songs. All ages, 6 p.m., no cover, the Record, 265 Main St., Point Arena, (707) 412-0878.
Tim Mueller and friends – Guitarist Tim Mueller performs with friends. All ages, 6-8:30 p.m., no cover, Shindig, 35590 Verdant View, Sea Ranch, Sonoma County, (707) 791-0735, shindigsearanch.com.
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.
Saturday, September 19
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.
Amor Prohibido – Celebrate Mexican independence with Amor Prohibido, which pays tribute to Selena. 21 and over, 9 p.m., $25-$35, Coyote Valley Casino, 77 Coyote Valley Blvd., Redwood Valley, (707) 234-2400, coyotevalleycasino.com. Get your tickets here.
Back Porch Trio – Americana band the Back Porch Trio performs a collection of their own songs mixed with clever concepts of popular cover tunes. 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.
Harrison Flynn – Los Angeles singer-songwriter Harrison Flynn plays slide guitar, blues and rock. 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.
Iris Finch – Pacific Northwest troubadour Iris Finch performs. All ages, 6 p.m., no cover, the Record, 265 Main St., Point Arena, (707) 412-0878.
Kind Word with Trudy Monk – The band Kind Word, formerly Assateague, performs with Trudy Monk. All ages, 7-10 p.m., donations accepted, Caspar Bread and Wine, 14957 Caspar Rd., Caspar, casparbreadandwine.com.
Magnolia – Jazz group Magnolia 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.
Sunday, September 20
Beatles Sing-a-Long – 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.
Faerie Folk – Portland band Faerie Folk delivers fantastical Irish music. Dress up to hail the fairies. All ages, 5-8 p.m., $10, Frey Vineyards Tasting Room, 11700 West Rd., Redwood Valley, freywine.com.
Helene Eve – Singer-songwriter Helene Eve performs soulful originals and covers ranging from folk, funk, blues, country and more. All ages, 5:30-8 p.m., no cover, Headlands Coffeehouse, 120 E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg, (707) 964-1987, headlandscoffeehouse.com.
Hot Club of San Francisco – The jazz band Hot Club of San Francisco, led by Paul “Pazzo” Mehling, performs a mix of gypsy jazz standards, pop songs, and original composition. All ages, 2 p.m., $35, Mendocino College Center Theater, 1000 Hensley Creek Rd., Ukiah, ukiahconcerts.org. Get your tickets here.