MENDOCINO CO., 9/21/26 — 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 21
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, September 22
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 23
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.
Open mic – All talents are welcome at Arena Theater’s open mic summer series. All ages, sign-ups start at 6 p.m., show at 7 p.m., $10 for guests, $5 for performers, Arena Theater, 214 Main St., Point Arena, arenatheater.org.
Thursday, September 24
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.
Buddhist Songs for Peace – American Buddhist monk and songwriter Rev. Heng Sure teams up with local performers Loni Bauer, Terri Nicholson, Fran and Bob Laughton, and Craig Bach for an evening celebrating Buddhist music, storytelling, and fellowship. All ages, 7:30-9 p.m., Sudhana Center Recital Hall, 225 S. Hope St., Ukiah.
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.
Tony Roach – Musician Tony Roach performs bluesy jazz standards with mellow guitar tones paired with crisp vocals. All ages, 5:30-8:30 p.m., no cover, Shindig, 35590 Verdant View, Sea Ranch, Sonoma County, (707) 791-0735, shindigsearanch.com.
Friday, September 25
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.
Colby Lee Huston – Singer-songwriter Colby Lee Huston performs folk, reggae and soul. All ages, 5-7 p.m., no cover, Anderson Valley Brewing Company, 17700 Boonville Rd., Boonville, (707) 895-2337, avbc.com.
Deanne California – Deanne California, a.k.a. Bunny, delivers piano and vocals with a set spanning goth-infused pop, jazz, rhythmic stompers and soul-stirring siren wails. 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.
Frank Lucky – Mendocino indie folk rock musician Frank Lucky performs a mix of original songs and Americana covers. All ages, 6-8 p.m., $30 ($10 for kids), Mendocino Grove, 9601 N. Hwy 1, Mendocino, (707) 880-7710, mendocinogrove.com.
Helene Eve – Singer-songwriter Helene Eve performs soulful originals and covers ranging from folk, funk, blues, country and more. 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.
Karl Schoen Trio – The Karl Schoen Trio performs jazz. All ages, 6-8 p.m., no cover, Pier Place, 790 Port Rd., Point Arena, (707) 271-3080, pierplacepointarena.com.
Kendall Dean – Vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Kendall Dean performs genre-crossing music that blends modern new age and folk pop with a Celtic twist. All ages, 5-8 p.m., no cover, Hill House at Trailborn Mendocino, 10701 Palette Dr., Mendocino, trailborn.com, (707) 937-0554.
La Onda – The band La Onda performs instrumental world music. 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.
Michael J. O’Connor – Indie singer-songwriter Michael J. O’Connor’s melodic songs blend intimate folk and alternative rock with sharp storytelling. All ages, 5:30-8:30 p.m., no cover, Shindig, 35590 Verdant View, Sea Ranch, Sonoma County, (707) 791-0735, shindigsearanch.com.
Oktoberlesque – Celebrate Oktoberfest with a twist at Oktoberlesque, a themed cabaret and dance party. Enjoy live music from Samvega and Lurge Fahton, followed by a late-night dance party with Troy Trill and Fwendz. 21 and over, 8 p.m., $20 suggested donation, Tan Oak Park, 58974 N. Highway 101, Leggett.
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.
Wine & Keys – Three local legends showcase their piano-playing talents: Ed Reinhart, the King of boogie-woogie and blues; Spencer Brewer, an internationally acclaimed musician and assemblage sculptor; and Ross Wylde, a multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter. All ages, 6-9 p.m., $5, Frey Vineyards Tasting Room, 11700 West Rd., Redwood Valley, freywine.com.
Saturday, September 26
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.
Deep Thicket Dwellers – Four‑piece ensemble Deep Thicket Dwellers weaves bluegrass, old‑time, gypsy jazz into a distinctive style called hillbilly jazz. All ages, 5-8 p.m., Jumbo’s Win Win, 8651 State Highway 128, Philo.
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.
Kendall Dean – Vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Kendall Dean performs genre-crossing music that blends modern new age and folk pop with a Celtic twist. All ages, 6-9 p.m., no cover, Noyo River Grill, 1011 S. Main St., Fort Bragg, facebook.com/noyorivergrill.
Pavlo’s Garage – Pavlo’s Garage performs rock, pop and blues. 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.
Sabroso and Andalele – A benefit concert supporting the people of Cuba features performances by Sabroso, Andalele, and members of !Mambo This!. Proceeds will go directly to Cuba Terra Nova to provide residents of Viñales with vital supplies, including groceries, medicine, agricultural seeds, and clean water. All ages, 5-10 p.m., $20 suggested donation, Caspar Bread and Wine, 14957 Caspar Rd., Caspar, casparbreadandwine.com.
Sunday, September 27
Dukes of Downward Mobility – Jazz band Dukes of Downward Mobility performs, featuring Alex Markels on guitar, Peter Gaeley on bass and Gabe Yañez on drums. 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.
Helene Eve – Singer-songwriter Helene Eve performs soulful originals and covers ranging from folk, funk, blues, country and more. All ages, 5-8 p.m., the Waiting Room, 961 Ukiah St., Mendocino, (707) 937-5614, cafebeaujolais.com.
Noyo Consort – Symphony of the Redwoods presents Noyo Consort, an Opus Chamber Music Series One concert. The program features music by Poulenc, Shostakovich, Fauré, John Williams, and Stravinsky. Performing musicians include Don Benham on trombone, Jason Kirkman on piano, Eric Kritz on clarinet, Carolyn Steinbuck on piano, and Paul Brancato on violin. All ages, 3 p.m., $30 (free for children 5-18 with adult companion), Preston Hall, 44831 Main St., Mendocino,symphonyoftheredwoods.org. Get your tickets here.
Take to Ito – The Willits Center for the Arts presents Také to Ito, a concert featuring Curtis Patterson on the Japanese koto and Bruce Huebner on the shakuhachi flute. All ages, 4 p.m., $20, Willits Center for the Arts, 71 E. Commercial St., Willits, (707) 459-1726, willitscenterforthearts.org.