MENDOCINO CO., 9/28/26 — 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 28
Isaiah Collier – Saxophonist Isaiah Collier brings his transportive sound to Gualala in a tribute concert for John Coltrane. Collier performs with Tim Regis on drums, Conway Campbell on bass and Davis Whitfield on piano. All ages, 7 p.m., $25-30, Gualala Arts Center, 46501 Old State Hwy, Gualala, gualalaarts.org, (707) 884-1138. Get your tickets here.
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 29
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, September 30
Helene Eve – Singer-songwriter and guitarist Helene Eve performs soulful originals and covers ranging from folk, funk, blues, country and more. All ages, 6-9 p.m., Noyo River Grill, 1011 S. Main St., Fort Bragg, facebook.com/noyorivergrill.
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.
Webster Moore – Webster Moore plays 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, October 1
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.
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.
Teresa Vignale – Teresa Vignale plays guitar and 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, October 2
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.
Black Horse Blues Band – The Black Horse Blues Band performs blues and rock covers. All ages, 4-7 p.m., no cover, Rivino Winery, 4101 Rivino Ranch Rd., Ukiah, rivino.com.
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.
Lincoln Andrews Trio – Bassist Lincoln Andrews plays jazz with his friends. All ages, 6-8 p.m., no cover, Pier Place, 790 Port Rd., Point Arena, (707) 271-3080, pierplacepointarena.com.
Lupine Driver – Willits rock band Lupine Driver plays original music spanning styles from Black Sabbath to the Grateful Dead and beyond. 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.
Michael Ehlers and Reb Conner – Singer-songwriters Michael Ehlers and Reb Conner perform. All ages, 5-7 p.m., no cover, Anderson Valley Brewing Company, 17700 Boonville Rd., Boonville, (707) 895-2337, avbc.com.
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.
Rick Estrin and the Nightcats – Blues vocalist, harmonica master and songwriting legend Rick Estrin and his wildly entertaining band the Nightcats delivers sharp-witted songs and virtuosic playing. All ages, 7:30 p.m., $35, Arena Theater, 214 Main St., Point Arena, arenatheater.org. Get your tickets here.
Stephen Winkle – Stephen Winkle provides live music at an Art Walk event at the Ukiah Branch Library, which features a mixed media and oil painting show by local artists Cottie Morrison and Janet Rosen. All ages, 5-7 p.m., free, Ukiah Branch Library, 105 N. Main St., Ukiah, (707) 463-4490, mendolibrary.org.
Saturday, October 3
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.
“Ancient Skins” – Native American flautist Kevin Village‑Stone presents “Ancient Skins,” a cross‑cultural performance through original music and narrative. The show features percussionist Andy Graham, multi‑instrumentalist Efi Benjamin, spoken word artist Harrison Goldberg and Rage Doll, creating live multimedia visuals for the show. All ages, 4 p.m., $30-$35, Gualala Arts Center, 46501 Old State Hwy, Gualala, gualalaarts.org, (707) 884-1138. Get your tickets here.
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.
Devoted Fans and Desario – San Francisco indie pop band Devoted Fans and Sacramento ‘90s Britpop-inspired band Desario take the stage. All ages, 7-10 p.m., no cover, Caspar Bread and Wine, 14957 Caspar Rd., Caspar, casparbreadandwine.com.
For the Love of Music – Frey Vineyards hosts an evening of music, dancing, and community under the stars. All ages, 6-9 p.m., $30, Frey Vineyards Tasting Room, 11700 West Rd., Redwood Valley, freywine.com. Get your tickets here.
The Mighty T-Bones – Five-piece rock-boogie-blues band the Mighty T-Bones 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.
Spazmatics – ’80s tribute band Spazmatics plays at Coyote Valley Casino Resort’s 32nd anniversary party. 21 and over, 10-midnight, Coyote Valley Casino, 77 Coyote Valley Blvd., Redwood Valley, (707) 234-2400, coyotevalleycasino.com. Get your tickets here.
Sunday, October 4
“After Leaves Fall” – Gualala Arts Center presents “After Leaves Fall,” a shakuhachi and haiku concert featuring musician Karl Young and poet Laura Leigh. The performance begins outdoors, with Young guiding guests along the Haiku Path and into the Coleman Hall. Leigh will read selections from her latest book and present contemporary renditions of beloved Japanese songs. All ages, 1 p.m., $20-$25, Gualala Arts Center, 46501 Old State Hwy, Gualala, gualalaarts.org, (707) 884-1138. Get your tickets here.
Tony Roach – Tony Roach performs bluesy jazz guitar and vocals. All ages, 12-2:45 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Headlands Coffeehouse, 120 E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg, headlandscoffeehouse.com.