MENDOCINO CO., 10/12/26 — It’s another great week for live music in Mendocino County!
Submit your upcoming music events for the Setlist to jerome@baycitynews.com.
Monday, October 12
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, October 13
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, October 14
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.
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, October 15
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.
Ken G – Guitarist-vocalist Ken G plays music that speaks of love across a broad range of genres. All ages, 6 p.m., no cover, Shindig, 35590 Verdant View, Sea Ranch, Sonoma County, (707) 791-0735, shindigsearanch.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.
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, October 16
Alborosie and the Shengeng Clan – Hot Milk Entertainment presents an evening of reggae with Alborosie and the Shengeng Clan at the Mendocino Harvest Party. All ages, 5-10 p.m., $40, Frey Vineyards Tasting Room, 11700 West Rd., Redwood Valley, freywine.com. Get your tickets here.
Andalele – Andalele shares Central and Southern American folk music and stories. All ages, 5-7:45 p.m., no cover, Headlands Coffeehouse, 120 E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg, (707) 964-1987, headlandscoffeehouse.com.
BanjerDan – Santa Cruz-based banjo-centric acoustic musician Dan Mazer, known as BanjerDan, plays bluegrass, folk, country, and originals. All ages, 5-7 p.m., no cover, Anderson Valley Brewing Company, 17700 Boonville Rd., Boonville, (707) 895-2337, avbc.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.
Colby Lee – Colby Lee plays surf rock and blues. All ages, 6-8 p.m., no cover, Pier Place, 790 Port Rd., Point Arena, (707) 271-3080, pierplacepointarena.com.
Todd O – Guitarist-vocalist Todd O performs. All ages, 6 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, October 17
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.
Blvk H3ro – Jamaican artist Blvk H3ro brings a modern sound out of Jamaica, blending reggae and dancehall with influences that reach across hip-hop, R&B and contemporary Caribbean music. Reggae fusion band Hella Mendocino is the opener. 21 and over, 8-11:30 p.m., $19, the Thirsty Axe, 209 S. School St., Ukiah, (707) 238-8778, thirstyaxe.com. Get your tickets here.
Christian Conway – Christian Conway as Christian the Young Farmer performs a range of jazz and classical piano pieces accompanied by matching lyrics. All ages, 7-9 p.m., donations accepted, Caspar Bread and Wine, 14957 Caspar Rd., Caspar, casparbreadandwine.com.
Laura Gibson – Singer-songwriter Laura Gibson performs. All ages, 7-9 p.m., Weller House, 524 Stewart St. , Fort Bragg.
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.
Margo and Friends – Singer-songwriter Margo Fleming and her Lake County band Margo and Friends play original blues, classic rock and Americana. 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.
The New Years Eve – The New Years Eve band plays alternative rock. All ages, 7 p.m., free, The Record, 265 Main St., Point Arena, (707) 412-0878.
Slackers – Point Arena-based funk rock band Slackers performs. 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.
“The Times They Are a Changin’” – Gualala Arts presents “The Times They Are a Changin’,” an inspiring evening of music by local artists. The show features Efi Benjamin, Ted Berman, Sue Bohlin, Rudy Gallager, Kim Ghezzi, Bryn Harris, Christine Kan, Richard Lotspeich, and Jim and Sharon Lieberman. All ages, 7 p.m., $25-$30, Gualala Arts Center, 46501 Old State Hwy, Gualala, (707) 884-1138, gualalaarts.org. Get your tickets here.
Thunder Cover – Sacramento band Thunder Cover plays high-energy pop, rock and dance covers. 21 and over, 9-11 p.m., Coyote Valley Casino, 77 Coyote Valley Blvd., Redwood Valley, (707) 234-2400, coyotevalleycasino.com. Get your tickets here.
Sunday, October 18
Andalele – Vibe to Latin jazz music with dance lessons from Wade K. All ages, 5-8 p.m., donations accepted, Caspar Bread and Wine, 14957 Caspar Rd., Caspar, casparbreadandwine.com.
Helene Eve – Singer-songwriter and guitarist Helene Eve performs soulful originals and covers ranging from folk, funk, blues, country and more. All ages, 12-2:45 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Headlands Coffeehouse, 120 E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg, headlandscoffeehouse.com.
Jazz guitar extravaganza – A night of jazz guitar with local musicians Alex Markels, Danny Barc, Peter Gaeley and Tom Rckard. 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.
Nikita Fitenko Piano Duo – Symphony of the Redwoods presents Nikita Fitenko Piano Duo, the second concert of the Opus Chamber Music Series. The show features acclaimed piano duo Nikita Fitenko and Katerina Zaitseva in a spectacular program of two‑piano masterworks. All ages, 3 p.m., $30, Preston Hall, 44831 Main St., Mendocino, symphonyoftheredwoods.org. Get your tickets here.