The Mendocino Setlist is your weekly guide to upcoming music events in Mendocino County. (Joe Dworetzky via Bay City News)

MENDOCINO CO., 11/10/26 — It’s another great week for live music in Mendocino County! 

Submit your upcoming music events for the Setlist to [email protected]. 

Tuesday, November 10 

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, November 11 

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, November 12 

Alejandro Yañez – Alejandro Yañez performs classical Spanish guitar. All ages, 6 p.m., no cover, the Record, 265 Main St., Point Arena, (707) 412-0878.  

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. 

Carlos Hernández Trio – Carlos Hernández leads a trumpet, bass and drums trio with Gabriel Yañez and Pierre Archain through original compositions and music from Puerto Rico, Brazil, Latin America and the jazz tradition. All ages, 7-9 p.m., $10 suggested donation, Medium Art Center, 110 S. School St., Ukiah, (707) 234-8667, mediumarts.org.  

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. 

Freedom Heartsong performs at Anderson Valley Brewing Company in Boonville, Calif., on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026. (Freedom Heartsong via Bay City News)

Friday, November 13 

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. 

Elliott OK – Santa Cruz band Elliott OK plays dreamy folk rock tunes. All ages, 7-10 p.m., $10-$30 sliding scale, Caspar Bread and Wine, 14957 Caspar Rd., Caspar, casparbreadandwine.com. 

Francis Vanek and Friends – Francis Vanek and Friends play sax jazz and vocals. All ages, 5-7:45 p.m., no cover, Headlands Coffeehouse, 120 E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg, (707) 964-1987, headlandscoffeehouse.com. 

Freedom Heartsong – Los Angeles singer-songwriter Freedom Heartsong serves blues, rock and folk. All ages, 5-7 p.m., no cover, Anderson Valley Brewing Company, 17700 Boonville Rd., Boonville, (707) 895-2337, avbc.com. 

Rising Signs – Rock reggae band Rising Signs performs originals and covers. 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. 

Dirty Cello performs at Willits Community Theatre & Performing Arts Center in Willits, Calif., on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026. (Dirty Cello via Bay City News)

Saturday, November 14 

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. 

Banda Pacifica – Latin band Banda Pacifica shares music that gets everybody dancing. 21 and over, 8 p.m.-1 a.m., $25, the Thirsty Axe, 209 S. School St., Ukiah, (707) 238-8778, thirstyaxe.com. 

Dirty Cello – San Francisco band Dirty Cello, led by cellist Rebecca Roudman, delivers a high-energy and unique spin on blues, rock and Americana. All ages, 7 p.m., $25, Willits Community Theatre & Performing Arts Center, 37 W. Van Ln., Willits, (707) 216-1826, wctperformingartscenter.org. Get your tickets here. 

Janet Noguera – Fingerstyle guitarist and composer Janet Noguera performs. All ages, 6 p.m., no cover, the Record, 265 Main St., Point Arena, (707) 412-0878.  

Katharine Cole a.k.a Kitty Rose – Hopland musician Kitty Rose plays Americana music with Yvonne Boyd and Tony Melville. 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. 

Monument Road – Humboldt County band Monument Road performs high-energy country. 21 and over, 9-11 p.m., no cover, Coyote Valley Casino, 77 Coyote Valley Blvd., Redwood Valley, (707) 234-2400, coyotevalleycasino.com.  

Rudy – Rudy performs guitar and vocals. All ages, 6-8:30 p.m., Shindig, 35590 Verdant View, Sea Ranch, Sonoma County, (707) 791-0735, shindigsearanch.com. 

Slake, Mar Baeza and Alvidrez – A show featuring three experimental ambient folk artists. All ages, 7-10 p.m., donations accepted, Caspar Bread and Wine, 14957 Caspar Rd., Caspar, casparbreadandwine.com. 

Tenor Madness – Tenor Madness performs dueling-style sax jazz. All ages, 5-7:45 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Headlands Coffeehouse, 120 E Laurel St., Fort Bragg, headlandscoffeehouse.com.  

Janet Noguera performs at the Record in Point Arena, Calif., on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026. (Janet Noguera via Bay City News)

Sunday, November 15 

Helene Eve – Singer-songwriter Helene Eve performs soulful originals and covers ranging from folk, funk, blues, country and more. All ages, 12-2:45 p.m., no cover, Headlands Coffeehouse, 120 E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg, (707) 964-1987, headlandscoffeehouse.com. 

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