MENDOCINO CO., 11/2/26 — It’s another great week for live music in Mendocino County!
Submit your upcoming music events for the Setlist to jerome@baycitynews.com.
Monday, November 2
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, November 3
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 4
Benjamin Ortiz – Americana musician Benjamin Ortiz performs. 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.
Thursday, November 5
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.
Karl Young – Karl Young plays the Shakuhachi bamboo flute around a bonfire. All ages, 5-8:30 p.m., 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.
Friday, November 6
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.
Bug Guts – Local duo Bug Guts features Rosebud and Scott Ireland. 21 and over, 9 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Shanachie Pub, 50 B South Main St., Willits, (707) 459-9194, facebook.com/ShanachieWillits.
Dick Hensold and Rosalind Buda – Bassoonist Rosalind Buda and Northumbrian smallpiper Dick Hensold play a mix of traditional Celtic tunes. All ages, $30, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Community Center of Mendocino, 998 School St., Mendocino. Get your tickets here.
Fair Wind – Fair Wind is the musical guest of Grace Hudson Museum’s First Friday event. The band plays a mix of soft rock, folk, ballad, jazz and originals. All ages, 5-8 p.m., free, Grace Hudson Museum & Sun House, 431 South Main St., Ukiah, gracehudsonmuseum.org.
Fall Fest – An intimate weekend of food, craft and performances by regional bands and musicians. The day one lineup includes Shannon Lay, the Real Sarahs and Wolf Jett. All ages, 5 p.m., one-day music only pass for $25, Mendocino Grove, 9601 CA-1, Mendocino, mendocinogrove.com. Get your tickets here.
Hannah Mayree – Multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Hannah Mayree performs original and traditional banjo compositions along with harmonies through acoustic live vocal looping. All ages, 7-10 p.m., $20-$25, Caspar Bread and Wine, 14957 Caspar Rd., Caspar, casparbreadandwine.com. Get your tickets here.
Kendall Dean – Vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Kendall Dean performs modern new age and folk pop with world music influences. All ages, 6-8 p.m., no cover, Pier Place, 790 Port Rd., Point Arena, (707) 271-3080, pierplacepointarena.com.
Open mic – Shindig hosts an open mic night every first Friday. All ages, 5:30-8:30 p.m., no cover, Shindig, 35590 Verdant View, Sea Ranch, Sonoma County, (707) 791-0735, shindigsearanch.com.
Three for Silver – Three for Silver is a genre-bending ensemble of rotating musicians led by bass virtuoso Lucas Warford. 21 and over, 5-7 p.m., no cover, Anderson Valley Brewing Company, 17700 Boonville Rd., Boonville, (707) 895-2337, avbc.com.
Soul Circus – Local funk band Soul Circus performs. All ages, 7-10 p.m., $5 cover, Tall Guy Brewing, 362 N. Franklin St., Fort Bragg, (707) 954-9132, tallguybrewing.beer.
Saturday, November 7
13th Annual Guitars for the Troops – The Rotary Clubs of Ukiah hosts the 13th Annual Guitars for the Troops in honor of Veterans Day, with live music by Bad Jenny and the Long Ride. All ages, 5 p.m, 2600 N State Street, Ukiah, guitarsfortroops-ukiahrotary.com.
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.
Blacksage Runners – Humboldt County rock and blues trio Blacksage Runners performs, featuring Brendan Madsen, Joe Antrim and Joe Hayes. All ages, 7-10 p.m., no cover, Tall Guy Brewing, 362 N. Franklin St., Fort Bragg, (707) 954-9132, tallguybrewing.beer.
Cosmic Family Band – Local jam band Cosmic Family Band performs original music that’s a reflection of the Mendocino County community. 21 and over, 9 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Shanachie Pub, 50 B South Main St., Willits, (707) 459-9194, facebook.com/ShanachieWillits.
DJ Nano Saenz – DJ Nano Saenz spins your favorite tunes from the ‘80s and ‘90s. 21 and over, 9-11 p.m., no cover, Coyote Valley Casino, 77 Coyote Valley Blvd., Redwood Valley, (707) 234-2400, coyotevalleycasino.com.
Fall Fest – Day two of Fall Fest features Gillian Grogan, Tracorum and Bionic Sloth. All ages, 6 p.m., one-day music only pass for $25, Mendocino Grove, 9601 CA-1, Mendocino, mendocinogrove.com. Get your tickets here.
November Symphony Concert – Symphony of the Redwoods presents a November Symphony Concert, featuring music by Sibelius, Britten and Dvorak. All ages, 7:30 p.m., $15-$30 (free for youth 18 and under), Cotton Auditorium, 500 N. Harold St., Fort Bragg. Get your tickets here.
Roy Rogers and the Delta Rhythm Kings – Legendary slide guitarist Roy Rogers plays a masterful fusion of blues, roots, and American groove with Elliot Peck, Blushin’ Roulettes and Will Stenberg. All ages, 6-10 p.m., $90, The Inn at Newport Ranch, 31502 N. Highway 1, Fort Bragg, 707-962-4818, theinnatnewportranch.com. Get your tickets here.
Sunday, November 8
Fall Fest – Mollie Jane and Frank Lucky take the stage on the last day of Fall Fest. All ages, 11 a.m., one-day music only pass for $25, Mendocino Grove, 9601 CA-1, Mendocino, mendocinogrove.com. Get your tickets here.
Marc Shapiro and Friends – The Gualala Arts Chamber Music Series presents a concert featuring Susan Kang on flute, Amos Yang on cello, Dan Carlson on violin, Joy Fellows on viola, and Marc Shapiro on piano. The program features works by Duruflé, Copland, Ravel and Schumann. All ages, 4 p.m., $35-$40, Gualala Arts Center, 46501 Old State Hwy, Gualala, gualalaarts.org, (707) 884-1138. Get your tickets here.
November Symphony Concert – Symphony of the Redwoods presents a November Symphony Concert, featuring music by Sibelius, Britten and Dvorak. All ages, 2 p.m., $15-$30 (free for youth 18 and under), Cotton Auditorium, 500 N. Harold St., Fort Bragg. Get your tickets here.
The Swingtet – The Swingtet provides live music at Caspar Community Center’s fall fundraising dinner and silent auction. The music trio plays gypsy jazz, featuring members Tommy Brown, Steve Paul and Pete Gealy. All ages, $80, 6 p.m., Caspar Community Center, 15051 Caspar Rd., Caspar, (707) 964-4997, casparcommons.org. Reserve here.