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

MENDOCINO CO., 8/11/25 – It’s another great week for live music in Mendocino County! 

Submit your upcoming music events for the Setlist to jerome@baycitynews.com

Monday, August 11 

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, August 12 

Earl Oliver – Earl Oliver performs blues and jazz classics. All ages, 6 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Noyo River Grill, 1011 S. Main St., Fort Bragg, (707) 962-9050, facebook.com/noyorivergrill

DJ DLT – DJ DLT serves up the beats at hip-hop night. 21 and over, 8 p.m., no cover, Dick’s Place, 45070 Main St., Mendocino, (707) 937-6010.

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, August 13 

Aaron Ford – Local singer-songwriter and guitarist Aaron Ford performs folk, Americana and blues. 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

Joe Pardini and Joe Harris – Musicians Joe Pardini and Joe Harris perform 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

Lincoln Andrews – Groove to the smooth sounds of acoustic bass and electric bass guitar with Lincoln Andrews and friends. 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, August 14 

Billy Schieve – Enjoy a wide range of musical genres by master keyboard artist Billy Schieve. 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

David Hayes – David Hayes performs acoustic guitar originals and covers. All ages, 5-7:45 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Headlands Coffeehouse, 120 E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg, headlandscoffeehouse.com

Karaoke night – Belt out your favorite songs every Thursday at karaoke night. All ages, 7-9 p.m., 21 and over after 9 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), the Thirsty Axe, 209 S. School St., Ukiah, (707) 238-8778, thirstyaxe.com

Kendall Dean – Vocalist-violinist Kendall Dean performs jazz and modern folk pop with world music influences. All ages, 6-9 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

Line Dancing Fundraiser – Kick up your boots for a fun-filled hour of line dancing with Mo Mulheren of Country Fusion Line Dancing. In her political life, Mulheren sits on the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors, representing the 2nd District. Proceeds of the night’s fundraiser go to the Ukiah Community Food Bank. All ages, 5:30 p.m. $5 suggested donation at door, the Thirsty Axe, 209 S. School St., Ukiah, (707) 238-8778, thirstyaxe.com

Open mic – Everyone’s a star at open mic night. All ages, 6-9:30 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Tall Guy Brewing, 362 N. Franklin St., Fort Bragg, (707) 954-9132, tallguybrewing.beer

Black Ren performs at the Pier Place in Point Arena, Calif., on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025. (Paul Black via Bay City News)

Friday, August 15 

Acoustic Serenade – Acoustic Serenade plays original and cover songs, featuring Bob Dease on guitar and bouzouki; Robert van Buuren on guitar, bass and mandolin; Johnny (Qwest) Heubel on percussion, winds and strings; and David Onstad on guitar, bass and magic wand. All ages, 6 p.m., $30 ($15 for kids), Mendocino Grove, 9601 N. Highway 1, Mendocino, (707) 880-7710, mendocinogrove.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

Black Ren – Jazz duo Black Ren performs, featuring Paul Blackwell on keys and Bab Aranguren on sax. All ages, 6-8 p.m., no cover, Pier Place, 790 Port Rd., Point Arena, (707) 271-3080, pierplacepointarena.com

Bryn & Blue Souls – Coast-based band Bryn & Blue Souls performs blues, jazz and pop originals as well as covers, with Bryn Elizan Harris performing the vocals. All ages, doors open at 5 p.m., music at 6 p.m., no cover, Shindig, 35590 Verdant View, Sea Ranch, Sonoma County, (707) 791-0735, shindigsearanch.com

Crimson Revival – Crimson Revival performs rock, featuring Madam King on vocals, Robo Surewood on bass guitar, Aaron Unroe on guitar and Wich Dokta on drums. 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

Dirt Roosters – Local rock band the Dirt Roosters perform at Boonville’s Fish Rock Bike Race. All ages, 5-6:30 p.m., no cover, Anderson Valley Brewing Co., 17700 Boonville Rd., Boonville, (707) 895-2337, avbc.com

Laurence Bullock – Jazzy folk guitarist Laurence Bullock performs covers. All ages, 5-7:45 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Headlands Coffeehouse, 120 E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg, headlandscoffeehouse.com

Sweet Undertow – Sweet Undertow performs. 21 and over, 7:30 p.m., no cover, Ukiah Brewing Company, 102 S. State St., Ukiah, (707) 468-5898, ukiahbrewing.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

2ndHand Grass performs at Good Bones Kitchen in Caspar, Calif., on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. (2ndHand Grass via Bay City News)

Saturday, August 16 

2nd Hand Grass — Americana band 2nd Hand Grass performs. All ages,7-10 p.m., $20, Good Bones Kitchen, 14957 Caspar Rd., Caspar, goodboneskitchen.com. Get your tickets here

Alex Yanez – Classical guitarist Alex Yanez performs. All ages, 5:30-8:30 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), 5200 Lounge at the Heritage House, 5200 N. Highway 1, Little River, (707) 202-9000, heritagehouseresort.com

Bluegrass String Jam – Bluegrass musicians from throughout the region jam every first and third Saturday. The event is sponsored by the California Bluegrass Association. 21 and over, 3 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Shanachie Pub, 50 B South Main St., Willits, (707) 459-9194, facebook.com/ShanachieWillits

Blue Luke – Prodigy guitarist “Blue Luke” Andrews performs a fusion of blues, rock and jazz. All ages, 5-6:30 p.m., no cover, Anderson Valley Brewing Co., 17700 Boonville Rd., Boonville, (707) 895-2337, avbc.com

Dan Mello – Dan Mello performs classic rock, country rock, country hits and compelling instrumentals. 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

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

Steven Bates – Steven Bates performs originals and rock covers. 21 and over, 5-8 p.m., no cover, the Milano Bar, 300 E. Oak St., Fort Bragg, (707) 964-2785.

Tommy Castro and the Painkillers – Blues rock band Tommy Castro and the Painkillers appears in Willits for their “Closer to the Bone” tour. Proceeds go to the Mendocino County Museum and the Roots of Motive Power. 18+, 6 p.m., $35, Mendocino County Museum, 400 E. Commercial St., Willits. Get your tickets here

TPA Band – Hailing from Northern Italy, the TPA Band performs an Italian-American repertoire of timeless classics, combining Italian sound traditions with American music. 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

Travis Howard performs at Mendocino Grove in Mendocino, Calif., on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Travis Howard via Bay City News)

Sunday, August 17 

Frank Lucky – Indie folk rocker Frank Lucky 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

Steven Bates – Steven Bates performs originals and rock covers. 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

Steve Porter – Steve Porter performs classical guitar. All ages, 12-2:45 p.m., no cover, Headlands Coffeehouse, 120 E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg, (707) 964-1987, headlandscoffeehouse.com

Tainted Love – Tainted Love, best known for their over-the-top renditions of ‘80s music, performs at Todd Grove Park as part of Ukiah’s Sundays in the Park Free Concert Series. All ages, 6 p.m., free, Todd Grove Park, 600 Live Oak Ave., Ukiah, (707) 463-6231. 

Travis Howard, Danny Myrick and Friends – Country singer-songwriter Travis Howard and his good friends from Nashville, Danny Myrick and Megan Sloan Myrick, perform for a barbecue dinner. All ages, 5:30-8 p.m., $30 ($15 for kids), Mendocino Grove, 9601 N. Highway 1, Mendocino, (707) 880-7710, mendocinogrove.com

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