MENDOCINO CO., 4/27/26 — It’s another great week for live music in Mendocino County!
Submit your upcoming music events for the Setlist to jerome@baycitynews.com.
Monday, April 27
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, April 28
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, April 29
Frankie and the Lost Souls – Indie rock band Frankie and the Lost Souls 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.
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, April 30
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.
Karaoke night – Belt out your favorite songs 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.
Line Dancing at Thirsty Axe – 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. All ages, 6-7 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, 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.
Roaring ‘20s Blues Fest – Ride the famous Skunk Train to the Glen Blair Bar for a themed 1920s event that kicks off the Fort Bragg Blues Festival. Stella and the Starlights perform classical blues and jazz music from the 1920s through the 1940s. All ages, 6:30-9:30 p.m., $125, Glen Blair Bar, 100 W. Laurel Street, Fort Bragg. Get your tickets here.
Friday, May 1
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.
Blake Banks – Blake Banks delivers a high-energy performance in his own genre-blending style, with DJ Kiki Banks joining him for the night. All ages, 8 p.m., $5 cover, the Thirsty Axe, 209 S. School St., Ukiah, (707) 238-8778, thirstyaxe.com.
Fort Bragg Blues Festival – Day one of the Fort Bragg Blues Festival features Red’s Blues Band (2-3:30 p.m., $35), as well as Tia Carroll and Her Awesome Band (7:30-9 p.m., sold out). All ages, Fort Bragg Town Hall, 363 N. Main St, Fort Bragg. Get your tickets here.
Black Horse Blues Band (Fort Bragg Blues Festival) – The Black Horse Blues Band performs at Tall Guy Brewing during day one of the Fort Bragg Blues Festival. All ages, 4:30-6 p.m., Tall Guy Brewing, 362 N. Franklin St., Fort Bragg. Sold out.
Gabriel Yañez Trio – The Gabriel Yañez Trio plays jazz. All ages, 6-8 p.m., no cover, Pier Place, 790 Port Rd., Point Arena, (707) 271-3080, pierplacepointarena.com.
Gas Money – The band Gas Money performs at a free show as part of Willits’ First Fridays Concert Series. All ages, 6-9 p.m., free, 57 E. Commercial St., Willits.
Helene Eve – Singer-songwriter and guitarist Helene Eve performs soulful originals and covers ranging from folk, funk, blues, country and more. All ages, 5-7:30 p.m., Edgewater Gallery, 356 N, Main St, Fort Brag, (707) 964-4668.
Lauralee Brown – Singer-songwriter and guitarist Lauralee Brown performs acoustic folk and pop with a twist. All ages, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Noyo River Grill, 1011 S. Main St., Fort Bragg, (707) 962-9050, facebook.com/noyorivergrill.
Riley Lemons and Weathered Hope – Boonville singer-songwriter Riley Lemons and Nashville band Weathered Hope perform. 21 and over, 5-7 p.m., no cover, Anderson Valley Brewing Company, 17700 Boonville Rd., Boonville, (707) 895-2337, avbc.com.
Mendocino Jazz Collective – The Mendocino Jazz Collective performs. 4-7 p.m., no cover, Rivino Winery, 4101 Rivino Ranch Rd., Ukiah, (707) 472-6934, rivino.com.
Saturday, May 2
“An Afternoon of American Song” – The 24-voice Mendocino Music Festival Chorale weaves together beloved folk melodies, spirituals, protest anthems and lyrical art songs. All ages, 3 p.m., $25 ($15 for youth), Mendocino Presbyterian Church Sanctuary, 44831 Main Street, Mendocino. Get your tickets here.
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.
Fort Bragg Blues Festival – Roy Rogers and the Delta Rhythm Kings headline day two of the Fort Bragg Blues Festival. The lineup includes GeminiiDRAGON, as well as Mike Hammar and the Nails. All ages, 1-6:30 p.m., prices vary, Noyo Headlands Park, Fort Bragg. Get your tickets here.
Mighty T-Bones (Fort Bragg Blues Festival) – The band Mighty T-Bones performs at a free concert during day two of the Fort Bragg Blues Festival. All ages, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., free, Bainbridge Park, E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg.
Rowland and Tumblin’ (Fort Bragg Blues Festival) – Rowland and Tumblin’ performs at the Fort Bragg Town Hall during day two of the Fort Bragg Blues Festival. All ages, 8:30-10 p.m., $40, Tall Guy Brewing, 362 N. Franklin St., Fort Bragg. Sold out.
Sonora San Jose – The band Sonora San Jose performs classic cumbia rhythms and modern Latin hits. 21 and over, 9-11 p.m., no cover, Coyote Valley Casino, 77 Coyote Valley Blvd., Redwood Valley, (707) 234-2400, coyotevalleycasino.com.
Tap in Saturdays – Tap in Saturdays at the Thirty Axe features hip-hop and R&B performances by guest artists from the 707. 21 and over, 9 p.m., $5, the Thirsty Axe, 209 S. School St., Ukiah, (707) 238-8778, thirstyaxe.com.
Sunday, May 3
“An Afternoon of American Song” – The 24-voice Mendocino Music Festival Chorale weaves together beloved folk melodies, spirituals, protest anthems and lyrical art songs. All ages, 3 p.m., $25 ($15 for youth), Mendocino Presbyterian Church Sanctuary, 44831 Main Street, Mendocino. Get your tickets here.
Fort Bragg Blues Festival – Aki Kumar headlines day three of the Fort Bragg Blues Festival. The lineup includes the Matt Axton Band, as well as Steve Lucky and the Rhumba Bums. All ages, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m., prices vary, Noyo Headlands Park, Fort Bragg. Get your tickets here.
Windborne – Global Harmony presents “An Afternoon with Windborne,” featuring an internationally acclaimed vocal ensemble in a program of global polyphonic traditions. The concert includes music from Corsica, the Republic of Georgia, the Balkans, Quebec, Occitania, and Basque Country, alongside Windborne’s extensive catalog of American folk and original works. All ages, 4 p.m., $25-$30, Gualala Arts Center, 46501 Old State Hwy, Gualala, (707) 884-1138, gualalaarts.org. Get your tickets here.