MENDOCINO CO., 5/4/26 — It’s another great week for live music in Mendocino County!
Submit your upcoming music events for the Setlist to jerome@baycitynews.com.
Monday, May 4
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, May 5
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, May 6
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.
Riley Lemons – Boonville singer-songwriter Riley Lemons 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, May 7
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.
Sean Lehe Trio – Guitarist Sean Lehe and his trio join up with Steven Bates and Michael Coleman. All ages, 5-8:30 p.m., no cover, Piaci Pub & Pizzeria, 120 West Redwood Ave., Fort Bragg, (707) 961-1133.
Tony Roach – Musician Tony Roach plays and sings jazz standards with a flavor of blues. All ages, 6 p.m., free, the Record, 265 Main St., Point Arena, (707) 412-0878.
Friday, May 8
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.
Back Porch Trio – Americana band Back Porch Trio performs originals and clever covers of popular tunes. All ages, 7-9:30 p.m., free, Thatcher Hotel, 13401 US-101, Hopland, (707) 723-0838, thatcherhotel.com.
Country Line Dancing at Campovida – Line dance in an 1890s barn 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 go to the nonprofit Ukiah Business Women. All ages, 5-7 p.m., $10, Campovida, 13601 Old River Rd., Hopland.
Dan Mello and Joe Harris – Dan Mello and Joe Harris perform 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.
Funkasaurus – Local band Funkasaurus performs. 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.
Hillshaker – Acoustic duo Hillshaker performs rapid-fire slide guitar and grooving upright bass with warm harmonies and heartfelt songwriting. 21 and over, 5-7 p.m., no cover, Anderson Valley Brewing Company, 17700 Boonville Rd., Boonville, (707) 895-2337, avbc.com.
Karl Schoen Trio – The Karl Schoen Trio performs jazz. All ages, 6-8 p.m., no cover, Pier Place, 790 Port Rd., Point Arena, (707) 271-3080, pierplacepointarena.com.
Mama Grows Funk – Local band Mama Grows Funk performs at a benefit for the Waldorf School of Mendocino County. 21 and over, 5:30-8:30 p.m., $10-$25 sliding scale, Frey Vineyards, 11700 West Rd., Redwood Valley, (707) 485-5177.
Sean Lehe Trio – Guitarist Sean Lehe and his trio performs. All ages, 5-8:30 p.m., Noyo River Grill, 1011 S. Main St., Fort Bragg, (707) 962-9050, facebook.com/noyorivergrill.
Saturday, May 9
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.
New Nashville West – The New Nashville West, led by former Byrds member Gene Parsons, performs country rock and Americana at a benefit show for Second Chance. All ages, 4-8 p.m., $25, Caspar Community Center, 15051 Caspar Rd., Caspar, (707) 964-4997.
Lawrence Charles and Joe Harris – Lawrence Charles and Joe Harris cover folk classics by Bob Dylan, Cat Stevens, Simon & Garfunkel and more. 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.
Psychedelic Fuzz – Rock and roll band Psychedelic Fuzz performs. All ages, 5 p.m., the Record, 265 Main St., Point Arena, (707) 412-0878.
Sean Lehe Trio – Guitarist Sean Lehe and his trio performs. 21 and over, 8-11:30 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Shanachie Pub, 50 B South Main St., Willits, (707) 459-9194, facebook.com/ShanachieWillits.
Singer Songwriter’s Lounge – KNYO radio presents Singer Songwriter’s Lounge, featuring Shawn Carolan-Abell, All About Sally, Yoli Rose, Joe Wagner and host Lauralee Brown. All ages, 6 p.m., no cover, KNYO, 325 N. Franklin St., Fort Bragg, (707) 962-3022, knyo.org.
Soulshine – Local band Soulshine performs. 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.
Sunday, May 10
George Kahumoku Jr. – Slack key guitarist George Kahumoku Jr. shares his music and stories. All ages, 7-10 p.m., $25, Caspar Bread and Wine, 14957 Caspar Rd., Caspar, casparbreadandwine.com. Get your tickets here.
Helene Eve – Singer-songwriter and guitarist Helene Eve performs soulful originals and covers ranging from folk, funk, blues, country and more. 21 and over, 7-10 p.m., no cover, Dick’s Place, 45070 Main St., Mendocino, (707) 937-6010.
“A History of Love” – CoastSing, the Mendonoma Coast’s community chorus, presents “A History of Love: From the Sacred to the Forbidden,” a program that weaves traditional works with the music of contemporary favorites such as Adele, Agnes Obel, Graham Nash and more. All ages, 4 p.m., $20-$25, Gualala Arts Center, 46501 Old State Hwy, Gualala, (707) 884-1138. Get your tickets here.
Mothers Day Musical Feast – A group featuring Spencer Brewer, Elizabeth MacDougall, Ed Reinhart, Paul Yarborough, Frankie J and Wenbo Yin takes the audience into a kaleidoscope of classical, jazz, boogie-woogie, contemporary and original music. All ages, 4-6 p.m., $25-$30, Willits Center for the Arts, 71 E. Commercial St., Willits, (707) 459-1726, willitscenterforthearts.org.
The Song Project – Hosted by David Hayes and Alex DeGrassi with special guest Sarah Ryan of the Real Sarahs, the Song Project serves as the springboard for an ongoing series of shared music adventures featuring original and traditional songs. All ages, 7:30 p.m., $26.50, Helen Schoeni Theatre, 45200 Little Lake St., Mendocino, mendocinotheatre.org. Get your tickets here.