MENDOCINO CO., 7/6/26 — It’s another great week for live music in Mendocino County!
Submit your upcoming music events for the Setlist to jerome@baycitynews.com.
Monday, July 6
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, July 7
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, July 8
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.
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, July 9
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.
Keeter Stuart – Little River singer-songwriter Keeter Stuart performs. All ages, 5-7:45 p.m., no cover, Headlands Coffeehouse, 120 E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg, (707) 964-1987, headlandscoffeehouse.com.
The Old Folkman – The Old Folkman features Tom Merline, Jesse Hanna, James Hayes. All ages, 6 p.m., free, the Record, 265 Main St., Point Arena, instagram.com/therecord_pub.
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.
Pine Hill Haints with Whip Appeal – The Pine Hill Haints from Alabama performs “ghost country,” music based on a principle that all sound is vital, using Appalachian instruments integrated with pedals and electricity. The band shares the stage with New Orleans band Whip Appeal, featuring guitar player James Coarse and vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Lily Fine, together with their longtime collaborator Kasey Green on keyboards. All ages, 7 p.m., $10-$20 sliding scale, Larry Spring Museum, 225 E. Redwood Ave., Fort Bragg, (707) 962-3131, larryspringmuseum.org.
Sour Widows – Bay Area alternative rock band Sour Widows performs songs of loss and hardship from its debut LP ”Revival of a Friend.” Local singer-songwriter Bodhi Walker is the opener. All ages, 7-10 p.m., $20, Caspar Bread and Wine, 14957 Caspar Rd., Caspar, casparbreadandwine.com. Get your tickets here.
Friday, July 10
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 Horse Blues Band – The Black Horse Blues Band performs blues and rock covers. All ages, 4-7 p.m., no cover, Rivino Winery, 4101 Rivino Ranch Rd., Ukiah, rivino.com.
Blue Luke – Prodigy guitarist “Blue Luke” Andrews from Dos Rios performs a fusion of blues, rock and jazz. 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.
Danni Nicholls – British-born Nashville singer-songwriter Danni Nicholls delivers soulful, roots-driven songs from her new fourth studio album “Making Moves.” Local musician Lauralee Brown is the opener. All ages, 6:30 p.m., $35, The Well Spiritual Center, 45004 Albion St. Mendocino, (707) 972-0788.
Earl Oliver – Walkin’ blues man Earl Oliver performs. All ages, 5-7:45 p.m., no cover, Headlands Coffeehouse, 120 E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg, (707) 964-1987, headlandscoffeehouse.com.
Grupo Explosion – Mexican band Grupo Explosion performs norteño music. 21 and over, 9-11 p.m., Coyote Valley Casino, 77 Coyote Valley Blvd., Redwood Valley, (707) 234-2400, coyotevalleycasino.com. Get your tickets here.
New Nashville West – The New Nashville West, led by former Byrds member Gene Parsons, performs country rock and Americana. All ages, 7-10 p.m., $20, Caspar Bread and Wine, 14957 Caspar Rd., Caspar, casparbreadandwine.com. Get your tickets here.
North Coast Songwriters’ Circle – Local musicians gather around a campfire for a night of folk music. Performers include Jen and Nicholas of the band Latchkey, Erica Gibbons of Frankie and the Lost Souls, and Frank Lucky. All ages, $30, 6-8 p.m., Mendocino Grove, 9601 N. Highway 1, Mendocino, (707) 880-7710, mendocinogrove.com.
Pazifico – Cali-Roots reggae band Pazifico performs smooth modern reggae with a twist of punk rock, funk and hip-hop. All ages, 5-7 p.m., no cover, Anderson Valley Brewing Company, 17700 Boonville Rd., Boonville, (707) 895-2337, avbc.com.
Saturday, July 11
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.
Anderson Valley Reggae Festival – Anderson Valley Brewing Company hosts the inaugural Anderson Valley Reggae Festival, featuring Rising Signs, Sol Horizon, Junior Toots and Marlon Asher, plus beats from DJ DLT. All ages, noon – 8 p.m., $55-$65, Anderson Valley Brewing Company, 17700 Boonville Rd., Boonville, (707) 895-2337, avbc.com. Get your tickets here.
Back Porch Trio – Americana band Back Porch Trio perform originals mixed with clever covers of popular tunes. 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.
Black Horse – The band Black Horse performs in Caspar Beach’s Annual Summer Concert Series. All ages, 3-6 p.m., no cover, Caspar Beach RV Park, 14441 Point Cabrillo Dr., Caspar, casparbeachrvpark.com, (707) 964-3306
BlackRen – Jazz duo BlackRen performs, featuring Paul Blackwell on keys and Bob Aranguren on sax. All ages, 5-7:45 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Headlands Coffeehouse, 120 E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg, headlandscoffeehouse.com.
Dayna Kai and the Bell Hoppers – 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.
Jazz Cabal – Erica Zissa (sax and vocals) and Bob Day (guitar) of Jazz Cabal perform. All ages, 6-8 p.m., no cover, Pier Place, 790 Port Rd., Point Arena, (707) 271-3080, pierplacepointarena.com.
JigJam – Irish bluegrass band JigJam performs. All ages, 7:30 p.m., $15-$75, Mendocino Music Festival Tent Concert Hall, 45035 Main St., Mendocino, mendocinomusic.org.
Lauralee Brown and Joe Harris – Singer-songwriter and guitarist Lauralee Brown performs acoustic folk and pop with Joe Harris on bass. All ages, 5-8 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Cucina Verona, 124 E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg, (707) 964-6844, cucinaverona.com.
Mendocino Disability Pride Music and Arts Fest – Medium Art Center, in partnership with R.I.S.E. (Realizing Interdependent Success and Empowerment), Sneaker Wave Records, and TAPS (Therapeutic Arts & Performance Studio), presents a day of music and art in celebration of Disability Pride Month. The festivities include live music performances by Sour Widows, Weird Year, Quail on a Leash, Spider Monkey Beats, Tajie D, DJ Alterium and more. All ages, 1 p.m., free, Medium Art Center, 110 S. School St., Ukiah, mediumarts.org.
Open mic – All talents are welcome at Arena Theater’s open mic summer series. All ages, sign-ups start at 6 p.m., show at 7 p.m., $10 for guests, $5 for performers, Arena Theater, 214 Main St., Point Arena, arenatheater.org.
Steven Bates – Local rocker Steven Bates performs originals and covers. All ages, 4 p.m., free, the Record, 265 Main St., Point Arena, instagram.com/therecord_pub.
Sunday, July 12
Mendocino Music Festival Orchestra – The Mendocino Music Festival kicks off with Allan Pollack leading the festival orchestra in a program that includes music by Bernstein, Prokofiev and Beethoven, featuring piano soloist Stephen Prutsman. All ages, 6 p.m., $15-$75, Mendocino Music Festival Tent Concert Hall, 45035 Main St., Mendocino, mendocinomusic.org.
Seaside String Sisters – Americana folk quartet the Seaside String Sisters perform. All ages, 12-2:45 p.m., no cover, Headlands Coffeehouse, 120 E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg, (707) 964-1987, headlandscoffeehouse.com.
Steven Bates – Local rocker Steven Bates performs originals and covers. 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.