A coffee house in the Westwood Neighborhood of Arcata, CA

Where you're more than

just another mug.

Who is playing next at Mosgo's:

Please go here for a Google Calendar window.

I don't leave my neighborhood. I don't go anywhere. There are four blocks I live in and there are two coffee shops, one at each end of the block... so I don't do much driving... Some people would say they never see me because I don't go anywhere.


~Ben Folds

Let’s Go To Mosgo’s...

 

Live music:

We value the expression of musical excitement at Mosgo's. Therefore we endeavor to support local music with live music three nights a week. We are going to offer a wide range of music so if you want to play, please read the gigging info below and contact The Music Manager.

 

Types of Gigs Booked
We have different kinds of gigs at Mosgo’s and each has a different set of requirements, compensation, process, etc.
Evening Gigs
Thursday Jazz Night
Open Mic Night


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Evening Gigs
Evening Gigs are currently being booked on Fridays, and Saturdays.

Known conflicts:

Thursdays are generally background Jazz Night.
Other weeknights are quiet nights without music booking.
Rare weeknight events may occur during summer or when HSU is not in session.
Types of Music Booked (Evening Gigs)
NOTE: We are an all ages venue. So…we ask that works be appropriate for all ages at all times; please be respectful and refrain form strong language or material. Our intention for music is to provide a safe place for all members of our community. Thanks for respecting that policy.

lots of singer / songwriter stuff, naturally
jazz, swing
jazz, bebop
eclectic instrumental
DJ dance
light prog
experimental
bluegrass / Americana
blues
classic rock
alternative rock
reggae
punk

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Process for Getting Booked & Performing (Evening Gigs)
We try to do everything via email; music@mosgos.org or through our myspace page, www.myspace.com/mosgos
Tell us how we can listen to your music.
We listen.
We email back some dates from which you can choose.
We assign dates based on your response, in first-come, first-served order if it takes a week to get back, you might lose the date you wanted).
We confirm the date on email. If we do not confirm, you do not have the date.
We put the artist name, a link to the artist's web site (if there is one), and a short (one line) description of the artist on the web calendar. We do not put up pictures on the calendar; that is what your web site is for.
Promotions –
Our job: We post your event in four local papers, on two radio stations, here at the shop and if you are out of the area and get us posters we will get those out as well. If you have a myspace page we put you in our top friends as your gig draws near.
Your job: Tell your friends in the area. If you are local get some posters out in the community.
When performing, say "hi" to the counter staff, so they know who you are and so you can get drinks, etc. Remember that the counter staff is all-powerful so play nice.
The sound person will be there about ½ hour before the gig to help set you up. These people come in on their own time because they love music and want Westwood to have a great venue. They will tell you what time you need to end your set and make sure you have a tip jar out.
Note: Sometimes we have more than one gig per night. Often this is due to out of the area acts needing a place to play. Please end at the time your sound person tells you. This helps keep the night flowing well.

We are an all ages venue without a liquor license. That means no beer, wine, JD, jello shots, etc. in the house. Our music permit with the City of Arcata police department requires that no alcohol be in the shop, under the awnings, or out in the parking lot. We could lose our ability to have music if this is an issue. Therefore, please abide by this.


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Compensation (Evening Gigs)
Free drinks for band members on performance night.
Artists are encouraged to sell CDs, buttons, stickers, t-shirts, toy phasers, and anything else they can think of, as well as asking for tips.

If you want a cover charge please notify us at the time of booking. You get to keep everything you get at the door and staff will make an announcement that those in the house at the time you begin should pay up as well. It is your responsibility to have a door person to collect the charge. Usually bands ask for about $3.00 - $5.00, some ask for more, up to $10.00, but that is rare. Basically, for out of town folks unless you are the Beatles a show for tips would be best.

Tell your friends you will be here.


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Performance Times (Evening Gigs)
Start Times are usually 8pm.
End Times are usually by 10pm.


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Recommendations (Evening Gigs)
We recently installed a movable wall the can double our venue space with a comfortable occupancy of 150!!. Traditionally Mosgo's has been a small place, with a max. occupancy of 80, but about 55 is good. If your band can pull a 60+ crowd arrangements can be made to use the larger venue.  To use the larger space a fee of $50 is charged to offset the extra set up time and personel needed.


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House Equipment (Evening Gigs)
P.A. with sufficient mains and power
16-channel mixer with reverb
Seven mics with stands
Two guitar stands
Two Monitors
Sound person
Stage Lights
Direct boxes
Music stands
10’ X 15’ stage, fill it if you like

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Thursday Jazz Night
Tursdays 7:30-9:30pm. We book instrumentalists, following the guidelines below.

Types of Music Booked
NOTE: This is a small space and we have to keep it quiet for our Common Ground Community Center tenets right next door, so we are only looking for primarily accoustic instrumental acts. No loudly amplified music or voice.

acoustic guitarists (jazz, blues, etc.)
jazz
eclectic instrumental

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Process for Getting Booked & Performing (Mid-day)
We try to do everything via email; music@mosgos.org or through our myspace page, www.myspace.com/mosgos
Tell us how we can listen to your music.
We listen.
We email back some dates from which you can choose.
We assign dates based on your response, in first-come, first-served order if it takes a week to get back, you might lose the date you wanted).
We confirm the date on email. If we do not confirm, you do not have the date.
We put the artist name, a link to the artist's web site (if there is one), and a short (one line) description of the artist on the web calendar. We do not put up pictures on the calendar; that is what your web site is for.
When performing, say "hi" to the counter staff, so they know who you are and so you can get drinks, etc.  Play, have a good time, sell CDs.

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Compensation (Jazz Night)
Free drinks for band members during performance.
Artists are encouraged to sell CDs, buttons, stickers, t-shirts, toy phasers, and anything else they can think of, as well as asking for tips.


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Performance Times (Jazz Night)
Start Times are 7:30pm.
End Times are 9:30pm


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House Equipment (Jazz Night)
No monitors
No sound person

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Open Mic Night
Open Mic Night is Sundays 7-10pm

On rare occasions the open mic night is canceled to provide space for a touring band.

Types of Music Allowed (Open Mic Night)
We will have just about anything.

NOTE: We are an all ages venue. So…we ask that works be appropriate for all ages at all times; please be respectful and refrain from strong language or material . Our intention for music is to provide a safe place for all members of our community. Thanks for respecting that policy. Gigging at Mosgo’s is a privilege.


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Process for Getting Booked & Performing (Open Mic Night)
Show up ahead of time, sign up starts at 6:45pm.
Sign up on the sheet on the table at the front of the stage.
Wait your turn.
Play.
Have fun.
Note: We have someone organizing the whole thing, so you might want to introduce yourself to that person: Usually Peter or Ray. They set the guidelines on performance length (three songs or up to 15min). If there is time you might be able to play another song or two at the end of the night based on turnout.

We are an all ages venue without a liquor license. That means no beer, wine, JD, jello shots, etc. in the house. Our music permit with the City of Arcata police department requires that no alcohol be in the shop, under the awnings, or out in the parking lot. We could lose our ability to have music if this is an issue. Therefore, please abide by this.


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Compensation (Open Mic Night)
None. Hope you weren't surprised by that, it's an open mic, after all.

Artists are encouraged to sell their CDs, buttons, stickers, t-shirts, toy phasers, myspace page, and other gigs around town.


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Performance Times (Open Mic Night)
Start Time is 7:00pm or shortly after.
Sign up starts @ 6:45pm. .
End Times are flexible and the host sets that guideline.
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House Equipment (Open Mic Night)
P.A. with sufficient mains and power
16-channel mixer with reverb
Seven mics with stands
Two guitar stands
Two Monitors
Sound person
Stage Lights
Direct boxes
Music stands
10’ X 15’ stage, fill it if you like
Peter and/or
Ray run the night

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Still interested?   email Ray to check availability: music@mosgos.org

2461 Alliance Road @ 180 Westwood Center, Arcata, CA

707.826.1195