Early History of Neumos

The name Neumos may seem like gibberish, but it actually has a meaning that is tied to the history of the intimate music venue. Located in Capitol Hill, the live music venue Seattle has come to love was actually Moe’s M’Roc’N Café. The name Neumos is a shortened version of New Moe’s. This was the name given to the café after it was relaunched in 2003 as a bar and live music venue.

Moe’s Mo Roc’n Café was one of the most popular live music venues in Seattle in the 90s. It was established in 1992 with the goal of breaking away from convention at the time. The venue had one of the best sounding rooms and was established with the aim of creating a different music experience for music fanatics. It featured spacious greenrooms and was known for its great hospitality offered by its artistic-centric staff.

The venue quickly became one of the top live music venues in Seattle for bands that wanted to launch their nationwide tours.  It also attracted bands from other countries that wanted to launch tours within the US. Many platinum selling bands used the venue as their launching pad. These include Better Than Ezra, Oasis, Goo Goo Dolls, Garbage and Bush.

Moe’s has played host to many memorable shows in Seattle including No Doubt’s live concert which drew a 40 person turn out, a Flaming Lips show that threatened to knock out the power when thousands of lights were turned on simultaneously and a Radiohead show which was free and almost caused a riot when the venue hit capacity.

Recent History of Neumos

Moe’s was the heart of the live music Seattle scene. When it went out, it was at the height of its success. It was therefore surprising and saddening to many people when this happened. However, the community that had risen from the music venue continued to thrive and even demand more. It was therefore not surprising that when Moe’s was relaunched as Nuemos in 2017, it was received by the Seattle community with open arms.

While Neumos retains a cult following arising from the days of Moe’s, the venue now draws an even wider community. The venue received a major facelift resulting in the current state-of-the-art venue featuring the latest lighting and sound technology. The venue continues to draw some of the best local, national and international bands. Some of the notable bands that have performed in Neumos include Bloc Party, Swerve Driver, Mission of Burma, The Kills, Damian Marley, Metric, The Avett, The Cave Singers and many more. The venue draws performers in different genres of music as well as different forms of art. It’s the perfect place to enjoy a live show with a small crowd.

What Makes Neumos Unique

Neumos continues to strive to satiate the hunger of music fans in Seattle with a carefully curated music calendar. The venue offers guests an intimate experience during live shows. Many people come to enjoy live performances in a laid back atmosphere without the hustle of the crowds at larger music shows. The calendar features performances in genres across the spectrum.

The music venue features a state-of-the-art sound system. This accompanied with a spectacular light production is sure to get anyone excited when the performance gets underway. Guests can enjoy the show while on the dance floor, the second floor mezzanine or from the balcony that overlooks the stage.

There are three full service bars from which you can order drinks from. Guests can try some of the most popular local brews or stick to their favorite national and international brands. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can try some of the house cocktails.

Conclusion

Although it was launched in 2017, Nuemos has its roots deep in Seattle’s music culture. This venue has played a major role in elevating live performances and giving Seattle the opportunity to experience them up close. Make a date with Neumos to experience the best that Seattle has to offer for yourself.