Music comes first at MOJO 13

I finally got on the road this week and took a trip to the place I would be writing about. My choice was MOJO 13, a music venue located in Wilmington, Del.

The bar hosts original acts of alternative-style music and is one of the few of its type that proudly puts the focus of the music to the forefront.

During my visit, I was able to talk to Matthew, the general manager of MOJO 13, and John, the sound engineer, about the history of the building, a few of the most interesting nights at the place and the plan going forward, among other things.

They informed me that the MOJO is under new ownership and that it is facing some interior reconstruction and theme changes.

Nonetheless, I was given permission to take photos of the current look of the venue, which I have shared below.

Whether you pay a visit to MOJO 13 next weekend or next year, you can expect to be treated to great local music any time.

MOJO 13 has been operating for eight years. The empty frame on the left used to hold a clown head, as part of the previous theme.

The venue is home to local, original acts in the alternative genre.

Stickers from some of the bands that have played here cover the stage entrance door.

A signed guitar hangs above the frame of a doorway, next to a bar specials board.

MOJO 13 hosts live music most nights of the week, including open mic nights.

A piece from the carnival-style theme that MOJO 13 featured. The future design of the venue is planned for an industrial look.

A table reading “STRANGE” from the previous theme of MOJO 13.

More band stickers are posted on the wall of John’s sound booth area.

A look at the soundboard and set up for MOJO 13.

A closer look at the soundboard, which has been used for bands like Fear Factory.

Left-side view of the stage, featuring a clown face similar to the one that hung on the sign outside.

A straight ahead view of the stage with lights on. The Melvins took this stage one night during their ’51 States in 51 Days’ Tour.