So long Crocodile cafe.. :(
Hello friends,We found out the beloved Crocodile Cafe in Seattle is now closed.We were just on our way to play there in February. For us to headline there was a personal dream of mine and we were only 3 months away. Living in Seattle, I saw many shows there and held it in my heart ever since.I think i saw some history there back in the day, and it was a shared feeling.It hit me hard because in NYC we lost CBGB’s recently too.So Seattle we feel you…its a damn shame. For young upstarts in like myself the Crocodile was THE place, I think like it was a right of passage to roll up with rock and roll dreams in my eyes and ask “Hey are you guys hiring?”…Jeez it coulda been so cool, but i never got a call…..shit i woulda done dishes, mopped floors, whatever…..just being in that place made me feel good.I met so many of my heroes there. Well, So long to the “Croc” you will be missed.I’m proud to have shared some amazing times with you.Your fan,Billy McCarthy
Yep.. breaks my heart it’s closed.
I live in Seattle and have been there a million and one times. There’s no other venue like it.
Looking forward to seeing you at the High Dive in March.. it’s a great venue as well, and I’m pretty sure you’ll blow the top of the bldg there!
Comment by KT — December 19, 2007 @ 3:41 pm
Every-time i got a chance to play at the croc I was amazed that the sound was always the best. Jim Anderson made everything perfect for the audience and absolutely blew them out of their shoes… even when i played in a slo-core accoustic band. After each soundcheck he always would tell the best stories about his adventures there.
For all in Seattle – drop by and get a beer with him this sunday at Solo.
JIM ANDERSON HOLIDAY LOVE-FEST EXTRAVAGANZA ’08!
This Sunday, December 23rd
7pm – ?
SOLO
Comment by bob smolenski — December 22, 2007 @ 10:40 am
I had so many great times seeing so many great bands at the Croc.
After seeing Pela at the kexp bbq, I’m really looking forward to seeing them at the High Dive. I expect it to be a memorable show.
Comment by aw — December 28, 2007 @ 7:56 pm
I loved the Crocodile and just wrote a belated farewell. I also mentioned that the top three things I’ll miss is. The killer bands, the sound from stage right and the squishy seats at the bar. If you care to add a thought, my blog is at: http://blog.culturemob.com/high-dive-and-the-crocodile-cafe
Cedric
Comment by Cedric — March 12, 2008 @ 5:27 pm