Opened in 1991 in the Belltown neighborhood, the Crocodile Cafe (now The Crocodile) was the "living room" of the Seattle grunge explosion. Co-owned for a time by Peter Buck of R.E.M., it hosted Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Mudhoney in an intimate setting before they filled arenas. The venue was famous for its lack of pretension and close-knit community vibe.
After closing unexpectedly in 2007, it was reopened by a group including Sean Kinney of Alice in Chains, preserving the legacy of the Seattle Sound. In 2021, the venue moved to a new location, continuing its mission to support local and touring acts in a rapidly changing city.
Intimate grunge-era venue known for lack of pretension. Living room of the Seattle Sound.
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