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Pete Greenberg leaves the Croc: it's the end of an era
Submitted by imaginary dana on November 30, 2007.So I'm at my local car dealership, awaiting the dude who's going to install our infant carseat (who knew they were so complex?), when I get the following text message to my phone:
"Due to increasing difficulties and a lack of support from upper management/ownership I have quit The Crocodile effective immediately. - Pete Greenberg"
Why oh why don't I have an iPhone, or some other blogging-friendly PDA so I can report breaking news like this on the run?
I'm finally back at home in front of my laptop to report the news, which makes me sad, as the Crocodile Cafe is one of my favorite places in Seattle (and Pete one of my favorite fellas). In the hours since this message sent, both Line Out and REVERB have posted Pete's resignation, with a few details (including that assistant booker Eli Anderson has stepped up to fill Pete's spot, and that Pete left because of conflicts with owner Stephanie Dorgan).
We've got nothin' but good memories and love for the Croc and Pete (hell, we just had our last TIG presents show there last night), and we hope this saga has a happy ending for both Pete and the club.
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imaginary stella said on November 30, 2007:
I really hope this doesn't signal a sea change in the Croc's bookings, but I suspect it might...Pete had a knack!
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saundrah said on November 30, 2007:
Wow... I guess not really surprise in a way. I wish the very best for Pete. This could be the beginnings of something greater for him I think! He deserves a lot of respect and the Croc won't be the same without him...
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ChrisB said on November 30, 2007:
You guys have no idea just how sad this makes me. Pete is an all-around swell guy and did a hell of a job booking shows at the Croc.
I will surely miss him and wish nothing but the best for him going forward.
If the Crocodile (where I have had hundreds, if not thousands of great memories) survives, great. If not, oh well.