After 15 months of darkness, the newly renovated Crocodile finally opened its

After 15 months of darkness, the newly renovated Crocodile finally opened its doors to the public on Thursday, March 19. Robyn Hitchcock performed a surprise set, Peter Buck stopped in to say hello, and The Quiet Ones, the Kindness Kind, and Hypatia Lake had the honors of warming up the new stage. All photos by Laura Musselman.Published on March 20, 2009

Club booker Eli Anderson tended to his carton of cigarettes (right?).

Club booker Eli Anderson tended to his carton of cigarettes (right?).

Robyn Hitchcock made a surprise visit.

Robyn Hitchcock made a surprise visit.

And Peter Buck stopped in to say hello.

And Peter Buck stopped in to say hello.

But, holy shit, look at those new bathrooms!!!

But, holy shit, look at those new bathrooms!!!

Croc publicist/SW marketing darling Kerri Harrop blows minds with former Croc booker Frank Nieto and Eli Anderson.

Croc publicist/SW marketing darling Kerri Harrop blows minds with former Croc booker Frank Nieto and Eli Anderson.

The Quiet Ones

The Quiet Ones

The Happy Ones (show was free).

The Happy Ones (show was free).

Hypatia Lake

Hypatia Lake

Repeat customers.

Repeat customers.

The Kindness Kind

The Kindness Kind

Susan Silver, right, inside her new club.

Susan Silver, right, inside her new club.

Right, Soundgarden's Kim Thayil

Right, Soundgarden’s Kim Thayil

The new stage, new room, and new club.

The new stage, new room, and new club.