After the Showbox, the Croc is my next favorite live music venue. Best of all, whenever Mike Watt is in town he plays here. One of the best shows of my life was seeing Watt and the Black Gang Crew a few years back with Joe Baiza (Saccharine Trust, Universal Congress Of) on guitar. The sheer joy on that man’s face when he plays is truly inspiring!

Unfortunately, I can’t really recommend the Reuben sandwich served here. Last one I tried to eat tasted a little fishy…