The Anniversary was an American alternative rock band formed in 1997 in Lawrence, Kansas. The band released two full length albums: Designing a Nervous Breakdown (2000) and Your Majesty (2002) before disbanding on February 6, 2004. Lawrence is a river city in and the seat of Douglas County, Kansas, United States, 41 miles (66 km) west of Kansas City, along the banks of both the Kansas (Kaw) and Wakarusa Rivers. ... This article is about the U.S. state. ... For other uses of terms redirecting here, see US (disambiguation), USA (disambiguation), and United States (disambiguation) Motto In God We Trust(since 1956) (From Many, One; Latin, traditional) Anthem The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City National language English (de facto)1 Demonym American... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Alternative music redirects here. ... Indie rock is a subgenre of rock music often used to refer to bands that are on small independent record labels or that arent on labels at all. ... Emo is a genre of rock music. ... See also: 1997 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 1997 Record labels established in 1997 // January 9 - David Bowie performs his 50th Birthday Bash concert (the day after his birthday) at Madison Square Garden, with guests Frank Black, The Foo Fighters, Sonic Youth, Robert Smith of The Cure, Lou... See also: 2004 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 2004 Record labels established in 2004 2000s in music. ... In the music industry, a record label can be a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. ... Vagrant Records is an independent record label, founded by Face to Face manager Rich Egan and friend Jon Cohen in 1996. ... The Get Up Kids were an American indie rock band. ... James Theodoric (Hatchet, Rebel) David (born December 2, 1927 in Florence, South Carolina) is a former American football Defensive Back for the Detroit Lions (1952-1959). ... Christian Jankowski (born 1968 in Göttingen, Germany) is a contemporary multimedia artist who largely works in video, installation, and photography. ... This article is about the type of musical group. ... Motto: (traditional) In God We Trust (official, 1956–present) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City Official language(s) None at the federal level; English de facto Government Federal Republic  - President George W. Bush (R)  - Vice President Dick Cheney (R) Independence - Declared - Recognized... Alternative music redirects here. ... For the band, see 1997 (band). ... Lawrence is a river city in and the seat of Douglas County, Kansas, United States, 41 miles (66 km) west of Kansas City, along the banks of both the Kansas (Kaw) and Wakarusa Rivers. ... is the 37th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

History

Breakup

The Anniversary left Vagrant after their contract ended. The final message posted on their website was: Vagrant Records is an independent record label, founded by Face to Face manager Rich Egan and friend Jon Cohen in 1996. ...

Hello friends,

I regret to announce that THE ANNIVERSARY has officially broken up. We've made large strides in the music world, but we weren't prepared for all the changes in our lives. We'd like to thank everyone for their support at our shows and of course the purchasing of our merchandise.

There is another band that has started up due to the downfall of The Anniversary. "Josh Berwanger & THE HOLY GHOSTS" features Josh, James, and Christian from The Anniversary. The band also features Casey from Hot Rod Circuit, T.K Webb a solo performer originally from Lawrence, KS but now residing in NY and Heide Gluck of the Pieces and Some Girls. Please check the website for updates and pictures at www.theholyghosts.com.

As for the other members... Justin is currently working on a solo release that is yet to be titled. Adrianne has joined up with the former members of another KC band "the Gadjits". They are currently working on a project yet to be named. Please check back at a later date for more information.

Thanks again everyone for everything.

Peace out,

The Anniversary

Note: The Holy Ghosts changed their name to The Only Children.

Post-breakup

• Justin played drums for the band Fourth of July, and then went on mind opening trips to South America and Mexico in which he became fascinated with "sound vibrations." He has continued solo work under the moniker "White Flight", and released his eponymous debut in February of 2006 on Range Life Records (the 12" vinyl version was released by Black and Greene Records).
• Since her Anniversary days, Adrianne has sung and played keyboard in the bands Architects (formerly The Gadjits), BeNone and Carrier and can be heard on the White Flight album (with Justin). Adrianne toured extensively in the US and Europe in 2005 with Orenda Fink (formerly of Azure Ray) and Neva Dinova of Omaha. She DJs occasionally and had her own radio program featuring reggae at KU's station during 2005. She can be heard in and around the Lawrence, KS area with the legendary composer Arthur Dodge, (Horsefeathers) and was recently featured in his new 2007 album, A Perfect Face. 2006/2007 Update: Adrianne performed with Neva Dinova (Jake Bellows) in their opener for Bright Eyes in Omaha, Nebraska in June; She often performs and/or collaborates with Fourth of July (Brendan Hangauer), Free All Beats (Curtis McCoy), Coyote Bones and Neva Dinova of Omaha and sings and plays on a new album with Orenda Fink (Art in Manila), [[Woods on Fire. She is currently recording under the name of D*R*I (Dree) and has just released an album (through Range Life) called Smoke Rings (available through Saddle Creek), which has received great reviews. In mid-2008, D*R*I will perform in NY via FADER Magazine in June, open for Modest Mouse in St. Louis in July, and tour with Conor Oberst in July/August on the West Coast.
• Josh, James, and Christian formed the band The Only Children after the disbandment of The Anniversary.
• On Tuesday, January 01, 2008 Christian Jankowski posted this message on The Anniversary's Myspace blog in reference to a 2008 release:

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Happy New Year to you all! Hope that 2008 is great one for ya!

As far as The Anniversary is concerned, 2008 will be a doozie.

We are releasing a NEW ALBUM this year that will include our un-released songs.

We are also releasing a DVD featuring "live" performances and behind-the-scenes of us just hanging out.

If you guys could help out and send any photos that you might have including who took the picture to theanniversary@hotmail.com

We are gathering up as many as we can for the insert of the DVD and the CD artwork.

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask.

Forward this on to your friends. And let's get the word out!

Perhaps a re-union show, too? Who knows.

Peace out, Janko"

Band members

• James David - bass guitar
• Adrianne Verhoeven - vocals, keyboards
• Josh Berwanger - guitar, vocals
• Christian Jankowski - drums
• Justin Roelofs - guitar, vocals

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Discography

• The Anniversary/Proudentall split 7" with Proudentall (1998, Paper Brigade Records)

1. "Alright For Now"

• The Anniversary/The Get Up Kids split 7" with The Get Up Kids (1999, Vagrant Records)

1. "Vasil + Bluey"

• Fall 2000 Tour EP

1. "Alright For Now"
2. "Hold Me Tonight"
3. "Low Tide and Hospital Bed"

• Designing a Nervous Breakdown CD/LP (January 2000, Vagrant Records)

1. "Heart Is a Lonely Hunter"
2. "All Things Ordinary"
3. "Perfectly"
4. "D in Detroit"
5. "Emma Discovery"
6. "Shu Shubat"
7. "Till We Earned a Holiday"
8. "Without Panasos"
9. "Hart Crane"
10. "Outro in No Minor"

• Sub Pop Singles Club 7" (January 2001, Sub Pop)

1. "What's My Name? My Name Is... What?! What?!"
2. "Tu-Whitt Tu-Whoo"

• The Anniversary/Superdrag split CD EP with Superdrag (2001, Vagrant Records 358)

1. "O' Lady Butterfly"
2. "Anais"
3. "Up In The Sky"

• Your Majesty CD/LP (January 2002, Vagrant Records)

1. "Sweet Marie"
2. "Crooked Crown"
3. "Peace, Pain and Regret"
4. "Husam Husam"
5. "Siren Sings"
6. "Never Die Young"
7. "Tu-Whitt Tu-Whoo"
8. "Ghost of the River"
9. "Devil on My Side"
10. "Death of the King"
11. "Follow the Sun"

• The Anniversary/Hot Rod Circuit split 7" with Hod Rod Circuit

1. "To Never Die Young"

• Devil In The Woods magazine 7"

1. "100 Ships"

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Compilation appearances

• It Certainly Was a Grand Piano
  • Track 18 - "Low Tide And Hospital Bed"
• Another Year on the Streets (Vagrant Records)
  • Track 08 - "D in Detroit"
  • Track 20 - "I Believe the End of the Reign of Terror Is Soon Near"
• No-Fi Trash (Floppy Cow Records)
  • Track 09 - "Hold Me Tonight"
• Vagrant Records Sampler 2008
  • Track 10 - "To Never Die Young"

Trivia

• Appeared as minibosses in the popular flash game, Emogame. Their song, "Shu Shabat" plays in Emogame 1.5: Alkaline Trio vs. Hell.

• Keyboardist and vocalist Adrianne Verhoeven was once Adrianne Pope, spouse of Get Up Kids, Spoon and Koufax bassist Rob Pope.

• Recorded an EP for release on URININE Records that was never released.

• Several songs written and recorded for a third, undeveloped album are still "out there" and show another quite impressive dimension of the Anniversary.^{[citation needed]}

// Koufax are a rock band whose members are from Detroit, Michigan and Toledo, Ohio. ...

External links

• The Anniversary
• The Anniversary at MySpace
• The Anniversary at Lawrence.com
• The Only Children at Lawrence.com
• Justin Roelofs at Lawrence.com
• Rangelife Records

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