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The Anniversary
OriginLawrence, Kansas
Years active1997-2004
Past membersJames David
Adrianne Verhoeven
Josh Berwanger
Christian Jankowski
Justin Roelofs

The Anniversary was an alternative rock band formed in 1997 in Lawrence, Kansas. The band released two full length albums: Your Majesty and Designing a Nervous Breakdown. Originally a group of high school friends, Matthew Pryor of The Get Up Kids approached them about recording an album. Designing a Nervous Breakdown was the result. The band broke up on February 6, 2004.

Band members

Break up

Not much is known as to why The Anniversary disbanded. They were dropped by Vagrant and a broke up a few months later. The final message posted on their website was:

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.

This message was posted on the Vagrant Records website after they were dropped from the label:

You will NEVER see this band
1) on tour with other Vagrant bands, The Get Up Kids or anyone else
2) being promoted on this Web site

Note: The Anniversary's music is still selling, in spite of Vagrant's decision.

A third unreleased, untitled album remains to be completed. The Anniversary's music is still played and enjoyed by many devoted fans, and is also being rediscovered. Recently a Lawrence, KS musician "covered" Her Majesty in an locally produced acoustic album. Someday there may be a reunion concert by the Anniversary, in spite of the breakup. The songs composed for the proposed third album, which was revolutionary, and in which DreamWorks was very interested, remains "out there," ready to make music history.

Discography

7" Split with Proudentall

  1. "Allright For Now"

7" Split with The Get Up Kids

  1. 'Vasil + Bluey"

Designing a Nervous Breakdown

  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"

It Certainly Was A Grand Piano compilation

  1. "Low Tide And Hospital Bed" (Track 18)

Fall 2000 Tour EP

  1. "Allright For Now"
  2. "Hold Me Tonight"
  3. "Low Tide And Hospital Bed"

Vagrant Summer Sampler 'Another Year On The Streets'

  1. "D in Detroit" (Track 8)
  2. "I Believe The End Of The Reign Of Terror Is Soon Near" (Track 20)

7" Split with Hod Rod Circuit

  1. "To Never Die Young"

Sub Pop Singles Club 7

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

Devil In The Woods magazine 7"

  1. "100 Ships"

Your Majesty

  1. "Sweet Marie"
  2. "Crooked Crown"
  3. "Peace, Pain and Regret and Chaka"
  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"

Where are they now?

  • Justin went on a mind opening trips to South America and Mexico in which he became fascinated with "sound vibrations." Justin has recently released an album under the moniker White Flight and played drums for the band Fourth of July.
  • Adrianne played keyboard in the bands Architects (formerly The Gadjits) and sang on the White Flight album(with Justin). Adrianne toured extensively in 2005 with Orenda Fink (formerly of Azure Ray) and Neva Dinova. She plays in and around the Lawrence, KS area with the famed Arthur Dodge, recently performed with Neva Dinova (Jake Bellows) to open for Bright Eyes in Omaha, Nebraska, collaborates with Fourth of July (Brendan Hangauer) and Free All Beats (Curtis McCoy) and is working on a solo album of her own songs. She DJs occasionally and had her own radio program featuring reggae at KU's station during 2005 as well.
  • Josh, James, and Christian formed the band The Only Children after the disbandment of The Anniversary.

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 and Koufax bassist Rob Pope.
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