Anthology: Behind the Scenes

San Diego, CA (OPENPRESS) September 28, 2011 — Music takes to the streets of Little Italy this October! Anthology, in partnership with KPRI 102.1, announces the inaugural StreetBeat San Diego, a music and arts festival. The one of a kind event will be held in Anthology?s front yard, India Street between Ash and A.

The Block Party in downtown, StreetBeat pairs live music with the best of local artisans, food, and beer in the upscale atmosphere that Anthology is known for. Kicking off at 3pm, guests will enjoy great music all day with local musicians taking the stage inside Anthology and international touring acts hitting the outdoor main stage.

Headlining the 3,500 person event are bands Gomez and O.A.R. English alt rockers. Gomez will hit the stage in support of their seventh studio album Whatever?s On Your Mind which, since it?s July 9 release, has hit number 19 on the Billboard Tastemaker Chart. American jam rock band O.A.R also makes the San Diego stop support of their latest album. King, featuring the hit single “Heaven” debuted August 2nd and is currently on heavy rotation on rock stations around the country.

Tickets to StreetBeat, a 21 and over event, go on sale to the general public Saturday, August 13th. Special pre sale events will be offered to Access Anthology and KPRI Freeq members throughout the week. Pricing for General Admission is $39. The Reserved Seating Section is $59. VIP packages are available through Alan Friedman, Anthology Manager of VIP & Guest

Services at afriedman@anthologysd.com or 619-573-5750.

More information can be found at www.AnthologySD.com or at www.kprifm.com beginning Saturday.

ABOUT ANTHOLOGY
Stylish and intimate, Anthology is a 250 seat modern supper club that presents a wide array of the best musician in an upscale and world class environment. Open six nights a week, from Tuesday through Sunday, the Anthology experience includes a combination of international recording artist or local rising stars with award winning farm fresh cuisine from Chef Todd Allison. Originally opened as a jazz club, Anthology now encompasses everything from Americana to Latin, Rock and Blues to Soul.

VENUE LOCATION:
Anthology is located at 1337 India Street between Ash and A Streets in the south end of Little Italy in San Diego. www.AnthologySD.com

Contact:
Jennifer vonStauffenberg
Olive PR Solutions, Inc.
350 West Ash Street, #103
San Diego, CA 92101
619-955-5285
jennifer@oliveprsolutions.com http://www.oliveprsolutions.com .

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Anthology Production Manager Brad Gardner Honored By Peers for Outstanding Directorial and Audio Work

San Diego’s top venue for music, has always been a great place for foodies and music fans to celebrate. Now this award-winning venue is celebrating for personal reason: Four Emmy nominations for Anthology production manager Brad Gardner.

Brad Gardner

It’s the most of any nomination, a fact that thrills Gardner, who has been with Anthology since its opening in June, 2007.

“I’d like to thank our YouTube channel, which is what made us eligible,” Gardner grinned after receiving word about his great honor.

Gardner and Anthology received two nominations in the Best Audio category and two in the category Director Program: Live or Live to Tape.

In Best Audio, Gardner was nominated for his Composite work and shared a nomination with John McCourt for his work on a live concert featuring Hiroshima, a highly-acclaimed jazz fusion band.

In the Director Program: Live or Live to Tape, Gardner was nominated for his Composite work and for his work on “Hiroshima Live.”

These nominations bring up Gardner’s total to eight. He’s won twice and hopes to add to that total when the awards are handed out on June 18 at La Costa Resort.

Six of those nominations have come for his work at Anthology, a fact that thrills Gardner for a very special reason.

“I did some research last year and I believe we are the first club ever to be nominated for an Emmy,” Gardner said. “It really establishes Anthology as the finest video producing organization out there in the areas of audio and live directing.”

Anthology co-owner Marsha Berkson says Gardner’s work has been instrumental in making the club California’s premier music destination and believes the nominations are proof of their success.

“We set out to create the finest music and dining club in California and these nominations demonstrate that the best sound and video technicians in the broadcast industry recognize
and appreciate what we’re doing,” Berkson said. “That’s a great honor that we humbly appreciate.”

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For Immediate Release
November 29, 2010
Contact: David Moye
619-677-8088
dmoye@anthologysd.com

ANTHOLOGY GETS DRAFTED!!!

JAZZES UP BEER SELECTION WITH NEW REPERTOIRE

Premiere Supper Club in Little Italy Taps Into Craft Beer Craze With Premium Beers

San Diego, CA — Anthology is getting drafted.

No, not in the service, silly. We mean beer.

Southern California’s premier supper club is adding to the buzz that surrounds by tapping four first-class beers join its all-star collection of specialty cocktails, extensive list of fine wines from around the globe, and bottled brews.

Now, when music lovers and foodies visit this world-class live music venue and fine dining restaurant, they will have to option of imbibing world-class beers while they enjoy Chef Todd Allison’s expertly-prepared New American cuisine and some of the finest music acts in the world.

Adding draught beers to Anthology’s bar is something that has been brewing for a while according to Anthology Beverage Manager Marc Canzoneri.

“We wanted to add to the Anthology experience by providing hand-picked premium beers,” Canozeri said “Chef Allison’s masterpieces are prepared using fresh, local ingredients, so we decided to do the same with our beers. Two of our selections come from two of California’s top microbreweries.”

Allison agrees.

“My home town of San Diego has become a beer Mecca and these beers are especially known for their food friendliness,” Allison said. “It will be like a great rhythm section backing up an instrumentalist during a hot solo.”

The beers making the cut are California natives Bear Republic Racer 5 IPA, and Anderson Valley Barney Flats Oatmeal Stout, and they will be joined by Anthology Michelob Amber Bock and Stella Artois,

• Bear Republic Racer 5 is a full-bodied American India Pale Ale from Healdsburg, Calif. that delivers a hoppy flavor and oily texture. This golden micro is brewed with American pale and crystal malts and hopped with varieties Chinook, Cascade, Columbus, and Centennial.

• Hailing from upstate in Boonville, Anderson Valley Brewing Company’s Barney Flats Oatmeal Stout is a complex, full-flavored dark brown-black beer to accompany the crispness of the season. This California award-winner introduces velvety smoothness and the sweet opulence of mocha juxtaposed with a slight hop bite.

• The Anthology Amber Bock hails from St. Louis, Missouri, and was created for the club by Michelob. It is a classic, full-bodied brew with a unique roasted malt taste. This robust Anthology signature is fashioned using 100-percent malt, including dark-roasted black and caramel malts and all-imported hops, producing a rich walnut color and hearty taste to compliment the perfect fall meal. During Anthology’s Happy Hour that runs Tuesday through Friday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., this signature is just $3.

• Stella Artois, a premium light golden lager originating from Belgium, is a full-flavored ale with a hop aroma that quenches thirst. This quintessential blond named after the Latin word for “star” is Belgium’s best selling beer due to its full body and clean finish.

With great beers like this on top, Anthology is sure to create a “brew-haha” with music-lovers and beer buffs alike.

Experience the fine four on tap at Anthology, located at 1337 India Street in San Diego. For more information, visit www.anthologysd.com or call (619) 595-0300.

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For more information about Anthology and its new premium packages, contact David Moye, 619-677-8088 or dmoye@anthologysd.com;

ABOUT ANTHOLOGY:
This stylishly, intimate 250 seat modern supper club presents music up in an intimate, upscale environment, highlighting a wide array of nationally renowned recording artists and the best local and regional musicians. Open six nights a week Tuesday through Sunday. Genres include Jazz, Roots Blues, Classic Rock, Singer/Songwriter, World Beat, Latin and much more. Our superstar chef Todd Allison improvises on classic American dishes the same way the musicians improvise on classic American melodies.

VENUE LOCATION:
Anthology is located at 1337 India St between “A” and Ash Streets at the south end of Little Italy in Downtown San Diego. www.anthologysd.com

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Local music venue makes tickets to Taste even sweeter with pass to Anthology’s “Fresh Vibe Tuesdays” for all event ticket holders and $10 off the best seats for the David Sanborn Concert on November 3 and 4 at the 9:30 p.m. show times

What: For the third year in a row, The Little Italy Association (LIA) proudly presents Taste of Little Italy. Participants get to enjoy tastes of traditional Italian restaurants along with sophisticated and eclectic eateries in San Diego’s hip and historic downtown neighborhood. With the purchase of a ticket, visitors to Taste of Little Italy will receive a passport that will be stamped by each restaurant in exchange for a taste of their featured menu item. Appetizers, desserts and specialty beverages will be offered as visitors stroll through the district enjoying vignettes of live musical entertainment. This year, the Association is proud to host Jazz Flutist Bradley Leighton and Latin Combo performer Todo Mundo at the event.

Now, with the purchase of a ticket, Little Italy-based Anthology is providing a pass to the venue’s popular “Fresh Vibes Tuesday” and $10 off the regularly-priced tickets on the floor and mezzanine sections (normally $42 and $28 apiece). Those who purchase a Taste of Little Italy ticket will also receive a gift card that can be redeemed as the “David Sanborn Discount” at Anthology.

“Taste of Little Italy brings out locals who are definitely going to appreciate this special add-on to their tickets from Anthology,” said Sandi Cottrell, event managing director. “After enjoying the best of Little Italy restaurants, people can make a night of it by seeing one of music’s greatest artists at a discount either than night or the next.”

David Sanborn is an artist whose music has inspired countless other musicians while creating a body of work that spans the genres of rock ‘n’ roll, R&B, pop and jazz. A naturally gifted performer, David has helped defined the saxophone’s modern sound while influencing a generation. He has been a highly regarded session player since the late 1960s, playing with an array of well-known artists, such as James Brown, Bryan Ferry, Eric Clapton, Cat Stevens, Roger Daltrey, Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, Jaco Pastorius, the Brecker Brothers, David Bowie, Todd Rundgren, Bruce Springsteen, Little Feat, Tommy Bolin, Bob James, James Taylor, Al Jarreau, Pure Prairie League, Kenny G, George Benson, Joe Beck, Donny Hathaway, Elton John, Gil Evans, Carly Simon, Linda Ronstadt, Billy Joel, Kenny Garrett, Roger Waters, Steely Dan, Ween, The Eagles and The Grateful Dead. Sanborn has won numerous awards including Grammy Awards for Voyeur (1981), Double Vision (1986) and the instrumental album Close Up (1988). His latest album is titled “Only Everything.”

Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the Little Italy Association, which is dedicated to the ongoing improvement and enhancement of the Little Italy neighborhood.

When: Wednesday, November 3, 2010
5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Where: Little Italy Neighborhood in downtown San Diego with India Street serving as main event corridor. For directions, visit http://www.littleitalysd.com/OurLocation.asp

Tickets: Tickets may be purchased online by visiting www.tasteoflittleitalysd.com or by calling
(619) 615-1092.

Advance purchase: $35.00 for individual tickets
Day-of purchase: $40.00 for individual tickets

Information: Visit: www.tasteoflittleitalysd.com or call (619) 615-1092.

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August 2nd, 2010

ANTHOLOGY ADDS A SUPERSTAR TO THEIR ALREADY STELLAR LINEUP

Chef Todd Allison Joins the San Diego Supper Club as Executive Chef

San Diego, CA – An elite Los Angeles chef whose skills and masterpieces in the kitchen have been described as having “marvelous flavor,” “relit the kitchen fire”‘ and a “creative menu” is on the move to San Diego’s Anthology.

Chef Todd Allison will join Anthology’s line-up as Executive Chef on July 19. The culinary veteran already has some major plans for the fine dining restaurant known for their unique atmosphere that blends top quality food with an intimate music and entertainment venue.

“I am about to test San Diego’s palate,” said Chef Allison. “I want to change the whole menu. I’m starting to plan and I’ll see what I can get away with.”

Mystery doesn’t surround everything on the future menu though. Chef Allison will definitely wow Anthology diners with his signature Cranberry-Pistachio Pesto and unusual Harissa spice, which is a chili paste made from the North African Piri Piri pepper that delivers a pleasant heat on the end of dishes. He also plans to incorporate his favorite fish, Loup de Mer, which he says translates to ‘Wolf of the Sea’, a perfect description.

“I don’t like getting stuck with a signature dish,” Chef Allison said. “I want to have multi-use spices and pastes that you can use on a wide range of things. I’ve used harissa on chicken sandwiches and cheese plates and fish dishes. It goes with everything.”

Chef Allison plans to shake things up in not just in the kitchen but at the bar too. At his former restaurant, Checkers Hilton, he experimented with truffle-infused rum and simple syrups mixed with peppers. Chef Allison is bringing that same enthusiasm to cocktails so diners’ taste buds are thrilled and enamored with not only with his innovative dishes but with the perfect, cocktail compliment.

Chef Allison will continue the cuisine standards of Anthology, especially in regards to the restaurant’s sustainable, market-driven food focus and campaign to support local farmers and fishermen.
With music in his roots, Chef Allison was immediately drawn to Anthology. From an early age, he fell in love with playing instruments – the piano, drums and guitar. That passion is still there, and now Anthology can help fulfill that musical inclination.

This award-winning California chef isn’t new to the San Diego scene. His childhood was spent on the beaches and back roads of Coronado Island where he lived with his parents and two siblings, a younger sister and older brother.

He moved to Scottsdale to pursue his education at the Scottsdale Culinary Le Cordon Bleu. While attending school, he worked as Tournant Chef at Mary Elaine’s at The Phonecian Resort and Spa where he won multiple honors including, the Mobile 5-Star, Triple A 5-Diamond and the Grand Wine Spectator awards. Chef Allison took his position of leadership as Sous Chef at Aqua at St. Regis Monarch Beach in Dana Point. Two years later, he moved to Laguna Beach to work as Chef de Cuisine at Bollinger’s before his latest gig as Executive Chef at Checkers.

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San Diego, CA (January 11, 2010) — Last November, Luscious Noise – the new
multi-media production based on making live classical music more accessible to
general audiences, made its popular debut at the avant garde Anthology supper club
in Little Italy.

This January, Luscious Noise will delve into the realm of fantasy. Featured artists
will include members of the San Diego Symphony and launching their national
Sounding Off tour, cellist Johannes Moser and toy pianist Phyllis Chen.
Luscious Noise Producer/Conductor John Stubbs encourages audiences to come as
they would to a night club – to eat, drink, and mingle while they watch an
extraordinary show. All ages are welcome.

Music selections will include:
• “Air and Rigaudon” from the “Holberg Suite” by Grieg
• Bach’s “Brandenburg” No. 3
• Mozart’s “Divertimento” in F
• Tchaikovsky’s “Élégie: Larghetto elegiaco” from “Serenade” in C

Visual excerpts will include:
• Jean Cocteau’s 1946 classic “La Belle et La Bete”
• Ingmar Bergman’s “The Magic Flute”
• The Royal Ballet School’s “Peter and the Wolf”

Luscious Noise · January 17, 2010 at 7:30pm
Anthology · 1337 India Street · San Diego, CA 92101
Tickets $10 – $20 · Call 619.595.0300 or visit AnthologySD.com
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CHANGING THE WORLD OF CLASSICAL MUSIC
Why Classical Musicians Are Making Some Noise.

San Diego, CA (October 30, 2009) — Music Director/Conductor John Stubbs of California Ballet has created an extraordinary multi-media performance experience where live classical music, dance, and film converge for one special evening in San Diego’s most exciting music and dining venue — Anthology supper club in Little Italy. Featured artists’ include members of the San Diego Symphony and a rare appearance by Prima Ballerina Denise Dabrowski who will perform a signature solo of “The Dying Swan” made famous by the legendary Anna Pavlova.

Luscious Noise is a novel approach to making live classical music performance more accessible to general audiences. By bringing the music experience directly to the people in an outlet that appeals to a broad demographic, patrons will soon re-discover how versatile classical music can be. Historically, classical music conjures a general perception that the genre predominantly caters to the mature aristocratic society. This connotation has long deterred younger audiences and those with average level incomes from experiencing classical music through live performance. To help dispel this notion, Conductor John Stubbs will proudly present Luscious Noise on Sunday, November 22.

“Whenever I see pop groups perform, I always wish I could see that same level of fun for classical performances,” says Stubbs. When he discovered Anthology, Stubbs realized he stumbled upon something significant. “I didn’t know what I wanted to do here, but I knew I had to do something. The built-in multi-media capabilities made me very interested in wanting to perform there.”

During the developmental stage of his production concept, Stubbs learned of other musicians abroad that have taken similar measures to create opportunities for younger audiences to experience live classical music in settings that are less intimidating than concert halls — namely pubs and clubs.

Since 2001, “Classical Club Nights” have been on the rise in Berlin and London. These monthly events have been overwhelmingly popular for several reasons: they are reasonably priced, there’s no pressure about how to dress or when to clap, and it’s perfectly acceptable if patrons are unfamiliar with the music.

People can relax, sip their drinks, and continue their conversations while the performance is in progress. With the premiere of Luscious Noise at Anthology, Stubbs aims to please by introducing local audiences to something quite new.

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Luscious Noise music selections will include:
• Grieg’s Holberg Suite
• Mozart Divertimento
• Dvo?ák Suite
• Tchaikovsky’s “Serenade”
• “Romanze” by Sibelius

Luscious Noise visual excerpts will include:
• The film noir classic “The Third Man”
• Natalie Dessay in “Tales of Hoffman”
• Kurt Weill’s “Street Scene”
• Jiri Kylian’s choreographic works to the music of Mozart
• Carlos Kleiber conducting Beethoven’s “7th Symphony”

Luscious Noise · November 22, 2009 at 7:30pm
Anthology · 1337 India Street · San Diego, CA 92101
Tickets $10 – $20 · Call 619.595.0300 or visit AnthologySD.com

SAN DIEGO, September 14…..Local music has never sounded so good thanks to a new collaboration between Anthology and KPRI (102.1).

Starting October 9, the 10 p.m. sets on Friday nights will be dedicated to performances by San Diego’s emerging local artists. It’s sure to be the hottest ticket in town.

Can’t make it? Don’t worry! KPRI is broadcasting the shows live.

The first episode of “KPRI Homegrown Friday’s Live At Anthology” will feature Endoxi, Nova and Tori Roze and Anthology co-owner Marsha Berkson believes the collaboration is a sign that the local music scene is alive and thriving.

“Since Anthology opened two years ago, it has become THE place to play for local musicians,” Berkson said. “This allows many great San Diegan musicians to play in a world class club in front of enthusiastic music fans. KPRI has the most eclectic playlist of any commercial radio station in San Diego, and the local bands that play here are sure to reflect that diversity as well.”

It’s truly a sound investment in the community by both parties, especially where sound is concerned according to Homegrown Friday host Cathryn Beeks.

“Anthology has the best sound system in San Diego, if not California, and, as a result, these great local bands will sound great – both in the club and on the radio.”

The first show is October 9, with other shows following on October 23 and 30 as well as November 6 and 27. Then, starting in January, “Homegrown Friday” will be a weekly affair.”

Tickets for the shows will be $10 (including service fee), but fans will be able to upgrade their tickets to VIP seating for a slightly higher ticket price. For more information check out www.anthologysd.com or www.kprifm.com.

Anthology is located at the southern end of Little Italy at 1337 India Street. For more information, go to http://www.anthologysd.com or contact David Moye at 619-858-0322 or david@altstrategies.com. KPRI is locally owned and operated by San Diego based Compass Radio Group. The station’s innovative adult rock format can be found at 102.1 FM and online at www.kprifm.com.

Tuesday nights at Anthology are already a hot ticket for jazz fans thanks to the acclaimed Anthology House Band – and now the menu is getting jazzed up as well.

In keeping with the “jazzy music,” Chef Eric Bauer is using Tuesday nights as his chance to improvise with the menu.”

“The great jazz musicians often improvise upon classic melodies and I want to do the same with classic American cuisine,” Bauer said.

For instance, a recent menu included Bauer’s versions of crispy chicken drumsticks flavored with lemon and thyme; macaroni and cheese mixed with braised pork shoulder and a French toast dessert that included frosted flakes, fresh peaches and white chocolate.

“Why should the musicians have all the fun?” Bauer said. “Just like John Coltrane might improvise over a classic melody, it’s fun putting my own spin on classic comfort foods.”

The bar snacks on Tuesday start at $3 and the entrees start at $12. In addition, the drink prices start at $4 with different wines featured each week. Considering that the cover charge for the Anthology House Band – which includes some of San Diego’s finest musicians – is only $5, you have the makings of a great meal with great music at a great price.
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Anthology is located at 1337 India Street in San Diego. For more information, go to www.anthologysd.com