The Quarrymen can say they knew John Lennon “way back when”—before he joined the Beatles and attained icon status as one of the greatest figures in rock ‘n’ roll.
The surviving members of this historically significant band are coming to Anthology Oct. 21 for a performance and to share anecdotes about the early days of the band, whose line-up also briefly included Paul McCartney and George Harrison.
**Special tickets are available for a separate meet-and-greet with the Quarrymen after their performance. Proceeds from all ticket sales will benefit Guitars in the Classroom (www.guitarsintheclassroom.org)
Dave Mason, of “Breakfast with the Beatles” and the morning show on The Walrus105.7, will emcee the event.
Lennon and a group of schoolmates formed the Quarrymen in Liverpool in 1956. Their sound was called “skiffle,”
Five of the surviving members of the Quarrymen reunited for a benefit concert that also celebrated the 40th anniversary of when Lennon met McCartney, performing at the same church where the two played together for the first time. The success of the event led to an album and a tour, with concerts at major venues such as The Bottom Line in New York. Critics and fans alike agree that this is not merely a Beatles cover band—hearing the Quarrymen gives music aficionados an opportunity to hear the kind of music the Beatles were reared on, and a rare chance to hear authentic skiffle music, which became all but extinct after the 1950s.
Today the four-piece band, which includes original members Rod Davis (banjo/guitar)
ABOUT GUITARS IN THE CLASSROOM
Guitars in the Classroom is a nonprofit organization based in San Diego that inspires, trains and equips classroom teachers to integrate music and music-making across the general studies curriculum through “song-based learning,” giving students from pre-school through high school the opportunity to learn through making music.
GITC programs provide “easy” group guitar, singing, song leading and songwriting instruction that helps teachers integrate performing arts into their lessons. And, thanks to the generous support of numerous sponsors from the music-products industry, GITC is able to provide participating teachers with free access to instruments, music accessories, resource materials and instruction. GITC's grassroots approach also provides professional and volunteer opportunities to musically inclined educators and community members, who work together to create lasting local programs from coast to coast.
ABOUT ANTHOLOGY
Anthology is San Diego’s premier, award-winning live music venue and fine dining restaurant, located in the vibrant neighborhood of Little Italy in downtown San Diego. Inside, Anthology comes to life in the spirit of a 1940s supper club—with a decidedly swank and modern spin—to deliver a harmonious gathering of food, music and world-class ambience. On the stage, Anthology plays host to local, regional and international recording artists in jazz, rock, blues, Latin, singer-songwriter and world music in a performing space that boasts a state-of-the-
Anthology’s New American cuisine is inspired by consulting chef and award-winning culinary superstar Bradley Ogden. In just over a year, Anthology has garnered such acclaim as “Best New Jazz Club” by CityBeat, “Best Restaurant Design” by Riviera Magazine and “Best Live Music Venue” by CitySearch.
For a complete listing of upcoming events, with more details about and tickets and artists, and to find more information about private party events, visit www.AnthologySD.com.
Anthology is located at 1337 India Street (between A and Ash Streets).
Tickets are available at the Anthology Box Office, by calling 619.595.0300 and at www.AnthologySD.com.
For more information contact Patti Judd at 619.234.5405 or pjudd@anthologysd.com
