Random dude, possibly subjected to 311 hold musicYesterday in this space, we wondered how a city that bills itself as "world-class" -- which we do, a lot -- could possibly subject people to string quartet versions of "Love Me Tender" when placing them on hold. On Sunday, when we asked the operator at the 311 information service who was responsible for the positively evil smooth jazz playing on 311, she was unaware. Yesterday, when we called the number listed on the city's Web page for the Commit
Gretchen RobinetteAntony and the JohnsonsTuesday, Feb. 24, 2009Nob Hill Masonic CenterBetter than: Old Nina Simone records.When it comes to Antony Hagerty live, nothing is as you'd expect it. For example, that such a powerfully feminine voice would flow out of such a large man's body. Or that a voice quivering with so much hurt in song could switch into such funny, flippant banter between songs. And that someone with so much praise at his feet (from no less than Lou Reed, among others) could sti