The Gorge Amphitheater in George, Washington
A Superb Outdoor Concert Venue in the Beautiful Northwest
Located in rural central Washington State, The Gorge Amphitheater overlooks Washington’s magnificent Columbia River.
The Gorge Ampitheater's Breathtaking Outdoor Seating
With a capacity for nearly 20,000 people, concert-goers can sit either in reserved seating (uncovered, but close to the stage), or on the lawn. Yet no matter which seats they choose, attendees of The Gorge’s concerts—which are held during the summer season and always last well into the evening--can watch their favorite bands perform against a backdrop of the setting sun.
From Brittney Spears to Dave Matthews: Performers at The Gorge Ampitheater
The venue, which is owned by the House of Blues and operated by LiveNation, first opened it gates in 1985. Since then, it has hosted such performers as Steely Dan, The Allman Brothers Band, Joe Cocker, Sting, Aerosmith, The Who, Shania Twain and Brittney Spears.
Other bands have included Blink 182, Coldplay, Pink Floyd, Phish and The Dead.
Regular performers at The Gorge include the Dave Matthews Band. The Band’s album, Live at the Gorge, is a 3-disc compilation of their 2004 outdoor performance at the amphitheater. In 2008, the Band returned to the venue, giving their first scheduled performance since the tragic death of saxophone player and founding member, LeRoi Moore.
The Dave Matthews Band’s next performance at The Gorge is scheduled for September 5, 2009.
In addition to its regular performers, the amphitheater annually hosts the Sasquatch! Music Festival and the Vans Warped Tour (which showcases music genres such as punk and alternative rock, emo, metalcore and Christian rock).
Hotel Accommodatios in North Central Washington
Although some concert-goers like to camp nearby the venue, hotel accommodations can also be found in the neighboring areas of Moses Lake, Ellensburg, or Wenatchee, Washington. It is best to plan at least an hour’s drive to any one of these locations.
Within walking distance of The Gorge are The Cave B Estate Winery and the Cave B Inn. Offering a wide variety of wines crafted from renowned Washington state grapes, the Cave B Winery is known especially for its reds, including a Bordeaux blend and a Syrah.
Located on the winery’s grounds, the Cave B Inn at SageCliffe offers a spa, swimming pool, and spectacular views of the establishment’s vineyards, orchards, and of the Columbia River. Guests are encouraged to reserve any of the Inn’s 30 rooms in advance, either by visiting the Cave B website (http://www.sagecliffe.com) or by calling the Inn’s reservation number at (888) 785-2283.
Ticket Sales and Driving Directions to the Gorge Ampitheater
Tickets sales and driving directiosn to all of The Gorge’s 2009 events can be found at http://www.livenation.com.
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