Gorge 2004 Labor Day Thread

[weljenks]

Weather question...

Is it still pretty hot there in early September? And how about at night, does it get cold?

The nights can get very cold...especialliy if you are up on the lawn. On 9/7/02 I was almost in tears it was so damned cold. Bring a jacket for sure. During the day you'll think it's hot and be fooled by everyone in summer attire.

[Duckyguy]

The nights can get very cold...especialliy if you are up on the lawn. On 9/7/02 I was almost in tears it was so damned cold. Bring a jacket for sure. During the day you'll think it's hot and be fooled by everyone in summer attire.

After roasting all day in the sun there, I always welcome the chill at night.

[il bacio dolce]

*Deep breath* I did it. I requested my tickets, one for each night at the Gorge. So much money, even though I have it, I feel bad about spending it, but I want to go!! Positive/encouraging PMs more than welcome. :)

God do I need a job!

[il bacio dolce]

Thanks so much for the heads up about the weather!

[Duckyguy]

*Deep breath* I did it. I requested my tickets, one for each night at the Gorge. So much money, even though I have it, I feel bad about spending it, but I want to go!! Positive/encouraging PMs more than welcome. :)

God do I need a job!

There are worse things to spend money on...like drugs...or a contract killing! See, you are helping out society by not killing people and going to the Gorge!

I speak for all of society when I say: Thank you for not killing us.

[Holemandaddy]

holy shit. i am talking to my mom about going to the gorge right now

[Duckyguy]

holy shit. i am talking to my mom about going to the gorge right now

good luck :bounce

[Holemandaddy]

it looks like I am going to be going to this folks. no set plans yet, but me, my girlfreind, and my mom are possibly going to go. fly into seattle and get a hotel near the gorge. mom would only go to one show (has never been to one before), me and erica would hit all 3, fly back on monday

[Duckyguy]

Excellent Jared. You'll have a blast!

[Holemandaddy]

im excited about it. plus, i might also go to KC, so, possibly 4 shows this year. damn

[uofmjess]

should we go ahead and make our car rentals? and, can you get around seattle without a car? i noticed there are a lot of seattle folks responding to this thread and we'll be hanging out in seattle for a couple of days before we head down to the gorge (i'm thinking of going to grad school up there).

[il bacio dolce]

Eh. It's not gonna happen for me this year. I could spend the money, it just doesn't look like I'd be able to replace it and I need a car. It would be foolish. So, I cancelled my WH requests for that. I feel better. :lol Someday I might.

[Cyric]

Just wondering what the prices for lawn and reserved seating are for the three Gorge nights, if they are on the Dmband.com site somewhere I can't find them.

Thanks in advance for anyhelp you can give me.

[Talula62]

Just wondering what the prices for lawn and reserved seating are for the three Gorge nights, if they are on the Dmband.com site somewhere I can't find them.

Thanks in advance for anyhelp you can give me.

Are you in the Warehouse, cuz you can go to Ticketing and click on Order Tickets or Place Order or whatever and just not actually continue and buy anything.

If memory serves (I placed my order a few days ago) reserved are 59.90 and lawn are like 47.90...that might be Warehouse lawn seating though.

Oh, and Jared - that's awesome you are goin to the Gorge!! OKState must represent.

[recentlytrippin]

Eh. It's not gonna happen for me this year. I could spend the money, it just doesn't look like I'd be able to replace it and I need a car. It would be foolish. So, I cancelled my WH requests for that. I feel better. :lol Someday I might.



You know....it's not too late to re-request. ;)

[Afoolsmistake]

Hey guys, got my requests in for all three nights, flying out of pittsburgh, any recommendations on how to get from seattle to someplace near the gorge without spending too much?

[recentlytrippin]

Hey guys, got my requests in for all three nights, flying out of pittsburgh, any recommendations on how to get from seattle to someplace near the gorge without spending too much?


Seems like renting a car is the way to go.

I'm having a buddy pick me up on Saturday morning, though.

[snuffles]

should we go ahead and make our car rentals? and, can you get around seattle without a car? i noticed there are a lot of seattle folks responding to this thread and we'll be hanging out in seattle for a couple of days before we head down to the gorge (i'm thinking of going to grad school up there).

Seattle has its own bus system and then there is a regional bus system that can get you out of Seattle.

[skinnypig21]

Definately rent a car, taxis are good for just going around town if you are splitting fares but you would have ride a Greyhound to get to the Gorge as it is a solid 3 hrs away. Try priceline.com to see if you can get a cheap car rental, I have had great success on paying half price for car rentals

[uofmjess]

thanks...i'm headed to priceline now

[Strugz10]

Well count me in for the weekend. It's my birthday weekend so I'm doing this as a present to myself. I'm making the trip all the way from Chicago and spending $395 in tickets alone (pair for each show). I know it'll be worth it though, it's just money afterall :rolleyes: It looks like I'll be hitting up Columbus for the 2 shows and then heading out west to wrap the summer up. So if anyone wants to make a donations to my cause let me know!!! Maybe we'll get a repeat of '02 and I'll finally catch Halloween :evil

[il bacio dolce]

Okay okay. :) I put my ticket requests back in. I'll just wait and see what happens, and if I can't go I will have three lawn tickets up for sale eventually.

[uofmjess]

good for you...i'll be selling a kidney to afford all my tickets.

[Cyric]

Is there something bad about the wildhorse campground?

I just happen to notice that everybody else seems to be heading to either vantage or getty's cove.

[Rob D]

got definites on camping reservations and hotel reservations (gotta sleep in a bed, i'm an old man). now all we need is confirmations.

[Holemandaddy]

man, i don't know if i will be able to get tickets to all 3 shows. cause mom is going to have to buy them before i have a job to pay for them :-\

[Rob D]

man, i don't know if i will be able to get tickets to all 3 shows. cause mom is going to have to buy them before i have a job to pay for them :-\
i promise you that if you show up to the gorge w/ tickets for at least one night, you'll be able to get on the lawn for around $30 each night. you may be able to even score a seat for that price. there were a zillion people selling tickets and hardly no one buying (who wants to be stuck in the parking lot?). lots of product, no demand = ticket prices dropping.

[kelme]

ok guys, i know the gorge is all about camping, but i'm flying in from dallas, and i'm sure as hell not going to lug a tent all the way to washington. besides, my girlfriend isn't a big fan of camping. so i was wondering if anyone has any hotel recommendations. i went to expedia.com and put in the gorge zip code and it said "nothing results for your search." i know it can't be that bad. any help is appreciated. thanks.

[asmjm39]

well ther is sure to be nothing close open at this point, look in Moses Lake, ephrata or Wenatchee,those are the closest bigger towns. If you dont mind a lil drive, try Yakima

[texasdmblvr]

i can't believe I DID IT~but i requested 2 tickets myself last night....

[asmjm39]

that would be cool!

[kelme]

i can't believe I DID IT~but i requested 2 tickets myself last night....

Good!! i won't be the only texan there :)

[Rob D]

ok guys, i know the gorge is all about camping, but i'm flying in from dallas, and i'm sure as hell not going to lug a tent all the way to washington. besides, my girlfriend isn't a big fan of camping. so i was wondering if anyone has any hotel recommendations. i went to expedia.com and put in the gorge zip code and it said "nothing results for your search." i know it can't be that bad. any help is appreciated. thanks.
also try quincy, that's where we stay.

[OCMarsh]

I've got some reservations for a Super 8 in Ellensburg for three nights. It's about 20-30 minutes away and not the nicest hotel, but all the other hotels laughed at us.

[carkiwi]

I finally requested my tix...just for the Saturday night show..I'm a poor student. :(
So I'll be heading down from Vancouver on Saturday morning w/my bf...if I get the tix...yay

[DreemingTree]

I've got some reservations for a Super 8 in Ellensburg for three nights. It's about 20-30 minutes away and not the nicest hotel, but all the other hotels laughed at us.
DID YOU TRY THE 6 IN MOSES?

[pichtd]

Good!! i won't be the only texan there :)
Another one here from Texas.

[cowboyroie]

It may be last minute but I got my requests in! Now the waiting game begins.

[mihighdavehead]

Returning to the Gorge for the fifth consecutive year. This will be my first time staying in Moses Lake. What's it like? Any good restaurants or bars? How crappy is the Super 8? How is the lake? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Jamon

[Rob D]

not sure about bars, just buy a buttload of beer and enjoy yourself outside. it's a gorgeous area.

[Duckyguy]

Returning to the Gorge for the fifth consecutive year. This will be my first time staying in Moses Lake. What's it like? Any good restaurants or bars? How crappy is the Super 8? How is the lake? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Jamon

There isn't anything in Moses Lake thats good. haha
Lets see...I got a lecture about what Jesus wants last year while I got my hair cut there during the day. That was my favorite.

They have a casino...if you want to call it that. It has like 4 tables. Thats where I was in '02 before the show, not knowing Dave and Jason Mraz would be playing in the friggin parking lot!! CURSES!

Ummm...the breakfasts at Perkin's restaurant are pretty good, even though the service is slow sometimes.

They do have a Starbucks though!

Don't know about your hotel though.

[mihighdavehead]

Thanks for the info, anyone else got any thoughts on Moses Lake?

[Thegravedigger]

Ummm...the breakfasts at Perkin's restaurant are pretty good, even though the service is slow sometimes.



:lol :lol Yeah, not a bad little place to eat. :cool: Hungover it tastes like a million dollars actually.

[Thegravedigger]

Thanks for the info, anyone else got any thoughts on Moses Lake?


We did Moses Lake in 2002. There was a fine gentleman by the name of Price that set up a Charter Bus that took us from the Best Western in Moses, to the Gorge and back each night. It really made for a great time. Still talk to a few of the folks I met on that bus. :cool: The Magic Bus. :D

[asmjm39]

There isn't anything in Moses Lake thats good. haha
Lets see...I got a lecture about what Jesus wants last year while I got my hair cut there during the day. That was my favorite.

They have a casino...if you want to call it that. It has like 4 tables. Thats where I was in '02 before the show, not knowing Dave and Jason Mraz would be playing in the friggin parking lot!! CURSES!

Ummm...the breakfasts at Perkin's restaurant are pretty good, even though the service is slow sometimes.

They do have a Starbucks though!

Don't know about your hotel though.


Small frickin world, me and the Mrs were in that casino that very same day, that figures

[Rob D]

http://www.ofoto.com/BrowsePhotos.jsp?&collid=80652210505&page=1&sort_order=0

this is the kind of stuff we have to look forward to...

[mrjeff]

hey,

me and a buddy from san diego are trying to plan a trip for the gorge this year. It'll be the first for us and were trying to figure out the best/most economical way of doing it.

Also, we don't necessarily need to be there all four nights because of the cost, and we'd defitnatly like to camp or rv a night.

If anyone would like to plan something collectively so we can save some money, drop me an email at jwright@rohan.sdsu.edu, or pm or im me at mrjeff622 on aim. Thanks!

Also, anyone in seattle or surrounding areas who might have some extra room? Were two friendly, easy-going 23 year old guys finishing up college, thanks!

-Jeff

[MaddyRu]

Hi! I'm Maddy and this will be my second Gorge and my second year at Getty's. They are indeed closed for the winter, but we still call like everyday. There are parts of Gettys that are total Compton, we stay right by the entrance, by the water and the bridge ( that gets jumped off every morning ). Pretty much everyone that posts on www.bigeyedfish.com/gorgeboard is staying at Gettys. So hop on there if you are looking for rides, I know a few people were trying to get together from SEA-TAC. I can't wait for Labor Day weekend!

~Maddy

[pichtd]

I will be camping at the venue all 3 nights. I have been to the Gorge once, and just stayed one night at the venue.

Will we be missing out staying there instead of camping elsewhere? Why does everyone seem to go elsewhere?

[dmb_41_sd]

I will be camping at the venue all 3 nights. I have been to the Gorge once, and just stayed one night at the venue.

Will we be missing out staying there instead of camping elsewhere? Why does everyone seem to go elsewhere?

It all depends on the atmosphere you want. Camping at the venue can become very obnoxious. A ton of people are drunk, puking, pissing and doing anything else EVERYWHERE. You dont get your own site, you get crammed into a field and have to fight for your space. Having no shade is the biggest problem and not being able to leave and come back without having to pay again. I only stayed one night at the gorge last year and it wasnt as bad as I described, BUT IT CAN BE. I suggest getting there and going to the edge of the campground so you can get your site next to a fence, makes it easier to find and you dont get so many neighbors (this is helpfull when you want to get some sleep and your neighbors have their music up so damn loud it's impossible to sleep.)

The other places gettys, vantage, etc, offer a more civilized sort of camping. Showers, the river, everyone gets their own campsite(even though everyone seems to congregate anywasy), and there are quiet hours at the wee hours of the night.

Hope that helps.

[matradtk]

ok guys, i know the gorge is all about camping, but i'm flying in from dallas, and i'm sure as hell not going to lug a tent all the way to washington. besides, my girlfriend isn't a big fan of camping. so i was wondering if anyone has any hotel recommendations. i went to expedia.com and put in the gorge zip code and it said "nothing results for your search." i know it can't be that bad. any help is appreciated. thanks.

You are gonna have one helluva time getting any hotel room within 50 miles of the Gorge venue at this point. They will all be booked by now. You have to call the hotels as soon as the tour dates are up. Good Luck.

[pichtd]

It all depends on the atmosphere you want. Camping at the venue can become very obnoxious. A ton of people are drunk, puking, pissing and doing anything else EVERYWHERE. You dont get your own site, you get crammed into a field and have to fight for your space. Having no shade is the biggest problem and not being able to leave and come back without having to pay again. I only stayed one night at the gorge last year and it wasnt as bad as I described, BUT IT CAN BE. I suggest getting there and going to the edge of the campground so you can get your site next to a fence, makes it easier to find and you dont get so many neighbors (this is helpfull when you want to get some sleep and your neighbors have their music up so damn loud it's impossible to sleep.)

The other places gettys, vantage, etc, offer a more civilized sort of camping. Showers, the river, everyone gets their own campsite(even though everyone seems to congregate anywasy), and there are quiet hours at the wee hours of the night.

Hope that helps.
Wow, thanks. We are now attempting to get a spot at Cresent Bar, I'm on the waiting list, so we'll see.

[firedancn_nanci]

Is there something bad about the wildhorse campground?

I just happen to notice that everybody else seems to be heading to either vantage or getty's cove.
I was a Getty's last year and the good thing about it is TONS of Shade, river swimming to cool ya off, and it's owned privately by a bunch of hippies which means 1. no real set quites time at like 10 or anything, and 2. no cops!!! They can't do anything you can walk anywhere with your beers, smoke pot anywhere cause there ain't a cop in site, and won't we all weekend! Cheers! And I hope ya enjoy yourself!

[Rob D]

Wow, thanks. We are now attempting to get a spot at Cresent Bar, I'm on the waiting list, so we'll see.
i've got a spot at crescent bar for sept 3-6th...awesome spot.

[pichtd]

Wow, thanks. We are now attempting to get a spot at Cresent Bar, I'm on the waiting list, so we'll see.
Forgot to mention, if anyone has a spot and it isn't full (you only have 1 tent) we could split costs if you want to share a spot. There are just going to be two of us.

[dmb_41_sd]

Forgot to mention, if anyone has a spot and it isn't full (you only have 1 tent) we could split costs if you want to share a spot. There are just going to be two of us.

I've never heard of crescent bar, where is it?

[pichtd]

I've never heard of crescent bar, where is it?
here is the link http://www.crescentbar.com/Default2.html

[murlio]

Just got my site confirmation from wildhorse...this is gonna be sweet.

See ya there!!

[Cyric]

See ya there!!Good to see someone else is going to wildhorse, I'll be the guy with the beat up dark blue (kinda) plymouth reliant.

[DreemingTree]

I'm so excited people! This is going to be fuckin awesome! YAY! :multi

[matradtk]

I was a Getty's last year and the good thing about it is TONS of Shade, river swimming to cool ya off, and it's owned privately by a bunch of hippies which means 1. no real set quites time at like 10 or anything, and 2. no cops!!! They can't do anything you can walk anywhere with your beers, smoke pot anywhere cause there ain't a cop in site, and won't we all weekend! Cheers! And I hope ya enjoy yourself!

Sounds like the jig is up now, good luck not getting arrested this year. :banned

[cavecricket34]

I'm so excited people! This is going to be fuckin awesome! YAY! :multi

Are you going too?

[uofmjess]

yay for me!! tickets are going down..now down to $226!

[dmbkristin]

Wow, the shows are 5 1/2 months away... but I'm sure the time will fly!

[CornellDMBfan]

I was a Getty's last year and the good thing about it is TONS of Shade, river swimming to cool ya off, and it's owned privately by a bunch of hippies which means 1. no real set quites time at like 10 or anything, and 2. no cops!!! They can't do anything you can walk anywhere with your beers, smoke pot anywhere cause there ain't a cop in site, and won't we all weekend! Cheers! And I hope ya enjoy yourself!
I was at Getty's briefly last year to visit some friends (I was at the campgroud) . . . you pretty much got it right! I'm amazed no one got killed . . . cliff-jumping into the river while completely wasted doesn't seem like the best idea to me. people were passed out here, hotboxing a tent there . . . hittin bongs of all types out in the open. definitely the place to go if you're looking for a crazy party with a bunch of kids and no po's.

[kgiles21]

ok guys, i know the gorge is all about camping, but i'm flying in from dallas, and i'm sure as hell not going to lug a tent all the way to washington. besides, my girlfriend isn't a big fan of camping. so i was wondering if anyone has any hotel recommendations. i went to expedia.com and put in the gorge zip code and it said "nothing results for your search." i know it can't be that bad. any help is appreciated. thanks.

im staying at stars and stripes i believe. nancies.org is down so i can't get the link to the site.. but i will send it to you asap.. im not sure if they are booked yet or not...
--kyle
krg22336@iquest.net

[kasquith]

Well, Ticketmaster has the Gorge onsale pages up now.

http://www.ticketmaster.ca/artist/746531

For all 3 Gorge nights, there is a "Radio Presale" that beings on the 25th. Anyone locals know what that is?

[AudreyM]

Well, Ticketmaster has the Gorge onsale pages up now.

http://www.ticketmaster.ca/artist/746531

For all 3 Gorge nights, there is a "Radio Presale" that beings on the 25th. Anyone locals know what that is?

I noticed that too. Can't say I've ever seen a DMB presale. Kinda sucks because I have to rely on TM for 1 of the shows.

[asmjm39]

nope, but I will try and find out!

[asmjm39]

Looks like Mraz could be opening

[kasquith]

I noticed that too. Can't say I've ever seen a DMB presale. Kinda sucks because I have to rely on TM for 1 of the shows.
Totally - considering what WH takes away, plus a presale, not much will be left for the public. I just need 1 show from TM... it looks like WH is giving me reserved for the other nights. I'm not too worried, I don't even care if it is lawn.

[Mickey Carson]

Did anyone get reserved through WH for night 2? Just curious. I'm sure Rob did :-)

At least if nobody got reserved for night 2 then it might be easier to get reserved seats through Ticketbastard...who knows.

[marhoochia]

OMG - I am sooooooooooooo excited about seeing mRAZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[dmbkristin]

Well, Ticketmaster has the Gorge onsale pages up now.

http://www.ticketmaster.ca/artist/746531

For all 3 Gorge nights, there is a "Radio Presale" that beings on the 25th. Anyone locals know what that is?

I would guess it's through The Mountain (KMTT). I'm on their mailing list, so they'll probably have more details about it next week.

[dmbkristin]

Did anyone get reserved through WH for night 2? Just curious.

I did. :D

[murlio]

no, nights 1 and 3 reserved. so i guess i only have to pay up the butt for one night. but it'll be worth it. saturday night will be off the hook.

[mihighdavehead]

I got declined for night 1, but got 2&3. I cannot wait now that Jason Mraz is opening!! :multi

[Mickey Carson]

I did. :D
Awesome

[kasquith]

Did anyone get reserved through WH for night 2? Just curious. I'm sure Rob did :-)

I got reserved night 1 and 2. Declined for night 3.

[dman0808]

Did anyone get reserved through WH for night 2? Just curious. I'm sure Rob did :-)

At least if nobody got reserved for night 2 then it might be easier to get reserved seats through Ticketbastard...who knows.

i got reserved night 2....lawn for night 3....i've heard some people getting lawn for night 1 so it seems spread out...i'm just curious if there was anyone who got reserved for all three nights? or if they just gave everyone lawn for one night period.

[mihighdavehead]

I requested reserved only for all three nights and got N2 and N3. N1 got declined. I'm glad I got sat. and sun. cause these nights usually are harder to get. Now I need to find some good N1 reserved tix.

The Gorge, Mraz and DMB for three nights......am I dreaming??

[skinnypig21]

I got reserved for night one and three, lawn for night two........am going to try ticketmaster and likely unload the lawn ticks if I get lucky

[cowboyroie]

Reserved for night one and three. Lawn for night two. All I need now is a ride from the airport. :)

[LieInOurGrvsGrl]

I requested reserved only for all three nights and got N2 and N3. N1 got declined. I'm glad I got sat. and sun. cause these nights usually are harder to get. Now I need to find some good N1 reserved tix.

The Gorge, Mraz and DMB for three nights......am I dreaming??



WAIT! are u going to mraz seperately, or is he opening for dmb @ the gorge?!?!?!

[Cyric]

He is opening all three nights.

[kgiles21]

confirmed for night 2 and night 3 the two that i asked for.. this is my 1st trip to the gorge...

[Rob D]

so i'm confirmed for reserved nights 1 & 2 (i have two pairs of each). if anyone comes across a good pair of night 3's i'll hook up one of the other nights. if you don't know it, i'm a first day warehouse member, my seats will be amazing....i just want somewhat good seats for night 3.

[uofmjess]

i've never been to the gorge and i'm getting a little worried about getting tickets. is it going to be hard to get tickets through ticketmaster?

[asmjm39]

dont worry tickets will be available through TONS of different sources

[vannausj]

presale info in case you didn't see other thread
copied form warehouse board, so no promise on validity, but worth a shot. This is for the gorge radio presale that starts wednesday. Wonder if there will be any seats left for regular onsale since so many should be gone before then

I just recieved the e-mail, the Password is NOT KMTT like I thought, below is the e-mail, please pass the word around, some people might go onto ticketmaster with the wrong password.

Dave Matthews Band tickets! If you don't win one of the Rock & Roll Adventures to Bonnaroo, you'd better plan ahead for Dave's annual weekend at The Gorge! This year's shows are over Labor Day and Mountain Music Network members can buy tickets before they go on-sale, starting this Wednesday at 10am - Friday at 10pm! Both reserved and general admission tickets will be available through this pre-sale, though only a limited number for both sections will be available for each show - double check your seat location before you purchase! The pre-sale password is: BUSTED.

[matradtk]

I've got reserved for Sat. the 4th & Sun. the 5th. Warehouse member since the early days. And for those who aren't, yes there still are decent seats available through Ticketmaster. If you have lots of dough and want to splourge a bit there are plenty of ticket selling websites out there but you usually have to pay top dollar for a great seat. One final option is to hang out and buy one from someone in the parking lot. This is of course not recommended but hey beggars can't be choosers ;)

[SweetUpandDown]

I'll be heading out to the Gorge from Rhode Island. I ended up with Reserved all 3 nights.
I am considered a 'airline employee' although I don't really work for an airline... and I can can fly anywhere in the US for 59.00 round trip. So, it will help out GREATLY this summer.
I'm looking forward to the Gorge... and also looking forward to seein Jason Mraz as well!

[Rob D]

I'll be heading out to the Gorge from Rhode Island. I ended up with Reserved all 3 nights.
I am considered a 'airline employee' although I don't really work for an airline... and I can can fly anywhere in the US for 59.00 round trip. So, it will help out GREATLY this summer.
I'm looking forward to the Gorge... and also looking forward to seein Jason Mraz as well!
can you get me from raleigh to the gorge for $59.00 please?

[cavecricket34]

I'll be heading out to the Gorge from Rhode Island. I ended up with Reserved all 3 nights.
I am considered a 'airline employee' although I don't really work for an airline... and I can can fly anywhere in the US for 59.00 round trip. So, it will help out GREATLY this summer.
I'm looking forward to the Gorge... and also looking forward to seein Jason Mraz as well!
What do you do?

[uofmjess]

my plane tickets are about $275 right now..i'll be flying from memphis, Tn. Should I book this now or hope they get cheaper? i've never flown this far before and i really don't know what a "good" price would be.

[Rob D]

my plane tickets are about $275 right now..i'll be flying from memphis, Tn. Should I book this now or hope they get cheaper? i've never flown this far before and i really don't know what a "good" price would be.
that seems ok. is it non-stop or is there a layover? one layover from raleigh is looking like it will cost me $350.

[uofmjess]

that seems ok. is it non-stop or is there a layover? one layover from raleigh is looking like it will cost me $350.
one layover..but $270? geez!!

[SweetUpandDown]

What do you do?

I work for ABX Air, which is Airborne Express really... but DHL now or some shit... One of the benefits of working there is to fly on certain airlines for a discounted fare... pretty sweet deal. Great Great Company to work for...

[FubarMichy]

I got reserved for all 3 nights. I'm in the process of purchasing my plane ticket now, but i'll be flying in a few days prior, just becasue I want to see Washington State. Tickets now from Newark to Seattle are $290.00 round trip.

[kasquith]

I booked my flight today:

Air Canada 1091 - Thursday, September 2
Departs Toronto 8:30am, arrives Seattle 10:36am

Air Canada 1092 - Monday, September 6
Departs Seattle 11:15pm, arrives Toronto 6:42am (Tuesday)

I think I'm going to spend Thursday seeing downtown Seattle. Returning is nice too... I don't have to get up early and rush to the airport on Monday. I'll take in some more sights on the way back.

I can still be at work 9am Tuesday morning too!

[Holemandaddy]

ok, i am going to ticketmaster tickets this saturday, wish me luck

[Rob D]

one layover..but $270? geez!!
jessica, remember two things:

1. love your mother

2. you're flying on labor day weekend, it's gonna be expensive.

[Cyric]

Well three more days then I get to drag my ass downtown and try to be first in line at ticketmaster, oh joy.

Ah well chances are I should still be able to get reserved seating for all three nights. Wish me luck though.:multi

[evrydayangel40]

Well three more days then I get to drag my ass downtown and try to be first in line at ticketmaster, oh joy.

Ah well chances are I should still be able to get reserved seating for all three nights. Wish me luck though.:multi


you shouldn't have a problem :)

also - i've never stood in line for tickets anyway.......you do that often? :lol
is it better than refreshing your page over and over or calling and getting a busy signal for an hour??

[vannausj]

anyone get tickets with the presale? saw people posting elsewhere saying got 19th row center, so hopefully all the warhouse members who got reserved seats got better than 19th row, but not counting on it....good luck all with everyone else still trying for tickets though,

[Holemandaddy]

pre-sale was GA only, or so i heard

[dmb_41_sd]

pre-sale was GA only, or so i heard

It wasnt just GA, there were some, but not a lot, reserved seats in the row 19-24 area in section B. Dont worry, I got a lot closer than that last year from the warehouse and I was only 2nd year then. You still got a chance.

[evrydayangel40]

yeah, i ended up getting sec B row 28, seats 47-48

not bad, hoping to find something closer later

[marhoochia]

jessica, remember two things:

1. love your mother

2. you're flying on labor day weekend, it's gonna be expensive.

Did u book your flight yet - if u find any good deals - let me know.

[Cyric]

you shouldn't have a problem :)

also - i've never stood in line for tickets anyway.......you do that often? :lol
is it better than refreshing your page over and over or calling and getting a busy signal for an hour??
It isn't fun by any means but its the only option I have since I don't have a credit card. (keeps me from spending money I don't have.)

[Rob D]

Did u book your flight yet - if u find any good deals - let me know.
there won't be any good deals, marcy. i tried looking at flying out of charlotte, but it's the same or more expensive. so i think it's gonna be flying out of rdu for around $350.

[pichtd]

OK, who is Graham Colton?

[pichtd]

OK, who is Graham Colton?
Oops, wrong thread, ignore.

[Strugz10]

Reserved for Nights 1 & 3 (waiting on Warehouse)...and just got tickets for night 2 section B row 38. It is my birthday afterall, so it's only fair. Thanks Ticketmaster!!!! :multi

[Mickey Carson]

Reserved for Nights 1 & 3 (waiting on Warehouse)...and just got tickets for night 2 section B row 38. It is my birthday afterall, so it's only fair. Thanks Ticketmaster!!!! :multi
Nice...I was doing the same thing...found night 2 section B row 33 but gave 'em up and didn't find any reserved again...que sera sera

[Cyric]

Well I had my fight with ticketmaster and I came away with the win.

Night 1: Sec A Row 25
Night 2: Sec B Row 49
Night 3: Sec A Row 16
Not the greatest tickets but Im just happy to be going and have tickets.

[#36firedancer]

lawn, lawn, sec C row 44 seats 74-77

:D :bounce :D

[dmb_41_sd]

row 25 and 16, not the greatest? geez, what do you need?

[Cyric]

row 25 and 16, not the greatest? geez, what do you need?
I guess I shouldn't be saying things like that as they are quite good, but there is always the quest for section B row 1. That being said I honestly have no idea about the quality of the seats as Im only judging off of the seating chart.

[dmbpromoguy]

I scored and am happy : )

http://storage.msn.com/s1pZ8pl_R1n1zGGRHAo44wt3M0AsJyAU3E6Ty57-bmU-eOmArG2zBTP59TXj8MEnKlsGiyLHWehAjw_sEJ-WPLakw/00.jpg?MdToken=213260289870885

Friday - Sec C Row 11 Seat 29
Saturday - Sec B Row 19 Seat 21
Sunday - Sec A Row 24 Seat 34

I work my way around in a nice semi circle through the 3 nights so I get a different view each night :)

PS I'm selling a single Friday ticket which happens to be the exact same seat sec and row # as my Sunday, I bought all 3 nights on the Presale and got the same exact seat both Friday and Sunday but was able to upgrade my Friday to row 11 this morning. So again....

For Sale is Friday Sec A Row 24 Seat 34 if you look on the link I posted seat 34 is pretty far into the section so view should be good...not as good as my 11th row that I snagged, but still pretty good :)

I nearly forgot.... dmbpromo@hotmail.com and AIM is IanSatelliteeye

[mihighdavehead]

TM hooked it up today!

Night 1 Section B Row 23 :cool:

I hope my reserved Warehouse tix for N2 and N3 are as good or better.

[kgiles21]

ticketmaster came through for me.. sunday section b row 21

[brockboi]

i got B 32's!!!

[Strugz10]

I haven't looked through this entire thread but has anyone else noticed the strange coincidence about this years Gorge concerts compared to '02? I mean it's a 3 day stretch again in early Sept, and Mraz is opening again? I'm hoping it will be as good a weekend as it was 2 years ago. Just a thought.

[Rob D]

I haven't looked through this entire thread but has anyone else noticed the strange coincidence about this years Gorge concerts compared to '02? I mean it's a 3 day stretch again in early Sept, and Mraz is opening again? I'm hoping it will be as good a weekend as it was 2 years ago. Just a thought.
being nitpicky: mraz was just on a side stage in the lot...he didn't open.

[Strugz10]

being nitpicky: mraz was just on a side stage in the lot...he didn't open.

True...but just the fact that he was present

[GoLdpHiShDMB]

lucky bastards.

[Rob D]

just found the deal of the century. delta offers a $231 flight from raleigh to seattle. flight dates are friday and monday, arrive in sea at noon on friday, leave at noon on monday. 2 stops on the way there, one on the way back...but to save $130 from every other airline i've priced, it's worth it.

[perceivereality]

Camping around the Gorge is a piece of cake. I've been there 5 years now and never had to pay to sleep. Get in your car, find a dirt road and throw down the sleeping bag. Last year we camped in the mountains directly across from the venue. Nice and cool with amazing views. We even saw a few hundred head of elk. There are also plenty of places between the venue and Wenatchee to camp. Stay away from the Gorge's 'campground.' Unless of course you prefer to sleep in puke and immense heat.



Honest? I feel like such a dweeb. I have never been camping before. Last summer when I went to the Gorge, a friend and I found a motel room in Wenatchee and drove both days to the Gorge. This year, I thought that I'd try my luck at camping and booked the Gorge campground.

[dmb_41_sd]

Honest? I feel like such a dweeb. I have never been camping before. Last summer when I went to the Gorge, a friend and I found a motel room in Wenatchee and drove both days to the Gorge. This year, I thought that I'd try my luck at camping and booked the Gorge campground.

Camping isnt all that hard. You'll enjoy it. I'm not sure about just going down a gravel road and pitching a tent but I suppose it could work.

[weljenks]

Honest? I feel like such a dweeb. I have never been camping before. Last summer when I went to the Gorge, a friend and I found a motel room in Wenatchee and drove both days to the Gorge. This year, I thought that I'd try my luck at camping and booked the Gorge campground.

At least you'll know camping isn't for you after this little experiment. :lol

[perceivereality]

At least you'll know camping isn't for you after this little experiment. :lol

I'm going camping for the first time in a couple of weeks. I'm going beach camping with residents (I'm a resident advisor at school). I've been told that camping is fun. I'm hoping that people don't lie. :p

Honestly though, I'm excited about the Gorge, regardless of whether or not I sleep in puke. I just might be in more squishy conditions that I had expected.

[uofmjess]

how is it possible that you folks have never camped before??

[weljenks]

I'm going camping for the first time in a couple of weeks. I'm going beach camping with residents (I'm a resident advisor at school). I've been told that camping is fun. I'm hoping that people don't lie. :p

Honestly though, I'm excited about the Gorge, regardless of whether or not I sleep in puke. I just might be in more squishy conditions that I had expected.

River Rats....just watch out for the River Rats. :o

[erik314]

It's nice only living three hours away from the gorge. I've never been so excited about something so far in the future as this concert. It's going to be crazy- everyone in my english class minus three is going to the Saturday show.
Super rad.

[perceivereality]

River Rats....just watch out for the River Rats. :o

See. You're lying.

[Rob D]

See. You're lying.
nah, my hometown had a A-league hockey team named the river rats. if a pro team has it as it's mascot, it must be real...

[weljenks]

See. You're lying.

The River Rats come out around sunset. Be sure to keep your food in a hard container because they will go right through soft plastic. Also get a sleeping cot that raises you up off of the ground. :freak

[Rob D]

so i bought my flight yesterday. $227.50 roundtrip from rdu to sea-tac. one layover. very excited.

[Holemandaddy]

they have scheduels out already? damn.

btw, im going, i have lawn to nights 2/3

im excited.

[Mickey Carson]

so i bought my flight yesterday. $227.50 roundtrip from rdu to sea-tac. one layover. very excited.

Wow that's incredibly cheap for a Labor Day Weekend flight. Are you arriving/departing in the middle of the night or something? Well done.

[Rob D]

nope, arrive at seattle at noon on friday, and leave seattle at noon on monday. of course, i'm traveling in the landing gear compartment... ;)

[cavecricket34]

Chicago-Midway to Seattle is down to $221 roundtrip, non-stop. :eek:

[pichtd]

Looks like the Saturday show is the first of the tour to sell out.

[Strugz10]

So is Dave and the boys gonna take the stage at 7:00 each night now since the tickets say 6:00 as opposed to the usual 7:00? I'm trying to figure out what time I need to get there by since I'm flying into Seattle on Friday from Dayton. I wouldn't be terribly dissapointed if I missed Jason Mraz on Friday, but I can't handle missing DMB. Any insight would be appreciated!

[pichtd]

Hmmm, good question. I didn't know that tickets say 6:00.

[dmbpromoguy]

Hmmm, good question. I didn't know that tickets say 6:00.
Most of the venues times changed from 7pm to 6pm about 2 weeks ago. When someone e-mailed an east coast venue asking about the time change the reply fromt he venue was that once theyhad confirmation of the opening act the time was changed to 6pm to ensure that opener, set change, DMB could all be done before an 11pm curfew.

I dont know how late Gorge shows usually go.... but in 2002 looks like DMB usually hits the stage after the opner around 7:55 - 8:10 and finsihed around 10:45 - 11:00. I dont know what time tickets said the start time was in 2002 though, someone might help out by checking an old stub to see if it said 6pm or 7pm.

[Strugz10]

Most of the venues times changed from 7pm to 6pm about 2 weeks ago. When someone e-mailed an east coast venue asking about the time change the reply fromt he venue was that once theyhad confirmation of the opening act the time was changed to 6pm to ensure that opener, set change, DMB could all be done before an 11pm curfew.

I dont know how late Gorge shows usually go.... but in 2002 looks like DMB usually hits the stage after the opner around 7:55 - 8:10 and finsihed around 10:45 - 11:00. I dont know what time tickets said the start time was in 2002 though, someone might help out by checking an old stub to see if it said 6pm or 7pm.

Yeah, I thought I saw that also from the Alpine Valley rep who started a thread this week. Apparently Alpine's shows were moved back to 6:00 as well. I'm also going to Riverbend show and my ticket still has the usual 7:00 pm start so I'm just trying to figure out what's going on.

[Strugz10]

^^^^
http://www.antsmarching.org/forum/showthread.php?t=97628&highlight=alpine+valley


Hello:

When Guster was added to our show, the time was moved up to 6:00pm. I am not sure of the reasoning behind it. We do have a curfew by county ordinance to stop playing at 11:00pm, so the promoter may have wanted to be sure that both the opener, set change, and DMB are able to have enough time for everything.

Ticketmaster and our site all are correct in saying that there is a 6 ticket maximum per order with no more than 2 tickets being pavilion tickets.

Regards,
Brian

Possibly a longer opening set since they're such big names this year???

[asmjm39]

7pm.

[Holemandaddy]

possible. w00t for the gorge, im pumped

[Mickey Carson]

but in 2002 looks like DMB usually hits the stage after the opner around 7:55 - 8:10 and finsihed around 10:45 - 11:00. I dont know what time tickets said the start time was in 2002 though, someone might help out by checking an old stub to see if it said 6pm or 7pm.

7pm in 2002...

but the boys are playing @ 6:00pm this year...I highly doubt that TM and dmband.com would be incorrect, although the House of Blues website lists 7:00pm.

BTW, Night 2 is the only sold out day of the tour so far according to dmband.com...pretty cool

[FubarMichy]

I finally booked my flight. Newark to Seattle - $290.00 round trip, direct flight. I'm flying in the Monday before, so I can check out Seattle & Washington State a little. I'm really excited !!!

[dmbpromoguy]

Gorge Countdown for you all.... provided by my friend sean

http://www.personal.psu.edu/users/s/q/sqm110/Gorge2k4.html

[perceivereality]

Gorge Countdown for you all.... provided by my friend sean

http://www.personal.psu.edu/users/s/q/sqm110/Gorge2k4.html


That is SO HOT! :D

[on41greyst]

So is Dave and the boys gonna take the stage at 7:00 each night now since the tickets say 6:00 as opposed to the usual 7:00? I'm trying to figure out what time I need to get there by since I'm flying into Seattle on Friday from Dayton. I wouldn't be terribly dissapointed if I missed Jason Mraz on Friday, but I can't handle missing DMB. Any insight would be appreciated!
I remember 2 years ago when they played thier , Dave came out a few minutes early to catch the sunset . I assume they are starting the gorge shows early for the sunset!

[Mickey Carson]

I remember 2 years ago when they played thier , Dave came out a few minutes early to catch the sunset . I assume they are starting the gorge shows early for the sunset!

:thumbsup

That and hopefully to get about 3+ hours of playing in each night before curfew :)

[dmb_41_sd]

:thumbsup

That and hopefully to get about 3+ hours of playing in each night before curfew :)

Curfew? at the gorge? There's no way there is a curfew in the middle of nowhere.

[Mickey Carson]

Curfew? at the gorge? There's no way there is a curfew in the middle of nowhere.

There is. Bands have to stop playing @ 11pm.

[dmb_41_sd]

There is. Bands have to stop playing @ 11pm.

I know dmb has played later than 11 at the gorge before.

[Mickey Carson]

I know dmb has played later than 11 at the gorge before.

Sometimes bands go a few minutes over...but even bands that go over only go 'til about 11:10 or so at the latest.

[LieInOurGrvsGrl]

yah, they have continued playing... but once the band plays after 11pm they get charged more money because of playing later... just bcuz the curfew is 11 if dmb wants to play longer they have before, but the curfew to stop playing is 11 at the gorge! :)

[dman0808]

Curfew? at the gorge? There's no way there is a curfew in the middle of nowhere.

makes no sense

[cowboyroie]

Alright. This is a desperate call for help. Our ride to the venue fell through so I'm turning to the forums. Is there anyone that can help the three of us out? All we need is a ride to the venue and a ride back to the airport. Send me an email if you can or have any information on how to get there without renting a car. Thanks

[dmb_41_sd]

I just thought I'd share some pics I took from last year at the gorge. Some are good, some not so much(a lot of them are dark) but I figured I might as well share them.

http://f2.pg.photos.yahoo.com/bc/dmb_41_sd/lst?.dir=/The+Gorge+2003

[matradtk]

It brings back memories, I've been in the 7th row before too, sweet seats!

I like the twitch and the 8th row shot, and wow the sunset looks awesome! I loooove the Gorge sunsets! Only 5 more months to go lol.

[matradtk]

Gorge Countdown for you all.... provided by my friend sean

http://www.personal.psu.edu/users/s/q/sqm110/Gorge2k4.html

killer dude!! I'll be there with ya brother! :thumbsup :lol

[dmbpromoguy]

Alright. This is a desperate call for help. Our ride to the venue fell through so I'm turning to the forums. Is there anyone that can help the three of us out? All we need is a ride to the venue and a ride back to the airport. Send me an email if you can or have any information on how to get there without renting a car. Thanks

Daaaaaamn all the way from FL and you get stuck at an airport only 2 or 3 hours away from the Venue, hopefully someone helsp you out. My car is already full, I'm picking up 3 guys flying in each from different places in Cali. I'm being nice and driving past the gorge to pick them up and then going back. Same when I take them back to the airport on the monday, I head west then turn around, and drive back east!... I'm from Calgary

I'm hookin people up, hopefully someone else will hook you up. Otherwise renting a car and splitting it 3 ways isnt too too bad.

[cowboyroie]

I'm hookin people up, hopefully someone else will hook you up. Otherwise renting a car and splitting it 3 ways isnt too too bad.

Renting a car isn't an option for us. We don't have any 25 year olds in our group. However, we would for sure split split the cost or even take the bulk of the cost if someone rented.

[pichtd]

Renting a car isn't an option for us. We don't have any 25 year olds in our group. However, we would for sure split split the cost or even take the bulk of the cost if someone rented.
You don't need to be 25 to rent, you'll just pay a little more, depending on who you rent from.

[dmbpromoguy]

You don't need to be 25 to rent, you'll just pay a little more, depending on who you rent from.
For example www.dollar.com (http://www.dollar.com) you can rent from the seattle airport and drivers between 21 and 24 have to pay an extra $20 a day..... which is funny when you rent from the Vancouver BC airport from dollar underage drivers only have to pay $5 extra :) and thats $5 canadian tire money

[dmbpromoguy]

I suggest you shop around online through all the major renters (dollar.com I know is best in Canada for renting to under-25 drivers) but check out the other websites, usually you find the underage drivers fee in the area after you search for a car and dates and location there will be a link for "check local policies" because each location will have different underage driver restrictions / fees.

[cowboyroie]

well the thing is...we're all 19 so we can't even get the underage price.

[dmbpromoguy]

nationalcar.com $25.00
dollar.com $19.99
hertz.com you need to be 25 :(
enterprise.com NO FEE !!!!
avis.com you need to call and ask for specific location info 1-800-230-4898

I think it was enterprise that let you chose an option of 18-21 years old

[dmbpromoguy]

nevermind if you chose 18-21 it says they are unable to rent you a car....

[dmbpromoguy]

e-mail these guys....

savemoney5374688@aol.com

its the rent-a-wreck car dealership at the seattle airport

[cowboyroie]

enterprise rejected the request because I chose 18-20. All the others are 21 minimum.

[cowboyroie]

Know anyone that has rented from them because man they don't look too professional.

[dmbpromoguy]

Know anyone that has rented from them because man they don't look too professional.
rent a wreck is a legit business, its been around for as long as I can possibly remember. They do alot of business selling used cars, but they also rent used cars out before they sell them.

Also what you could do is call one of the major car rentalk places and ask them where a 19 yearold can rent a car, they might be able to help you out.

[pichtd]

Try booking at Priceline. The benefit there is that all your taxes and fees are inlcuded, so you know exactly what you are paying.

[dmbpromoguy]

Try booking at Priceline. The benefit there is that all your taxes and fees are inlcuded, so you know exactly what you are paying.The only downside to things like priceline is that they dont always give you specific details of the rental policy. The last thing you want is to book a car through them, get to seattle and then have the rental company tell you you're shit-out-a-luck

[cowboyroie]

rent a wreck's minimum age is 21

[dmbpromoguy]

You can always buy a bus ticket from greyhound


Round Trip Seattle, WA to Quincy, WA 174 miles

------------------------------------------------
Fares & schedules subject to change until purchase.

Departure Schedules Schedule Departs Arrives Carrier Adult One Way Adult Round Trip
0737 10:30AM DEP 03:05PM ARR NWL $47.00 Round Trip
NWL: NORTHWESTERN TRAILWAYS, INC


Return Schedules Schedule Departs Arrives Carrier Adult One Way Adult Round Trip
0736 11:35AM DEP 04:15PM ARR NWL
NWL: NORTHWESTERN TRAILWAYS, INC

[dmb_41_sd]

You can always buy a bus ticket from greyhound


Round Trip Seattle, WA to Quincy, WA 174 miles

------------------------------------------------
Fares & schedules subject to change until purchase.

Departure Schedules Schedule Departs Arrives Carrier Adult One Way Adult Round Trip
0737 10:30AM DEP 03:05PM ARR NWL $47.00 Round Trip
NWL: NORTHWESTERN TRAILWAYS, INC


Return Schedules Schedule Departs Arrives Carrier Adult One Way Adult Round Trip
0736 11:35AM DEP 04:15PM ARR NWL
NWL: NORTHWESTERN TRAILWAYS, INC

Damn, no way. Busses suck ass. I might be flying into seattle and renting but I dont know yet. I'd love to split it with you guys. Send me a PM so I dont forget and I'll let you know when I get things more finalized.

[FubarMichy]

Do you work for a company that may have a coporate account with a Rental Car Agency??? By the time I go to Gorge, I will be 3 months shy of being 25 yrs old, but the company I work for has a Corporate Account wiht the Rental Car place, so they are allowing me to rent under 25 with no extra fees.

You should find out.. ,

[dmb_41_sd]

Do you work for a company that may have a coporate account with a Rental Car Agency??? By the time I go to Gorge, I will be 3 months shy of being 25 yrs old, but the company I work for has a Corporate Account wiht the Rental Car place, so they are allowing me to rent under 25 with no extra fees.

You should find out.. ,

I did this with avis when I was 21. I work for fed ex and told them i was there on business and they said OK. All they did was look it up in the computer and saw they had a deal with fed ex and asked me for a phone number for fed ex. They didnt look into it at all. No ID or nothing.

[LieInOurGrvsGrl]

im 16, and im almost 100% positive im driving this year, and i would only be taking one friend with me... but my 6 months still wouldnt be up... and i cant for sure anything right now.... but it may be an option....

[dmbpromoguy]

OK so the House of Blues website says that profesional cameras are not allowed, does anyone know their policy on point and shoot cameras, will I have to shove my $300 camera down the crotch of my pants.

I would certainly hope that I can freely take it in, esecially since a year or two ago the band asked people to send in their videos and pictures for the new release. But when these venues say no prof cameras..... well its up to some stupid 18yrold kid scanning tickets at the gate to determine whats a profesional camera and whats not.

[Rob D]

OK so the House of Blues website says that profesional cameras are not allowed, does anyone know their policy on point and shoot cameras, will I have to shove my $300 camera down the crotch of my pants.

I would certainly hope that I can freely take it in, esecially since a year or two ago the band asked people to send in their videos and pictures for the new release. But when these venues say no prof cameras..... well its up to some stupid 18yrold kid scanning tickets at the gate to determine whats a profesional camera and whats not.
no cameras allowed. disposable, point & click, my kodak advantix....i had to crotch it last year, but once it was in, it was fine (in the 1st & 2nd row). this year i'm bringing my dv cam in w/ me.

[dmbpromoguy]

I think I'm gonna print the House of Blues Gorge page and bring it with me and highlight the part that says no prof cameras.

Funny thing is that the website, along with most all venue websites, say no 'recording devices of any kind' or something similar to that. As tapers all know this isnt really true.

[uofmjess]

should we go ahead and rent cars now? i don't want 'em to run out :(

[#36firedancer]

I think I'm gonna print the House of Blues Gorge page and bring it with me and highlight the part that says no prof cameras.

Funny thing is that the website, along with most all venue websites, say no 'recording devices of any kind' or something similar to that. As tapers all know this isnt really true.
you can do that...

...but the tickets will say "no cameras"

[pichtd]

should we go ahead and rent cars now? i don't want 'em to run out :(
Rental companies will not run out. But, you may get a better rate renting earlier.

[Rob D]

Rental companies will not run out. But, you may get a better rate renting earlier.
they won't run out, but you may get stuck in a cr-v like we did last year. barely fit all our luggage and camping gear. we rented a suburban already.

[stunnersal]

Ok so i guess it's time to start making travel plans for Gorge huh?? :o

[FubarMichy]

they won't run out, but you may get stuck in a cr-v like we did last year. barely fit all our luggage and camping gear. we rented a suburban already.


I wanted to rent an SUV but you have to be minimum 25 years old to rent one. i'm 24 and will be only 3 months shy of being 25 by the time Gorge comes around... so I had to settle for something small

[dmb_41_sd]

they won't run out, but you may get stuck in a cr-v like we did last year. barely fit all our luggage and camping gear. we rented a suburban already.

Oh but they can run out, they ran out in chicago 2 years ago during the labor day alpine run and I even had a car reserved. Dollar was completely out of cars and gave us the runaround for about an hour until they sent us to another rental company(avis) who charged us more, a lot more, but dollar compensated us for it.

[asmjm39]

I would reserve early just in case

[kgiles21]

Oh but they can run out, they ran out in chicago 2 years ago during the labor day alpine run and I even had a car reserved. Dollar was completely out of cars and gave us the runaround for about an hour until they sent us to another rental company(avis) who charged us more, a lot more, but dollar compensated us for it.


if i fly from indy to seatle and i have no rental car i better be getting a free ride.. i have been booked since march.
--kyle

[perceivereality]

So, I just felt like sharing that I have from the morning of September 6 to drive from the Gorge to San Diego, CA so that I may make my mandatory job training that starts at Noon on September 7.

I smoke some serious crack, but I love DMB so much, it'll be worth it. :freak

[Rob D]

So, I just felt like sharing that I have from the morning of September 6 to drive from the Gorge to San Diego, CA so that I may make my mandatory job training that starts at Noon on September 7.

I smoke some serious crack, but I love DMB so much, it'll be worth it. :freak
i hope you have a realiable car and make sure you have a spare tire, not just a donut.

[Duckyguy]

I got A 33 for night 1, and B 54 for night 2.

How in the hell do my seats get worse EVERY YEAR!

[Mickey Carson]

A Row 31 Night 1
Lawn Seating Row GA4 Night 2 (what the fuck is GA4?)
A Row 30 Night 3

[pichtd]

C Row 29 night 1, waiting to find out from my friend where we are for night 3.

[dmb_41_sd]

N1 -prefered lawn from the warehouse
N2 - Section B, row 2
N3 - Section C, row 32

Gotta say BOOYA to the warehouse again this year. row 2, are you kidding me? 3rd year member

[dmbkristin]

I got A 33 for night 1, and B 54 for night 2.

How in the hell do my seats get worse EVERY YEAR!

Too many people know about the Gorge now. :( :lol But seriously, it's Labor Day Weekend, so of course it's the perfect weekend for everyone to travel.

My seats are pretty close to what I got from the WH last year.

Friday A14
Saturday C11
Sunday (from TM) B32

[dmbkristin]

N2 - Section B, row 2

Gotta say BOOYA to the warehouse again this year. row 2, are you kidding me? 3rd year member

Gotta love random-seating nights. That's where my WH seats were on 9.7.02. :D The second row is longer than the first row, though, so security let us stand against the rail. I was a little off center from Dave on Boyd's side, in the front row, the whole night. I even got a drumstick from Carter. What a great night (and a great weekend!).

[pichtd]

Anyone know of a real good seating chart for the Gorge? The one at HOB sucks.

[Jon Gruden]

sec C row 40 saturday night
sec A row 33 sunday night
can someone tell me about how close these are, it will be my first time going...are they somewhere in the middle, closer or further than the middle...the seating chart isn't much help on either the gorge site nor the DMB site..

[SignOfTheFish]

Well Im new here, and I Didnt read through all the pages... but I have tickets for the 3rd show... it will be my first dave concert at that!! :)

I've had tickets 3 times now to see them.. but all three times somethign has happend that I had to give up the tickets (sad eh)
Anyways Ive been a DMB fan for about 4 years now. This forum seems great and I cant waite to meet otehr fellow Dave entusiests

[Mickey Carson]

Can anyone enlighten me about the lawn...

For Saturday night my status says Lawn Row GA4

Does that mean anything (i.e. Preferred Seating) or is the Row GA4 part mean nothing?

[vannausj]

pretty sure lawn ga4 means nothing really, I think they label them probably to keep track of how many they have sold, I have not seen how the preferred section shows up, but when you buy some places from ticketmaster, the lawn shows up like that, probably group them in lots of 500 or something and then keep track of them

[dmbkristin]

sec C row 40 saturday night
sec A row 33 sunday night
can someone tell me about how close these are, it will be my first time going...are they somewhere in the middle, closer or further than the middle...the seating chart isn't much help on either the gorge site nor the DMB site..

Sec A is on Roi's side and Sec C is on Boyd's side. Hopefully your seats are closer to Sec B than on the outside of those sections. Also, the side sections start a little farther back than the middle section. For example, last year I was in C10 one night. That was equal to B14 or so.

Check out the seating chart from TM. Maybe that'll help?

http://www.ticketmaster.com/seatingchart/122913/1020

[dmbkristin]

Just felt like posting this... :)

I took this last year. It's not your "usual" Gorge picture.

[PhildoMurph #41]

Anyone know of a real good seating chart for the Gorge? The one at HOB sucks.The one at Ticketbastard sucks too :( so no, I don't know where a real good seating chart is...

[PhildoMurph #41]

night 1: section A, row 36
night 2: lawn
night 3: section A, row 34

i'm pretty happy with those because i'm only a 2nd year member and it's for 2 tickets every night :) better than dealing with Ticketbastard IMO

[Jon Gruden]

Just felt like posting this... :)

I took this last year. It's not your "usual" Gorge picture.hey thanks man...about how far up do you think rows 33 and 40 are...can't be too far ha..

[pichtd]

Can anyone tell what row number of section C has the angle? My eyes aren't that good.

[dmbpromoguy]

Anyone know of a real good seating chart for the Gorge? The one at HOB sucks.
there isnt one, I've tried e-mailing both the Gorge directly HOB and ticketmaster and they have replied sending me the exact same shitty one each time.

[vannausj]

is this one any better? I would bet some brokers have higher quality since they are charging so much based on location
http://www.eventinventory.com/graphics/maps/map.cfm?658-1-1-main.gif

[dmbpromoguy]

is this one any better? I would bet some brokers have higher quality since they are charging so much based on location
http://www.eventinventory.com/graphics/maps/map.cfm?658-1-1-main.gif
It shows the numbers the clearest out of all of them, but doesnt show you any angles of the rows and withe the odd angle to sec A and C you cant tell row numbers all that well. Someone did point out to me a while ago that the sec B row number looks a lil confusing. he said that the locaton of the row 34 on that map referes to sec B where the row 22 refers to sec A and C. So where that 22 is, is row 22 in sec A and C but is closer to row 29/30 of sec B. Its a shitty map, I'm surprised the map on the Gorge website is just worse. I can go to the saddledome website and pinpoint an exact floor row and seat number.

[Duckyguy]

A Row 31 Night 1
Lawn Seating Row GA4 Night 2 (what the fuck is GA4?)
A Row 30 Night 3

hey Drew I am going to be two rows behind you on night 1.

I am going to pelt you with peanuts. :evil

just kidding

[pichtd]

Found out our night 2 and 3 so we have:
N1: C 29
N2: Lawn
N3: B 40

Kind of pissed we didn't get warehouse lawn though.

[prosty41]

allright....i need some help cause all of the gorge seating charts kind of suck, if people who have been to the gorge could help me out i would be stoked. Me and my friend both have warehouse accounts and we both requested tickets to all of the gorge shows inorder to better our chances of getting ticks. we both got confirmed for all three nights, so we have to choose which seats to take and which to sell. i need to know which would be better...section B row 42 or....section C rom 29.

aim=phil1854

phil

[sibster]

Friday show...........Sec C Row 38

[pichtd]

Nevermind

[kgiles21]

Night 2 sec. B row 46
Night 3 sec. B row 45
--Kyle

[Mickey Carson]

hey Drew I am going to be two rows behind you on night 1.

I am going to pelt you with peanuts. :evil

just kidding

:lol I saw that...if you see a 23-year old bearded guy a couple rows in front of you...it's probably me :)

[Snipper007]

Did anyone get a seat number cause that is really going to determine how good my seats are.

[pichtd]

Did anyone get a seat number cause that is really going to determine how good my seats are.
You won't get that until the week they ship.

[JanelleM]

Lawn all three nights here. It's my first time so I don't care WHERE I am as long as I am there.

[rafatmit]

I got preferred lawn the second night. It looks from people's posts here that Warehouse members got both preferred and regular lawn. Any ideas / guesses about what preferred lawn really means? I'm assuming it's the terraced section (or a subset thereof), though I guess it could also be a marked-off section of the normal lawn.... If it's the terraces, then preferred lawn might not be too bad.

[texasdmblvr]

allright....i need some help cause all of the gorge seating charts kind of suck, if people who have been to the gorge could help me out i would be stoked. Me and my friend both have warehouse accounts and we both requested tickets to all of the gorge shows inorder to better our chances of getting ticks. we both got confirmed for all three nights, so we have to choose which seats to take and which to sell. i need to know which would be better...section B row 42 or....section C rom 29.

aim=phil1854

phil

hey phil- i got section A row 33 reserved seats... let me know if you ever get a map that you can actually SEE some numbers on...

[Mickey Carson]

Phil I'd stick with your section C tics although it's hard to tell since you obviously don't know where in the row you'll be sitting...but if you look at this seating chart...your tics in section B might be right next to the sound mixer which could be kind of lame

[kgiles21]

Phil I'd stick with your section C tics although it's hard to tell since you obviously don't know where in the row you'll be sitting...but if you look at this seating chart...your tics in section B might be right next to the sound mixer which could be kind of lame

do you know what row the sound mixers are in?
--kyle

[Mickey Carson]

Well the whole board and everything (this is an approximate guess based on the seating chart) is intersected by rows 42-55

[Snipper007]

I was next to the sound board last year. It's not that bad remember that all of the speakers are set so that the sound mixer can here them the best. You may not have the closest view but you will get the best sound. besides that everyone around the sound board puts there chairs up against the booth so you have an open area to move around and dance. You don't have to stand on the god damn chair the entire time like everyone else.

[Mickey Carson]

Can anyone who has gone though the WH before for reserved Gorge seats answer this question:

I know for certain venues that the WH tries to get seats towards the center...does this apply at all for the Gorge? Has anyone gotten a reserved seat all the way to the side of a section (e.g. Section C, Row 40, Seat 70)? Just wondering if someone is more likely to get an end-row seat through the WH or not.

[ali815]

I never joined WH for fear I'd get stuck with horrible tickets - but it looks like for the most part, you guys really scored!! :) I'll be there all 3 nights: we're still trying to figure out our finals plans, but it's still a while away.

Alison

P.S. Drew - did you get my e-mail? LoL...no biggie! ;)

[Mickey Carson]

Alison...yeah I got it and responded. Did you get my e-mail?

[ali815]

No I didn't get it. Hmmm. Something may have gone awry. ;) I'll wait for it. Heehee.

Alison

[Mickey Carson]

check your PMs Alison

[ali815]

Good stuff! Thanks! :)

Alison

[dmbpromoguy]

Can anyone who has gone though the WH before for reserved Gorge seats answer this question:

I know for certain venues that the WH tries to get seats towards the center...does this apply at all for the Gorge? Has anyone gotten a reserved seat all the way to the side of a section (e.g. Section C, Row 40, Seat 70)? Just wondering if someone is more likely to get an end-row seat through the WH or not.
I've always wondered the same thing, what they consider a better seat. Row 20 sec A last seat in the row on the outside edge, or row 22 dead centre section B. We would all like the B row 22, but does the WH ticketing computer system think any row 20 is better than any row 22??

Just like Arena shows whats better row 40 on the floor, or 2nd row of the lower bowl, 10 seats out from the stage? (equivilant distance as 10th row floor) I would rather have the 2nd row lower bowl close to the stage than 40 rows back on the floor.


ANYWAY..... while I'm here I just had to say I watched the offical DMB video of Grace is Gone and Tripping Billies from the 2002 Gorge run, the two versions that we all assume is going to be on the DVD..... and daaaaaaaaaaaaaaamn I'm gettin excited!

[uofmjess]

Lawn all three nights here. It's my first time so I don't care WHERE I am as long as I am there.

I'm right there with ya sister!

[dmbpromoguy]

So I went out and bought Jason Mraz's CD so I'm not totally unfamiliar with the dude by the time the Gorge comes around. But to someone who has been to 2 or 3 night stands in the past, how has the opening acts been on the 2nd and 3rd nights when they are someone like Mraz with only one album out? Will we hear the exact same thing 3 nights in a row?

[perceivereality]

So I went out and bought Jason Mraz's CD so I'm not totally unfamiliar with the dude by the time the Gorge comes around. But to someone who has been to 2 or 3 night stands in the past, how has the opening acts been on the 2nd and 3rd nights when they are someone like Mraz with only one album out? Will we hear the exact same thing 3 nights in a row?

I feel that it is mixed up a bit. Last year at the Gorge, when Josh Kelley opened--who also has only one CD out--he played a good mix of his album as well as covers. Yeah, he played his one hit and, like, two more staples from his recordings, but the final night, he invited his little brother on stage for some killer covers.

It all depends.

Plus, Jason has been around for a long while. He has one CD out, but tons of songs that he plays live. His set list is rather extensive. I'd try getting my hands on one of his shows to get an idea.

[dmbpromoguy]

I feel that it is mixed up a bit. Last year at the Gorge, when Josh Kelley opened--who also has only one CD out--he played a good mix of his album as well as covers. Yeah, he played his one hit and, like, two more staples from his recordings, but the final night, he invited his little brother on stage for some killer covers.

It all depends.

Plus, Jason has been around for a long while. He has one CD out, but tons of songs that he plays live. His set list is rather extensive. I'd try getting my hands on one of his shows to get an idea.
Thanks I was hoping he had some experience playing various covers, hey worst case all taht would happen is that if the first two nights are too similar I just wont rush to get there early the 3rd night! Thanks for ur reply!

[perceivereality]

Thanks I was hoping he had some experience playing various covers, hey worst case all taht would happen is that if the first two nights are too similar I just wont rush to get there early the 3rd night! Thanks for ur reply!


Jason is a great artist...one of my faves. I'd try this link to check out some of his other stuff...concerts, downloads, etc. Every live show I've seen with him he's been incredible. He has this great way of making huge ass venues seem like an intimate club.

http://www.curbsideprophet.com/links.html

[matradtk]

Jason is a great artist...one of my faves. I'd try this link to check out some of his other stuff...concerts, downloads, etc. Every live show I've seen with him he's been incredible. He has this great way of making huge ass venues seem like an intimate club.

http://www.curbsideprophet.com/links.html
Sounds great to me, I've only had mostly crappy bands open for DMB for my Gorge experiences! No more monkeying around :monkey bring on Jason Mraz! :thumbsup :cool: