Gorge 2004 Labor Day Thread

[Corneilius]

Anyone going to Gorge from the DC/MD area? I'm flying out of BWI on Southwest 8:40AM flight on Thursday. I was wondering if anyone here was flying with me? :)

[webbah]

I am having serious problems concentrating at work this morning! Anyone else?

[watchtwrwildcat]

The time is drawing near....I have butterflys.

[stimmerman]

No problems, just a big ass smile on my face. My coworkers think I'm on drugs.

[webbah]

Fri
Sep 03 Mostly Sunny 80°/52° 0 %
Sat
Sep 04 Mostly Sunny 86°/57° 20 %
Sun
Sep 05 Partly Cloudy 86°/54° 20 %
Mon
Sep 06 Partly Cloudy 83°/53° 20 %

[webbah]

The time is drawing near....I have butterflys.

I have butterflys too! :monkey :monkey :monkey <------ they like butterflys.

[dmbgrl22]

OH HOLY CRAP WE ARE LEAVING IN A DAY AND A HALF.....I TOO HAVE BUTTERFLYS...THE DRIVE IS GOING TO BE AWESOME...15 HOURS..WHERE DO I SIGN UP!!!! HAHAH!!!!
:multi :multi :multi
:monkey

[stimmerman]

OH HOLY CRAP WE ARE LEAVING IN A DAY AND A HALF.....I TOO HAVE BUTTERFLYS...THE DRIVE IS GOING TO BE AWESOME...15 HOURS..WHERE DO I SIGN UP!!!! HAHAH!!!!
:multi :multi :multi
:monkey
SF to Seattle, that's a fun drive. Good scenery. At least you're not driving through the midwest.

[Corneilius]

aw man, I love this feeling. The anticipation is killing me, but in a good way. Right now I"m :) from ear to ear and listening to the Hershey park Good good times.

I wish I could bottle this feeling forever, but at least you guys know what I'm talking about.

YAY!

[dmbpromoguy]

for people who need, Ticketmaster currenlty has some single Friday reserved, no pairs, but singles have pulled up both A 26 and B34 singles in the last 5 minutes

[dmbpromoguy]

for people who need, Ticketmaster currenlty has some single Friday reserved, no pairs, but singles have pulled up both A 26 and B34 singles in the last 5 minutesAnd now they are gone


edit..... nope, but now Sunday singles are up too lol Sec B 36

[webbah]

Yeah - they had Row 19 pairs for Sunday earlier this morning - not too shabby - better then my seats.

[webbah]

So - since the weather appears to be nice and warm - who's staying at Vantage/Getty's that I can come visit and jump in the river with on Saturday and Sunday during the day??? Will bring beer and lung treats.

[dmbpromoguy]

sunday pairs are now available, fuck if TM is randomly putting seats up throughout the day rather than at the start of the day, I'm gonna be very sick of entereing mystery words!!!

[webbah]

sunday pairs are now available, fuck if TM is randomly putting seats up throughout the day rather than at the start of the day, I'm gonna be very sick of entereing mystery words!!!

I hate the mystery words - hilde, willowy, nibbum :ugh:

[dmbpromoguy]

I hate the mystery words - hilde, willowy, nibbum :ugh:
I got "waste" earlier today, i thought it was a fitting DMB mystery word :)

[mihighdavehead]

I am having serious problems concentrating at work this morning! Anyone else?
:thumbsup
I know what you mean......all I can think about today is the fact that I only have one more day until I leave.......oh yeah and work :rolleyes:

I am hoping for some debuts at tonight's show......dust them off in preparation for the Gorge-ous weekend approaching :D

:monkey

[webbah]

Anyone have an opinion on what the opener will be for Friday? I'm thinking Tripping Billies.

[stimmerman]

Warehouse opener. Let's get the weekend started off right.

[dmbgrl22]

Pantala Naga Pampa/Rupunzel

:monkey

[Snipper007]

I'm leaving tomarrow fuckers! I'll see you all there I'll be the relly fucked up guy at Getty's cove. And did you here that getty's is running a bus that you can drink on from the camp ground to the gorge oh yea!

[mihighdavehead]

Anyone have an opinion on what the opener will be for Friday?


Seek Up :monkey

[Thegravedigger]

#41 :thumbsup

Jesus!!!!! I can't wait!!!! Everything is set. Just need to get this week out of the way.


..........can you say........GORGEBOUND!!!


:monkey :monkey :monkey

Gorgebound Beee aaaaaa ttttccchhh!!!!!!

[dmbkristin]

Anyone have an opinion on what the opener will be for Friday?

BOWA :D That'd be nice.


But probably... DDTW. :lol That's the opener that I've heard the most.

[Crumbo]

OSW :D

I would love to see the folling happen sometime over the weekend

Hello Again->Say Goodbye
Hello Again->Halloween->Watchtower

it won't happen but it would be cool

[Corneilius]

minarets would kick ass but if they played it at all the whole weekend i would be so happy

[dmbkristin]

Here's a story related to my DDTW openers. At the MCI Center on 12.22.02, I was sitting with some guys from IL and we were trying to guess the opener. They joked that it would probably be WTWE, because they had heard it open two shows that week. (I have never heard WTWE open a show.) Then I said that my only repeat opener (at that point) was DDTW. Guess what opened that show? DDTW. :lol

I'll be surprised if DDTW doesn't open a show this weekend. :lol

[billies_41]

Seek Up :monkey
Im going with Seek Up as well. A perfect start to the weekend!

[dmbkristin]

minarets would kick ass but if they played it at all the whole weekend i would be so happy

I loved hearing Minarets last year at the Gorge. (That was the last time it was played, too.)

You know, of the "rare" songs like Minarets, Last Stop, Dreaming Tree, Halloween, etc, Minarets has a pretty good shot. If you look at the tour history for Minarets, it is randomly played every so often. :thumbsup

[dmbkristin]

Im going with Seek Up as well. A perfect start to the weekend!

Yeah it would. I've heard two Seek Up openers (8.6.00 Gorge & 9.11.03 Hershey) and both were great shows.

[Thegravedigger]

Here's a story related to my DDTW openers. At the MCI Center on 12.22.02, I was sitting with some guys from IL and we were trying to guess the opener. They joked that it would probably be WTWE, because they had heard it open two shows that week. (I have never heard WTWE open a show.) Then I said that my only repeat opener (at that point) was DDTW. Guess what opened that show? DDTW. :lol

I'll be surprised if DDTW doesn't open a show this weekend. :lol

12/22 was a great show!!! I love DDTW as an opener. Sundays really set the vibe straight in L.A. Good Good Time :thumbsup :D

[domi00360]

:ggoat Do you guys think the fans at the Gorge will be "the best of the best?" I sure as hell hope so. I was at the Gorge for the 01 and 02 shows, but skipped last year. It was great in 01, because not many fands were at the hotel we were at (with Leroi, Stephan, Boyd, Butch & the Ladies). Then in 02 there were alot more fans that came to that hotel for that reason. Oh well....
Subject change: Maybe I'm getting older, or the fans are getting younger, but this year at Alpine was just a wierd sight. We tailgated next to a group of kids that had to be from the ages of 16-18. They listened to rap the whole time and all had on polo shirt's with the f#$*ing collars up!!! I'm pretty sure those kids, and alot of other just like them just go for the atmosphere (party, and hit on girls). But that was at Alpine, and an easy drive for anyone in the midwest. So, back to my original question. Is the Gorge different? I mean, it's pretty much in the middle of nowhere. I suppose some of "those" kids might live in Seattle, and make the 3 hour drive. But, I just think of the Gorge as sacred grounds. I'm sure it will be alot of great people flying in from around the country/world. That's what I'm hoping for anyways. Can't wait for this weekend. See you guys in a few days. Oh yeah, I'm from Minnesota btw.
Later
:ggoat :ggoat :ggoat

[dmbkristin]

What about a Joy Ride opener sometime this weekend?

[dmbkristin]

Good Good Time :thumbsup :D

Which reminds me... I wonder if this song will be back?

[mihighdavehead]

Hello Again->Say Goodbye
Hello Again->Halloween->Watchtower

it won't happen but it would be cool
:thumbsup

How about this one :monkey


Loving Wings...>
Hello Again...>
Say Goodbye



:D :D :cool: :cool:

[dmbpromoguy]

I think its time for another........




FUCKEN 'EH!!!!!!



:monkey

[billies_41]

Does anyone think we have a shot a a special guest or two this weekend? Whats Bela and the boys doing for labor day?:)

[Thegravedigger]

Does anyone think we have a shot a a special guest or two this weekend? Whats Bela and the boys doing for labor day?:)

I think we'll see Mraz on stage with Dave. I mean, we saw Dave onstage with Mraz back in '02. It would seem like a nice gesture for Dave to invite Jason up for a jam or two. :cool:

[dmbpromoguy]

Does anyone think we have a shot a a special guest or two this weekend? Whats Bela and the boys doing for labor day?:)
One maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaybe, two, no

[Thegravedigger]

Hello Again->Say Goodbye
Hello Again->Halloween->Watchtower



Loving Wings...>
Hello Again...>
Say Goodbye


I can definetly feel Hello Again and Say Goodbye in a seque. :thumbsup I should call Dave and tell him about this. :D :D :D :cool:

[Crumbo]

:thumbsup

How about this one :monkey


Loving Wings...>
Hello Again...>
Say Goodbye



:D :D :cool: :cool:

I think I'm the only person on the planet who doesn't like LW (well, at least the first 2/3 of it) *shrugs*

[dmbkristin]

Does anyone think we have a shot a a special guest or two this weekend? Whats Bela and the boys doing for labor day?:)

Have you ever been to the Gorge? In the 10 DMB shows that I've seen at the Gorge, the only guest (besides Butch) was Mitch Rutman, former DMB caterer. I missed the shows in 2001, when the lovely ladies were there.

In other words, the Gorge is not a venue known for guests.

Don't get me wrong, I'd love it if some year DMB had a cool opener at the Gorge who could guest with them, but I don't see it happening this year.

(After all, if Ben Harper didn't guest in LA, then Jason Mraz probably won't guest either.)

[Crumbo]

I can definetly feel Hello Again and Say Goodbye in a seque. :thumbsup I should call Dave and tell him about this. :D :D :D :cool:

I left him a voice mail earlier today :ugh: :lol

[stimmerman]

I think we'll see Mraz on stage with Dave. I mean, we saw Dave onstage with Mraz back in '02. It would seem like a nice gesture for Dave to invite Jason up for a jam or two. :cool:
I can't see Mraz adding anything worthwhile to a DMB performance. He is a mediocre guitarist, the best thing he has going for him is his voice. But as for guesting, I think not.

[Crumbo]

I can't see Mraz adding anything worthwhile to a DMB performance. He is a mediocre guitarist, the best thing he has going for him is his voice. But as for guesting, I think not.

scat war betewwn him and Dave :cool:

[Thegravedigger]

scat war betewwn him and Dave :cool:

:lol Mraz would end up where he started..........sidestage. :lol

[Crumbo]

:lol Mraz would end up where he started..........sidestage. :lol

hmmm....care to bet on that ;) ....Mraz can hold his own

[Thegravedigger]

hmmm....care to bet on that ;) ....Mraz can hold his own

I hear ya bro. I do like Mraz alot. He is very good LIVE! :thumbsup

Definetly a nice addition to what is already going to be an awesome weekend!! :cool:

[stimmerman]

Maybe they'll bring Jem on to butcher Satellite like Angelique Kidjo in '01.

[Corneilius]

I hear ya bro. I do like Mraz alot. He is very good LIVE! :thumbsup

Definetly a nice addition to what is already going to be an awesome weekend!! :cool:

As long as Dave and the boys stay away from those damn trucker hats that Jason wears. The only one I can really see doing that though is Fonzie.

[DreemingTree]

:bounce :babe BRING ON THE GORGE! :babe :bounce

[DMB7588]

:bounce Anyone from Northern New Jersey or NYC heading out to the Gorge this weekend? Just want to see if there are any other fellow fans from my area that are going to be there this weekend!!! :bounce

[kas141]

Ladies, not to sound like a total chick here, but what the hell kind of clothes are you bringing?? High of 86, low of 54?!?!

And yes, I'm totally ready for the smartass comments from the boys right now..... :rolleyes:

[stimmerman]

Pasties, ladies, only pasties.

[Thegravedigger]

:bounce Anyone from Northern New Jersey or NYC heading out to the Gorge this weekend? Just want to see if there are any other fellow fans from my area that are going to be there this weekend!!! :bounce


Welcome to Ants! Perfect thread for a first post!!! :cool:

[jmclane2]

Night 2 Encore:

Hello Again-->
Halloween

Night 3 Encore:

Spoon (Duet w/Jem) I've never heard her sing, but what the hell.
Joyride-->
Last Stop


Probably not, but who knows. I do hope we get a nice long encore on night 3 though.

[mihighdavehead]

I hope they play Last Stop again this year.....I have pictures of last year's :cool:

It has become common over he last two years to chant for it the last night........we shall see if this trend continues... :monkey

[dmbkristin]

Ladies, not to sound like a total chick here, but what the hell kind of clothes are you bringing?? High of 86, low of 54?!?!


Wear whatever you would normally wear (t-shirt, tank top) and bring a sweatshirt for walking back to your car/campsite. :) That's what I do.

Now here's a Gorge quote...

"Hope y'all enjoying yourself. Thank you very much for coming out to this beautiful place... It's nice that we can all come out and have a good time this far away from anything." -Dave Matthews, 8.4.00

3 days! :multi

[dmbkristin]

One of my funniest Gorge memories was in 1999 when Dave pretended like he was going to face the river for the show instead of the audience!

[Bartender84]

I personally hope that Night 1 is filled with every ED song. Except for So Right and Everyday, those I want to see :p

[bopanic]

hmmm....care to bet on that ;) ....Mraz can hold his own


i agree, they are both scatting gods!

i hope there is a good crowd out there when MR. M R A Z is on the stage, if youve never seen him live, which im sure most of you have, you HAVE got to go check him out! amazing voice!!! :thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup

im leaving out for seattle in the morning (early early) but im really getting pumped about this weekend, i think its gonna be a lot hotter during the day than they thought it was going to be and chilly at night, oh well.

bring on BOWA!!!

:multi :multi :multi

[bopanic]

keep a lookout for the BOWA poster over the weekend, its very basic

white poster board, with BOWA in big black letters. its been to all the shows in my sig, this tour and Dave and Butch have been acknowledging it a few times on this tour, were hoping for a BOWA opener one of the 3 nights!!!
here is where im gonna be sitting,

night 1 Sec B row 4 (not sure of seat #'s yet)
night 2 LAWN
night 3 Sec B row 4 (not sure of seat #'s yet)

and im gonna be sitting beside marcy, (marhoochia) she posts her a lot, shes been seing the band quite a bit on this tour as well, and she is gonna have her

"my pussy's name is tinsly" (for her cat of course :D )

poster with her, boyd has been seeing it around at the shows she has been going to...

:lol :lol :lol

[Corneilius]

Ladies, not to sound like a total chick here, but what the hell kind of clothes are you bringing?? High of 86, low of 54?!?!

And yes, I'm totally ready for the smartass comments from the boys right now..... :rolleyes:

It will get cold and windy so I'm bringing a bit of everything here, but definately my Beauford jersey!

[dmbgrl22]

2 pairs of jeans, some flips some kicks, a pair of sweats to sleep in another to loung around the camp site, bathing suit, socks, t-shirts, a pair of shorts, wife beaters, and 2 pairs of soccer shorts, and 1 flece and 1 sweatshirt. And a lot of green stuff and condoms...you never know:rolleyes:

[Crumbo]

And a lot of green stuff and condoms

:thumbsup :lol :lol :thumbsup

[bopanic]

:thumbsup :lol :lol :thumbsup

damn crumbo you beat me to that one! :thumbsup

[Crumbo]

damn crumbo you beat me to that one! :thumbsup

are you staying a Getty's or just Marcy's seat buddy for the weekend?

[jmclane2]

I hope they play Last Stop again this year.....I have pictures of last year's :cool:

It has become common over he last two years to chant for it the last night........we shall see if this trend continues... :monkey
I support this on Sunday. Maybe get it going before they come out and then again before the encore. Give them time to think about it. That is, unless it opens night 3. :)

[stimmerman]

I hope they don't play The Last Stop. Last year's wasn't that hot, and they'd been playing throughout the tour. Imagine what it'll sound like with no practice.

[dmbkristin]

I hope they don't play The Last Stop. Last year's wasn't that hot, and they'd been playing throughout the tour. Imagine what it'll sound like with no practice.

I agree.

My theory is the only reason they played it at all last year was because of Dave's promise to us in 2002. (Notice how it wasn't played after the Gorge last year.)

They've been sounding great this year playing standards that they feel comfortable with. All I'm hoping for is 3 solid shows, and if they want to throw in a few surprises, that'll just be icing on the cake. :thumbsup

[sonicdmb41]

Calling Tim Reynolds or Trey Anastasio...come in over, dam one or both showing up would be insane.

SEEK-UP for a night 1 opener...pleeaaassseee, there would be a god.

[stimmerman]

Just thought ya'll might want to keep this in mind:

IMPORTANT DMB UPDATE:We would like to inform the concert goers attending the Dave Matthews Band concert at the Gorge on September 3, 2004 of anticipated traffic congestion near Vantage. The construction project building truck climbing lanes on Interstate 90 from Ryegrass to Vantage will still have the roadway reduced to one lane in the eastbound direction over the Labor Day weekend. We anticipate significant delays on Friday, September 3rd between 2pm and midnight.
http://barstop.com/gorge/

[Thegravedigger]

I agree.

My theory is the only reason they played it at all last year was because of Dave's promise to us in 2002. (Notice how it wasn't played after the Gorge last year.)

They've been sounding great this year playing standards that they feel comfortable with. All I'm hoping for is 3 solid shows, and if they want to throw in a few surprises, that'll just be icing on the cake. :thumbsup

I agree Kristin. I like what they've been doing and got a huge kick out of how much fun they were having in L.A. They were definetly comfortable and happy. Rock solid is a good word to describe last weekend! :thumbsup

[rastawolf]

If they can get through all of the songs they've played this tour, minus a couple of ED tunes, I'll single-handedly redefine the word ecstacy.

3 days, 50 songs, 6+ hours of music, the Gorge....... :bounce :bounce :bounce :bounce :bounce :bounce :bounce

I'll Back You Up (2)
Song That Jane Likes, The (13)
Recently (7)
One Sweet World (28)
Seek Up (4)
Best of What's Around, The (9)
Warehouse (24)
Lover Lay Down (3)
Typical Situation (7)
What Would You Say (19)
Satellite (8)
Ants Marching (19)
Jimi Thing (18)
Dancing Nancies (7)
Rhyme & Reason (22)
Tripping Billies (13)
Cry Freedom (5)
Two Step (4)
So Much To Say (17)
Lie In Our Graves (8)
Drive In, Drive Out (17)
#41 (7)
Crash Into Me (11)
Too Much (29)
Pig (6)
Don't Drink the Water (16)
Crush (19)
Rapunzel (18)
Pantala Naga Pampa (18)
Stone, The (21)
Stay (Wasting Time) (12)
Everyday (18)
When the World Ends (28)
I Did It (11)
Space Between, The (5)
If I Had It All (6)
Fool To Think (13)
Captain (1)
Bartender (11)
Grace Is Gone (10)
Grey Street (20)
Where Are You Going? (20)
Help Myself (14)
Granny (16)
Loving Wings (1)
Good Good Time (15)
Joy Ride (42)
Crazy-Easy (40)
Hello Again (42)
Sugar Will (40)
All Along the Watchtower (6)

[rastawolf]

Just thought ya'll might want to keep this in mind:

IMPORTANT DMB UPDATE:We would like to inform the concert goers attending the Dave Matthews Band concert at the Gorge on September 3, 2004 of anticipated traffic congestion near Vantage. The construction project building truck climbing lanes on Interstate 90 from Ryegrass to Vantage will still have the roadway reduced to one lane in the eastbound direction over the Labor Day weekend. We anticipate significant delays on Friday, September 3rd between 2pm and midnight.
http://barstop.com/gorge/


Thanks a bunch for the heads-up. I'm going to try & get through a bit earlier now. :thumbsup

Screw waiting in traffic, esp when you're only about 10 miles from cracking a beer & layin in the grass. Don't think my nerves could handle it after waiting the last 6 months to get there.

[Crumbo]

Just thought ya'll might want to keep this in mind:

IMPORTANT DMB UPDATE:We would like to inform the concert goers attending the Dave Matthews Band concert at the Gorge on September 3, 2004 of anticipated traffic congestion near Vantage. The construction project building truck climbing lanes on Interstate 90 from Ryegrass to Vantage will still have the roadway reduced to one lane in the eastbound direction over the Labor Day weekend. We anticipate significant delays on Friday, September 3rd between 2pm and midnight.
http://barstop.com/gorge/

thank you for that info :)

[mihighdavehead]

I hope they don't play The Last Stop. Last year's wasn't that hot, and they'd been playing throughout the tour. Imagine what it'll sound like with no practice.
I would rather hear the Last Stop w/o practice than yet another flawless WTWE or R&R :rolleyes:

[stimmerman]

I would rather hear the Last Stop w/o practice than yet another flawless WTWE or R&R :rolleyes:
I do agree with you there. And might I add I Did It?

[mihighdavehead]

I do agree with you there. And might I add I Did It?
:thumbsup

thanks for the traffic heads up :monkey

[Crumbo]

I would rather hear the Last Stop w/o practice than yet another flawless WTWE or R&R :rolleyes:

:thumbsup :cool:

[Gonzo]

So I just thought I would jump in on this.
Looking for, Captain would be sweet, a full Loving wings would fcking rock,
Digging a ditch, Granny, and of course BOWA, 41, and Two step me please!!!

I am doing my final pacing right now. Got to do one more of the grind at work and then it's off to heaven on earth. Everyone have a safe trip and I hope to get chinese eyed with everyone here. :evil :evil :evil

[stimmerman]

:thumbsup

thanks for the traffic heads up :monkey
No prob. I just don't want you fuckers slowing me down. :lol

[mihighdavehead]

I hope to get chinese eyed with everyone here. :evil :evil :evil
find me and we will :D

:monkey

[Crumbo]

find me and we will :D

:monkey


:lol :lol

[Sniper15]

You know there will be a Last Stop chant night 3 and eventually one of these times Dave is going to listen and bust right into a killer Last Stop.

[dmbkristin]

Just thought ya'll might want to keep this in mind:

IMPORTANT DMB UPDATE:We would like to inform the concert goers attending the Dave Matthews Band concert at the Gorge on September 3, 2004 of anticipated traffic congestion near Vantage. The construction project building truck climbing lanes on Interstate 90 from Ryegrass to Vantage will still have the roadway reduced to one lane in the eastbound direction over the Labor Day weekend. We anticipate significant delays on Friday, September 3rd between 2pm and midnight.
http://barstop.com/gorge/

Thanks. I remember them doing construction in that area last year too. :violent :twak :BANG (Sorry, just really wanted to use the violent icons that I don't often get to use. :lol )

Another traffic tip that I give every year... maybe a few people pick up on it... so even if it saves one person hours of sitting in the line of cars then it's worth it... is use the "locals" Gorge exit. Don't use the one that everybody else coming from Seattle uses. It's not too hard to figure out which exit I mean, since there are only two exits to the Gorge from I-90. But seriously, the first time I saw DMB at the Gorge (7.16.99) we took the "wrong" exit and sat in the line of cars for at least an hour waiting to get to the Gorge's parking lot. The next night we took the "best" exit and we got to the parking lot very quickly. It really makes a huge difference. :cool:

[rastawolf]

Thanks. I remember them doing construction in that area last year too. :violent :twak :BANG (Sorry, just really wanted to use the violent icons that I don't often get to use. :lol )

Another traffic tip that I give every year... maybe a few people pick up on it... so even if it saves one person hours of sitting in the line of cars then it's worth it... is use the "locals" Gorge exit. Don't use the one that everybody else coming from Seattle uses. It's not too hard to figure out which exit I mean, since there are only two exits to the Gorge from I-90. But seriously, the first time I saw DMB at the Gorge (7.16.99) we took the "wrong" exit and sat in the line of cars for at least an hour waiting to get to the Gorge's parking lot. The next night we took the "best" exit and we got to the parking lot very quickly. It really makes a huge difference. :cool:


True Dat!(sorry, just wanted to use some ghetto lingo that I don't often get to use ;) ) The "eastern" hwy exit is def a key ingredient to starting the weekend off on the right foot. Esp when you stay @ Wildhorse, the road takes you right to it & you don't have to wait in the damn parking lot traffic for no reason. :thumbsup

[il bacio dolce]

I hope you all have a great time this weekend!

[bopanic]

are you staying a Getty's or just Marcy's seat buddy for the weekend?

no im staying at feathers with a bunch of folks, like 20 or so from all over the states. marcy and i are just seat partners. im sure ill be around all weekend, kinda doing my thing from place to place, gotta get out and meet lots of good people! :thumbsup

[Crumbo]

no im staying at feathers with a bunch of folks, like 20 or so from all over the states. marcy and i are just seat partners. im sure ill be around all weekend, kinda doing my thing from place to place, gotta get out and meet lots of good people! :thumbsup

:thumbsup :cool:

[bopanic]

are you staying a Getty's or just Marcy's seat buddy for the weekend?

u camping at gettys with the hooch? :lol

shes great! i can only imagine what all kinds of fun were gonna have together! hope we dont get arrested... :D

[Crumbo]

u camping at gettys with the hooch? :lol

she great! i can only imagine what all kinds of fun were gonna have together! hope we dont get arrested... :D

yes I am....I met her briefly at Deer Creek

:lol :lol

[bopanic]

yes I am....I met her briefly at Deer Creek

:lol :lol


i was at DC to, were you camping with mandy, and ice and all those folks, i came over there to pre party, some, thats where i met marcy too. and then at like every other show in my sig... :thumbsup

[Thegravedigger]

Chinese eyed........... :D :D

That would be nice, to bad uncle sam has me by the nutzzzz...... :( :o Or at least they think they do. :freak

[WhiteS97]

My best friend just smashed his face in a car accident... over 20 fractures in his face and is unable to make the show. He is undergoing massive reconstructive surgery as I type this. I'd be there with him, but I live 10 hours away! :-( :'(

Now to my predicament... he had the rental car, hotel and everything else in his name. I knew NOTHING. If someone doesn't mind squeezing me into their car (I'm flying into Seattle at 10 am on the 2nd) and perhaps sharing a small space on the floor in their hotel or camper... or hell, I don't care, I'd be very appreciative. I am more than willing to reimburse you for all of my taken space.

Thank you for reading this... and please pray for my best friend, Dan! :-(

Contact me if possible, thank you, thank you, thank you,
whites97@yahoo.com

Dave

[Crumbo]

i was at DC to, were you camping with mandy, and ice and all those folks, i came over there to pre party, some, thats where i met marcy too. and then at like every other show in my sig... :thumbsup

nope...I stayed at a buddies house in Bloomington....I hate camping....RVing it at Getty's

[bopanic]

prob my last post till i get back from the gorge, unless i get some internet action in seattle???
gotta flight outta nashville at 8:30am, so i gotta get up so early, need to finish packing and hit the sack!

EVERYONE ENJOY THE GORGE


ill see you all there, and be on the lookout for

BOWA!!!

:D :D :D :D

be safe, and im out............................................... ............

:thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup

[bopanic]

nope...I stayed at a buddies house in Bloomington....I hate camping....RVing it at Getty's


have fun and ill see you there!!! :thumbsup

[Crumbo]

have fun and ill see you there!!! :thumbsup

wait....I met you in Chicago...you have the 41 BOWA Cub's jersey

[marhoochia]

Just thought ya'll might want to keep this in mind:

IMPORTANT DMB UPDATE:We would like to inform the concert goers attending the Dave Matthews Band concert at the Gorge on September 3, 2004 of anticipated traffic congestion near Vantage. The construction project building truck climbing lanes on Interstate 90 from Ryegrass to Vantage will still have the roadway reduced to one lane in the eastbound direction over the Labor Day weekend. We anticipate significant delays on Friday, September 3rd between 2pm and midnight.
http://barstop.com/gorge/
PLEASE NO RAIN PLEASE NO RAIN PLEASE NO RAIN

don't wanna have coventry part 2 minus 50,000 people ... but still.

[marhoochia]

i was at DC to, were you camping with mandy, and ice and all those folks, i came over there to pre party, some, thats where i met marcy too. and then at like every other show in my sig... :thumbsup

Crumbo - look for me at Getty's BIATCHE

[Crumbo]

Crumbo - look for me at Getty's BIATCHE

:lol :lol

you'll be easy to find....you guys are 2 sites away from us :D

[marhoochia]

aight people ... i dunno if i will be able to post here again before i leave - i am in the process of moving acrosse town, and packing for the gorge at the same time. i need to unhook all my shit - but i may check tommorow at work.

I LOVE to meet up with ANTS and Dave Fans.

I will be at Getty's with some fellow ant people ... MOMO, Brian (DM40Band), Rick (TwoStep), Chris (Floodzone) and Conner (CCronks) ... so look for me. Me and my friend Rachel wil be with those boys - not to hard to find a 6'10' man at Getty's.

I will also be 4th row center n1 & n3 with my "My Pussy's Name is Tinsley" poster & Bo's BOWA poster ... I have a Mraz poster too. But everyone have a safe trip.

Eat DRINK and be MERRY ... and let the PARTY BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[dmbkristin]

PLEASE NO RAIN PLEASE NO RAIN PLEASE NO RAIN

don't wanna have coventry part 2 minus 50,000 people ... but still.

It hardly ever rains over there, and there's no rain in the forecast, so we're in luck! :)

Have fun and stay safe everyone!

[Crumbo]

Thanks. I remember them doing construction in that area last year too. :violent :twak :BANG (Sorry, just really wanted to use the violent icons that I don't often get to use. :lol )

Another traffic tip that I give every year... maybe a few people pick up on it... so even if it saves one person hours of sitting in the line of cars then it's worth it... is use the "locals" Gorge exit. Don't use the one that everybody else coming from Seattle uses. It's not too hard to figure out which exit I mean, since there are only two exits to the Gorge from I-90. But seriously, the first time I saw DMB at the Gorge (7.16.99) we took the "wrong" exit and sat in the line of cars for at least an hour waiting to get to the Gorge's parking lot. The next night we took the "best" exit and we got to the parking lot very quickly. It really makes a huge difference. :cool:

which exit number is this?

thanks :cool:

[Squiggle96]

I won't be able to make it to my first Gorge unless I can find a way to get from Tacoma airport to the Gorge. The price of the car doubled when I added in insurance. Does anyone of any bus or people going that way?! I'm a HUGE fan and it's breaking my heart to think I won't be able to go. Any ideas ants?! =o(

[Holemandaddy]

which exit number is this?

thanks :cool:
yeah, what number?

[stimmerman]

I'm not sure the number, but it'll be the one after the one that everyone else is turning off on.

[Thegravedigger]

I'm not sure the number, but it'll be the one after the one that everyone else is turning off on.

So if i'm coming from Moses Lake it will be the exit before the Gorge Amphitheatre exit???

The Gorge Amphitheatre exit is #143, so it has to be 142 or 141 folks. :thumbsup Thanks for the tip bro!!!

[dmbkristin]

So if i'm coming from Moses Lake it will be the exit before the Gorge Amphitheatre exit???

The Gorge Amphitheatre exit is #143, so it has to be 142 or 141 folks. :thumbsup Thanks for the tip bro!!!

No. That's wrong. If you are coming from Seattle, you go past 143. BUT if you are coming from Moses Lake, you take THE FIRST Gorge exit that you come across (which is something like 151).

[dmbkristin]

which exit number is this?

thanks :cool:

It's either 149 or 151. It's a little hard to tell on the map that I just pulled out. But either way, whichever exit it is, it will say The Gorge.

[dmbkristin]

It's exit 149. I doubled checked here:
http://www.hob.com/venues/concerts/gorge/directions.asp

[AnyonebutBush]

Well we leave tommorow in our 30 foot 30 year old chevy RV ! It might make it and it might not . Me on the other hand will make it no matter what the fuck happens! i wouldnt miss it for the world. You all drive safe and I hope we have the time of our lives !:thumbsup

[dmbpromoguy]

It's exit 149. I doubled checked here:
http://www.hob.com/venues/concerts/gorge/directions.asp
I was just gonna post that..... yeah its 149, only I figured it out from mapquest believe it or not they have exit numbers listed along the interstate

[keithtown]

It was a mild, starlit evening in Marysville, CA. Perfect for a DMB show. The band played a soulful set to a fired up audience. LeRoi's soprano work shined on Lover Lay Down. We're making our way up to Washington for our yearly stint at the Gorge. Everyone is psyched to get there. We'll see y'all on Friday.



-- The DMB Crew

Tuesday, August 31
11:50 PM PDT

The band is on there way to the Gorge, I'm heading out of Central Asia in 15 hours!
Life is Good!!!!

Everyone drive/fly be safe !!! Gorge 2004 is almost here!!!!!

[Thegravedigger]

It's exit 149. I doubled checked here:
http://www.hob.com/venues/concerts/gorge/directions.asp

Cool! :thumbsup Thanks.

[dmbkristin]

We're making our way up to Washington for our yearly stint at the Gorge. Everyone is psyched to get there. We'll see y'all on Friday.

I love reading these when my show is next! :D :multi (And you know they really are psyched. ;) )


:bounce

[Mickey Carson]

I love reading these when my show is next! :D :multi (And you know they really are psyched. ;) )


:bounce
:thumbsup

[sibster]

Flying out of Dulles (DC) this afternoon to head to Seattle.................and will be at the Gorge on Friday. Can't wait to have a blast with everyone!

[Metallinut]

Well everyone. The excitement is palpable. We're flying out of BOSTON [well Providence, RI actually] tomorrow at 9:15.

Checking out Seattle for the day [never been] until we head down to the Gorge Friday morning...Hopefully we can get into a first-come-first-serve site at Getty's or something [we've got Gorge campground tickets now].

Looking forward to seeing everyone there!
:D

[billies_41]

I hope they don't play The Last Stop. Last year's wasn't that hot, and they'd been playing throughout the tour. Imagine what it'll sound like with no practice.
I disagree. The version from last year was on the CP compainion CD right? I think that version sounds mint. I wont be disapointed witha version like that at all. I do however agree that if they try to play it this time they will be a little rusty because up to that point last year they had played it what like 10 times.

[webbah]

Only two more sleeps. :bounce

[trippingbake]

It's either 149 or 151. It's a little hard to tell on the map that I just pulled out. But either way, whichever exit it is, it will say The Gorge.

Anyone know if traffic will be a problem on Saturday night? Or is Friday the only major rush? Thanks.

[rastawolf]

Anyone know if traffic will be a problem on Saturday night? Or is Friday the only major rush? Thanks.


The earlier you get to the whole venue area, the better. The majority of people drive in from the west on I-90 & there are always a lot of people coming & going when you have a 3-night stand. Shouldn't be too bad on Saturday, but within a couple of hours of showtime there's always a lot of traffic getting from the highway to the amphitheatre. You don't want to get stuck in couple miles of stop & go traffic just waiting to park

[JonTheRvelator]

I have one question for all:

Are You Ready? :D

[Crumbo]

It's exit 149. I doubled checked here:
http://www.hob.com/venues/concerts/gorge/directions.asp

thank you :D

[stimmerman]

Alright, it's time to sticky this bitch!

[Thegravedigger]

Alright, it's time to sticky this bitch!


Word!!! :thumbsup


:monkey :monkey :monkey :monkey :monkey

[domi00360]

This has been the most unproductive week of work ever, our flight leaves in Tminus 46 hours and 3 minutes.

Anyone from Minneapolis flying out Friday morning on NorthWest? :ggoat

[stimmerman]

Oh, look at this crowd, 6 billion proud, willing to punch it out.

[dmbgrl22]

AGGHHHHHHHH!!! My ride just craped out on me, her grandmother just died last night and now they are not making the trip so I am left to scroung around for everything on my own(food and what not) ugh!!! We were suppose to leave tomorrow and it jsut doesn't seem there is enought time in this day to get everything done on my own...and the cost of everything just went up. Instead of spliting everything by 3 its now by 1 :( luckly we had 2 cars going up so I am hitching a ride with the other car and gonna try to share everything with them, but they already bought their food and drinks and packed for 2...yikes. Just more stress added to an already stressed out Kimmy!!! I need to see DAVE and i need to see him NOW!!! :mad:

[Strugz10]

Friday morning can't come soon enough right now.

[rastawolf]

This is my last trip to the Gorge for a while(for DMB at least).

Reason #1- The experience has gotten better each & every year & it was amazing the first time. It's gotta max out @ some point. I figure this will be the year.

Reason #2- I'm COMPLETELY FUCKING WORTHLESS WITH THE GORGE ON MY BRAIN. I'm lucky I can tie my shoes at this point. They should just add a last minute show for tommorrow night so I can quit pretending to work & get the show on the road.

[stimmerman]

Why does it feel like my clock is going slower?

[dmbpromoguy]

OK...... I'm gonna go pack up my car...... yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[dmbpromoguy]

Why does it feel like my clock is going slower?The clock has sped up for me, I have 2 hours to pack my car for a trip involving 5 people....... no more time for ants.org..... I think I'm...... signing off!!!!!!!


To all the people who e-mailed me the past two days, or within the past two hours, asking to be added to the website..... sorry..... shit out of luck, no time, got to get going, see people there, again to find me at wildhorse I'll be in the black tracker, with the white firedancer decal on the side. I will also have a Calgary Flames flag on the top of my car...... Red flag with a flaming "C" incase u arent a hockey fan........

http://hokej.point.sk/images/loga/cal.jpg

[dmbpromoguy]

on a side note.... for anyone who is going with hopes of hanging around the gorge venue during the day hoping to get some autographs..... take your WH 5 Volume 1 if you own a copy, a WH5 Vol 1 with daves sig would be freakin priceless!!!!! considering the CD alone can fetch over $200....... just somethin to keep in mind;)

[webbah]

We'll see ya there DMBPRomo! Wildhorse - look for us in our rental - brand spanking new White Chev Trailblazer............we're the old people in our 30's. :D

[rastawolf]

If anybody cares, there's a bunch of N1, B-23 seats on TM right now.

[webbah]

Reason #2- I'm COMPLETELY FUCKING WORTHLESS WITH THE GORGE ON MY BRAIN. I'm lucky I can tie my shoes at this point. They should just add a last minute show for tommorrow night so I can quit pretending to work & get the show on the road.

Ditto! :thumbsup

[mihighdavehead]

I am going straight to the airport after work today...bags are packed.....ready to Gorge.... :monkey

Anyone interested in meeting up with ants bring radios and use channel 12/34 to talk.... :D

Hope everyone has a safe trip there........see y'all on Friday :multi

[Crumbo]

I am going straight to the airport after work today...bags are packed.....ready to Gorge.... :monkey

Anyone interested in meeting up with ants bring radios and use channel 12/34 to talk.... :D

Hope everyone has a safe trip there........see y'all on Friday :multi

have a safe trip dude :cool:

talk to you tomorrow

:monkey <---am I going?

[astb41]

hey all. im making my first trip to the gorge this year and just had a few questions for those who have been there. i saw that there is a general store or whatever at the campgrounds and i was wondering if any knew if everything was overpriced and what not. secondly its seems from what ive read that there are multiple camp grounds there but the dmb website just says theres camping adjacent to the amphitheatre so i was wondering what the most popular grounds were or where i should follow signs to when driving there to get to the grounds nearest to the venue. i guess thats it then. so if anyone has some info please let me no cause im leaving tomorrow morning. thanks and see ya'll soon.

[mihighdavehead]

talk to you tomorrow

:thumbsup

:monkey

[Snipper007]

hey all. im making my first trip to the gorge this year and just had a few questions for those who have been there. i saw that there is a general store or whatever at the campgrounds and i was wondering if any knew if everything was overpriced and what not. secondly its seems from what ive read that there are multiple camp grounds there but the dmb website just says theres camping adjacent to the amphitheatre so i was wondering what the most popular grounds were or where i should follow signs to when driving there to get to the grounds nearest to the venue. i guess thats it then. so if anyone has some info please let me no cause im leaving tomorrow morning. thanks and see ya'll soon.Here's the deal there are many places to camp in the area around the gorge

Gorge camp ground (sucks, No shade and you can't leave)
Vantage (OK, plenty of shade, on the water, but they have a quiet time)
Gettys cove (the best, lots of shade on the water, and a huge party all night long)
Cresnt bar(OK, not as many people but still fun)
Moses lake(OK, but it's labor day weekend so it will be PACKED! and there's cops)

So you make the choice. They have a store at the gorge camp ground but it sucks for the real store you go either to George or to Quincy. there is a small store with the basics in Vantage.

[Gonzo]

I am going straight to the airport after work today...bags are packed.....ready to Gorge.... :monkey

Anyone interested in meeting up with ants bring radios and use channel 12/34 to talk.... :D

Hope everyone has a safe trip there........see y'all on Friday :multi

I got my radio set already. I hope to meet up with everyone there.
Leaving after work today.
Hopefully we will all look like this soon---> :evil :evil :evil

[stimmerman]

hey all. im making my first trip to the gorge this year and just had a few questions for those who have been there. i saw that there is a general store or whatever at the campgrounds and i was wondering if any knew if everything was overpriced and what not. secondly its seems from what ive read that there are multiple camp grounds there but the dmb website just says theres camping adjacent to the amphitheatre so i was wondering what the most popular grounds were or where i should follow signs to when driving there to get to the grounds nearest to the venue. i guess thats it then. so if anyone has some info please let me no cause im leaving tomorrow morning. thanks and see ya'll soon.
In answer to your first question: yes.

To the second, there many popular, lower-priced camp grounds other than the one next to the amphitheater. Many of them take reservations, though, and are probably already going to be full. To get to the Gorge Campground, just follow the signs to the Gorge Amphitheater (and the 5,000 cars that will be in front of you) and you'll see signs directing you to the campground. It's about a quarter mile past the entrance to the amphitheater parking lot.

[stimmerman]

Gorge camp ground (sucks, No shade and you can't leave)

Does not suck.
Bring your own shade.
You can leave.

[Snipper007]

Does not suck.
Bring your own shade.
You can leave.Yes it sucks! there are no trees or bushes, you are put in the middle of a field packed in as tight as they can get you, theres no flat spot to put you tent and they have no water. and it's way over priced!

[webbah]

Does not suck.
Bring your own shade.
You can leave.

Agree.

[stimmerman]

Yes it sucks! there are no trees or bushes, you are put in the middle of a field packed in as tight as they can get you, theres no flat spot to put you tent and they have no water. and it's way over priced!
You can walk to the amphitheater. Nuff said.

Oh , and you sound like a baby. :hug

[Snipper007]

You can walk to the amphitheater. Nuff said.

Oh , and you sound like a baby. :hugDude, Gettys has a bus that you can drink on that drives you to the show and back! and it's on the river with a bridge that you can jump off! Nuff said!

[pichtd]

Anyone from Portland know a good way to Getty's avoiding the traffic jam that will be 90? I was thinking of going East and catching 243 straight to Getty's.

[stimmerman]

Dude, Gettys has a bus that you can drink on that drives you to the show and back! and it's on the river with a bridge that you can jump off! Nuff said!
We'll agree to disagree. I enjoy the gorge campground a lot. To each his own.

[Snipper007]

I-90 is the fastest and easiest way the traffic is not that bad until you get close the gorge exit so you shouldn't have to deal with it.

[pichtd]

I-90 is the fastest and easiest way the traffic is not that bad until you get close the gorge exit so you shouldn't have to deal with it.
The announcment on the construction website said it is taking about 3 hours to go the 8 miles of on 90.

[vannausj]

Dang traffic
http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/traffic/trafficalerts/default.aspx?refnum=6112&action=2
and for the lazy
Report Detail


I-90 (RYEGRASS SUMMIT TO VANTAGE) Project is 82% complete, having used 163 working days. It is anticipated that project work will be completed by late fall of 2004 weather permitting. Drivers traveling eastbound between Kittitas and Vantage should plan for significant delays on Friday September 3rd between 2:00 PM and Midnight due to Labor Day traffic which is expected to be heavier than normal and a Friday evening concert at the Gorge. Travelers with time sensitve plans and those attending the concert are encouraged to allow extra time to reach their destination. Alternate routes are encouraged. During daylight hours on Monday through Thursday construction crews will be working on the eastbound and westbound lanes of Interstate 90 from the area just west of Vantage to the top of the Ryegrass Summit, Milepost 126 to Milepost 136. Traffic on eastbound I-90 will be reduced to one lane at the lower half of the grade between Ryegrass Summit and Vantage, MP 132 to MP 136. The eastbound lane reduction will be in effect 24 hours a day until further notice. The westbound lanes of I-90 from Milepost 136 to 132 are being detoured to the eastbound side with two lanes westbound and one lane eastbound. The traffic in each direction is separated by concrete barrier. Both Ryegrass Rest Areas will remain open westbound and eastbound. LEGAL SPEED LIMIT REDUCTION: The legal speed limit reduced from 70 MPH to 50 MPH eastbound and westbound between Vantage and Ryegrass Summit, milepost 132 to milepost 136. The reduced 50 mph legal speed limit is in effect 24 hours a day until further notice. OVERSIZE LOAD RESTRICTION: The ten foot oversize load restriction will be in effect for eastbound and westbound traffic on Interstate 90, milepost 115 to milepost 136, between Rysgrass Summit and Vantage. The restriction will remain in effect until further notice when the detour is no longer neccessary. All oversize loads must use alternate routes.

[webbah]

The announcment on the construction website said it is taking about 3 hours to go the 8 miles of on 90.

You've got to be fucking kidding me!

[domi00360]

Dang traffic
http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/traffic/trafficalerts/default.aspx?refnum=6112&action=2
and for the lazy
Report Detail


I-90 (RYEGRASS SUMMIT TO VANTAGE) Project is 82% complete, having used 163 working days. It is anticipated that project work will be completed by late fall of 2004 weather permitting. Drivers traveling eastbound between Kittitas and Vantage should plan for significant delays on Friday September 3rd between 2:00 PM and Midnight due to Labor Day traffic which is expected to be heavier than normal and a Friday evening concert at the Gorge. Travelers with time sensitve plans and those attending the concert are encouraged to allow extra time to reach their destination. Alternate routes are encouraged. During daylight hours on Monday through Thursday construction crews will be working on the eastbound and westbound lanes of Interstate 90 from the area just west of Vantage to the top of the Ryegrass Summit, Milepost 126 to Milepost 136. Traffic on eastbound I-90 will be reduced to one lane at the lower half of the grade between Ryegrass Summit and Vantage, MP 132 to MP 136. The eastbound lane reduction will be in effect 24 hours a day until further notice. The westbound lanes of I-90 from Milepost 136 to 132 are being detoured to the eastbound side with two lanes westbound and one lane eastbound. The traffic in each direction is separated by concrete barrier. Both Ryegrass Rest Areas will remain open westbound and eastbound. LEGAL SPEED LIMIT REDUCTION: The legal speed limit reduced from 70 MPH to 50 MPH eastbound and westbound between Vantage and Ryegrass Summit, milepost 132 to milepost 136. The reduced 50 mph legal speed limit is in effect 24 hours a day until further notice. OVERSIZE LOAD RESTRICTION: The ten foot oversize load restriction will be in effect for eastbound and westbound traffic on Interstate 90, milepost 115 to milepost 136, between Rysgrass Summit and Vantage. The restriction will remain in effect until further notice when the detour is no longer neccessary. All oversize loads must use alternate routes.
Fuck that! :ggoat

[dmbgrl22]

Fuck that! :ggoat
gald i am at the gorge campground now..no traffic..just foot traffic..but thats always fun
:bounce
Leaven tomorrow morning baby!!!

[astb41]

Here's the deal there are many places to camp in the area around the gorge

Gorge camp ground (sucks, No shade and you can't leave)
Vantage (OK, plenty of shade, on the water, but they have a quiet time)
Gettys cove (the best, lots of shade on the water, and a huge party all night long)
Cresnt bar(OK, not as many people but still fun)
Moses lake(OK, but it's labor day weekend so it will be PACKED! and there's cops)

So you make the choice. They have a store at the gorge camp ground but it sucks for the real store you go either to George or to Quincy. there is a small store with the basics in Vantage.


alright. sounds good. one more question. do all of these campgrounds generally run the same in price?

[webbah]

The announcment on the construction website said it is taking about 3 hours to go the 8 miles of on 90.

What website?

[adam&eve]

it's going to be great; be on the look out for parking lot performances, I mean, you never know!

[pichtd]

What website?
Here is what I saw from the bigeyedfish board:
I-90 Travel Alert: Drivers traveling on eastbound Interstate 90 between Kittitas and Vantage should plan for significant delays on Friday, September 3rd. Traffic on eastbound I-90 has been reduced to one lane at the lower half of the grade between Ryegrass Summit and Vantage, milepost 132 to milepost 136. Considerable delays are anticipated on September 3rd between 2:00pm and midnight.



What can drivers expect? Over the past Memorial Day weekend, Friday travelers experienced upwards of 3-hour delays and 8 miles of stop and go traffic approaching the one lane section. Due to the heavy Labor Day traffic expected and a Friday evening concert at the Gorge Amphitheatre, people with time sensitive travel and those attending the concert are encouraged to plan ahead and include additional time to reach their destination. Alternate routes are encouraged.

Project Description: Funded from the 2003 Legislative Nickel Transportation Package, this project will construct an auxiliary truck lane westbound, grading, drainage, paving asphalt concrete pavement, planing asphalt concrete pavement, guardrail work, installing rumble strips, pavement markings, permanent signing, illumination system, installing structural earth walls, seeding, and other work.


Project Progress: Project work this week is approximately 82% complete having used 163 working days. It is anticipated that project work will be completed by late Fall of 2004, weather permitting.
Not sure where this was from though. My dad drove it a few weeks ago and said it was bad, and he was going towards Seattle. He said the other side was much worse.

For the person whe said they are glad they are staying at the Gorge, this won't matter for camping at most places, only getting to the area from Seattle or Portland.

[stimmerman]

Thank god for reserved seats. Won't have to show up til 8pm. That gives me plenty of time to sit in traffic. Yay!

[dmbkristin]

Alright, it's time to sticky this bitch!

I agree. :thumbsup

2 days! :multi

About the traffic... yes, you have to realize that a ton of people go to Eastern Washington anyway for Labor Day weekend, even without the concert traffic to worry about. So plan accordingly on both Friday and Monday when you leave, especially those of you trying to catch flights.

EDIT: I went to school at WSU in Pullman in Eastern WA and I'd visit home (Seattle) for Labor Day weekend. Then I drove back to Eastern WA on Monday of Labor Day weekend. It was a "reverse commute" and I could see cars sitting still on I-90 backed up to Ellensburg at times trying to get back to Seattle.

[Snipper007]

If you are comming from Seattle there are ways around the construction. If you need help finding one just ask me but if you look at a map of Washington you can find out a way.

[stimmerman]

I went to school at WSU in Pullman in Eastern WA and I'd visit home (Seattle) for Labor Day weekend. Then I drove back to Eastern WA on Monday of Labor Day weekend. It was a "reverse commute" and I could see cars sitting still on I-90 backed up to Ellensburg at times trying to get back to Seattle.
When did you graduate Kristin?

[dmbkristin]

When did you graduate Kristin?

2002.. you? Or are you still there?

[adam&eve]

spectacular sunrises and sunsets you guys are in for a real good time.

[stimmerman]

2002.. you? Or are you still there?
No, I graduated last summer. I had to sport the avatar for the upcoming football season. Are you going to the Cougs game next weekend?

[dmbkristin]

As it's thundering and pouring rain here in Seattle (we don't get thunder too often), here's the current weather forecast for Heaven's Amphitheatre:

Friday- partly cloudy, high 79, low 51, 0% chance of rain
Saturday- mostly sunny, high 84, low 55, 20% chance of rain
Sunday- partly cloudy, high 84, low 54, 20% chance of rain

Last year there was a "10% chance of rain" for the Thursday show and we actually did get a couple of light sprinkles. It was amusing.

[dmbkristin]

Are you going to the Cougs game next weekend?
Nope, not this year. I went last time though.

[billies_41]

Yo dogs, Im out.

Going home tonight and leaving flying out tomorrow morning! Cant freakin Wait!!
WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

Here are the songs that I most want to hear this weekend, in this order:

Halloween
Last Stop
Dreaming Tree
Say Goodbye
#36 (full)
#40 (full) :)
Seek Up
#41 (w/Flecktones)
Minarets
JTR :)
LIOG
Blue Water
Typical Situation
Spoon
Raven
Busted Stuff
You Never Know
Christmas Song
IBYU

and if they really want to blow me away

Spotlight
#34
Machead


Yeah i know, im greedy and selfish. . . alright, no Machead:)


Hope everybody has a good, good, time!!!!!

[webbah]

Fuck it - I'm not dealing with that B.S. - I'm going Highway 2.

[Snipper007]

Fuck it - I'm not dealing with that B.S. - I'm going Highway 2.You can also take 115 from Ellensburg to Vantage is a side road that goes through Ginkgo.

[tractor]

You guys are some lucky ducks. The shows are going to be awesome! I love how it looks like your on the moon when the sun goes down.

[Thegravedigger]

Jesus, i'm so jealous of all you fuckers leaving today and tomorrow. We're not leaving until Friday night,........missing the first show. :( Oh well, two out of three is better than none. But you can bet your ass we'll be in Moses Lake by like 5a.m. Saturday. :D :D

[AnyonebutBush]

Im outta here !:bounce :bounce :bounce :bounce :bounce :bounce

[tractor]

hey all you crackers at moses, be sure to go down to the docks you might just get a friendly local ride on a boat, be sure to bring a friend.

loven' the moon, so surreal.

[Thegravedigger]

Im outta here !

Take it easy homie!!! :monkey :monkey :monkey

[Thegravedigger]

Come on ya'll!!! Can we get a sticky or what??? :D

[astb41]

im off for the gorge but just wanted to leave my prediction. on night three the band will come out for the encore and play their best version yet of Hello Again. as carters sweet ass solo is coming to an end, he will hit the symbol three times but in stead of goin back to the chorus as they always do, they will go right into Halloween. i no its its a stretch but come on it gives me chills just thinking about it.

[kabubbies]

b-52 how would those seats be compared to c-17? thanks for any pointes, im an east coast boy the seating charts are not of much help

[Mickey Carson]

b-52 how would those seats be compared to c-17? thanks for any pointes, im an east coast boy the seating charts are not of much help
Here's a seating chart that more or less shows the difference in where those seats would be located.

[tractor]

I could have sworn one night, while camping out at the gorge venue and walking around, I could hear dave matthews singing from the stage area; almost sounded ghostly in a way. Perhaps they have mics set up somewhere besides the stage.

**oh yeah for all of you that don't have tickets for a specific night, they ended up opening the side gate for who ever wanted to cruise in. I just walked right in last year, no hassles.

[Snipper007]

I could have sworn one night, while camping out at the gorge venue and walking around, I could hear dave matthews singing from the stage area; almost sounded ghostly in a way. Perhaps they have mics set up somewhere besides the stage.

**oh yeah for all of you that don't have tickets for a specific night, they ended up opening the side gate for who ever wanted to cruise in. I just walked right in last year, no hassles.If you walk from the gorge camp ground out to the piont you can actualy here the show very clear and you have a great view for getting it on with a lady friend.

And yes you can always get in for free if you hop the fence after dark(with the show being so late in the year you can probably get away with it before the show starts) or if you wait until they are done with like the fifth song they people at the gates don't care if you have a ticket or not.

[tractor]

yeah I just walked right in; but the gate I'm talking about isn't the main entrance. it's located just south of that in the parking lot.

it's like a show on the moon after sunset, pretty awesome

[scoot_14]

Hey everyone, I haven't been around for a few days because I've left my home in MA and have flown to Seattle for the gorge shows. I just stopped in to the Seattle public library to check up on the news and say hi.

See everyone on Friday!!

[webbah]

You can also take 115 from Ellensburg to Vantage is a side road that goes through Ginkgo.

Details?

[Snipper007]

Details?Primative 2 lane paved road if you look at a State highway map you will see it as a black line that goes from Ellensburg to Vantage. We just call it the 115 because that is the Exit number. you get off the exit and take a left and you will see a sign that says Ginkgo Petrified forest. turn right and follow the road to Vantage you come out right by the Vantage camp ground. :cool:

[tractor]

anyone seen the bride?

[Thegravedigger]

Hey everyone, I haven't been around for a few days because I've left my home in MA and have flown to Seattle for the gorge shows. I just stopped in to the Seattle public library to check up on the news and say hi.

See everyone on Friday!!

:cool: What up!!!

[DMB7588]

Camping Question!!!

I know the Vantage area has some camp sites are there any camp sites along that so called 115 road that are closer to Ellensburg that would be worth trying to get a walk up space? Does anyone think the 1st come/1st serve spots at Getty Cove will be gone by 2PM Friday? Thanks in advance. From the Right Coast and this will be my first time seeing DMB at the Gorge. Me & my friends are getting a little worried about staying at the actual Gorge campsite because of the stories we have seen posted about how bad it actually might be there!!! :haha

[jimithing1221]

Don't post in here much, but I'm off. Driving to Manchester NH at 3 am, and flying out at 7. Will be in Seattle around noon tomorrow. See y'all there.

[tractor]

getty cove is right by the bridge, no? It filled up pretty quickly, but like anything I'm sure it also has to do with how much you bring and how big your camp is.

the campsite at gorge is just tent city and there is really no place to get down to the river thats at all easy, as well as, the shade issue. however, walking around at night is pretty neat and as I said before I think I heard dave singing and playing from the stage area one night.

you'll prolly be allright at the cove if your campsite isn't enormous. plus you can walk over to vantage fairly easy. good luck jersey! your gonna love the venue, spectacular.

[Bartender84]

Im outta here !:bounce :bounce

AbB, if Two Step is played on Friday, I'm personally blaming you :twak :p

Y'all who are going on Friday, have fun. I'll be there for Nights 2 & 3 :babe

[Thegravedigger]

Y'all who are going on Friday, have fun. I'll be there for Nights 2 & 3


:thumbsup

[Thegravedigger]

Y'all who are going on Friday, have fun. I'll be there for Nights 2 & 3


:thumbsup

[Thegravedigger]

Y'all who are going on Friday, have fun. I'll be there for Nights 2 & 3


:thumbsup

[tractor]

Don't post in here much, but I'm off. Driving to Manchester NH at 3 am, and flying out at 7. Will be in Seattle around noon tomorrow. See y'all there.

manchavegas (live free or die) ;I love the new england area. you guys get some spectacular falls out there.

all the way from maine, yeah! have a great, great time.

[webbah]

Camping Question!!!

I know the Vantage area has some camp sites are there any camp sites along that so called 115 road that are closer to Ellensburg that would be worth trying to get a walk up space? Does anyone think the 1st come/1st serve spots at Getty Cove will be gone by 2PM Friday? Thanks in advance. From the Right Coast and this will be my first time seeing DMB at the Gorge. Me & my friends are getting a little worried about staying at the actual Gorge campsite because of the stories we have seen posted about how bad it actually might be there!!! :haha

Do not worry! You'll have a blast - I've camped there probably 25+ times - it's just fine.

[webbah]

I'm putting in a 12 hour day today so I can leave early on Friday - uggghhh - hate this work crap! :BANG

[rastawolf]

Camping Question!!!

I know the Vantage area has some camp sites are there any camp sites along that so called 115 road that are closer to Ellensburg that would be worth trying to get a walk up space? Does anyone think the 1st come/1st serve spots at Getty Cove will be gone by 2PM Friday? Thanks in advance. From the Right Coast and this will be my first time seeing DMB at the Gorge. Me & my friends are getting a little worried about staying at the actual Gorge campsite because of the stories we have seen posted about how bad it actually might be there!!! :haha


Don't even sweat it. At this point, it's a decent place to stay, within easy walking distance of the venue, it shouldn't be too hot this weekend, and you'll be able to chill/party/meet with thousands of DMB fans in one area. How bad can that really be? When it comes to Gorge virgins, I'll ALWAYS recommend the Gorge campground. There's nothing like it(DMB-wise). :thumbsup

[webbah]

Don't even sweat it. At this point, it's a decent place to stay, within easy walking distance of the venue, it shouldn't be too hot this weekend, and you'll be able to chill/party/meet with thousands of DMB fans in one area. How bad can that really be? When it comes to Gorge virgins, I'll ALWAYS recommend the Gorge campground. There's nothing like it(DMB-wise). :thumbsup

I couldn't agree more - but I will be seeing you at Wildhorse Dan!

[rastawolf]

48 hours until I'm sittin in my seat on the isle!

Pig opener, Hello Again closer, Say Goodbye returns, mid-set Two-step, Nancies->WH encore, :lol :lol . Yeah, I may have to give up driving duties @ this point. DmbELIRIUM has set in. :freak

[rastawolf]

I couldn't agree more - but I will be seeing you at Wildhorse Dan!

Wooooord to that buddy. I'll def find you Fri afternoon, kick back a couple of drinks, relax, & get amped up again for the show. Can't wait! :monkey

[DMB7588]

getty cove is right by the bridge, no? It filled up pretty quickly, but like anything I'm sure it also has to do with how much you bring and how big your camp is.

the campsite at gorge is just tent city and there is really no place to get down to the river thats at all easy, as well as, the shade issue. however, walking around at night is pretty neat and as I said before I think I heard dave singing and playing from the stage area one night.

you'll prolly be allright at the cove if your campsite isn't enormous. plus you can walk over to vantage fairly easy. good luck jersey! your gonna love the venue, spectacular.
3 People...2 Tents...1 SUV...plenty of cash...lol

[webbah]

Wooooord to that buddy. I'll def find you Fri afternoon, kick back a couple of drinks, relax, & get amped up again for the show. Can't wait! :monkey

:monkey Dance Monkey :monkey Dance! Dance! :monkey

[tractor]

3 People...2 Tents...1 SUV...plenty of cash...lol

your gonna have a blast jersey! ;) :D

[stimmerman]

nearly 48hrs......................................

[Bartender84]

72 hrs for me :(

[kabubbies]

thanks

[perrinbar]

Okay, I have a return of my previous query. Does anybody know a way I can get out there on Saturday from Seattle, I'm rideless thanks to fate and too young to rent a car, is there anything I can do to get out there or am I stuck in Seattle with my tickets? Please help me out, any info would be greatly loved and appreciated.

Devon

[uofmjess]

i made it to seattle! i know it's a longshot but if anyone's here i'm staying at the college inn right across from the university! room 209!

[uofmjess]

Okay, I have a return of my previous query. Does anybody know a way I can get out there on Saturday from Seattle, I'm rideless thanks to fate and too young to rent a car, is there anything I can do to get out there or am I stuck in Seattle with my tickets? Please help me out, any info would be greatly loved and appreciated.

Devon

you can probably rent a car..i did..it cost me an arm and a leg though

[nogerorob]

Hey y'all.

I'm getting into the Gorge campgrounds in the early afternoon on Thursday. I'll be staying there all weekend, but will make rounds to wildhorse and gorge resort.

It would be great to meet y'all. This is me (http://www.weeklydavespeak.com/rob.jpg)

If you see me walking or at the show say hi. I'll have some wicked "I love Dave" temp. tattoos and WeeklyDavespeak.com beer openers.

Have a hell of a weekend.

rob

ps. i'll be on the ants channel 12 subchannel 34 if you're bringing you're walkie talkie.

[Mike]

i made it to seattle! i know it's a longshot but if anyone's here i'm staying at the college inn right across from the university! room 209!

How old are you, want to go out to the bars? I flew in from NY today, I am in Seattle right now. My buddy was supposed to come with me but he backed out on me...that sucker.. so now I am in seattle all alone and looking to hang out. If anyone wants to hang out, give my cell phone a call 585.733.6952

word!

Mike

[Pennyfeather]

I have a quick question for those of you who have attended a DMB Gorge concert before:

What should I bring and what should I not bring? According to the little email announcement, they're being total hardasses, not allowing any backpacks, "containers", etc, etc... How much of this should I trust? We're in a "reserved" area, whatever that means. So.. lawn chairs? Nalgene bottles? Cameras?

Also, I'm just curious about little tips for a better time. I don't want to end up being the good girl who leaves everything at home, noyl to find that security is lax or whatever.

Ah, I'll be there for the 9/4 show. :D

Thanks!

- Mel

[matradtk]

I know you guys probably know this, but just in case you don't here goes. If you are driving to George from the west side of I-90 like I am you will find the traffic will be hell. There is massive construction going on and the freeway is down to one lane nearby Vantage. Just a heads up in case y'all need to leave a little earlier to get to the show on time. I'm driving up Saturday for the show and I'll stay over in Moses Lake for Sundays show. I myself am definitely leaving early since I have about a 6 hour drive. Hope to see everyone there safe, sane, and sound! :D

[dreamingrace]

How old are you, want to go out to the bars? I flew in from NY today, I am in Seattle right now. My buddy was supposed to come with me but he backed out on me...that sucker.. so now I am in seattle all alone and looking to hang out. If anyone wants to hang out, give my cell phone a call 585.733.6952

word!

Mike

ah you make me want to goto seattle!

[CrushOnDMB22]

*Me and My Buddies are Leavin Friday Morning for the Gorge,We're comming From Eugene Oregon...We Will Be There For the 2nd and 3rd Night! Hope to see you all there :)*Be Safe and Have a AWESOME Time,I know i will,this is my first Dave Matthews Band Concert*:multi

[Strugz10]

I know you guys probably know this, but just in case you don't here goes. If you are driving to George from the west side of I-90 like I am you will find the traffic will be hell. There is massive construction going on and the freeway is down to one lane nearby Vantage. Just a heads up in case y'all need to leave a little earlier to get to the show on time. I'm driving up Saturday for the show and I'll stay over in Moses Lake for Sundays show. I myself am definitely leaving early since I have about a 6 hour drive. Hope to see everyone there safe, sane, and sound! :D
Do you have any better directions to avoid the mess? My hotel is in Yakima so I'll have to hit 90 West of George. If there are no alternate routes how much time do you think it'll take to get through the traffic? Thanks!

[nogerorob]

My buddy was supposed to come with me but he backed out on me...
Mike
Dude, that is a a bummer. Now you're out solo like i was at SPAC. I'm sure you'll meet up w/ your crew at the campgrounds.

Looks like I won't be getting up to the campground till 10am on Friday. We had a friend back out too and so we're consolidating rides.

Dude. I got that Fire and Ice grill! Ya, i was impressed enough with yours that I had to get one. Its all ready to go! I'll cook you a burger and we can get hammered. Its going to be great.

rob

[Mike]

ohh, I forgot, I will probably have extra tickets....night 1: row 7 , night 2: warehouse lawn, night 3: row 9

[dmbgrl22]

Alright ya'll I'm outta here first thing tomorrow morning for the long drive to the gorge..so you guys soon..party on and arrive safe!!! see you on the 2-ways!!!
:bounce :bounce

watch out here i come dave!!! :monkey

[Mickey Carson]

Hope to see some people @ the Gorge this weekend...

I'll be the bearded 23-year old dude hanging out in the pavillion :)

The weekend is nearly here :)

[tractor]

I have a quick question for those of you who have attended a DMB Gorge concert before:

What should I bring and what should I not bring? According to the little email announcement, they're being total hardasses, not allowing any backpacks, "containers", etc, etc... How much of this should I trust? We're in a "reserved" area, whatever that means. So.. lawn chairs? Nalgene bottles? Cameras?

Also, I'm just curious about little tips for a better time. I don't want to end up being the good girl who leaves everything at home, noyl to find that security is lax or whatever.

Ah, I'll be there for the 9/4 show. :D

Thanks!

- Mel

bring your smiles. no worries, have fun at the parking lot, take it in. yeah gettin into the show is a different story. no open containers, etc. pretty much what says goes getting into the show.

the parking lot, now that's another story, as well as, the tents.

[webbah]

Uggghhh - one more long day of work today but then off to the Gorge in the morning - cannot wait!!!!! :bounce :multi :monkey

[DMB7588]

If anyone sees 3 guys from Jersey doing this :thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup on 90 East from Seattle just pick us up!!! Flight leaves in less than 24 hours!!!

[trippingbake]

If anyone sees 3 guys from Jersey doing this :thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup on 90 East from Seattle just pick us up!!! Flight leaves in less than 24 hours!!!
Make a "need ride to Gorge for DMB" sign... someone will pick you up.

[domi00360]

ohh, I forgot, I will probably have extra tickets....night 1: row 7 , night 2: warehouse lawn, night 3: row 9
I'll buy your extras for night three. I got row 33, row 5 and lawn. So, if you wanna get rid of your night three's, i"m the guy. We get into seattle on Friday, if you want to meet up and unload those, call me

612.799.3387 Thanks!:ggoat

[domi00360]

and as I said before I think I heard dave singing and playing from the stage area one night.


If you're not f'n with us, I'm sure they're getting getting last stog, halloween and dreaming tree ready for the weekend, among others.:)

Flight leave minneapolis in 23 hours and 31 minutes.:ggoat

[DMB7588]

Make a "need ride to Gorge for DMB" sign... someone will pick you up.
If the rental car company didn't overbook and give our car away by the time we get there then I will be making that sign for sure!!!

[webbah]

In just 36 hours - the anticipation of what will be the Gorge opener will be unbearable. I'm still thinking Tripping Billies.

[webbah]

Damn! My buddy just told me (he works for ticketbastard) that he's going to the Seahawks game tonight and is sitting in the Ticketbastard suite with DMB!!! I guess most, if not all of the band, are gonna be there rooting on the Hawks vs. the Vikings! I'm not sure I believe it but had to pass it on for any of you who might be at the game - look for them!

[Thegravedigger]

:monkey :monkey :monkey :monkey :monkey

[bbrianblaze]

... night 3: row 9

If you still have this one we might have to talk!! See you at Getty's!!
:thumbsup

[Strugz10]

It says on the DMB webiste that that Gorge's capacity is only 20,000. Is that right? It seems like it can hold a lot more. The pavilion itself looks huge, not to mention the size of the lawn.

[Thegravedigger]

It says on the DMB webiste that that Gorge's capacity is only 20,000. Is that right? It seems like it can hold a lot more. The pavilion itself looks huge, not to mention the size of the lawn.

That sounds about right......... The Gorge seemed kind of small to me. It's the lawn that is huge!

[PhildoMurph #41]

It says on the DMB webiste that that Gorge's capacity is only 20,000. Is that right? It seems like it can hold a lot more. The pavilion itself looks huge, not to mention the size of the lawn.The reason it looks as big as it does is because, unlike most outdoor amphitheatres, it doesn't have a roof over the pavillion.

[webbah]

Damn I'm worried about traffic.

[stimmerman]

Damn I'm worried about traffic.
We'll all get there one way or another. These things are never as bad as they're made out to be. I went out there for a concert in early July and they had the one lane thing going, granted it wasn't also Labor Day weekend, but as long as everyone doesn't drive like morons, I don't think it will be that bad.

[webbah]

We'll all get there one way or another. These things are never as bad as they're made out to be. I went out there for a concert in early July and they had the one lane thing going, granted it wasn't also Labor Day weekend, but as long as everyone doesn't drive like morons, I don't think it will be that bad.

And how was it? How much extra time did it take you?

[Thegravedigger]

Yeah, our flight on Friday night has us arriving in Seattle at like 237 in the morning.........so we're going to head straight to the Gorge to avoid the whole traffic thing. It can't be too bad at like 4, 5 in the morning on Saturday. Of course You Never Know. ;) :D

[stimmerman]

And how was it? How much extra time did it take you?
Not much, The thing is that they reduce the speed limit to from 70 to 50, and a high volume of cars will bring it down even further. That's why they're saying the slowest times will be from 2pm on, because everyone is gonna be getting off work and hitting the road. I think if you get out of Seattle between noon-2pm it won't be that bad. But who knows?

[mazda]

I hope everyone arrives safe from their drives or flights. I'm flying from JFK @ 7 am arriveing @ 9am in Seatle and making my way to the Gorge around noon. Don't know really where we are camping, but if anyone has and recommendations I'll be grateful.

[webbah]

Not much, The thing is that they reduce the speed limit to from 70 to 50, and a high volume of cars will bring it down even further. That's why they're saying the slowest times will be from 2pm on, because everyone is gonna be getting off work and hitting the road. I think if you get out of Seattle between noon-2pm it won't be that bad. But who knows?

I certainly don't know - I think we're taking Highway 2.

[webbah]

I hope everyone arrives safe from their drives or flights. I'm flying from JFK @ 7 am arriveing @ 9am in Seatle and making my way to the Gorge around noon. Don't know really where we are camping, but if anyone has and recommendations I'll be grateful.

I recommend you drive right into the Gorge campground and set up your tent and start partying!

[stimmerman]

I recommend you drive right into the Gorge campground and set up your tent and start partying!
:monkey :cool: :monkey