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Old 02-17-2015, 03:26 PM   #1
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Gorge 2015 Charter Bus

Good evening.

Details below and attached on a charter bus for Gorge 2015. Please let me know if any questions either through here, personal email (referenced in attached document) or private message.

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DAVE MATTHEWS BAND
GORGE AMPHITHEATRE CHARTER BUS
September 4 – 6, 2015

Charter Bus Company: BellAir Charters

Cost Per Person: $130/Person

Included in the cost:
1) All charter bus transportation;
a. Travel from Seattle, WA to Ephrata, WA
b. Travel to/from the shows each night at the Gorge;
c. Travel from Ephrata, WA back to Seattle, WA

Deposit Per Person:
$65/Person at booking
Non-refundable, but transferable
At time of deposit, you will receive details on hotel in Ephrata, WA (Group Number & Phone # for booking)

PayPal Address:
masonmitsu@gmail.com
Will send a confirmation when any payments are received

Age Requirement:
At least 18 years old; would consider younger if with an adult companion; Realize that most people will be drinking and other activities

Epharta, WA Hotel:
22 Hotel Rooms (all double-queens) currently held; More rooms added to group as they become available

Nightly rate of $89.99/night confirmed

Individuals to call hotel and reference group number to book room (released after deposit received)

Hotel is only asking for a credit card to hold the room; Full payment required at arrival

The itinerary below is tentative and subject to change. This is just meant to be a framework for the weekend and we can (as a group) decide when to leave for the venue each afternoon. As details get finalized over the next few months, the schedule will fall into place. The price for the hotel location near the Gorge in Ephrata, WA (approximately 35 minutes from the venue) is charging us a great nightly rate of $89.99. This is well below the rates shown on travel sites.

I will help match travelers who are traveling by themselves to share a hotel room. We will definitely need some people to stay together (up to 4 people in a room) which will save you some money on the hotel.

The hotel is nearby some restaurants and a grocery store in Ephrata, WA, so we will be able to pick up supplies easily and have some options for food. The hotel also offers a continental breakfast every morning.




Thursday, September 3, 2015 – Seattle, WA
• Stay at Downtown Hotel (potential group rate - researching)
• Happy Hour
• Group Dinner
Opportunity for everyone on the bus to “eat, drink and be merry” in Seattle before heading out to the Gorge the next morning. I recommend you fly into Seattle on Thursday early afternoon at latest to get settled and to be able to come out with everyone.

Friday, September 4, 2015 – Leaving from Seattle, WA & Gorge Amphitheatre, WA
@ 9:30 AM Leave Seattle Downtown Hotel (TBD) for Ephrata, WA
@ 12:30 PM Arrive in Ephrata, WA
@ 2:30 PM Leave Hotel for Gorge Amphitheatre
@ 3:15 PM Arrive Gorge Amphitheatre

We will leave approximately 30 minutes after the show completes every night (earlier if everyone gets back to the bus). At a certain point every night, we will have to leave the venue. It is your responsibility to be get back to the bus in a timely manner.

Saturday, September 5, 2015 – Gorge Amphitheatre, WA
@ 2:30 PM Leave Hotel for Gorge Amphitheatre
@ 3:15 PM Arrive Gorge Amphitheatre

Sunday, September 6, 2015 – Gorge Amphitheatre, WA
@ 2:30 PM Leave Hotel for Gorge Amphitheatre
@ 3:15 PM Arrive Gorge Amphitheatre

Monday, September 7, 2015 – Back to Seattle, WA
@ 9:30 AM Leave Hotel Location near Gorge (TBD) for Seattle Downtown Hotel (TBD)
@ 12:30 PM Arrive Seattle Downtown Hotel (TBD)

Pending the charter bus contract, we might be able to drop some people immediately off at the airport, but plan on being dropped off in downtown Seattle on Monday afternoon. Recommendation will be to not make any flights before 3 PM on Monday out of Seattle, WA. I will be staying in Seattle, WA on Monday night and will plan on dinner and drinks with whoever is remaining in town that evening.

If you are interested, please email me directly at either masonmitsu@gmail.com or my work email timothy_mason@uhc.com. I will add you to the Facebook group, answer any questions and once the deposit is received, I will provide you details on the hotel in Ephrata so you can book your room at the group rate.

I am happy to offer this as an option to camping or having to handle all of the transportation yourself if you drive out to the Gorge. About a decade ago, I met some of my best friends in the world I met a decade ago doing these this trip on a charter bus. Come out to the Gorge and see our favorite band, Dave Matthews Band for two sets in 2015.

Thank you, Mason (bonesmcgee on antsmarching forum)
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  • Old 02-18-2015, 06:28 AM   #2
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    Re: Gorge 2015 Charter Bus

    Wow!! Five (5) deposits received in one night after posting.... thanks for the interest everyone
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    Old 02-18-2015, 06:32 AM   #3
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    wow mason, well done, very thorough!
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    Old 02-18-2015, 06:54 AM   #4
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    Good price for everything it includes.
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    Old 02-18-2015, 07:25 AM   #5
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    Thanks Andrew.... a lot of work but it will be a good time for everyone
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    Old 03-02-2015, 06:25 AM   #6
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    Up to nine deposits received.... looking promising with it being this early
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    Old 03-19-2015, 07:00 AM   #7
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    Re: Gorge 2015 Charter Bus

    If anyone has any questions, please feel free to contact me....

    Deposits are still rolling in and seats are being reserved.

    If you are flying solo, and would like to share a room with someone... just let me know and I can play matchmaker for the hotel.

    Thanks! Mason
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    Old 03-19-2015, 07:04 AM   #8
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    Oh man, this looks amazing. Would totally be down, but I've already booked rooms and the rental car
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    Old 03-21-2015, 01:43 PM   #9
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    While I am going to the Gorge but not on your bus I'd like to give you a big thumbs up on your hard work.
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    Old 03-31-2015, 05:04 PM   #10
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    Thank you for the compliments... 3 more confirmed today!!

    Get in while you can... hotels are starting to fill up in the area and we still have room in our block in Ephrata.
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    Old 04-25-2015, 08:37 AM   #11
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    Good morning.

    UP to 20 spots reserved on the bus... if you don't have Gorge plans yet... check it out!
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    wow looks awesome, this kind of planning is making me consider this trip!
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    Do it.... going to be a great time.... about 12 spots left on the bus!
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    Old 06-07-2015, 05:18 AM   #14
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    Re: Gorge 2015 Charter Bus

    Still around 10 spots left on the Inaugural Gorge Charter Bus...

    If you don't have travel or lodging plans set up for the Gorge, this is a great option (shameless plug... yes, I am in charge of it)

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/319834178208743/
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    5 spots left...... pm me for details

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    Re: Gorge 2015 Charter Bus

    Thank you everyone for your support!!

    As of yesterday evening, we are booked solid at 40 people and have used all of our hotel blocked rooms. We will continue to do the bus in future years, so please keep us in mind for your future Gorge plans.

    I will post an update after the Gorge, but feels good to be sold out!

    Thanks again. Mason
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    Thank you everyone for your support!!

    As of yesterday evening, we are booked solid at 40 people and have used all of our hotel blocked rooms. We will continue to do the bus in future years, so please keep us in mind for your future Gorge plans.

    I will post an update after the Gorge, but feels good to be sold out!

    Thanks again. Mason

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    That is awesome news Mason!!!!
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    Awesome to see something like this. Definitely will consider this in the future!
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    Re: Gorge 2015 Charter Bus

    Due to some unfortunate circumstances, we have four (4) open spots on the bus if anyone is looking to make a last second decision to go to the Gorge.

    Let me know
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    Thank you everyone... for the inaugural year of the charter bus everything went great!!!

    We will definitely be doing the bus again next year!!
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    Going to the Gorge was spectacular and breathtaking. Going as part of the charter bus made the trip that much more memorable. Good people, good laughs, good good times. From the boisterous, burst out laughing ridiculousness, to the quiet moments of sharing a stiff shot in silence with new found friends it was more than we could have predicted it to be. Hell, even James, our kick ass chauffeur converted to DMB fandom.

    Tick tock, folks you've got a little less than a year to make sure you're on time for daily departure of the 2016 Gorge Charter Bus.
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    Thank ya beech..... was truly a great experience and yes 2016 is the tick tock tour
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    Oh and abort mission.... abort mission
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    Gorge Bus 2016 is happening!! Details released in the next couple weeks here, but probably even before that on our facebook group page

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/319834178208743/

    Thanks!
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    Re: Gorge 2015 Charter Bus

    Good afternoon.

    A couple rooms have just opened up at the hotel where we have our group rate in Ephrata. We have two buses running this year with over 80 people but still room for a few more.

    If interested, check out our facebook page or contact me directly, masonmitsu@gmail.com.

    Alpine Bus worked out great this year.... looking forward to doing the Gorge bus again in a couple months.

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    Tick tock... The clock can't move fast enough to get this here.
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