The Gorge Amphitheatre
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The Gorge Amphitheatre is a 20,000 seat concert venue located above the Columbia River gorge in George, Washington. Administered by the House of Blues, it is considered one of the premier concert locations in the Pacific Northwest.
The Gorge is known for its spectacular views, lawn-terrace seating, and nearly year-round clear weather. It has been played by the likes of Sting, Bob Dylan, Aerosmith, Britney Spears, Dave Matthews Band, Paul Simon, Phish, and many more. It is home of the annual Sasquatch! Music Festival.
In 2004 the Dave Matthews Band released the live concert DVD/CD The Gorge 2002. The album captured the last three days of the bands 2002 summer tour. The Gorge has always been one of the bands favorite venues for their live shows.
The Gorge began in the early 1980s, when Dr. Vince Bryan and his wife Carol purchased land for a vineyard on the site. After seeing the spectacular view, he got the idea of holding concerts while serving wine. Around 1985, he sold the venue to the promoter that would eventually become the House of Blues.
See also
External links
- [The Gorge Amphitheatre] on the House of Blues website
- [Gorgeconcerts.com]
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