Comments on: Gorge Amphitheatre to be Moved to Seattle

By: Chuck

Chuck — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:00:26 +0000

The weather is the issue. There is a huge weather difference between the gorge and Seattle. No thanks.

By: Jessie Brown

Jessie Brown — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:31:29 +0000

I WAS PART OF THE CREW THAT BUILT THE NEW STAGE THREE YEARS AGO! WHY WOULD LIVE NATION EVEN CONSIDER SOMETHING SO STUPID! ESPECIALLY AFTER PUTTING SO MUCH TIME AND MONEY INTO A NEW STAGE. THE GORGE AMPITHEATER NEEDS TO STAY WHERE IT IS! ITS THE WHOLE EXPERIENCE AND THE AREA THAT BRINGS PEOPLE OUT THERE! THE AMPITHEATER IS FAMOUS FOR ITS GORGEOUS LOCATION, ITS PANAORAMIC VIEWS AND ITS AWESOME FESTIVALS! IT WILL NEVER BE THE SAME IN THE CITY. THESE GUYS ARE IDIOTS! DONT MOVE THE AMIPTHEATER! BOYCOTT THIS 100%!!!!!

By: Ross

Ross — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 06:02:49 +0000

Nooo, that wouldnt be very cool. the secluded nature is half the beauty of the place

By: Anna

Anna — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:45:54 +0000

Is this honestly going to happen?? Has there been a vote or something?!?!?!
I’m from the east coast and I want to be able to make it to the gorge someday… but to tear it down… it’s RIDICULOUS!
the view of lights and population… versus the beauty of natural. This can NOT be happening… just cannot be happening. It makes me so angry to just see the photo-shopped picture.

By: Dan

Dan — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 19:02:37 +0000

Granted, no one wants to argue with the idea of the “the glistening progressive urban utopia of Seattle,” but seriously? The Gorge is the Gorge for one reason alone, because of its namesake. I travel from the midwest each and every year to see DMB under the stars on Labor Day week-end to get away from the city life, offices, computers, and hotels. You take the natural setting away, you might as well re-name it, because it will no longer be the Gorge. Dave Matthews has many times called it “Heaven on Earth,” but could it still carry that title, if it were dropped into a hole, with the backdrop of a city, and no perfectly starry concert nights far from the urban lights? Just my thoughts, but, I wouldn’t make the trip back to see shows in a city amphitheater I can see anywhere, afterall, Red Rocks already exists and you can get to it right from the city (Denver, Boulder, or a quick trip from Seattle to Denver via Frontier) if you want natural beauty built overlooking a city skyline. Please take some more time to consider your ideas, Mayor Nickels, because the money won’t come flowing if the venue relocates. Maybe take a poll of the concert goers just to check your facts, go to the Gorge Campground and Wildhorse Campground, or Moses Lake, and listen to the people – you may be surprised that city convenience doesn’t equal natural beauty that can’t be replaced. Thanks!

By: yeoldgrump

yeoldgrump — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 23:27:52 +0000

Seems to me that The Gorge Amphitheater is where it’s at because of the fact that people from other areas can get to it easily. There’s more than just Seattle to draw from. It’s location makes it easily accessible to those living in Spokane, Lewiston, Sand Point, Coeure d’Alene, Walla Walla, Yakima, The Tri-Cities of Kennewick, Richland and Pasco, Yakima, Pendleton, Vancouver, Portland, Tacoma. In other words, it’s location is pretty much centralized for everyone. Leave it where it is and leave it alone. It also gives folks a reason to get out of town once in awhile. Life does not revolve around Seattle, there are other places and things to see and do in this state.

By: Patrick

Patrick — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:49:52 +0000

I just became familiar with The Gorge recently, and I have to agree that it is better off where it is. Its appeal is that it is off the beaten path. There is nothing wrong with the urban venue the mayor is proposing. Honestly, it sounds like a great idea, but there is no need to tear down The Gorge. It symbolizes the difference between man-made and God-made.

By: ashely grey

ashely grey — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 22:33:52 +0000

i can’t beleive how stupid people are these days. i think the gorge is beautiful and so visited, because of where it is located at! people want to get away from the city and see the amazing NATURAL world not a bunch of dirt piled up to re-create it! that guy is an IDIOT!

By: Whitney

Whitney — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:22:18 +0000

this is disgusting, who would want to look at a filthy city at a festival? what better thing is there than music and a beautiful natural scenery around you? putting the gorge amphitheater across from a city scene is just appalling

By: Pete Zilla

Pete Zilla — Wed, 13 May 2009 23:07:46 +0000

What crazy money making scheme is this? I love the Gorge because we all can get away from the city to let loose and have fun. No city is going to be able to create that kind of atmosphere by movig a bunch of dirt.
I agree that Seattle needs a new outdoor venue like the Gorge, but leave my favorite venue where it is!!!
You take the Gorge away, and it won’t be a great destination to go and party, then I and thousands like me will not go.
I may still go to some events at the new (fake) Gorge in Seattle, but not anywhere near the draw for me out in the Columbia river gorge.
Good luck fat cats.

By: Johnoco

Johnoco — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 11:01:34 +0000

We also need a mile high stadium so maybe if we dredge Georgetown we can pile up the dirt on Fremont and build a rockin’ stadium there!

By: Small Town Gal

Small Town Gal — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 21:11:10 +0000

What about those small town business that solely rely on the conserts for business? Did you ever think how this move will effect everyone or just how it will effect your pocket?
That is why so many people are not making it in this world today. It is our government decissions who are distroying them.

By: Lyndon O.

Lyndon O. — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:18:59 +0000

Man that guy is an idiot! Leave the gorge where it is! the location is why it works so well! Greg Nickels has $$$$ dancing in his head! Money Money Money! Oh and hey Greg good job on keeping the Supersonics here through the Lease like ya said ya would!

By: uwp

uwp — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:43:27 +0000

Seriously though, how awesome would that venue be if the picture was real?

By: Heptagon Girl

Heptagon Girl — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:16:45 +0000

The interesting part about moving to GasWorks would involve the city having to actually deal with all of the contaminants in the ground there. They’re doing a nice job of extracting bits of it to study and keeping the rest carefully covered, while trying to figure out how to clean it. If that gets fixed on a similar timeline to the viaduct, we can assume that the Gorge won’t really get moved anytime soon.