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I saw my first show at the Gorge in George a few weeks ago, awesome that it was one of my favorite bands.  I drove over with my dad and met up with friends  just before the show.  The venue was pretty amazing with the rocky cliffs and hills and the setting sun in the background.  Our seats were not the best.  We were all the way to the right and 39 rows back, making the angle to the main stage rather extreme.  Additionally, there was an auxiliary stage and equipment right in front of us which, while not blocking our view of the main stage, was a bit of an annoyance.  That was all forgotten when Martin and co. ran out and performed 3 songs on that stage.  It was pretty cool being mere inches away from the band.  I really liked the setlist they chose and they gave an awesome performance.  My dad and I spent the night at a campground after the show which, despite being stuffed in like sardines, wasn’t too bad.  At least they had soft grass and loud, all-night partying by other guests was not an issue.  There are a few other pics of the Columbia on our trip back and a petrified Ginko log and some petroglyphs removed from walls along the river. It was a quick trip but a great experience.  Looking forward to seeing another show there someday.