Dead & Company delivered a memorable performance at the Gorge Amphitheatre in Central Washington, showcasing a setlist that captured the essence of the venue and its surroundings. Despite the scorching temperatures, concert-goers remained captivated by the music and the magical atmosphere. Highlights included emotional renditions of "When I Paint My Masterpiece" and "Black Muddy River," as well as energetic performances of fan favorites like "Scarlet Begonias" and "Viola Lee Blues." The second night brought a celebratory vibe with songs like "Mississippi Half Step" and "One More Saturday Night." Dead & Company will now take a break before their final shows in San Francisco.
The alleged gunman in the Gorge Amphitheatre campground shooting Saturday told police he ingested mushrooms and believed the world was ending when he grabbed a handgun from his Dodge Ram pickup and shot and killed two women who happened to be walking by. U.S. Army Spc. James Kelly of Joint Base Lewis-McChord is now accused in Washington’s Grant County Superior Court of two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of first-degree assault and domestic violence assault in the shooting spree that injured three others.
The two victims who died in the shooting at the Gorge Amphitheatre campground during the Beyond Wonderland EDM festival have been identified as Josilyn Ruiz and Brandy Escamilla. The suspect, James Kelly, a soldier stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of first-degree assault. Three others were injured in the shooting, and the motive is currently unknown.
Two people were killed and several others were wounded in a mass shooting at the campgrounds near Washington’s Gorge Amphitheatre during an electronic dance music festival called Beyond Wonderland. The shooter was taken into custody, and three people were wounded, including the shooter. The Beyond Wonderland festival continued on Saturday night despite the shooting but canceled Sunday's performances. Authorities have not provided details on the suspect, victims, the weapon used, or the motive.
Two people were killed and several others were wounded in a mass shooting at the campgrounds near Washington’s Gorge Amphitheatre during an electronic dance music festival called Beyond Wonderland. The suspected shooter was taken into custody and three people were wounded, including the shooter. The festival continued on Saturday night despite the shooting but put out a statement saying to avoid part of the campgrounds. The festival announced the cancellation of the day’s performances on Sunday morning.
A suspect was detained after an "active shooter" situation at a campground near the Gorge Amphitheatre on Saturday in Washington, leaving at least five people injured. The open-air venue was scheduled to host Beyond Wonderland, an electronic dance festival. The situation has been handled by local authorities, and there is no current danger to festival goers or the campgrounds.
One person has been arrested after a shooting at the Gorge Amphitheatre campground in Grant County, Washington. The incident took place during the "Beyond Wonderland" festival, but there is no current danger to festival goers or the campgrounds. The Gorge Gate H campgrounds area is closed due to the incident, which has been handled by local authorities.
Joni Mitchell performed her first official concert in 20 years at the Gorge Amphitheatre in Quincy, Washington, on June 10, 2023, in front of more than 20,000 fans. The concert, called "Joni Jam," was organized by Brandi Carlile, who has been part of Mitchell's recovery from a 2015 aneurysm. The three-hour setlist included Mitchell classics and deep cuts, with Carlile and other artists supporting her. The evening was a celebration of Mitchell's recovery and the love shared between performers and fans.
Joni Mitchell played her first headline show in 23 years at the Gorge Amphitheatre in rural Washington state, joined by musical luminaries including Annie Lennox, Sarah McLachlan and Marcus Mumford. Mitchell's performance was part of Brandi Carlile's weekend festival and modelled after the "Joni Jams" Mitchell hosts at her LA home. Mitchell's singing felt conversational, as though she was relaying wisdom gained from her 79 years, and her performance was interspersed with covers of her songs by others on stage. Despite the heavy praise back and forth, Mitchell's performance felt ego-free and set the tone for a joyful show.
Joni Mitchell, the legendary singer and songwriter, returned to the stage for a full concert at the Gorge Amphitheatre in Washington state, her first in over 20 years. The concert was part of Brandi Carlile's annual Echoes Through the Canyon event and featured many artists who appeared at the 2022 Newport Folk Festival, including Marcus Mumford, Allison Russell, Lucius, Blake Mills, and Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes. Mitchell performed some of her classic hits, including "Big Yellow Taxi" and "Both Sides Now," and was joined by surprise guests such as Annie Lennox.
Brandi Carlile hosted her fourth annual Echoes Through The Canyon festival at the Gorge, where she brought out several stars for Friday's festivities, including Annie Lennox to sing "Why" during the encore. The festival's closing-night headliner is Joni Mitchell, her first official ticketed performance in 20 years.