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REPO ROAD TOUR DAY TWO: SEATTLE, WA 11:30pm, November 12, 2008 Guest blog by music producer Joseph Bishara Greetings from Seattle... it's pouring rain here.I had a fantastic evening in Portland last night. We were to meet downstairs just before noon, but when my cell alarm woke me at 10:30. There was already a text from Darren saying he's in the lobby whenever we're ready. The man is tireless... The day started with coffee and hearing about the latest release battles and strategies. It's always something... the nature of this crazy movie it seems. Had a nice rainy drive from Portland to Seattle. C.J. DeAngelus, bari sax player and stage musical director extraordinaire did the driving. Around 3:00 we arrive at the hotel which Bousman describes as ‘the kind of place hookers go to die'. A stack of security notices sit in the lobby for the protection of guests (nothing but glamour on the Repo Road Tour). The first room wouldn't lock, and they all smelled like a mixture of cleaning fluids and smoke, the residue of all types of illicit behavior hanging in the air. All good though, there won't be much time spent there. I'll be visiting my sister while here in Seattle, and Darren & Terrance won't be sleeping much, catching an early flight to Chicago. After dropping off bags, we head over to check out the Admiral Theater where we'll be showing tonight. It's a ship-themed revival theater, with the screens labeled ‘Pier 1' and ‘Pier 2'. Decent rooms though, with much better sound than last night.  Dinah, the theater owner graciously greets us and explains that they do Rocky Horror there, so they're used to the freaks coming out. We assure her there may be people in costume, but not to worry about rice or toast being thrown around. It's completely sold out, with a waiting list of people in case of no shows.We walk down the street to eat, and the flip of a coin decides on the Chinese place across the street. Once we get in and sit down, the smell of cleaning fluid (again), a sticky table, and lack of anyone Asian anywhere near the place drives us away and across the street to a pretty good Italian place with a garlic festival happening. Some coffee, a couple of hours of computer time in the room, then off to the theater. We arrive around 8:45, showtime is 10:00. Parking across from the theater we see costumes... lots of costumes; a bunch of Genterns, a couple of Pavis, GeneCo bandmembers, Ambers, Mags, a Shilo, a suited sanitation worker and a guy with a GenCo company badge (an unknown GeneCo employee...). As we walk up we hear the crowd loudly singing ‘Mark It Up'. When we get closer and are spotted loud cheers, then another song... Zydrate Anatomy. A truly awesome, completely humbling response! We go into the theater to sort a couple of last minute details, and then have a drink at the upstairs bar. As we're waiting for the film to start, the theater fills the few remaining open seats with people who are still outside in the rain waiting in the standby line. Again, the crowd breaks into more song - not just all the words, but every inflection, sound and moan is there. They REALLY know this music! We intro the movie, and get it going. A couple of more drinks at the bar across the street while the movie plays and a totally unnecessary shot of some apple something-or-other at Bousman's urging, then back to the theater. Another very pleased audience! Almost everyone stays for a long, liquor-fueled loose and uncensored Q & A.  Darren even announces he's drunk, apologizing for saying anything he's not supposed to...Terrance is asked: "What's your job again?" to which he replies in his best Graverobber "...to steal, and rob... "GRAAAAAAAAAAVES!!!" People love it, and he goes on to do a dead-on Buffalo Bill impersonation (told you it was loose). A guy thanks us for making the movie, and asks if he can come up and get a hug. This starts a trend, and several other people ask if they can get hugs also. We move out to the lobby to sign posters, tickets, pamphlets, postcards, as well as one pant leg and two girl's chests. More hugs throughout, and loads of appreciation. We hear stories of people driving from up to 5 hours away for this screening. People have so much love for this movie and the music, already creating a community around it. More talk of a Repo convention - not if, but when. The line finally winds down at almost 2 AM, and the tired but happy theater staff can finally go home. I leave with my sister, and Darren, Terrance and CJ go back to the room for enough time to get in a short nap before a very early flight out. The creative experience was rewarding enough, but now seeing a community build around Repo cements the fact all the hardships along the way were completely justified and worthwhile. Special thanks to Dinah and the staff of the Admiral theater, and especially to everyone who came out, dressed up, and stood outside in the cold and rain to get in!    
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