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Kalistani Promoter Edwin Bob to open third club in Dual Republic
Secures residency for Marcus Carrangus
Bannerhafen, Dual Republic of Narikaton and Darnussia
October 17, 5578


Edwin Bob (center) and Partner Michael Levine perform Staff Inspection at Club Middernacht in Bannerhafen

Kalistani Club promoter and Socialite Edwin Bob is on the verge of opening his third club, this time on the extremely permissive party spot on Jorgen Island  The new club, tentatively called "Sin" is third joint venture between Bob's management company, Pleasure West, and Narikaton investors, and will join his other two clubs in the Capital, Club Middernacht and High Life, which were both opened in the last two years.

"I'll tell you what," said Bob in a recent interview.  "These Nariks love money!  And they are making it hand over fist in these clubs.  Its like the people have bottomless pockets.  This kind of unbridled capitalism is something we don't have back home, and it can be almost as addicting as any drug you can think of, if you are in the right place to be able to take advantage of it."  Bob happens to benefit from special considerations from the Narikaton Government that are designed and protect investments in the country, and as a result, his two current clubs are among the most, interesting spots in the Capital at 2am on any given morning.

"We've benefitted a lot from N&D's willingness to promote our particular sector," said Bob.  "We pay for our privileges, for certain, but those privileges also allow us to provide the people of Bannerhafen a superior sensory experience that gives them memories that they will never forget, or more likely, never remember."  Bob's two clubs have become focal points for Bannerhafen's underground queer community, who feel welcomed to come and party along with Bannerhafen's straights.  "We make it clear that people need to leave their prejudices at the door, and respect everyone regardless of anything.  We love love and peace here in Bannerhafen, and its all about epicureanism and the Good Life here."  Club Middernacht tends to do more to promote queer patronage, with weekly drag shows in the evening, and a less strict dress code.  Meanwhile, High Life focuses on the Party and tends to feature live music more often.

The third club that Bob and his Narik investment partners are planning will be opened in Freiheit on Jorgen Island, the Dual Republic's Pleasure spot with far more permissive laws.  "Kalistan has some pretty sleazy clubs," said Bob.  "There are a lot of RF clubs in particular, both in the Capital and in Sulari, which have extremely lax laws about, shall we say, public displays of affection.  A lot of that is fueled by drugs and music, but it is a safe place where people who are either into that or want to see it can go and just be part of a like, uh, like a public orgy some nights...  I mean to say, you never know what, or who you will run into in those clubs, and the rules state that what happens there stays there:  It challenges a lot of couple's jealousy responses, let's just say that.  But there's not really anything wild like that here in the Dual Republic, except perhaps on Jorgen Island.  I think we want to bring maybe a taste of that, maybe not the full blown experience, but just a touch to N&D, because I believe people go to Jorgen have an appetite for that too."

Sin is expected to be a topless bar, and would be considered "clothing optional".  "We don't have clothing optional clubs in Kalistan, I mean, there are no nudist clubs in the Empire because there's no specificly 'nudists'.  Nudism isn't really a thing:  nobody cares, you see nude people every day in Kalistan, on the beaches, in the parks, at concerts whatever... on tv?  Whatever.  So that wouldn't be a huge draw back home.  But I think there is still something a little taboo about public nudity here in Narikaton, and I think there is a market for people who want to experience that."  Bob also noted that compared to Kalistan standards, N&D's Sin will be very modest.  "Like Sunday School compared to back home," said Bob.  "Not to say that it can't be as wild.  Just that, knowing the folks in this country, it probably won't be."

But Bob also noted that nudism won't be the club's theme.  "We just want to say, kinda, anything goes.  We want to focus on creating an entertainment resort in Jorgen, where people can go and imbibe all the liquor, do a lot of drugs and have a great time.  It's about escapism.  It's about letting your hair down and maybe pushing boundaries and exposing yourself to something you may not have ever experienced before.  It is also catered to not only locals, but visitors from other countries- there are a lot of tourist francs left sitting on the table in Jorgen, and this club aims to join the developing scene there in mopping up more of those tourist francs while attracting new ones."

The Club will also open to a private beach situated on 14 acres of land, where club goers can take an excellent supper before getting into the festivities in the sea breezes of Jorgen Island.  "Excellent food is itself part of the sensory experience," said Bob.  "We have a professional cook staff hired, including four 4-star Chefs who have run kitchens internationally.  There are other amenities that go beyond what you think of as a normal nightclub:  For example, we have several hot tubs that can seat up to 15 each on site, along with saunas and sweat baths.  Who knows what people will get up to in there, but we see Sin as more like a Spa with a night club attached, than a nightclub.  Anything can happen in a permissive environment that caters to those with lots of money to spend."

Bob was also sure to note that security in such a club needs to be paid specific attention to.  "Well, people have fun, and we encourage them to push boundaries, of course.  But the goal is not to see people hurt or violated.  Kalistan has to pay special attention to situations where some activities may not feel comfortable to all club participants.  And we want to establish those same protocols in N&D because the goal is fun, and pleasure of the senses.  And in such an environment, we need to make sure everyone is comfortable with what is going on around them."

Besides the opening of the new club, Bob has announced that Marcus Carrangus Jr. will be accepting a 16 month residency at High Life in Bannerhafen.  His decade long career in Kalistan is still going strong, but he said he would find the opportunity to play for an extended period of time in Narikaton and Darnussia a great chance to try new things.  "Marcus is a great addition to High Life," said Bob.  "His shows have a depth and versatility to them which few other artists have.  He has moved on from a lot of the psychedelic things he used to do to play a lot of hard rock, funk and poprock.  He will still play some of the older stuff, but his newer music is certainly more diverse and caters to a larger audience, and we think he will be a good draw for patrons."  The addition of Carrangus is not uncharacteristic of High Life, which plays a mix between dance music and rock, soul, R&B and Hiphop.  "We have a lot of Kalistani RF and Narik's growing DJ circuit," said Bob.  "But we also cater to those who want live and loud music, and some of the best concerts in the last year have been held at High Life's main stage."  Several Kalistani bands and singers have already been to the Dual Republic, and High Life has always been a stop on their tours.

To date, it is estimated that over his time in the Dual Republic, the two clubs opened and managed by Bob have earned N&D combined more than ₭55 million Rubles in profit, with more than ₭360 million in total revenues.  Bob himself has earned 10 percent of that profit, even as he continues to invest in new ventures.  "Not bad I'd say for a man with a dream.  I'll fully recoup my investments in about 3 more years, and ten it will be all gravy.  I would love to stay as long as I can because this place is a money factory."

reprinted from La Moda