The Black Cat and Top Hat - Evenings of Burlesque, Cabaret, Magic, Mystery and Mayhem
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The origins of The Black Cat and Top Hat Eccentrics Society can be traced back to the infamous Hellfire Clubs founded by Philip Wharton, 1st Duke of Wharton in 1719. These clubs were rumored to be the meeting places of "persons of quality" who wished to take part in immoral acts
Sir Captain Gray was the “business” man and friend of Wharton Family who owned a fleet of ships and other sailing vesse
ls who founded The Black Cat and Top Hat Eccentrics Society in around 1896. It is rumored that he was involved with diamond smuggling in Africa, this is where he gained most of his wealth and power within the high class members of society of the time
Sadly little more is known about the ill fated Captain as he along with his ship the Defiance vanished after a battle at sea assumingly with pirates in 1905
On hearing the news of Sir Captain Gray’s disappearance his mistress Elizabeth used the influence of her lover’s wealth and power to continue The Black Cat and Top Eccentrics Society in the hope that one day Sir Gray would return to her side
It was only after Elizabeth’s death 1911 at 50 from pneumonia which was a hindered by her suffering from tuberculosis it was discovered that she was in fact a relation to John Lucas who during the late 1500’s along with his business partners & associates Ab Eynon, Robert de Scurlage and the Mansel’s of Henlly’s were “ship wreckers” and smugglers of contraband many years before. This band of fortune-hunters were linked to Salt House and Culver Hole situated in Port Eynon on The Gower in South Wales which was said to be some kind of garrison for their operations
The modern day version now simply known as The Black Cat and Top Hat is run by Nick Painless and his wife Heleena. For those that think that this is merely yarns in order to sound good on parchment think again. Heleena is also in fact a descendant of John Lucas on her maternal grandfather’s side of the family
So now you know the history of these exploits we invite you to come and join us for evenings of burlesque, cabaret, magic, mystery and mayhem in their honor just like generations ago
Join me Nick Painless for the , Vectis Radio’s only show that is dedicated to alternative music and culture
Every Wednesday evening between 7 and 9pm (UK Time)
On the show today there is going to be music from the likes of Green Day, Avenged Sevenfold, Iggy Pop, Johnny Cash, Iron Maiden and The Smashing Pumpkins to name a few
Tune in on FM 104.6, listen online via the station’s website (www.vectisradio.com), the mobile app or your smart speaker
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If you missed the original airing of The Boiler Room, Vectis Radio’s only show that is dedicated to alternative music and culture, don’t worry Nick Painless has got you covered
Here’s the podcast version of the show
Original Broadcast Date – 12th June 2024
Show Number – 090
If you missed the original airing of The Boiler Room, Vectis Radio’s only show that is dedicated to alternative music and culture, don’t worry Nick Painless has got you covered Here’s the podcast version of the show Original Broadcast Date – 12th June 2024 Show Number – 090
Join me Nick Painless, for the Monday Afternoon Show between 1 and 4pm UK Time on the award winning Vectis Radio sponsored by WightFibre
Today I will bringing you travel updates, along with news and information from around the Island
There will be music from local artists Starling Songwriters, Andy Roberts and Voodoo Raven
In the second hour of the show, local singer-songwriter Andy Roberts will becoming into the studio for a chat about his one-man show Boulevard Days. Andy might even be playing some tracks live in the studio
In the third hour of the show, Jeff from local band Voodoo Raven, will be coming into the studio for a chat about the band’s brand new album Healer Man
If that wasn’t enough I will be bringing you this weeks cinema listings and some trivia
Tune into FM 104.6 or listen to the show online (www.vectisradio.com), via the mobile app or your smart speaker
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Join me Nick Painless for the ,Vectis Radio’s only show that is dedicated to alternative music and culture
Every Wednesday evening between 7 and 9pm (UK Time)
On the show today there is going to be music from the likes of Oasis, H.I.M, Stereophonics, Johnny Cash, Slipknot along with Siouxsie and The Banshees to name a few
Tune in on FM 104.6, listen online via the station’s website (www.vectisradio.com), the mobile app or your smart speaker
On this day 1981 – The first of the Indiana Jones film franchise, Raiders of the Lost Ark, is released in theaters
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If you missed the original airing of The Boiler Room, Vectis Radio’s only show that is dedicated to alternative music and culture, don’t worry Nick Painless has got you covered
Here’s the podcast version of the show
Original Broadcast Date – 3rd June 2024
Show Number – 089
If you missed the original airing of The Boiler Room, Vectis Radio’s only show that is dedicated to alternative music and culture, don’t worry Nick Painless has got you covered Here’s the podcast version of the show Original Broadcast Date – 3rd June 2024 Show Number – 089
Join me Nick Painless, for the Monday Afternoon Show between 1 and 4pm UK Time on the award winning Vectis Radio sponsored by WightFibre
Today I will bringing you travel updates, along with news and information from around the Island
There will be music from local artists Ollie Fry, Angelina, along with White & Co
Plus In the second hour of the show, Toby Brown will becoming into the studio for a chat about Ballyrags Comedy Club
If that wasn’t enough I will be bringing you this weeks cinema listings and some trivia
Tune into FM 104.6 or listen to the show online (www.vectisradio.com), via the mobile app or your smart speaker
On this day 2003 – The Spirit rover is launched, beginning NASA's Mars Exploration Rover mission
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On this day 1949 – George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four is published
If you missed the original airing of The Boiler Room, Vectis Radio’s only show that is dedicated to alternative music and culture, don’t worry Nick Painless has got you covered
Here’s the podcast version of the show
Original Broadcast Date – 3rd June 2024
Show Number – 089
If you missed the original airing of The Boiler Room, Vectis Radio’s only show that is dedicated to alternative music and culture, don’t worry Nick Painless has got you covered Here’s the podcast version of the show Original Broadcast Date – 3rd June 2024 Show Number – 089
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