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Greydon Square: The Kardashev Scale

Sunday, August 22nd, 2010

We heard Greydon Square perform at the 2007 Atheist Alliance International Convention in Washington, DC.  I admit I was a bit skeptical: a black rapper singing for several hundred mostly older, mostly white nonbelievers?  In the middle of the day?

Bottom line: I was impressed, both by his talent and his clever lyrics.  So I was glad to hear that Monsieur Square has a new album out.  The Kardashev Scale includes nineteen tracks (the title track refers to the theoretical method of measuring technological advancement, conceived by Soviet scientist Nikolai Kardashev in the 1960s) and cool sci-fi artwork from Chris Cold.

Available at iTunes or from the Greydon Square website in various forms physical and electronic.

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Help make Songs From the Science Frontier a reality

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010

I got this message from singer/songwriter Monty Harper.  Sounds like a project worthy of our support!

“Songs From the Science Frontier” will be a CD of unique science songs for kids ages 8-12, and I’m using Kickstarter.com to try and raise the money to make a really top-flight recording.

The songs are unique because they focus on every-day scientists and current scientific research.

Specific topics include phototaxic bacteria, stress hormones, wheat genomics, bacterial biofilms, bat taxonomy, x-ray crystallography, and luminescence dating! The deeper messages are that science is a process done by real people; science is important, cool, fun, and relevant; and science belongs to everyone!

Would you check out my three-minute pitch video on kickstarter.com?

Here’s the link:
http://tinyurl.com/2d4nsyl

I need an insane number of people to see the website and make pledges in order to reach my funding goal.

My deadline is August 21. If I don’t reach the goal by then, I won’t get any money at all and I’ll have to put the project on hold.

I’m hoping you’ll find this to be worthy of your support, and worth a mention on American Freethought.

Thanks!!!
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Please help make “Songs From the Science Frontier” a reality!
Pre-order here:
http://tinyurl.com/2d4nsyl

Monty Harper
Award-Winning Children’s Songwriter
Stillwater, OK
monty@montyharper.com
(405) 624-3805

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Podcast Bonus – George Hrab Trebuchet

Thursday, June 17th, 2010

We present Trebuchet, the new album from George Hrab.  George is a podcaster, musician, comedian, rationalist and all-around interesting guy.  If you don’t listen to the Geologic Podcast, well, you need to.  Enjoy!

George Hrab Trebuchet

featuring Phil Plait, Peter Gregson, Slau, and The Skeptical Shoe Horns.

1. God is Not Great
2. Everything Alive Will Die Someday
3. Ms.Information
4. Fifty Stories
5. FAR
6. Remora
7. Sviatoslav Lobster
8. When I Was Your Age
9. Trebuchet
10. Atlanta
11. Death From The Skies
12. Never Knew
13. Hai Yookito ‘Ya
14. Where Have You Been?
15. One Hypnopompic Jerk
16. Small Comfort
17. Happy Birthday Baby

available at cdbaby.com/hrab6 and iTunes

all songs © 2010 Geologic Records / You Call That Music

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Dawkins tix for Charlotte NC still available

Friday, October 9th, 2009

As you may recall, Richard Dawkins will be speaking this Wednesday, October 14th, at Queens University of Charlotte, North Carolina, as part of an arrangement with Charlotte Pop Fest.  A few tickets are still available for an exclusive meet-and-greet with Prof. Dawkins before his lecture.  Also, if you missed CPF, you can still buy the 23-track compilation CD, with contributions by bands like The Smithereens, The Posies, The Spongetones, Jill Sobule, and CPF organizer James Deem performing the XTC classic “Dear God.”

To buy tickets to the Dawkins event, or to order the compilation CD, visit CharlottePopFest.com.

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Charlotte Pop Fest happening now!

Friday, September 25th, 2009

The Charlotte Pop Fest is underway right now, September 24-26!  Proceeds from this non-profit fest will benefit the Richard Dawkins Foundation.  If you’re within striking distance of Charlotte, NC and want to attend, there’s more info at CharlottePopFest.com.

Not surprisingly, CPF has stirred up a bit of controversy, mostly thanks to news reporters who smell a juicy story, and from religious locals who don’t like that somebody’s raising money for a-t-h-e-i-s-t-s in a public way.

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Freethought Film Festival

Monday, September 21st, 2009

Hey, how cool is this?  The Freethought Film Festival Foundation (FFFF) is a newly-launched non-profit organization based in–where else?–Florida (the only state that begins with an “F”).  They’re shooting for November 2010 in Tampa.  If you’re a budding filmmaker, or just a lover of freethought who wants to show some support, check ‘em out at FreethoughtFilmFest.org.

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Rift Valley Drifters

Saturday, August 29th, 2009

Here’s the latest from troubadour extraordinaire Roy Zimmerman.  You can listen to our podcast interview with Roy here.

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Knack out, Smithereens confirmed for Charlotte Pop Fest

Saturday, August 29th, 2009

For those disappointed that The Knack have bowed out of Charlotte Pop Fest (due to lead singer Doug Feiger’s battle with cancer), you’ll be excited to hear that legendary rock band The Smithereens have been confirmed as the headline act on Saturday, September 26.  Proceeds from Charlotte Pop Fest (the power pop music festival set for September 24-26 in Charlotte, NC) will benefit the Richard Dawkins Foundation.

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A Freethought Manifesto

Saturday, August 15th, 2009

I thought this was too cool not to pass along.  I got an email from fellow freethinker Brett Milner (check out his blog at alienlogic.wordpress.com), who says:

I put together a “Freethought Manifesto”, timeless quotes set to music, as a gift to my brother for his birthday earlier this month.  We both thought it should be shared with anyone who might be interested, so here you go.

For his version, I found a nice slim Avery three-ring binder, put the coversheet in front, and included a CD.  You might come up with a more inventive presentation, but in any case, feel free to distribute or share as you please.

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Podcast #62 – Freethought and Power Pop

Friday, August 14th, 2009

We talk to James Deem, organizer of Charlotte Pop Fest (Sep 24-25), a power pop music festival in North Carolina.  Why should freethinkers care about a pop music fest?  Because in an unprecedented partnership, proceeds from CPF will benefit the Richard Dawkins Foundation.  In fact, Richard Dawkins himself will speak in Charlotte in October.

After the sign-off, stay tuned for James Deem performing the XTC classic “Dear God.”  Visit JamesDeem.com for info on how to download a copy for yourself!

Also, David asks for advice on behalf of a friend in what we’re calling The Texas Preschool Dilemma.

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