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Category Archives: music
Dawkins tix for Charlotte NC still available
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 … Continue reading
Posted in evolution, music, news, science
Tagged charlotte pop fest, james deem, queens university of charlotte, richard dawkins
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Freethought Film Festival
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 … Continue reading
Rift Valley Drifters
Here’s the latest from troubadour extraordinaire Roy Zimmerman. You can listen to our podcast interview with Roy here.
Knack out, Smithereens confirmed for Charlotte Pop Fest
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 … Continue reading
Posted in music, news, science
Tagged charlotte pop fest, knack, richard dawkins, richard dawkins foundation, smithereens
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A Freethought Manifesto
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 … Continue reading
Posted in atheism, commentary, music
Tagged freethought manifesto, john lennon, rush, talking heads, tool
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Podcast #62 – Freethought and Power Pop
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 … Continue reading
Posted in interviews, music, news, podcast, science
Tagged charlotte pop fest, james deem, richard dawkins
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Meet and greet Richard Dawkins
As we reported earlier, the proceeds from this year’s Charlotte Pop Fest (September 24-26, 2009) go to the Richard Dawkins Foundation. In an associated event, Mr. Dawkins will be lecturing at Queens University of Charlotte (North Carolina) on October 14th. … Continue reading
Science music for the kiddies
One of my favorite bands of all time is They Might Be Giants (the NYC duo of John Flansburgh and John Linnell). They’re indie rock gods best known for their 80s albums Flood and Lincoln. If you’re never heard of … Continue reading
Posted in children, music, news, science
Tagged here comes science, they might be giants, tmbg
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Podcast #59 – Bill Maher Stand-up Tour
David gives us a report on Bill Maher’s stand-up tour; specifically, Maher’s recent appearance at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta. We also give listeners a heads-up on several upcoming events, including: Atheist Alliance International 2009 Convention (Oct … Continue reading
Posted in atheism, books, christianity, commentary, evolution, islam, judaism, music, news, podcast, religion, science
Tagged atheist alliance international, bill maher, charlotte pop fest, evolution of god, goddess of the market, greatest show on earth, jennifer burns, richard dawkins, robert wright
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Charlotte Pop Fest happening now!
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, … Continue reading →