Bristol Humanists present: Julian Baggini faces the music! FT The Invisible Apples

Doors 7pm / Show 7.30pm

The Bristol Humanists Summer Gig, Social and Fundraiser featuring Bristol philosopher Julian Baggini & two Bristol-based international musicians Pete Judge & John Baggott.

A Bristol Humanists summer special fundraiser and social, featuring and combining the enduring and engaging talents of the Invisible Apples and Julian Baggini.

Come and have fun, listen to some great music, drink, eat and chat…..and at the same time raise money for two very worthy causes. The Invisible Apples will play 2 unplugged sets from their album ‘The Golden Threads and Invisible Lights of Duka’, and in between will be ‘in conversation’ with Julian Baggini about their collaboration, how they create their work, and maybe even, why humans create music & what the point of it is!

Invisible Apples are a jazz duo, comprising legendary Bristol pianist JOHN BAGGOTT, best-known for his work with the likes of Portishead, Massive Attack, and most recently Robert Plant, and PETE JUDGE on flugelhorn. Pete will be familiar from a host of leftfield contexts, such as the mighty Get the Blessing and acoustic multi-instrumentalists Three Cane Whale. Together, they have developed a unique rapport as an acoustic jazz duo, with an approach that is spiritual, passionate, exploratory and meditative. The dexterity of John's piano playing finds its perfect foil in Pete's unmistakable plangency. They will play music from their album ‘The Golden Threads and Mystic Lights of Duka’, and maybe some other favourite tunes too.

JULIAN BAGGINI has written on various philosophical subjects including rationality, identity, food and atheism. He has written numerous books, and regularly writes for magazines and newspapers including, Prospect, the Guardian, the FT and the Wall Street Journal. At St Georges, Bristol he hosts a regular public philosophy session ‘Philosophical Times’. He is a patron of Humanists UK. Julian has an abiding interest in creativity, and has explored with musicians and others how they go about creating their art and what it means. Julian will be in conversation with Pete & John about their collaboration, how they create their work, and maybe even, why humans create music & what the point of it is!

There will be a bookstall from Heron Books selling Julian's books. Invisible Apples CD will be on sale too.

Food is available, to order in advance only. If you wish to eat please contact folkhousecafe@gmail.com, for details of what food is on offer and to place your order. Food will be available 7-7.30pm, prior to the gig starting.

All proceeds will go to Faith to Faithless* helpline and UNICEF Gaza Appeal. All presenters have waived their fees.

* Faith to Faithless Helpline, recently launched by Humanists UK supports people leaving high-control religions.

Pics above: Invisible Apples - Pat Hennessy, Julian Baggini - Antonia Macaro