SHE WILL RISE - our new single is out! Give it a listen! . #newmusic #newsingle #indiefolk #modernfolk #musicsky #musiciansky #michiganmusic #mittenmusic

I'm proud of this one — the lyrics, the music, the arrangement, the production. Heck, I'm even proud of the lyric video. The single drops October 11, but you can sing along with this earworm early!

Let’s go, Skokie! And you can livestream the show from anywhere if you’re not in the Chicago area!

Been a minute since I’ve shared some of my music here! This song melds my professional and personal passions: higher ed ESL teaching and songwriting!

Thanks for playing our new single “She Will Rise,” @belterradio.bsky.social

Austin is on Substack now! Check out his writing!

I’m on Substack! Listen to new music and read about the origin stories for my songs and more… substack.com/@austinkaufm...

Check out my song "Deep Cuts & B-Sides" and read Part 1 of my Father's Day reflection, "On Raising a Songwriting Daughter."

As audiences who have heard me perform this song live well know, two of the inspirations for the song include David Bowie and John Lewis. But, believe it or not, the song started with NBA coach and former player JJ Redick. Yes, really. Read to find out how!

I've long desired a forum for sharing my music, lyrics, and other creative writing outside of just @thedangps.bsky.social accounts, and away from the algorithm-driven rat race. Hence, substack: - Video posts of brand new songs - "Origin Stories" for my songs - Reflections on songwriting

This is frightening beyond belief. An international doctoral student, legally studying in the US with a student visa, is kidnapped off the street by unmarked officers, saying they're the "police." Her only reported offense is co-authoring a pro-Pɑlestiniɑn op ed piece.

My daughter, Anara Pearl (linktr.ee/anarapearlmu...) was a finalist in last week's Lansing Has Talent competition. She was unable to compete in live competitions for the Final Round, due to family travels, but she recorded a cover of Laufey's "From the Start" just for fun!

Quick photo from my short solo set at the Mennonite Arts Weekend in Cincinnati, where (@thedangps.bsky.social) The Dangling Participles were the featured musicians.

Tamiko and I had such a blast at Folk Alliance Region Midwest last October. Sorry so slow in getting video out! #folk #thedangps #thedanglingparticiples #livemusic #cornet #acousticduo #music #musicsky #musiciansky #folkmusic #FARM2024

Sunrise in East Lansing. New semester = early mornings at the office at MSU.

Looking forward to this Dang Ps Duo & Daughters show in Ann Arbor this Friday: www.nstarlounge.com/events/hhdan... Sneak peak from our rehearsal this week:

The Dang Ps duo of Tamiko and Austin (austinkaufmann.bsky.social) perform "Time to Untangle" with the help of Anara Pearl (linktr.ee/anarapearlmusic) and Mori Rothhorn. Come hear it LIVE this Friday, 1/17/25, at 5:30pm North Star Lounge, in Ann Arbor! www.nstarlounge.com/events/hhdan...

This is Butter. She likes to help me change guitar strings. #catintheguitarcase #cat #guitar #musiciansky #michiganmusic #martinguitars #changingstrings

Happy New Year, y’all! 😁

Merry Christmas, you filthy animals!

Proud of how much my daughter Anara Pearl has grown musically in the past year! From her first open mics to 10+ paid gigs… and still only 11 years old. (Writes better songs than I did at 19!) linktr.ee/anarapearlmu...

🫶 Thank you Thank you Thank you

This Michigan Music starter pack will skew towards the indie folk, singer-songwriter, and Americana genres. If you fit the bill, let me know if you’re interested! (Also included: venues, bookers, etc.) #michigan #music #indiefolk #folk #bands #michiganmusic #Americana go.bsky.app/MGghVRm

Anara was outstanding at this show. Such a proud dad! linktr.ee/anarapearlmu...

What a great listening audience at Harbor Light! Damn fine beer, too!

Congratulations to my sister Britt, whose book “Midlife Calculus” earned a spot on Scientific American’s 2024 Recommendation List!

Kind words of praise from a curator of music and musicians is just the best! Thanks, @stevefindley.bsky.social ! The opportunity to perform and build confidence step by step at the Coffeehouse at All Saints has been very formative for Anara! (linktr.ee/anarapearlmu...). Thanks for all you do!

Spent a little time doing a little audio/video recording today. Here’s a quick timelapse of me setting up shop! #musicsky #music #musiciansky

Question for #musiciansky, particularly for musicians/songwriters who are in bands: When you have good songs that don’t really fit with your band’s vibe/brand/audience, what do you do? #singersongwriter #music #musician #musicsky

Nailed it!

Hey, y'all! @thedangps.bsky.social album turned two this week! If you're into supporting indie musicians, tomorrow is #bandcampfriday, where 100% of proceeds go directly to the artists! thedanglingparticiples.bandcamp.com/album/one-mo...

List of descriptors/likes for the algo: Michigan Lansing Music Musician Bands Singer-songwriters Indie Folk Americana Music Live Music Music Theory Guitar Concert Venues Songwriting The Dangling Participles Progressive Language Teaching Educational Technology Camping & Biking Community Building

Written following the March on Washington in 2017, "Widen the Circle" voices concern about the tough issue of immigration policy. #musiciansky #musicsky #indiemusic #indiefolk #americanamusic #michiganmusic

Sadly, the last two verses of this song feel just as relevant as the did when I wrote it in 2016 after a different election. #resist #musicsky #musiciansky

New(ish) song "Deep Cuts & B-Sides" (by Austin Kaufmann) was just posted to The Dang Ps YouTube Channel. About Austin's daughter, Anara Pearl: www.youtube.com/@AnaraPearlM... #musiciansky #musicsky #livemusic #indiefolk #folkmusic #michiganmusic #fatherdaughter

Brené Brown posted about #microdosinghope and inspired a new song! If we can find just a little hope, I swear it can be an antidote There’s no vast reserve, No big supply. But there’s enough to just get by And little bits of hoping Are enough to keep me floatin’ I. AM. MICRO. DOSING. HOPE!

Video to the track for our 2022 album "One More Drop" #originalmusic #musicsky #musiciansky #indiemusic #musicvideo #michiganmusic

Hey, BlueSky! 🎺 The Dangling Participles 🎸 aka "The Dang Ps," have opened up a BlueSky account... you know, just in case! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ #musiciansky #indiefolk #michiganmusic #michigan #midwestmusic #singersongwriter #songwriting @austinkaufmann.bsky.social