Austin Kaufmann
@austinkaufmann.bsky.social
Midwest dad & English teacher by day; singer-songwriter and member of jazzy indie-folk band http://thedanglingparticiples.com/ by night. guitars, songwriting, indie music, house concerts, listening rooms, family, biking, speculative fiction, sci fi
SHE WILL RISE - our new single is out! Give it a listen! . #newmusic #newsingle #indiefolk #modernfolk #musicsky #musiciansky #michiganmusic #mittenmusic
She Will Rise
Based in Lansing, MI, The Dangling Participles are known for their soulful blend of indie-folk, jazz influences, and positive vibes. "She Will Rise," with its rich harmonies, soaring cornet lines, and...
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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!
The Dangling Participles@thedangps.bsky.social · 10mo agoSHE WILL RISE - A tribute to the inspiring, resilient women in the arts and music industry by The Dangling Participles © 2025 Lyric video available now! Track available everywhere October 11, 2025.
Let’s go, Skokie! And you can livestream the show from anywhere if you’re not in the Chicago area!
The Dangling Participles@thedangps.bsky.social · 10mo agoHey, #Chicago and #Skokie folks! We’re coming to town next week! Tag someone who likes jazzy indie-folk music, progressive themes, smart lyrics, killer harmonies, and positive energy! #wfmt #folkstage #sttimscoffeehouse
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!
He's Gone
The international PhD students I work with experience plenty of triumphs: fruitful research, getting published, personal growth. They also struggle, experience loss. This song is about one such loss.
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Thanks for playing our new single “She Will Rise,” @belterradio.bsky.social
Belter Radio@belterradio.bsky.social · 10mo agoAiring: @themajorresolve.bsky.social @webimagineservice.bsky.social Blair Sparrow @helencounts.bsky.social @thedhproject.bsky.social Boys'N'Barry Maini Sorni Katja T Mary Ann Kirt Tom Heideman @thedangps.bsky.social The word66 @nskitten.bsky.social Planet Ergh
I’m on Substack! Listen to new music and read about the origin stories for my songs and more… substack.com/@austinkaufm...
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English language instructor by day. Singer-songwriter and member of the indie-folk band The Dangling Participles by night.
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Check out my song "Deep Cuts & B-Sides" and read Part 1 of my Father's Day reflection, "On Raising a Songwriting Daughter."
Deep Cuts & B-Sides
Father's Day Feature | On raising a songwriting daughter (Part 1)
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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!
Where It Gets Exciting
An Origin Story
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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
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Musings | Music | Lyrics | Creative Writing
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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.
Video shows Tufts graduate student grabbed off the street by federal immigration officials
Rumeysa Ozturk, a Turkish national with a valid student visa, was arrested Tuesday on her way to meet up with friends to break her Ramadan fast, her lawyer said.
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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!
Cover of "From the Start" by Laufey
YouTube video by Anara Pearl Music
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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
The Dangling Participles@thedangps.bsky.social · 2y agoHere's a 10-minute sampler of three of our best: - "For a Lifetime" (from our 2018 album, "Present") - "11 Time Zones" (from our 2022 album "One More Drop") - "She Will Rise" (currently unreleased...for now!)
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 Dangling Participles@thedangps.bsky.social · 2y agoThe 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...
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...
Time to Untangle — The Dangling Participles Duo wsgs Anara Pearl & Mori Rothhorn
YouTube video by The Dangling Participles
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This is Butter. She likes to help me change guitar strings. #catintheguitarcase #cat #guitar #musiciansky #michiganmusic #martinguitars #changingstrings
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...
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...
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Anara Pearl is a singer-songwriter from Michigan
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The Dangling Participles@thedangps.bsky.social · 2y agoAnara Pearl joined us for several songs at our Holiday Showcase at UrbanBeat in #lansingmi #michiganmusic #folkmusic #music #livemusic #musiciansky #musicsky linktr.ee/anarapearlmu...
What a great listening audience at Harbor Light! Damn fine beer, too!
The Dangling Participles@thedangps.bsky.social · 2y agoThe Duo shared a fantastic holiday set with Andy Baker at Harbor Light Brewery in South Haven last week. #music #musicsky #musiciansky #singersongwriter #folkmusic #indiefolk #michiganmusic #michiganbeer
Congratulations to my sister Britt, whose book “Midlife Calculus” earned a spot on Scientific American’s 2024 Recommendation List!
Britt Kaufmann@brittwriter.bsky.social · 2y agoMidlife Calculus made a 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!
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Anara Pearl is a singer-songwriter from Michigan
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Steve Findley@stevefindley.bsky.social · 2y ago@thedangps.bsky.social put on a fantastic show last night at @Urban Beat. It was a complete Christmas/holiday show with a mix of holiday and original tunes, Christmas music bingo and trivia! Joined by the up and coming @Anara Pearl and @Keynote Sisters it was a fabulous night. Thank you!
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
