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
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!
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#newmusic #newsingle #indiefolk #modernfolk #musicsky #musiciansky #michiganmusic #mittenmusic
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#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...
thedanglingparticiples.hearnow.com
October 11, 2025 at 1:50 PM
SHE WILL RISE - our new single is out! Give it a listen!
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#newmusic #newsingle #indiefolk #modernfolk #musicsky #musiciansky #michiganmusic #mittenmusic
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#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!
The single drops October 11, but you can sing along with this earworm early!
SHE 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.
Lyric video available now!
Track available everywhere October 11, 2025.
She Will Rise - Lyric Video
YouTube video by The Dangling Participles
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October 7, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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 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!
And you can livestream the show from anywhere if you’re not in the Chicago area!
Hey, #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
The Dangling Participles
proudly present The Dangling Participles “ The Dangling Participles turn the folk vernacular inside out and sideways, in all the best ways possible.
www.eventcombo.com
October 4, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Let’s go, Skokie!
And you can livestream the show from anywhere if you’re not in the Chicago area!
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!
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.
austinkaufmann.substack.com
October 4, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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!
Reposted by Austin Kaufmann
Thanks for playing our new single “She Will Rise,” @belterradio.bsky.social
October 4, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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...
substack.com/@austinkaufm...
Austin Kaufmann | Substack
English language instructor by day. Singer-songwriter and member of the indie-folk band The Dangling Participles by night.
substack.com
August 12, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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...
substack.com/@austinkaufm...
Austin Kaufmann | Substack
English language instructor by day. Singer-songwriter and member of the indie-folk band The Dangling Participles by night.
substack.com
August 12, 2025 at 1:42 PM
I’m on Substack! Listen to new music and read about the origin stories for my songs and more…
substack.com/@austinkaufm...
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."
Deep Cuts & B-Sides
Father's Day Feature | On raising a songwriting daughter (Part 1)
open.substack.com
June 15, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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!
Yes, really. Read to find out how!
Where It Gets Exciting
An Origin Story
open.substack.com
June 6, 2025 at 12:18 AM
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!
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
- Video posts of brand new songs
- "Origin Stories" for my songs
- Reflections on songwriting
My Substack
Musings | Music | Lyrics | Creative Writing
open.substack.com
June 4, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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
- Video posts of brand new songs
- "Origin Stories" for my songs
- Reflections on songwriting
Reposted by Austin Kaufmann
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.
www.nbcnews.com
March 26, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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!
Cover of "From the Start" by Laufey
YouTube video by Anara Pearl Music
www.youtube.com
March 16, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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.
February 9, 2025 at 3:18 AM
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
#folk #thedangps #thedanglingparticiples #livemusic #cornet #acousticduo #music #musicsky #musiciansky #folkmusic #FARM2024
Here'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!)
- "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!)
The Dangling Participles | FARM (2024) Folk DJ Showcase
YouTube video by The Dangling Participles
www.youtube.com
January 30, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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
#folk #thedangps #thedanglingparticiples #livemusic #cornet #acousticduo #music #musicsky #musiciansky #folkmusic #FARM2024
Sunrise in East Lansing. New semester = early mornings at the office at MSU.
January 18, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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:
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...
Time to Untangle — The Dangling Participles Duo wsgs Anara Pearl & Mori Rothhorn
YouTube video by The Dangling Participles
www.youtube.com
January 14, 2025 at 3:06 AM
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:
Sneak peak from our rehearsal this week:
Reposted by Austin Kaufmann
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
www.youtube.com
January 14, 2025 at 3:01 AM
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...
Reposted by Austin Kaufmann
This is Butter. She likes to help me change guitar strings.
#catintheguitarcase #cat #guitar
#musiciansky #michiganmusic #martinguitars #changingstrings
#catintheguitarcase #cat #guitar
#musiciansky #michiganmusic #martinguitars #changingstrings
January 5, 2025 at 7:34 PM
This is Butter. She likes to help me change guitar strings.
#catintheguitarcase #cat #guitar
#musiciansky #michiganmusic #martinguitars #changingstrings
#catintheguitarcase #cat #guitar
#musiciansky #michiganmusic #martinguitars #changingstrings
Happy New Year, y’all! 😁
January 1, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Happy New Year, y’all! 😁
Merry Christmas, you filthy animals!
December 25, 2024 at 2:34 PM
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...
linktr.ee/anarapearlmu...
December 24, 2024 at 11:18 PM
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...
linktr.ee/anarapearlmu...
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As 2024 comes to a close, The Dang Ps are feeling so grateful for every stage we’ve stepped onto in 2024.
Huge thanks to the venues who believed in us, gave us space to share our songs, and helped allow us — along with our fans and your patrons — to "Create a song, add harmony, and sing along!"
Huge thanks to the venues who believed in us, gave us space to share our songs, and helped allow us — along with our fans and your patrons — to "Create a song, add harmony, and sing along!"
December 24, 2024 at 5:08 PM
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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
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
December 23, 2024 at 5:36 PM
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
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
December 22, 2024 at 4:13 PM