Cap Wilhelm-Safian
@capws.bsky.social
Retired educator/union rep, #singer-songwriter, #progressive trouble maker, cyberbusker. (Writing songs to comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable. Purveyor of emotional life preservers for the trumpocalypse.) #Resist. Rinse. Repeat. #folkrock
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Howdy People of Bluesky!
I'll be playing some of my songs and yapping with my friend Andy Fuhrman on his Brooklynbilly Mashup Show this tomorrow (11/25). If you've ever had the urge to listen to me caterwaul live, tune into the link below at 11:00 am PST.
www.radiorethink.com/listen/ksqd/
I'll be playing some of my songs and yapping with my friend Andy Fuhrman on his Brooklynbilly Mashup Show this tomorrow (11/25). If you've ever had the urge to listen to me caterwaul live, tune into the link below at 11:00 am PST.
www.radiorethink.com/listen/ksqd/
Howdy People of Bluesky!
I'll be playing some of my songs and yapping with my friend Andy Fuhrman on his Brooklynbilly Mashup Show this tomorrow (11/25). If you've ever had the urge to listen to me caterwaul live, tune into the link below at 11:00 am PST.
www.radiorethink.com/listen/ksqd/
I'll be playing some of my songs and yapping with my friend Andy Fuhrman on his Brooklynbilly Mashup Show this tomorrow (11/25). If you've ever had the urge to listen to me caterwaul live, tune into the link below at 11:00 am PST.
www.radiorethink.com/listen/ksqd/
November 24, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Howdy People of Bluesky!
I'll be playing some of my songs and yapping with my friend Andy Fuhrman on his Brooklynbilly Mashup Show this tomorrow (11/25). If you've ever had the urge to listen to me caterwaul live, tune into the link below at 11:00 am PST.
www.radiorethink.com/listen/ksqd/
I'll be playing some of my songs and yapping with my friend Andy Fuhrman on his Brooklynbilly Mashup Show this tomorrow (11/25). If you've ever had the urge to listen to me caterwaul live, tune into the link below at 11:00 am PST.
www.radiorethink.com/listen/ksqd/
Greetings, Friends!
I'll be joining the good folks at Open Mic America tomorrow on their live stream. Tune in tomorrow (11-16 ) to to hear some fine original tunes. Any suggestions on songs of mine you might want to hear? Here's the link: www.youtube.com/@openmicamer...
I'll be joining the good folks at Open Mic America tomorrow on their live stream. Tune in tomorrow (11-16 ) to to hear some fine original tunes. Any suggestions on songs of mine you might want to hear? Here's the link: www.youtube.com/@openmicamer...
November 15, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Greetings, Friends!
I'll be joining the good folks at Open Mic America tomorrow on their live stream. Tune in tomorrow (11-16 ) to to hear some fine original tunes. Any suggestions on songs of mine you might want to hear? Here's the link: www.youtube.com/@openmicamer...
I'll be joining the good folks at Open Mic America tomorrow on their live stream. Tune in tomorrow (11-16 ) to to hear some fine original tunes. Any suggestions on songs of mine you might want to hear? Here's the link: www.youtube.com/@openmicamer...
Here's a new antifascist country tune. Hope you like it. (Lyrics in the comments so you can sing along!)
www.reverbnation.com/losdudesform...
www.reverbnation.com/losdudesform...
We Don't Let No Fascists In This Bar | Los Dudes (formerly of Orange County)
We Don't Let No Fascists In This Bar by Los Dudes (formerly of Orange County), Folk music from San Jose, CA on ReverbNation
www.reverbnation.com
November 12, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Here's a new antifascist country tune. Hope you like it. (Lyrics in the comments so you can sing along!)
www.reverbnation.com/losdudesform...
www.reverbnation.com/losdudesform...
This song goes out to all those who protest for justice and decency outside ICE detention centers across our country. I see you. History sees you. (lyrics in comments)
youtu.be/H-NgUzOsng4?...
youtu.be/H-NgUzOsng4?...
Jericho (Redwood Sessions)
YouTube video by Cap Wilhelm-Safian
youtu.be
November 9, 2025 at 9:06 PM
This song goes out to all those who protest for justice and decency outside ICE detention centers across our country. I see you. History sees you. (lyrics in comments)
youtu.be/H-NgUzOsng4?...
youtu.be/H-NgUzOsng4?...
Here's my song "Victory Garden". Written in the early days of the pandemic. It's a piney civic hymn that imagines a better world. It was recorded at the Art Boutiki in San José at a show celebrating Joe Biden's inauguration. How strange things have turned out.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvQ1...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvQ1...
Victory Garden
YouTube video by Cap Wilhelm-Safian
www.youtube.com
October 30, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Here's my song "Victory Garden". Written in the early days of the pandemic. It's a piney civic hymn that imagines a better world. It was recorded at the Art Boutiki in San José at a show celebrating Joe Biden's inauguration. How strange things have turned out.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvQ1...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvQ1...
Things have been getting pretty dark lately. Here's a song pining for the dawn. I'll meet you on the other side of night.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4az...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4az...
On the Other Side of Night (Redwood Sessions)
YouTube video by Cap Wilhelm-Safian
www.youtube.com
October 25, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Things have been getting pretty dark lately. Here's a song pining for the dawn. I'll meet you on the other side of night.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4az...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4az...
Yep.
not their white house
not their problem
not their problem
October 23, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Yep.
Thanks to my amigo Andy Furhman for sharing this song today on his KSQD radio program The Brooklybilly Mashup Show. He's blasting out the protest tunes today! (Lyrics in comments so you can sing along!)
youtu.be/Wj7hedaXHLY?...
youtu.be/Wj7hedaXHLY?...
On the Last Day of the King (Redwood Sessions)
YouTube video by Cap Wilhelm-Safian
youtu.be
October 21, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Thanks to my amigo Andy Furhman for sharing this song today on his KSQD radio program The Brooklybilly Mashup Show. He's blasting out the protest tunes today! (Lyrics in comments so you can sing along!)
youtu.be/Wj7hedaXHLY?...
youtu.be/Wj7hedaXHLY?...
New country song hot of the presses! This one is for all you barkeeps out there!
October 20, 2025 at 3:22 AM
New country song hot of the presses! This one is for all you barkeeps out there!
OK, my friends. Saturday is just around the corner. No Kings Day needs each and everyone of us to speak up for our democracy. Here's an anthem for each of you who is ready to stand and be counted. (lyrics in comments)
www.reverbnation.com/capwilhelmsa...
www.reverbnation.com/capwilhelmsa...
Frontiers of Sorrow | Cap Wilhelm-Safian
Frontiers of Sorrow by Cap Wilhelm-Safian, Folk music from San Jose, CA on ReverbNation
www.reverbnation.com
October 14, 2025 at 2:34 AM
OK, my friends. Saturday is just around the corner. No Kings Day needs each and everyone of us to speak up for our democracy. Here's an anthem for each of you who is ready to stand and be counted. (lyrics in comments)
www.reverbnation.com/capwilhelmsa...
www.reverbnation.com/capwilhelmsa...
Yep. Sounds like the America I love. Liberty and justice for all my people.
This should be televised daily.
Diversity is our strength, no matter what racist, bigoted Republicans say.
Real Americans embrace diversity, equity and inclusion.
Real Americans reject Trump and his white nationalist cronies.
Trump is bad, project 2025 is bad and the people who love America, the real patriots reject both.
Real Americans embrace diversity, equity and inclusion.
Real Americans reject Trump and his white nationalist cronies.
Trump is bad, project 2025 is bad and the people who love America, the real patriots reject both.
October 12, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Yep. Sounds like the America I love. Liberty and justice for all my people.
Hello San Jo Adjacent FB Friends!
Please share this important info about our next No Kings Protest in St. James Park on all your social media. The 18th will be a crucial demonstration of our resolve. If you're from somewhere else please do the same in your area.
Please share this important info about our next No Kings Protest in St. James Park on all your social media. The 18th will be a crucial demonstration of our resolve. If you're from somewhere else please do the same in your area.
October 10, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Hello San Jo Adjacent FB Friends!
Please share this important info about our next No Kings Protest in St. James Park on all your social media. The 18th will be a crucial demonstration of our resolve. If you're from somewhere else please do the same in your area.
Please share this important info about our next No Kings Protest in St. James Park on all your social media. The 18th will be a crucial demonstration of our resolve. If you're from somewhere else please do the same in your area.
So wonderful to finally have a glimmer of hope in the Israel-Gaza War. May the path to peace and justice be swift and sustained. (Lyrics in comments)
www.reverbnation.com/capwilhelmsa...
www.reverbnation.com/capwilhelmsa...
Winter's Seed | Cap Wilhelm-Safian
Winter's Seed by Cap Wilhelm-Safian, Folk music from San Jose, CA on ReverbNation
www.reverbnation.com
October 9, 2025 at 2:33 PM
So wonderful to finally have a glimmer of hope in the Israel-Gaza War. May the path to peace and justice be swift and sustained. (Lyrics in comments)
www.reverbnation.com/capwilhelmsa...
www.reverbnation.com/capwilhelmsa...
Sending this song out to everyone who'll be showing up for the next No Kings March. Rise up my people. Let's make this song a reality. (lyrics in comments.)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wj7h...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wj7h...
On the Last Day of the King (Redwood Sessions)
YouTube video by Cap Wilhelm-Safian
www.youtube.com
October 6, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Sending this song out to everyone who'll be showing up for the next No Kings March. Rise up my people. Let's make this song a reality. (lyrics in comments.)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wj7h...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wj7h...
Colbert's reaction to Jimmy Kimmel's suspension is pure satirical gold.
www.youtube.com/shorts/csBWo...
www.youtube.com/shorts/csBWo...
🎶Shut your trap 🎶 — @ColbertLateShow #jimmykimmel
YouTube video by Mona Khalil
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September 19, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Colbert's reaction to Jimmy Kimmel's suspension is pure satirical gold.
www.youtube.com/shorts/csBWo...
www.youtube.com/shorts/csBWo...
Here's a love song for my immigrant neighbors.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-Ng...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-Ng...
Jericho (Redwood Sessions)
YouTube video by Cap Wilhelm-Safian
www.youtube.com
September 19, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Here's a love song for my immigrant neighbors.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-Ng...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-Ng...
Here's a song about life under the Trump regime. Music by me. Lyrics by Brian Redden. Fine slide playing by Dave Allender. (lyrics in comments)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6xm...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6xm...
The Big World
YouTube video by Cap Wilhelm-Safian
www.youtube.com
September 17, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Here's a song about life under the Trump regime. Music by me. Lyrics by Brian Redden. Fine slide playing by Dave Allender. (lyrics in comments)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6xm...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6xm...
As yet more darkness descends, here's a song pining for something better. Make no mistake. The line "And the demagogues will fall one day" is not a call for violence. Rather, it's an appeal to nonviolently stand up and defend our democracy and our neighbors.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4az...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4az...
On the Other Side of Night (Redwood Sessions)
YouTube video by Cap Wilhelm-Safian
www.youtube.com
September 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM
As yet more darkness descends, here's a song pining for something better. Make no mistake. The line "And the demagogues will fall one day" is not a call for violence. Rather, it's an appeal to nonviolently stand up and defend our democracy and our neighbors.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4az...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4az...
'Til Freedom's Won is the fifth video from the Redwood Sessions. I was inspired to write it while playing a series of rallies for our local 50501/No Kings group. It was also shaped by my collaboration with the New Rally Songs Collective. (See link in comments)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tk_b...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tk_b...
'Til Freedom's Won (Redwood Sessions)
YouTube video by Cap Wilhelm-Safian
www.youtube.com
September 7, 2025 at 5:50 PM
'Til Freedom's Won is the fifth video from the Redwood Sessions. I was inspired to write it while playing a series of rallies for our local 50501/No Kings group. It was also shaped by my collaboration with the New Rally Songs Collective. (See link in comments)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tk_b...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tk_b...
"The ICE Van Cometh" is the fourth video in the Redwood Sessions series. Thanks again to Robert Edgar for suggesting we do this. It's been great fun hearing and seeing these songs presented with such clarity. (Lyrics in the comments so you can sing along at home!)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgm8...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgm8...
The ICE Van Cometh (Redwood Sessions)
YouTube video by Cap Wilhelm-Safian
www.youtube.com
September 6, 2025 at 3:01 PM
"The ICE Van Cometh" is the fourth video in the Redwood Sessions series. Thanks again to Robert Edgar for suggesting we do this. It's been great fun hearing and seeing these songs presented with such clarity. (Lyrics in the comments so you can sing along at home!)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgm8...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgm8...
Here's my take on the immigration "crisis". May we greet the stranger at our doors with the same compassion we would want if we were in their shoes. Thanks again to producer Robert Edgar for capturing this song. (Lyrics in comments)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-Ng...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-Ng...
Jericho (Redwood Sessions)
YouTube video by Cap Wilhelm-Safian
www.youtube.com
September 5, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Here's my take on the immigration "crisis". May we greet the stranger at our doors with the same compassion we would want if we were in their shoes. Thanks again to producer Robert Edgar for capturing this song. (Lyrics in comments)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-Ng...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-Ng...
I'm just gonna leave this here.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pswv...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pswv...
Chicago ~ Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young
YouTube video by thespaz225
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September 4, 2025 at 3:41 AM
I'm just gonna leave this here.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pswv...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pswv...
Happy Labor Day, my peeps! Here's track two from the Redwood Sessions. This song goes out to everyone standing up and pushing back against the Authoritarian-in-Chief's daily assaults on the Rule of Law. Dance party!!! (lyrics in comments)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qd36...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qd36...
When Push Comes to Shove
YouTube video by Cap Wilhelm-Safian
www.youtube.com
September 1, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Happy Labor Day, my peeps! Here's track two from the Redwood Sessions. This song goes out to everyone standing up and pushing back against the Authoritarian-in-Chief's daily assaults on the Rule of Law. Dance party!!! (lyrics in comments)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qd36...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qd36...