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Cap Wilhelm-Safian

@capws.bsky.social

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Retired educator/union rep, #singer-songwriter, #progressive trouble maker, cyberbusker. (Songs to comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable. Purveyor of emotional life preservers for the trumpocalypse.) #Resist. Rinse. Repeat. #folkrock #folk

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Cap Wilhelm-Safian @capws.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Here's a country protest song. My aim with "We Don't Let No Fascists in This Bar" was to reclaim America's antifascist soul. This is a rough demo. I'm hoping to record a cleaner version on my next trip into the studio. (Lyrics in the comments so you can sing along.) legacy.reverbnation.com

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Cap Wilhelm-Safian @capws.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Here's a song pining for a more perfect union. (Lyrics in the comments, so you can sing along at home.) www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvQ1...

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Cap Wilhelm-Safian @capws.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

As Trump's poll numbers continue to tumble and Election Night fast approaches, here's a song pining for the day the system begins to right itself. (Lyrics in comments so you can sing along.) www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wj7h...

On the Last Day of the King (Redwood Sessions)

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Cap Wilhelm-Safian @capws.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Here's a song for all who persist despite the overwhelming sorrows the world dishes out. Keep on keepin' on. (Lyrics in the comment so you can sing along at home.) legacy.reverbnation.com/capwilhelmsa...

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Frontiers of Sorrow | Cap Wilhelm-Safian

Frontiers of Sorrow by Cap Wilhelm-Safian, Folk music from San Jose, CA on ReverbNation

Cap Wilhelm-Safian @capws.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Happy Labor Day weekend, my people! Here's a song about downsizing, and Wobblies, and punk rockers. (Lyrics in the comments so you can sing along at home.) soundcloud.com/cap-wilhelm-...

Listen to Freeport Town by Cap and Iain #np on #SoundCloud

Cap Wilhelm-Safian @capws.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Yep.

Cap Wilhelm-Safian @capws.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

So excited to be returning to Open Mic America's live stream this Sunday. Tune in at 5:00 PST to hear some fine songwriters. Here's the link for the show. www.youtube.com/live/ZzIEAzo...

Cap Wilhelm-Safian @capws.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

This week's news from Texas and Maine has me wrecked. Rise up with love and courage. (Lyrics in comments. This song needs some harmonies) www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4az...

On the Other Side of Night (Redwood Sessions)

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Cap Wilhelm-Safian @capws.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Thanks so much to all the folks who have been listening to and sharing my tunes. Here's one for the bastards in ICE. (Lyrics in the comments so you can sing along at home.) www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgm8...

The ICE Van Cometh (Redwood Sessions)

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Cap Wilhelm-Safian @capws.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

I wrote "When Push Comes to Shove" in the month that followed Trump's re-election. The second verse anticipated the kind of ugly moment we saw yesterday with Patriot Front goons marching in DC. Stand up, my people. There lies our redemption. www.youtube.com/watch?v=qd36...

When Push Comes to Shove (Redwood Sessions)

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Cap Wilhelm-Safian @capws.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

On this 250th July 4th, here's a love song for all our immigrant neighbors. You are welcomed and valued here. (Lyrics in comments so you can sing along.) www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-Ng...

Jericho (Redwood Sessions)

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Cap Wilhelm-Safian @capws.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Happy 4th. Here's a truly patriotic song from Steve Earle. www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkRt...

Steve Earle - "City Of Immigrants" [Official Music Video]

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Cap Wilhelm-Safian @capws.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

This is the America I fight for. Thank you Steve Earle for this truly patriotic song. Happy 4th, my friends. www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkRt...

Steve Earle - "City Of Immigrants" [Official Music Video]

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Cap Wilhelm-Safian @capws.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

I had a wonderful time playing this one for folks last night. "On the Last Day of the King" imagines the morning after this long night we're living through. (Lyrics in the comments) www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wj7h...

On the Last Day of the King (Redwood Sessions)

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Cap Wilhelm-Safian @capws.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

With all the reasons Trump and the Supreme Court have been giving us to despair, I'm choosing to embrace hope. Through love and action we will defeat these bastards. (Lyrics in the comments so you can sing along.) www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4az...

On the Other Side of Night (Redwood Sessions)

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Cap Wilhelm-Safian @capws.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

This song goes out to every patriotic American standing up to the vile wannabe Authoritarian-in-Chief. Keep on keepin' on, my people! youtu.be/dKpNWhnpdTk?...

99 Revolutions Per Minute

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Cap Wilhelm-Safian @capws.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

We will defeat these bastards.

Cap Wilhelm-Safian @capws.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

This song is dedicated to everyone protesting outside of Delany Hall today, shining a light on the the human rights abuses of the Trump Administration. youtu.be/H-NgUzOsng4?...

Jericho (Redwood Sessions)

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Cap Wilhelm-Safian @capws.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Here's an anthem for all you resisters out there. To the folks outside Delaney Hall, keep up the good work. We will defeat these bastards. (Lyrics in comments so you can sing along!) www.reverbnation.com/capwilhelmsa...

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Frontiers of Sorrow | Cap Wilhelm-Safian

Frontiers of Sorrow by Cap Wilhelm-Safian, Folk music from San Jose, CA on ReverbNation

Cap Wilhelm-Safian @capws.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

So nice to meet so many new friends this week. Here's a folk and roll anthem for all you resisters! (Lyrics in the comments so you can sing along at home.) www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKpN...

99 Revolutions Per Minute

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Cap Wilhelm-Safian @capws.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

This week's assaults on our democracy demand our collective action. When push come to shove, what will you do? See you in the streets. www.youtube.com/watch?v=qd36...

When Push Comes to Shove (Redwood Sessions)

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Cap Wilhelm-Safian @capws.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Here's America's latest moral outrage, courtesy of SCOTUS and the Tennessee Legislature.

Cap Wilhelm-Safian @capws.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Living through these troubled times can make one weary. "The Big World"' is a song that I wrote with my good friend Brian Redden. We had had a long angsty conversation about life under Trump. (Lyrics in the comments so you can sing along.) www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6xm...

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Cap Wilhelm-Safian @capws.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Not all klansman wear black robes, but I can think of six.

Cap Wilhelm-Safian @capws.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Here's some new folk music for our troubled times. Hope you like it. (Lyrics in comments so you can sing along.) Oh, yeah. Fuck ICE. www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgm8...

The ICE Van Cometh (Redwood Sessions)

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Cap Wilhelm-Safian @capws.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

This one goes out to everyone engaged in action to bring an end to the lawlessness of this administration. (Lyrics in the comments so you can sing along.) www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4az...

On the Other Side of Night (Redwood Sessions)

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Cap Wilhelm-Safian @capws.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Here's a little stumble down memory lane. I'm fond of saying "time is a thief", but for a moment it gave me the gift of these friends joining me in a song I wrote, for a room full of people willing to drink it all in. www.youtube.com/watch?v=1epx...

"Gulfstream Pipedream"

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Cap Wilhelm-Safian @capws.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

I don't know if you're feeling it too, but this Spring seems to be bringing glimmers of hope. Here's a song pining for the other side. Keep on pushing, my people. (Lyrics in comments so you can sing along.) youtu.be/Wj7hedaXHLY?...

On the Last Day of the King (Redwood Sessions)

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Cap Wilhelm-Safian @capws.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Here's a rough demo of my new song "Night Riders Raging". It goes out to the good folks of Minneapolis and everyone else standing up against ICE and their lawless ways. (Lyrics in the comments so you can singalong at home.) www.reverbnation.com/capwilhelmsa...

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Night Riders Raging | Cap Wilhelm-Safian

Night Riders Raging by Cap Wilhelm-Safian, Folk music from San Jose, CA on ReverbNation

Cap Wilhelm-Safian @capws.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Hey Far Away Friends! Come catch a live performance no matter where you live. (Yep. We know it's Easter. Sorry to those who celebrate.) Next Sunday's cyber hootenanny on Open Mic America starts at 5:30 PST. To join the live stream on youtube, click on this link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EcO...

Cap Wilhelm-Safian @capws.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

I'll be playing this song at our local No Kings Rally in San José, CA. If you're in town, come on out! (Lyrics in comments so you can sing along at home!) www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wj7h...

On the Last Day of the King (Redwood Sessions)

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Cap Wilhelm-Safian @capws.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Looking forward to playing a few songs, then MCing this event! Music starts at 11:30! Come early. 🙂 (New song in comments!)

Cap Wilhelm-Safian @capws.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

Dark days, my friends. See you on the other side. (Lyrics in the comments so you can sing along.) www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4az...

On the Other Side of Night (Redwood Sessions)

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Cap Wilhelm-Safian @capws.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

What fresh hell is this? Once again, Dear Leader has usurped powers and authority that the Constitution does not afford him. How much national treasure and how many lives will be lost to entertain his psychotic whims? (Words in the comments) www.reverbnation.com/capwilhelmsa...

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Cap Wilhelm-Safian @capws.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Happy State of the Union Night. Let's keep on pushin' until all these fools have been held to account. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wj7h...

On the Last Day of the King (Redwood Sessions)

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Cap Wilhelm-Safian @capws.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

New song alert! Here are the lyrics to a new song.It goes out to the good people of Minneapolis May we all emulate their example when ICE arrives on our streets. (Lyrics still subject to some tinkering.)

Cap Wilhelm-Safian @capws.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Sending this song to all the vets out there. May your sacrifices be repaid ten fold. May you never have to wait for an appointment at the VA again. (Lyrics in comments) soundcloud.com/discover/set...

Stranger In A Strange Land

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Cap Wilhelm-Safian @capws.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Sending this song out to everyone who showed up in Santa Clara on Sunday to tell ICE and the DHS just how we feel about them. Dance Party! (As always: Lyrics in the comments so you can sing along at home!) youtu.be/qd36eHVPsS0?...

When Push Comes to Shove (Redwood Sessions)

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Cap Wilhelm-Safian @capws.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

I banged out a new singalong for today's ICE Out Superbowl in Santa Clara. I'll be singing it with my fellow marchers.

Cap Wilhelm-Safian @capws.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Here's a little tune. It goes out the the proprietors of the Vegas bar that threw Bovino out last night. www.reverbnation.com/losdudesform...

Cap Wilhelm-Safian @capws.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Here's a song pining to build something better. (Lyrics in the comments so you sing along at home.) www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvQ1...

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Cap Wilhelm-Safian @capws.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Georgia Fort, standing up for the First Amendment.

Cap Wilhelm-Safian @capws.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

I've been amazed and inspired at the work of all the folks advocating for those incarcerated at the detention facility in Dilley, Texas. Recent figures put the number of detained children at around 3,800 this year. We have a lot more work to do. www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-Ng...

Jericho (Redwood Sessions)

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Cap Wilhelm-Safian @capws.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Every corner of America is an emergency room now. Step up people. Organize. Resist.

Cap Wilhelm-Safian @capws.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

As many are, I'm feeling equal measures of anger and sorrow today. Here's a song to push back against the authoritarian drift in our land. Sending it out to the good people of Minnesota. (As always: Lyrics in the comments so you can sing along at home.) www.reverbnation.com/losdudesform...

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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

Cap Wilhelm-Safian @capws.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Due to an extended bout of flu, I've been unable to get out in the streets and protest. This anthem goes out to the good folks of Minneapolis, as well as my friends in San José. Keep on standing up. These are dark days, but we will prevail. www.reverbnation.com/capwilhelmsa...

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Frontiers of Sorrow | Cap Wilhelm-Safian

Frontiers of Sorrow by Cap Wilhelm-Safian, Folk music from San Jose, CA on ReverbNation

Cap Wilhelm-Safian @capws.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Here's a little ditty for the bastards in ICE. (Lyrics in comments) www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgm8...

The ICE Van Cometh (Redwood Sessions)

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Cap Wilhelm-Safian @capws.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Here's a song for making it to the other side of all this darkness. (Lyrics in comments.) www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4az...

On the Other Side of Night (Redwood Sessions)

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American Partisan™ 🚫Fascism @american.partisan.social · 07/01/2026

Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey to Kristi Noem and ICE: "Get the f*ck out of our city" #IStandWithMinneapolis #ICEMurdersInnocentPeople www.yahoo.com/news/videos/...

Minneapolis officials hold briefing on fatal ICE-involved shooting

An ICE agent fatally shot a woman in a vehicle during operations in Minneapolis on Wednesday, according to the Department of Homeland Security.

Cap Wilhelm-Safian @capws.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Once again, ICE and the Trump administration commit outrageous acts of violence against our fellow citizens. Time to peacefully rise up and be counted again, my friends. (Lyrics in comments) #folk youtu.be/qd36eHVPsS0?...

When Push Comes to Shove (Redwood Sessions)

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