Cap Wilhelm-Safian

Bio:

Cap is a die-hard folkie troubadour with country, roots, rock, psychedelic, reggae, and punk sensibilities. He played in a variety of different bands during the 80's. Previous musical incarnations include: The Purgatory Good Time Band, Decade, Age of Reason, and an entirely fictitious (yet mutually satisfying) association with the seminal surf band of the Great Plains, Los Longboards. He has spent countless hours busking on the Pacific Garden Mall in Santa Cruz and Telegraph Avenue in Berzerkley. Cap has a lifelong association with Los Dudes (formerly of Orange County). He has been inspired by a long tradition of anti-fascist singer-songwriters including: Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Phil Ochs, Gil Scott-Heron, Johnny Cash, Buffy Sainte-Marie, John Prine, Holly Near, Billy Joe Armstrong, Bono, Lee Ving, and Joe Strummer. Cap divides his time and limited attention span between his wonderful family, demanding job as a History and English teacher, and the siren call of music. Having taken a nearly 25 year hiatus from performing music, he has returned with a vengence. Inspired by delusions of adequacy, and the persistent support of unwise friends and family, he refuses to give up the dream. Now, 30 years in the making, Cap's first CD will soon arrive. East of Eden will contain ten original songs for your perusal and (hopefully) enjoyment. All ten songs from this CD appear here on this myspace. It would mean a lot to him if you would take the time to listen to, and comment on, the songs offered up here. If you like them, or know someone else who you think might, please pass the word along. Thanks! ..

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Member Since:

June 27, 2009

Members:

I wrote these songs. The others involved are blameless. Be that as it may, several friends gave generously of their time and creative energies. Mr. Brian Redden plays on many tracks. (drum tracks, bass, rhythm guitar, lead guitar, lap steel, keyboards, backing vocals) He also produced all these songs at Mr. Man Studios, in Santa Cruz, California. Michael T. Kirstein contributed his butt kicken' harmonies and mandolin on "East of Eden 5:23 am". Cap's son, Aaron, plays harmonica on "Path of Changes". Sri Baba Philba plays the shroody box on "Path of Changes" and "Winter's Seed". Ms. Sara Glaser added beautiful harmony vocals to "Winter's Seed". I do the following: writing, lead and harmony vocals, harmonica, acoustic rhythm guitar, keyboards, lead guitar "Path of Changes".

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Influences:

Influences/Inspirations: Lucinda Williams, John Prine, Phil Ochs, Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young (in all of their various incarnations), Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Donovan, Richie Havens, Emmylou Harris, Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt, David Lindley, Paul Simon, Simon and Garfunkel, Bruce Springsteen, Los Lobos, X, Fear, Steve Earle, Willie Nile, Steve Forbert, Loudon Wainwright III, Randy Newman, Cat Stevens, Bob Marley, Third World, Jimmy Cliff, Muddy Waters, Billie Holliday, George Clinton, James Brown, The Clash, Flight of the Conchords, Green Day, Joe Strummer, Hank Williams Sr., Patsy Cline, Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, Peter, Paul and Mary, Michael T. Kirstein, Brian Redden, and many others. The incomparable Phil Ochs. Songwriting Goddess Lucinda Williams sings about Blaze Foley (above) Johnny Cash and Joe Strummer sing Bob Marley's "Redemption Song"

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I have become unstuck in time. Folk and roll troubadour (My mama once said) pining for a better world. You tell me and we'll both know!