A DKB video that was on the shelf for several years finds it's way to the internet. Because, as you may have heard, Portland is burning. AI was used to help make this video but all the footage was shot in reality. After the video, Dan shares some thoughts the war-zone that is Portland about where we go from here. Listen to or download "While Oregon Burns" here:
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Dan Kaufman Original, “Just Begun” performed live at the Northwest Oregon Labor Council Labor Day picnic. Stay tuned here for more tracks!
Santiago Ortega lead guitar, Jessie Broderick drums, Arthur Kaufman bass, and Dan Kaufman vocals, guitar, harmonica.
”Just Begun“ Chords & Lyrics
Intro/Bridge
B A G E x 2
E D C A A
The Kids belong in the street yeah
In the clear sunshine they are opening their minds, uh huh
And the rest of the people belong with those kids
Going way beyond the fear and confusion and despair, uh huh
CHORUS
A D
We’ll flow like a river
‘Cause you know were out here to deliver
And we’ll rise like the sun
Gonna get er done
E D C A A
And it’s just beee gun
We’ve just begun
E D C A A G/ - Break
And The Kids belong in the creek yeah
Drinking water clear and clean not in plastic from machines, nah uh
And the people the people can start to see the truth
That we live, then we die, then we try to pass it better to the youth!
Chorus - Bridge- Verse Harp+Guitar solos
The people are turning up the heat
We may not have the money but we sure can keep the beat
And the so-called leaders will start to fall in line
When the people start to lead that’s when we turn the tide
Chorus vamp. Outro/bridge 1x
Released October 3
©2025 Daniel M Kaufman
All Rights Reserved
Join us from dusk to dark for the Love & Resistance dance party at the “Pod” sculpture across from Powell’s City of Books on West Burnside Street. 7pm August 15th. Featuring The Dan Kaufman Band.
Emma Goldman once said “If I can’t dance, it’s not my revolution!”
If we can’t make real human connections in the real world, the resistance will be assimilated by the SiliCON valley. And If we can’t take time to find joy and camaraderie then our fight will likely be hollow and short lived. So we’ll be dancing in the streets! Bring your friends and make new ones. Dance and demonstrate your desire for the better world that IS possible! Organized by Extinction Rebellion PDX (XR PDX)
Dan Kaufman w/ Santiago Ortega on lead guitar @bibleclubpdx this Sunday (July 13th 6-8pm). A great outdoor hangout covered and in the shade! No cover, 21+. 6716 SE 16th (Sellwood/Westmoreland).
Saturday June 14th, 5-8pm - 2055 Primrose Street, Lebanon, Oregon
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That car commute is a soul killer. Before bikes and guitars Dan was a very sad man. Now his life is changed for the better and he gets to do what he likes with friends all the time!
“Do What I Like”
Chords and Lyrics
Verse 1
E7
I was stuck in my car, you were riding your bike
With a two wheel freedom
A7
You we’re lookin alright (a Dynomite!)
D9 C9
So when I get done with this stinking commute
G F
Tell you right now what I’m a gonna do
E
Gonna get down the bike
And do what I like
E9
Now I’m riding my bike and it feels alright
I got them old jeans on and they ain’t feelin’ tight (heck, I might need a belt)
I got the sun on my back, the breeze in my hair
Feels so good yeah I don’t have a care
I’m riding my bike
I getta do what I like
Refrain
A D
Used to think to go far
C G
you had to have a car and that’s what you are
A D
I saw it on tv
C G
Even Jan and Dean played it on guitar
A G
But the fun is dead and gone
C G
And now I’m moving on to a whole nother star
F E
I’m really going far and I don’t wan’t a car
Solo
A7/E, Asus13/E, A7(no 3)/E, Asus13/E :// D9 C9 G F E
Refrain
Verse 3
Now don’t feel bad if I’m a going slow
I’ll tell ya right now it’s the only way to go
(it’s the only way to fly)
You can wave to your friends
and they’ll say hello
Cars pass by but they don’t really know
When you’re riding your bike
You getta to do what you like
When you’re riding your bike
You getta to do what you like
When you’re riding your bike
You getta to do what you like
Copyleft 2007 Daniel M Kaufman
Guitar, Bass, Vocals: Dan Kaufman
Percussion, Vocals : Pyata Penedo
Ukulele, Vocals: Jen Harrison
Organ: Amit Zinman
Fiddle: Chris Swanson
Mixed and Mastered at Figure8Sound
We're releasing our latest single exclusively on Bandcamp today (we'll post to Spotify etc later on).
Tomorrow we're celebrating "Flavors of Folk" w/ DKB, Dust & Thirst, Matti Joy @ Alberta St Pub Saturday Afternoon May 27th - Mr. Wheel just might squeeze into the flavor of "folk punk rock"
CHECK OUT THE SINGLE HERE: https://dankaufmanband.bandcamp.com/track/mr-wheel
And join us at the show tomorrow. It starts at four and we play at six.
Lyrics to MR. WHEEL
VERSE I
Mr. Wheel we see you, the things that you do
And what you won’t do!
What you won’t do, what you say
The people who pay
And who pays for you
Who pays for you? Now what do THEY get out-of-it? We’re gonna add it up
CHORUS
Add it up
Count it up
Count it up but
You can’t take it with you when you’re gone, you know?
Add it up
Count it up
Count it up but you can’t take it with you
Where you’re going to
VERSE II
Mr. Knight well they gave you a stick
They make you use it
You got no choice now
Got no choice but to do what they say
And then you take home the pay
But who pays for you
We pay for you
But what do we get but the back of your stick
We’re gonna add it up
CHORUS
Harmonica Solo
VERSE III
Mr White they stole all the land
On which we now stand
It’s just the way it is
The way it is, the way you want it to stay
But it’s washing away
And who pays for it
The future pays but what do they get out of it
They’re gonna add it up
French Horn Solo
Chorus
Mr. Wheel we see you, the things that you do
And what you won’t do
credits
released May 26, 2023
Composed by Dan Kaufman
Guitar, lead vocals, harmonica: Dan Kaufman
Bass: Aidan Kaufman
Drums: Dave Nuding
French Horn: Jen Harrison
Percussion, Vocals: Pyata G. Penedo
Engineered & Mastered by Pyata Penedo figure8sound in Portland, Oregon. Co-produced by Dan Kaufman & Pyata Penedo
©2023 The Dan Kaufman Band
Any similarities to actual living people could be coincidental.
Thursday April 20th The Dan Kaufman Band will rock the Laurelthirst Public House (Portland's oldest independent music venue).
The band will be performing their original music along with a few covers sprinkled in. Enjoy some western, rock'n'blues and dancing 4/20!
9-11p show. $7 at the door. 21 & Over.
We’re posting all our songs to Ultimate Guitar so anyone can learn them.
“The Hurricane Song” is now available here with Chords and Lyrics.
If you would like to support our work to produce new original music here are some great ways:
Booking:
•Hire the Band for your next event
•Help get us a show at your favorite venue, festival, etc
Reoccurring or one-time gifts
•Venmo @DanKaufmanBand
•Cash App $DanKaufmanBand
Purchase our music
Put The Dan Kaufman Band on your playlists and share
•https://support.spotify.com/us/article/create-playlists/
We’re posting all our songs to Ultimate Guitar so anyone can learn them.
“The Tough Get Going” from The Requiem for the Rogue album is now available here with Chords and Lyrics.
Image below from the Ultimate Guitar App.
If you would like to support our work to produce new original music here are some great ways:
Booking:
•Hire the Band for your next event
•Help get us a show at your favorite venue, festival, etc
Reoccurring or one-time gifts
•Venmo @DanKaufmanBand
•Cash App $DanKaufmanBand
Purchase our music
Put The Dan Kaufman Band on your playlists and share
•https://support.spotify.com/us/article/create-playlists/
We’re posting all our songs to Ultimate Guitar so anyone can learn them.
Our latest single “While Oregon Burns” is now available here with Chords and Lyrics.
If you would like to support our work to produce new original music here are some great ways:
Booking:
•Hire the Band for your next event
•Help get us a show at your favorite venue, festival, etc
Reoccurring or one-time gifts
•Venmo @DanKaufmanBand
•Cash App $DanKaufmanBand
Purchase our music
Put The Dan Kaufman Band on your playlists and share
•https://support.spotify.com/us/article/create-playlists/
Transcript:
Tallman Brewing and Stoker's Vitaworld Management proudly present Dan Kaufman for one special performance. Friday, December 30th, 5 p.m..
Oregonian Singer Songwriter Dan Kaufman sings of life's challenges with fun satirical lyrics in his rich baritone voice reminiscent of Johnny Cash. No cover, no minimum. Just great live entertainment.
Tallman Brewing has a rotating Pacific Northwest selection of brews, cider, kombucha wine and nonalcoholic beer, plus nine food trucks serving scrumptious menus in a warm, family friendly indoor venue.
Don't miss it. Dan Kaufman for one pre-New Year's performance Friday, December 30th at 5 p.m.. Tallman Brewing across Airport Road from Safeway in Lebanon.
If you haven't already, check out the Ultimate Guitar website & app. It's a great way to learn the chords and lyrics of your favorite song on guitar, ukulele, or piano (or even learn how to play those instruments in the first place). Check out this video to learn more and how to submit your own song to the site!
There are two DKB songs on Ultimate Guitar currently and we'll be adding all the rest of our recorded songs ASAP along with instructional videos. One of main purposes of the band and recordings is to get these songs into the world. We'd love to hear you play them. Stay tuned and share your music with us!
If you would like to support our work to produce new original music here are some great ways:
Booking:
•Hire the Band for your next event
•Help get us a show at your favorite venue, festival, etc
Reoccurring or one-time gifts to
•Venmo @DanKaufmanBand
•Cash App $DanKaufmanBand
Purchase our music
Put The Dan Kaufman Band on your playlists and share
•https://support.spotify.com/us/article/create-playlists/
Here's a little clip from the Old World Deli show DKB played last Saturday (November 5, 2022, Corvallis, Oregon). It was a great audience and a lot of fun!
This here is the second verse and chorus of Dan Kaufman original blues number called "Fool with the Blues". Saturday it was just the rock trio with Dave, Aidan, and Dan.
Come hear "Fool with the Blues' with the five piece (+Jen and Pyata) this upcoming Wednesday the 16th at the Laurelthirst 9-11p. Bring your dancing shoes👞👡 'cause they plan to rock!. 🎸
Get inside and warm up to music and dancing with The Dan Kaufman Band. No Cover!
with
Jen Harrison on ukulele & horn
Aidan Kaufman, bass
Pyata Penedo, percussion
Dave Nuding, drums
A few weeks ago Dan played at the "Flat Country" Timber sale protest on The McKenzie river organized by Oregon Wild and Cascadia Wild. YouTube channel "Climate Crisis Progressive" used audio of the live recording of Dan's original song "Just Begun" played at the rally during the end part of the video. The video is being used to raise awareness about the proposed clear cut on the headwaters of the McKenzie River.
Learn more about this old-growth timber sale by watching the video below and check out this post at Oregon Wild.
Screenshot from Climate Crisis Progressive’s video.
