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Tuf Francis


 Tuf Francis

Tuf (pronounced toof) Francis began playing music on a single Middle Eastern drum, called a derbeke, 30+ years ago. He is now a multi-instrumentalist, stage performer, and studio recording artist. He released his first solo album, OUTSIDE, in June 2024 and his second album, DAY, in September 2025. Tuf also hosts musical events in and around Detroit and is a lead member of Detroit and the national Beer & Hymns group. Professionally, Tuf was a high school social studies teacher from 1997-2007. He finished a doctorate in teacher education at the University of Michigan and is currently a family man, tenured professor, scholar, public speaker, and active musician. His speaking and musical efforts focus on helping churches and other organizations raise money for philanthropic causes. Learn more about Tuf and his music: www.tuffrancismusic.com & https://tuffrancis.bandcamp.com  


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EXPERIENCES
    Activity Time Information
    Show Date
    Fri 4 Sep 2026 5:00 PM to 5:50 PM
    Title ShortWeed & Worship
    Venue Slippery Slope
    Experience DescriptionWeed & Worship is a joyful, come-as-you-are sing-along where sacred songs, folk tunes, and communal music meet a mellow atmosphere. Inspired by the spirit of Beer & Hymns, this gathering invites people to lift their voices together in a relaxed and welcoming space. We will sing spirituals, songs of resistance from the 1960s and 70s, and even some traditional hymns! Come sing with us! No intoxicating substances will be provided at the event; attendees who choose to partake should do so responsibly in accordance with local laws. 21 years old and over please.
    Show Date
    Fri 4 Sep 2026 6:00 PM to 6:50 PM
    Title ShortDrum Circle at the Goose
    Venue Slippery Slope
    Experience DescriptionCome experience the community and passion of the drum circle at the Wild Goose Festival. Drumming together is an opportunity to form a group consciousness, to share our spirit with one another, and empower each other to celebrate community and life through rhythm. We seek to create a collective voice that will engender listening, cooperation, imagination, and awe. The Drum Circle is open to people of all ages and levels of musical expertise (supervised children are encouraged and welcome), though experienced drummers are essential to form a cohesive foundation. A myriad of percussion instruments will be available including hand drums, shakers, cymbals, and chimes, though we encourage everyone who is able to bring a drum or any instrument! All sounds and movement are welcome--come sing, dance, clap, knock sticks together, or drum!
    Show Date
    Sat 5 Sep 2026 5:30 PM to 6:50 PM
    Title ShortTuf Francis Music: An Immersive Audio-Visual Experience (with special guest Mister Tim)
    Venue Slippery Slope
    Experience DescriptionJoin singer-songwriters Tuf Francis and Mister Tim for a multi-act music and art experience. First is Flint, Michigan artist Mister Tim. Part crooner, part looper; half party-machine, half middle-aged dad: composer and producer Mister Tim invites you to joyfully assimilate yourselves into the Organic Robot Choir: vocally driven beats, tunes, and group sing-alongs, powered by live loops and good vibes. Next is Tuf with a unique, immersive live performance that blends his original music, endeared covers, and visual art by Detroit artist, Old Client Dead. Reviews of Tuf's originals include: \an intoxicating tapestry of natural environmental sounds seamlessly interwoven with a unique variety of expertly played, masterfully mixed and elegantly harmonized instruments\ (Isthmus Instruments, Madison, Wisconsin) and “In a world being taken over by AI, Tuf Francis's 'Day' was a fresh return to musically driven songs with texture and meaning; an immersive experience that brings you into the song and happens around you” (Wade Paul, Owner Guerilla Recording Studios, Toledo, Ohio). Learn more about Mister Tim at mistertimdotcom.com, mistertim.bandcamp.com, @mistertimmusic and Tuf at tuffrancismusic.com, tuffrancis.bandcamp.com, and @tuffrancis.