Over the years, the DFC has been the springboard for performers including
, Hot Rize, Grubstake,
Otis Taylor, Tim and Mollie O’Brien and
Trout Steak Revival, some of whom formed their bands while employed at the store.
The DFC also gave birth to Swallow Hill Music Association, the largest music school and concert venue dedicated to roots, acoustic and folk music west of Chicago. One of the performance halls at this acclaimed establishment is appropriately named in honor of Harry Tuft.
After a brief closure in the ‘80s, Harry reopened the DFC in 1993 at its current location.
In 2016, Harry decided to return to his first love, performing on stage, and sold his beloved DFC to friends and supporters, Saul Rosenthal and Claude Brachfeld, who honor Harry’s legacy. The DFC has always been, and will continue to be, a welcoming home for the acoustic music community. For more about Harry Tuft, go here.

Harry Tuft, the DFC Founder