The Gambler's Fiddle "

French Fiddle Tunes and Ballads from Old Upper Louisiana
Volume 1
Available on Swallow Records, this is the cd Dennis has been waiting to make for 16 years.  This album is French Creole music from the "Illinois Country." It contains fiddle reels, ballads, waltzes, and a story (told entirely in Illinois Creole French) that Dennis learned in Old Mines, MO.  Containing 17 tracks and over 16 pages of info and lyrics, this cd is a must buy if you want to hear the music of this wonderful culture.  Dennis carries the torch of upper Louisiana Creole music to another generation.  Listen to tracks by going to www.flattownmusic.com and clicking on the "what's new" icon.  Look there for a page on "The Gambler's Fiddle."


Morris Ardoin with Dennis Stroughmatt
Le Tracas de Morris
12 traditional Louisiana African Creole songs performed acoustically on accordian by legendary Creole musician Morris Ardoin.  Creole fiddle master Dennis Stroughmatt accompanies on fiddle and vocals, along with guitarists Blake Castille, D'Jalma Garnier, Rick Lagneaux, and Dexter Ardoin on Triangle.  Compact Disc $15 + $2 S/H


Dennis Stroughmatt with Jon Watson- DISCONTINUED
Entre le Passe et L'avenir: La Musique de la Nouvelle France
18 traditional songs covering French Canadian, Illinois-Missouri French Creole, and Louisiana Cajun-Creole musical culture.  8 page booklet included with info on all included songs. 
We apologize for any inconvience to those that have ordered this cd recently.  And we thank all of you have ordered or purchased it over the past 4 years. 

Send Checks or Money Order to Dennis Stroughmatt: 201 E. Elm Albion IL 62806. Shipping takes about 7-10 days. 

For Credit Card Orders please contact Floyds Record Shop in Ville Platte, LA.

Questions: email stromatd@hotmail.com