Saturday January 21st, Dennis Stroughmatt et L’Esprit Créole
We’re really excited about this next show! Dennis Stroughmatt has been one of the most popular bands to play Creole/Zydeco night at the W.C. Handy Blues and Barbecue Festival in Henderson, which is where we first met him several years ago. Then our Irish group opened for his band, Creole Stomp at a Mardi Gras celebration and we talked about the possibility of having them play the cabin. After more than 5 years, we are finally making it happen!
L’Esprit Créole is an acoustic band featuring Dennis on fiddle and cajun accordion, and often including Jennifer, his wife, on vocals, guitar, and rub board, along with other musicians whom Dennis plays with frequently. This is foot-stomping music and you will hardly be able to stay in your seats!
After returning to Illinois from Louisiana, Dennis began a long odyssey that eventually culminated in the forming of Creole Stomp in 2002. And since that time he and his band have carried the torch of French Creole music and culture across North America performing a blend of music from the state of Louisiana and old upper Louisiana. Their unique sound and mix of ancient and modern Mississippi River valley musical tradition positions them as the only band to encompass French Creole and Folk Music from the entirety of the old Louisiana Territory. And although Dennis continues to play with many of his Louisiana based friends on occasion, you can always find him at the helm of Creole Stomp playing somewhere from San Diego to Boston. You can learn more about Dennis on his website.
Seats are $12, and you can reserve your seat online by hitting the Reserve Seats tab.
This is a Saturday show, starting at 8PM and you are welcome to arrive as early as 7PM for social mixing and grabbing your favorite spot.
You can pay online via PayPal or just bring cash or a check. All funds go directly to the artist, and this is how they make their living. We’ll put out snacks and beverages, and you’re welcome to bring something to share, which makes it all the more fun!
Remember, seating is limited to 25 spots, so it’s best to reserve early by hitting the Reserve Seats tab!
