Dwight Lamb and friends have released a pair of exciting new recordings. The first is “Danish Melodies in America,” a disc featuring Dwight’s unique Danish accordion repetoire, and the second, “Old-Time Fiddle Classics,” re-releases a pair of classic LPs which feature Dwight at the height of his powers as a contest fiddler.

Accordion Tunes: Danish Melodies in America

On the heels of a recent tour of Denmark with his accordion, Dwight Lamb has released a new album of Danish accordion music from the heart of the prairie.

Lively vintage recordings of his grandfather join Dwight’s own recordings of “Dane tunes” he learned as a boy. Also included are rare recordings of Dwight with his mentor, Bob Walters, playing acrobatic fiddle and accordion duets, and a special visit from new friends and well-known Danish traditional musicians, Mette Jensen and Kristian Bugge, playing one of Dwight’s great-grandfather’s tunes.

A century ago, the flourishing community of Danish immigrants in western Iowa danced to these lively button box tunes; now they can be enjoyed all over the world.

Old-Time Fiddle Classics in the Missouri Valley Style

This CD collects two LPs, Old-Time Fiddlin’ Left Handed Style 1 and 2, recorded in 1968 and 1972, by the unstoppable duo of Dwight Lamb and Elvin Campbell. Dwight contributes intricate and fascinating fiddle, and Elvin brings graceful, rock-solid guitar backup. The two longtime friends, both masters of their instruments, power through a passel of the best tunes from Missouri Valley old-time fiddle contests and local dances. This crisp, powerful music is as addictive to listen to as it is to play.

Both CDs are available from Missouri Valley Music at 511 South Pleasant St., Canton, South Dakota 57013, or via e-mail.