Somewhere, Ernie K-Doe is smiling.On Shrimp Boots &Vintage Suits, the Creole String Beans uncork a letter-perfect recreation of “Here Come the Girls," a sexy, Allen Toussaint-penned K-Doe strut.

Congrats are due New Orleans’ Creole String Beans, who announced their CD Shrimp Boots and Vintage Suits has been selected for Grammy consideration, making the first round in the Best Regional Roots ...

There could no better tip-off to what kind of local flavor the Creole String Beans offer on their new album Shrimp Boots & Vintage Suits than the opening snippet from Mr. Okra, chanting the sales call ...

Tonight, New Orleans’ Creole String Beans play their CD-release party at the Rock ‘n’ Bowl for their new album, Shrimp Boots & Vintage Suits. In his review of the album in the current issue, David ...

Rick Olivier has spent a lifetime photographing south Louisiana musicians. He’s also an avid collector of 45 rpm records from the golden era of New Orleans rhythm and blues, which informs his approach ...

They say you should never have too many cooks in the kitchen, but a group of local music veterans are adding some Y'atty flavor to New Orleans R&B and swamp pop. Of course, their debut CD includes a ...