James Andrews, who appeared in a 2015 OffBeat cover story, will perform at the Treme Creole Gumbo Festival on November 16. Ahead of the gig, we spoke with him about his beloved neighborhood, his grandma's cooking and more.

Did you grow up in the Treme?

Absolutely! I grew up in the Treme. My family lived in Armstrong Park before they tore it down … it was...