The Creole String Beans. Despite the changes in the world and the local culture, the indigenous 20th century music of South Louisiana still possesses the charm and groove that it had when everyone from Fats Domino to Cookie and the Cupcakes were putting those songs on vinyl.

The Creole String Beans are huge fans of that music, and they play it with a sense of joy and fun. Guitarist Rick Olivier, also an internat...