Stephen Joseph Rideau “Step” was born in 1966 in the little St. Landry Parish town of LeBeau , Louisiana. Surrounded by Creole culture and zydeco music from infancy, it wasn’t until relocating to Houston in the mid-1980’s that he began to play the accordion and eventually formed his own band.

Step Rideau established himself over the following decades, the course of multiple recordings and festival appearances nationwide, as one of the most prolific and passionate zydeco recording artists, songwriters, and live performers.

Rideau’s joined by his band of Outlaws, who provide instrumental accompaniment but also rich and melodious backing vocal harmonies, especially in the case of long-time drummer , Jean-Paul Jolivette.

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