Stephen Joseph Rideau "Step" was born in 1966 in the little St. Landry Parish town of Lebeau, Louisiana. Surrounded by black Creole culture and zydeco music from his 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. Today, Step Rideau is widely acknowledged on both sides of the Sabine River as one of the living masters of the instrument. He has also established himself, over two decades, the course of multiple recordings and festival appearances nationwide, as one of the most prolific and passionate zydeco recording artist, songwriters, and live performers across the globe. With 8 CD's to his credit, international zydeco sensation Step Rideau has been a cornerstone of the zydeco scene for almost 20 years. Step and the Zydeco Outlaws offer traditional sounds from his native Louisiana fused with the urban vibe of Houston.