Lawtell Playboys

Traditional creole band from Louisiana, established in 1946 by brothers Bébé Carrière and Eraste Carrière. The current leader, Goldman Thibodeaux is a cousin of former bandmate Calvin Carrière (son of founder Eraste Carrière). Current line-up: Goldman Thibodeaux - accordion, vocals Shamus Fuller - fiddle Courtney Fuller - guitar Ray Deville - bass 'Zydeco Joe' Citizen - rubboard Howard Noel, Jr. - drums Former members: Bébé Carrière - fiddle Eraste Carrière - accordion Delton Broussard - fiddle Calvin Carrière - accordion (until 2002) Jimmy Latiolais - guitar (until 2002) Russell Deville - drums D'Jalma Garnier - fiddle (2002 - 2004)