01.  Walking With the Spirit  Robicheaux  4:26 
02.  Pitbull  Perkins, Robicheaux  4:03    play
03.  Spiritland  Robicheaux  6:16 
04.  Broken String  Robicheaux  4:51 
05.  We Will Fly Away  Robicheaux  3:45 
06.  Working Man  Robicheaux  4:22 
07.  I Knew Without Asking  Robicheaux  5:48 
08.  Saturday Night Before Christmas  Robicheaux  4:28 
09.  Cryin' Inside  Robicheaux  3:34       play
10.  St. John's Eyes  Robicheaux  5:51

Rick Allen- Keyboards 
Holley Bendtsen- Vocals (Bckgr) 
Nancy Buchan- Violin 
Larry Carter- Trumpet 
Cranston Clements- Horn Arrangements 
Dalia- Percussion 
Tom Fitzpatrick- Sax (Tenor) 
Smoky Greenwell- Harmonica 
Gerri Hall- Vocals (Bckgr) 
Tommy Malone- Guitar, Guitar (Rhythm), Slide Guitar 
Hart McNee- Flute (Bass), Sax (Baritone) 
Allison Miner- Vocals (Bckgr) 
Alfred "Uganda" Roberts- Percussion 
Coco Robicheaux- Guitar (Rhythm), Vocals, Vocals (Bckgr), Engineer, Hand Lettering 
Irene Sage- Vocals (Bckgr) 
James Singleton- Bass 
Earl Stanley- Organ, Bass, Keyboards 
Diz Watson- Keyboards 
Liz Watson- Keyboards 
Dave Woodward- Trombone

Born Curtis John Arceneaux in 1947 in Ascension Parish, LA, Robicheaux was the oldest child of four born to Virginia and Herman Arceneaux. He made a record in 1965 for Mississippi label JB, but did not record any more until the mid-'90s, when he put out Spiritland for Orleans Records. The album was well received, and in 1998 Robicheaux recorded Louisiana Medicine Man and followed up with Hoodoo Party. In 1998, Offbeat magazine dubbed him the winner of its award for the year's Best Blues Album by a Louisiana Artist. He received three nominations, one in the category of Best Blues Artist, from the Big Easy Entertainment Awards the following year. In addition to his New Orleans gigs, he has performed in Colorado, New York, South Carolina, Australia, and Paris. He has played festivals in Canada and France, and appeared for eight consecutive years at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival beginning in 1994. He has also played continuously at the New Orleans French Quarter Festival since 1995. - Linda Seida.

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01. Burn My Bones (3:47) 
02. Real Smooth Talker  (5:55)    play
03. Li'l Black Hen  (2:53) 
04. Fair in Love  (4:31) 
05. Hoodoo Party (3:18) 
06. Thrift Store Suit  (3:18)     play
07. In the Wee, Wee Hours  (5:42) 
08. Mean Ol' Lady  (4:11) 
09. Decision Blues  (4:22) 
10. The Grass Looks Greener (4:45)

Skip Easterling- (Organ),(Vocals), 
Pat Ramsey- (Harmonica), 
Coco Robicheaux- (Guitar),(Guitar (Electric)), (Vocals),
Steve Howell- (Drums), 
Earl Stanley- (Bass), 
Dave Easley- (Pedal Steel), 
Rick Allen- (Organ), (Piano), (Keyboards), 
Irene Sage- (Vocals), 
Tommy Alfortish- (Sax (Tenor)), 
Will Answorth- (Bass), 
Dave Renson- (Guitar).

New Orleans bluesman Coco Robicheaux lays down some tracks that are good for both listening and dancing on his 2000 CD release Hoo Doo Party. This is New Orleans party music at its best. Offbeat Magazine's choice for Best Bluesman of 1998 plays his guitar with typical verve, while his gritty vocals tell the story of the blues on self-penned tunes as well as on some blues classics. In perfect hoodoo style, Robicheaux begins casting a spell with the opening number, "Burn My Bones." With that thought in mind, things take off on the kind of atmospheric musical meandering that characterizes both the big easy and Robicheaux's personal style. Professor Longhair is invoked with "In the Wee, Wee Hours." Some of the many faces of love are touched upon in "Real Smooth Talker," "Li'l Black Hen,""Fair in Love," "Mean Ole Lady," and "The Grass Looks Greener." Standout selections include the humorous "Thrift Store Suit," "Decision Blues," as well as the title cut. By the time the CD is over, these practitioners of the musical arts have cast a spell on the listener that captures the seductive allure of a dark and mysterious night in the city of New Orleans. ---Rose of Sharon Witmer, AllMusic Review

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1. Cottonmouth  
2. Tumblin' Out  
3. Weight of the World  
4. Love of a Woman  
5. Juanita  
6. Where You Go to Pray  
7. When the Nightingale Sings  
8. 3:33 Blues  
9. Whatever I Want  
10. Louisiana Medicine Man  

Personnel: 
Coco Robicheaux (vocals, hand claps); 
Dave Easley (mandolin); 
Nancy Buchan (violin); 
Smoky Greenwell (harmonica); 
Earl Stanley (accordion); 
Jerry Embree (saxophone); 
Hart McNee (baritone saxophone); 
Paul Santopadre (drums); 
Jack Neilson, Carlo Ditta (hand claps); 
Irene Sage (background vocals).

This album is a perfect blend of grisgris swamp blues, funky treme stomp, jukejoint jams and heartfelt ballads. A great mix of real New Orleans music created by a true local. If you can't make it to the fest, this is a good temporary substitute. Coco's original sense of humor shines through on "3:33 blues", and he has created an anthem with "Louisiana Medine Man". ---amazon.com

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