I just got back from a trip to lousiana...On my way out of town
on Monday..I stopped by Louisiana Hertiage and Gifts.
I saw Mitch Reed and he was on his way to play at U.J. Meaux's funeral. UJ was the fiddler with Walter Mouton.

I think they said...UJ was 79. UJ was also Jimmy Breaux's stepfather. Its sad to lose another great cajun musician.

I haven't been able to find an obituary onliine, but I think
his funeral was in Crowley.

Mark

I think I saw his obituary in the Daily Advertiser in Lafayette. It is such a privlage to talk to elder musicians as they won't be here forever. It reminds me of the joke Marc Savoy tells at the beginning of Je'ete au Bal movie! R.I.P mon amis

That is sad...
Just last week, I watched a dvd taken at Balfa Camp featuring the master's presentations with Walter Mouton and U.J. Meaux... Another great old timer musician gone...

I was fortunate enough to see U.J. play several times over the years; more recently over Memorial Day weekend at La Poussière. Ya just never know if listening to one of these great artists will be your last time to enjoy them. Savor every moment -- that's the best way to appreciate life. U.J. must've been on Heaven's dance schedule... God bless him.

Rick

the obit for U.J. is at www.theadvertiser.com in the obit section dated july 9th.

Thanks Green eyes. Here's the link if anyone wishes to reveiew the obituary clip.:http://www.theadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/dclassifieds?Dato=20060709&Kategori=OBITUARY&Class=30&Type=CAT30200&Lopenr=10709004&Selected=11

This is sad news.

U.J. recorded several tunes with Jimmy Breaux and they are available on CD.

My favorite is the 'le valse de amitie' (pardon my poor french--I think that is the proper spelling) -- Steve Riley has a nice version of this waltz as well.

I heard U.J. only twice 'live'--both times at 'la Poussiere' in Pont Breaux with Walter Mouton and the Scott Playboys. What a great band--with tight musicianship.

This is more than just a gentle nudge to us all--and not just in Louisiana, but wherever we find ourselves. The older folks won't be around for ever, talk with them.They have already done what you are doing or heard about what you are doing-- oftenthey know how it turns out before you start.

Peace,
Griff