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cajun*green*eyes

Jul 13, 2006 - 5:00PM

Re: U.J. Meaux

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

Maz - Acadien du Nord

Jul 14, 2006 - 4:37PM

Re: Re: U.J. Meaux

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

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Jul 14th, 2006 - 4:37 PM

Griff

Jul 16, 2006 - 4:22PM

Re: U.J. Meaux

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