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Live performance by U.J. Meaux, Jimmy Breaux, Faron Serette

Mon, 03/16/2026 - 4:24pm -- John Sharp

U.J. Meaux, fiddle and vocals; Jimmy Breaux, accordion; Faron Serette, guitar

Mini Disc 2

0:00 - Harold introduces the band
3:50 - Sundown Playboy Special
7:25 - Reno Waltz
12:10 - Quand j'étais pauvre
16:47 - Walker Special
19:58 - Lovebridge Waltz
27:40 - Attrapes Mon Chapeau
32:29 -Valse de Amite
39:14 - Amédé Two-Step
44:23 - 'Tits yeux noirs
48:34 - Allons a Lafayette
52:00 - U.J. answers audience questions
59:21 - J'ai passe devant ta porte;
63:17 - Back in Town;

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Interview with Shelton Manuel by Harold Bernard

Mon, 03/16/2026 - 3:26pm -- John Sharp

Interview with Shelton Manuel by Harold Bernard, Roger Weiss is also present;

00:00 - Shelton tells stories about how he went blind. His wife passed away shortly after he went blind. Shelton discusses how he adjusted and how his other senses changed after going blind;
02:00 - Rebuilt his barn, built new fences and planted a garden after going blind;
04:55 - Shelton says he usually drove Nathan Abshire home after dances. He would also collect money after dances and would emcee when they played radio shows on the radio (KPLC);

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