A memorial service for Eddie Bo, who passed away on March 18, is planned for
Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at the old Rock 'N' Bowl, 4133 S. Carrollton
Avenue, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. There will be no formal funeral service, as
Eddie wished, but the memorial is planned so that Eddie's friends, fans,
family and musicians who loved him can celebrate Eddie's life and experience
some closure. Music, food and drink and good memories will be shared by all.
The event is open to the public.

The memorial service for Bo will be
Wednesday April 1 (Eddie would have
liked the fact that it's on April Fool's
Day!) at the Rock 'n' Bowl from 2 to 5 p.m.
with speakers Nick Spitzer and Offbeat's
Jan Ramsey and performers Allen Toussaint,
Joe Krown, Walter "Wolfman" Washington,
Bunchy Johnson, Deacon John and more.
The memorial won't be a funeral, but
more of a party so Eddie's fans, friend
and family can share good memories of
his life.

A bank account for the Eddie Bo Memorial
Fund to help cover funeral costs has been
set up. Those who wish to help can send
contributions to:

Eddie Bo Memorial Fund
P. O. Box 57175
New Orleans, Louisiana
70157-7175

Eddie Bo's first appearance on
OffBeat's cover November 1998