Sunday, June 20, 2010
Ernie K-Doe's Mother-in-Law Lounge to close in July
Posted by Kevin Allman on Sun, Jun 20, 2010 at 8:35 PM
According to a post on the bar's Facebook page, Ernie K-Doe's Mother-in-Law Lounge -- a fixture in the Treme and a draw for locals and visitors from around the world -- will be closing for good in July.
The lounge, which was operated by Antoinette K-Doe after the 2001 death of her husband, R&B legend Ernie K-Doe, has gone through a number of setbacks in recent years, from Hurricane Katrina and the federal floods to the unexpected passing of Miss Antoinette herself on the morning of Mardi Gras 2009. The lounge has been operated by Antoinette's daughter, Betty Fox, but Betty has announced on Facebook that the contents of the lounge will be sold at a garage sale/silent auction on Sat., July 10.
We've got a call in to Miss Betty to talk about the passing of this local institution.
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Please know that Miss Betty is currently trying to keep the Mother-in-law Lounge open (see her facebook post today). There will be a big benefit show this coming Sunday, July 11th, starting at 8pm, to help save the Lounge, featuring Ernie Vincent, Guitar Lightning, Chief Alfred Doucette; guest star Big Al Carson, and others. Please help spreading the word!! Thanks! Sabine
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