Todd Bryan Eckhardt 1971-2001. Bass player and songwriter for the Washington, DC based Pietasters died in his sleep 11/14/01 of a viral heart infection. He is remembered through his music and in the mind of every person who was entertained by this wonderfully talented individual. He will be missed.

Todd's parents, Gary and Eileen Eckhardt have started a fund at The Duke Ellington School Of The Arts in honor of their son Todd. To read the letter that Todd's parents sent to the school to start the fund, then click here

If you would like to contribute to this fund, then please send all checks here:
Todd Eckhardt Scholarship Fund
c/o The Pietasters
PO Box 4669
Alexandria, VA 22303

Please make all checks out to The Ellington Fund (and please write Todd Eckhardt Scholarship Fund in the memo area so that the school knows it's for Todd's scholarship fund). Please do not send cash if you are sending a donation. Everyone involved in the Pietasters camp as well as Todd's friends and family thank you for your interest in helping to keep the memory of Todd alive.



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