Irma Thomas Concert History

Irma Thomas (b. February 18, 1941, Ponchatoula, Louisiana) whose only national chart hit in a 50 year career is 1963's "Wish Someone Would Care", is an enduring, Grammy winning, soul, gospel, rhythm and blues singer from New Orleans. Known as the "Soul Queen of New Orleans", she is a contemporary of Aretha Franklin and Etta James, but did not tour as relentlessly, and industry support and major commercial success eluded her for decades. Thomas, who once was told by execs at Atlantic in the late 60's that "she just didn't have it anymore"...

Date Concert Venue Location
Sep 26, 1997
Marcia Ball / Irma Thomas / Tracy Nelson House of Blues New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Jul 21, 1995 –
Jul 23, 1995
Kansas City Blues & Jazz Festival 1995
Pat Metheny / Irma Thomas / boney james / The Skatalites / Béla Fleck and the Flecktones / McCoy Tyner / spyro gyra / Otis rush / Johnny Guitar Watson / James Cotton / Karrin Allyson / Dave Hole / Beau Jocque And The Zydeco Hi-rollers / Saffire - The Uppity Blues Women / Vinx / Lee Oskar / Satan And Adam / Kelley Hunt / The Scamps / luther allison / Simplexity / Boko Maru / Brody Buster / Lee Mcbee And The Passions / Elder Statesmen / David Basse / Claude Fiddler Williams / The Blues Notions / Trilogy Big Band / Tim Whitmer / Millage Gilbert Show all bands
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Penn Valley Park Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Apr 29, 1993 –
May 02, 1993
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival - Week 2
Michael McDonald / Santana / Rebirth Brass Band / Anders Osborne / Delbert McClinton / Irma Thomas / The Neville Brothers / The Radiators / The Dixie Cups / Buckwheat Zydeco / The Meters / Buddy Guy / The Indigo Girls / Dr. John / Deacon John / Marva Wright / Ellis Marsalis Quartet Show all bands
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New Orleans Fair Grounds and Racetrack New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Sep 01, 1990 –
Sep 03, 1990
Bumbershoot 1990
Alice In Chains / Soundgarden / Joe Walsh / The Psychedelic Furs / Emmylou Harris / Fats Domino / Taj Mahal / Gladys Knight / Nick Lowe / Richard Thompson / Richie Havens / Ladysmith Black Mambazo / Irma Thomas / Rebirth Brass Band / Ruben Blades / The Innocence Mission / Nanci Griffith / michelle shocked / Leon Redbone / Pato Banton / Junior Walker And The All Stars / Ofra Haza / Abdullah Ibrahim / Marcia Ball / Mighty Clouds Of Joy / Flaco Jimenez / Oysterband / Ernie Isley / Tracy Nelson / Bryan Bowers / Albert King / Boukman Eksperyans / Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers / Alla Rakha / Yomo Toro / Ry Cooder And David Lindley / Cheb Tati / Tom Robbins / The U-krew / Koko Taylor And Her Blues Machine / The O'kanes / Dr. John & David Fathead Newman / Queen Ida & Bon Temps Zydeco / Anson Funderburgh & the Rocket 88's Show all bands
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Seattle Center Seattle, Washington, United States
Aug 04, 1990
Blues Festival
Bonnie Raitt / Charles Brown / Jeff Healy / Dr. John / John Lee Hooker / Buddy Guy / Irma Thomas
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Saratoga Performing Arts Center Saratoga Springs, New York, United States
Jun 17, 1990
Stevie Ray Vaughn & Double Trouble / Joe Cocker / BB King / Dr John / Irma Thomas

Power And Passin tour

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Coca-Cola Starplex Amphitheatre Dallas, Texas, United States
Jun 15, 1990
Stevie Ray Vaughan / B.B. King / Joe Cocker / Dr. John / Irma Thomas
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Cellairis Amphitheatre at Lakewood Atlanta, Georgia, United States
May 05, 1990
Irma Thomas / The Fabulous Thunderbirds

Jazz Fest

Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Mar 20, 1987
Irma Thomas / Zebra

Crawfish Festival

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Unknown - outdoor venue Chalmette, Louisiana, United States
Mar 09, 1987
Solomon Burke / The Neville Brothers / Irma Thomas / Johnny Adams

American Rhythm and Soul Festival

Alte Oper Frankfurt, Grosser Saal Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany
Oct 04, 1985
Irma Thomas Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
Jul 13, 1985
Allen Toussaint / Jimmy Buffett / Dr John / The Neville Brothers / Irma Thomas / Paul Shaffer

New Orleans Artist Against Hunger & Homelessness

Spanish Plaza New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Sep 24, 1983
Fats Domino / the drifters / Frankie Ford / Irma Thomas

The Last Ride

Pontchartrain Beach New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

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#28 Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise Eastern Caribbean
Jan 22 - 29, 2017
 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States, Amber Cove D.R., Cruz Bay St John USVI, Philipsburg Sint Maarten, Fort Lauderdale, Florida USA
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Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise #25 Big Easy / Fantasy
Oct 24 - 31, 2015
 Ft. Lauderdale to Key West, Florida, New Orleans, United States, Cozumel Mexico returning to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
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#28 Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise Eastern Caribbean
Jan 22 - 29, 2017
 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States, Amber Cove D.R., Cruz Bay St John USVI, Philipsburg Sint Maarten, Fort Lauderdale, Florida USA
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#28 Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise Eastern Caribbean
Jan 22 - 29, 2017
 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States, Amber Cove D.R., Cruz Bay St John USVI, Philipsburg Sint Maarten, Fort Lauderdale, Florida USA
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#28 Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise Eastern Caribbean
Jan 22 - 29, 2017
 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States, Amber Cove D.R., Cruz Bay St John USVI, Philipsburg Sint Maarten, Fort Lauderdale, Florida USA
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Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise #12 Caribbean
Jan 24 - 30, 2009
 Ft. Lauderdale Fl USA to Samana DR, Tortola BVI,Dominica return Fort Lauderdale USA
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Irma Thomas had?

Irma Thomas has had 314 concerts.

What genre is Irma Thomas?

Irma Thomas is most often considered to be Female Vocalists, Soul, Blues, Funk, Vocal Jazz, Classic Soul, Rhythm And Blues, Southern Soul, Brill Building Pop, New Orleans, Louisiana Blues, New Orleans Blues, New Orleans Soul, and New Orleans R&B.

When is the next Irma Thomas concert?

The next Irma Thomas concert is on August 04, 2024 at Rumsey Playfield / Central Park in New York, New York, United States. The bands performing are: Galactic / Irma Thomas / The Rumble featuring Chief Joseph Boudreaux Jr..

When was the last Irma Thomas concert?

The last Irma Thomas concert was on April 12, 2024 at French Quarter in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. The bands that performed were: The Soul Rebels / Chapel Hart / Lisa Amos / Partners-N-Crime / DJ Captain Charles / Quiana Lynell / Irma Thomas / Sunpie & The Louisiana Sunspots / TBC Brass Band / Iceman Special / Hot 8 Brass Band / Mahmoud Chouki / Chucky C / Bon Bon Vivant / Amanda Shaw / Leroy Jones / George Porter Jr. and Runnin' Pardners / Higher Heights / People Museum / Cole Williams / Panorama Jazz Band / Cameron Dupuy & the Cajun Troubadours / Little Freddie King / Susan Cowsill / Saxkixave / Nesby Phips / Tin Men / Red Hot Brass Band / Andy J. Forest / Barbara Shorts / Miss Sophie Lee / Waylon Thibodeaux / Shannon Powell / New Orleans Suspects / Camile Baudoin / Ernie Vincent / DJ EF Cuttin / Storyville Stompers Brass Band / And Then Came Humans / Tuba Skinny / glbl wrmng / Big Chief Juan Pardo / Ever More Nest / Wolfe Johns Blue Band.

What setlist does Irma Thomas play live?

The songs that Irma Thomas performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the September 30, 2023 concert at Lindley Meadow @ Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, California, United States:

  1. (You Can Have My Husband But Please) Don't Mess with My Man
  2. Breakaway
  3. Forever Young

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