Irma Thomas's 2017 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
Oct 26, 2017
Irma Thomas / Blind Boys of Alabama / The Preservation Hall Legacy Quintet Leighton Concert Hall Notre Dame, Indiana, United States
Oct 25, 2017
Irma Thomas / Blind Boys of Alabama / The Preservation Hall Legacy Quintet Marathon Center For The Performing Arts Findlay, Ohio, United States
Oct 23, 2017
Irma Thomas / Blind Boys of Alabama / The Preservation Hall Legacy Quintet Wurtele Thrust Stage Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Oct 22, 2017
Irma Thomas / Blind Boys of Alabama / The Preservation Hall Legacy Quintet Miller High Life Theatre Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Oct 21, 2017
Irma Thomas / Blind Boys of Alabama / The Preservation Hall Legacy Quintet RiverCenter / Adler Theatre Davenport, Iowa, United States
Oct 20, 2017
Irma Thomas / Blind Boys of Alabama / The Preservation Hall Legacy Quintet Fairfield Arts & Convention Center Fairfield, Iowa, United States
Oct 17, 2017
Irma Thomas / Blind Boys of Alabama / The Preservation Hall Legacy Quintet Tower Theatre Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Oct 11, 2017
Irma Thomas / Blind Boys of Alabama / The Preservation Hall Legacy Quintet Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center Midland, Texas, United States
Oct 10, 2017
Irma Thomas / Blind Boys of Alabama / The Preservation Hall Legacy Quintet Lensic Performing Arts Center Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States
Oct 08, 2017
Irma Thomas / Blind Boys of Alabama / The Preservation Hall Legacy Quintet Fox Tucson Theatre Tucson, Arizona, United States
Oct 07, 2017
Irma Thomas / Blind Boys of Alabama / The Preservation Hall Legacy Quintet MIM Music Theater Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Oct 06, 2017
Irma Thomas / Blind Boys of Alabama / The Preservation Hall Legacy Quintet Irvine Barclay Theatre Irvine, California, United States
Oct 05, 2017
Irma Thomas / Blind Boys of Alabama / The Preservation Hall Legacy Quintet Belly Up Solana Beach, California, United States
Oct 03, 2017
Irma Thomas / Blind Boys of Alabama / The Preservation Hall Legacy Quintet Rio Theatre Santa Cruz, California, United States
Oct 02, 2017
Irma Thomas / Blind Boys of Alabama / The Preservation Hall Legacy Quintet Freight and Salvage Berkeley, California, United States
Oct 01, 2017
Irma Thomas / Blind Boys of Alabama / The Preservation Hall Legacy Quintet Harris Center for the Arts Folsom, California, United States
Sep 30, 2017
Irma Thomas / Blind Boys of Alabama / The Preservation Hall Legacy Quintet Weill Hall @ Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, California, United States
Aug 03, 2017
Valerie June / Irma Thomas Santa Monica Pier Santa Monica, California, United States
May 07, 2017
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
"New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival" / Kings Of Leon / Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue / Patti Labelle / The Meters / Buddy Guy / Blues Traveler / Preservation Hall Jazz Band / Dawes / Maze Feat. Frankie Beverly / Chucho Valdes / Galactic / Tab Benoit / Cowboy Mouth / Walter "Wolfman" Washington & The Roadmasters / Kermit Ruffins / Nicholas Payton / Ellis Marsalis / Roddie Romero / Irma Thomas / New Orleans Klezmer Allstars / Henry Butler / Frank London / Tucka / Zion Harmonizers / George French / Creole Jazz Serenaders with Don Vappie / Deak Harp / Jambalaya Cajun Band / Bobby Lounge / Jonathon Long / Stooges Brass Band / Corey Ledet / Luke Winslow-King / Sarah Quintana / Erica Falls / Jamison Ross / Robin Barnes / Asheson / Electrifying Crownseekers / Kenny Bill Stinson / Zigaboo Modeliste Show all bands
  Setlists
Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
May 06, 2017
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
"New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival" / Stevie Wonder / Snoop Dogg / Meghan Trainor / Irma Thomas / Los Van Van / Dumpstaphunk / The Lone Bellow / Big Freedia / Kenny Wayne Shepherd / Richard Smallwood / Big Sam's Funky Nation / The Soul Rebels / Tank and the Bangas / Henry Butler / Royal Teeth / John Mooney & Bluesiana / Glen David Andrews / SFJazz Collective / Beausoleil Avec Michael Doucet / Rockin' Dopsie Jr. & The Zydeco Twisters / Amanda Shaw / Kenny Barron / Corey Ledet / Judith Owen / Dr. Michael White / Bo Dollis Jr. And The Wild Magnolias / The Pedrito Martinez Group / Septeto Santiaguero / Savoy Family Cajun Band / The Batture Boys / Cynthia Sayer / Jeremy Davenport / Maggie Koerner / Debbie Davis / Tonya Boyd Cannon / Lisa Amos / Leah Chase / Fi Yi Yi Spirit Of The Mandingo Warrior / Panorama Jazz Band / Miss Sophie Lee / Willie Sugarcapps / Johnson Extension / Topsy Chapman / Trout fishing in America / Original Dixieland Jazz Band / Gregory Agid / Goldman Thibodeaux & the Lawtell Playboys / Kinfolk Brass Band Show all bands
  Setlists
Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

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EVENT POSTER, #28 Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise  Eastern Caribbean on Jan 22, 2017 [704-small]

EVENT POSTER


#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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DAILY SCHEDULE, #28 Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise  Eastern Caribbean on Jan 22, 2017 [711-small]

DAILY SCHEDULE


#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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Band Lineups, #28 Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise  Eastern Caribbean on Jan 22, 2017 [314-small]

Band Lineups


#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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Walter Trout, #28 Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise  Eastern Caribbean on Jan 22, 2017 [672-small]

Walter Trout


#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
  Uploaded by Jim Jones

Ronnie Baker Brooks & Tommy Castro, #28 Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise  Eastern Caribbean on Jan 22, 2017 [673-small]

Ronnie Baker Brooks & Tommy Castro


#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
  Uploaded by Jim Jones

Ann Harris, #28 Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise  Eastern Caribbean on Jan 22, 2017 [674-small]

Ann Harris


#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
  Uploaded by Jim Jones

Female Vocalists
Soul
Blues
Funk
Vocal Jazz
Classic Soul
Rhythm And Blues
Southern Soul
Brill Building Pop
New Orleans
Louisiana Blues
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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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