Irma Thomas's 2005 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 25, 2005
Mavis Staples / Ann Peebles / Allen Toussaint / Irma Thomas Town Hall New York, New York, United States
Sep 20, 2005
The Big Apple To The Big Easy Hurricane Relief
"The Big Apple To The Big Easy" Hurricane Relief / Loggins & Messina / Allen Toussaint / Stevie Nicks / Lenny Kravitz / John Fogerty / Irma Thomas / Clarence "frogman" Henry / Dave Bartholomew / Jimmy Buffett / Elton John / Troy Andrews / The Neville Brothers / The Meters / Dave Matthews / Earth, Wind & Fire / Bette Midler / The Dirty Dozen Brass Band / Simon & Garfunkel / Rebirth Brass Band / Buckwheat Zydeco / Ry Cooder / Diana Krall / Elvis Costello Show all bands
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Madison Square Garden New York, New York, United States
Jun 17, 2005
City Stages
"City Stages" / Ludacris / Michael Tolcher / Aqualung / Irma Thomas / Common / Graham Colton / Red Halo / Loretta Lynn / The Killers / Alejandro Escovedo / Silvertide
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City Stages Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Jun 11, 2005
Irma Thomas / The Professionals / Davell Crawford

Irma Thomas / The Professionals at House Of Blues

House of Blues New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
May 01, 2005
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
"New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival" / Belton Richard / Ritmo Caribeno / J. Monque'd Blues Band / Harry Allen / Lil Rascals Brass Band / T-Sale / John Mooney / Nathan & The Zydeco Cha-Chas / The Radiators / Connie Jones / Wild Apaches (Mardi Gras Indians) / Andrew Hall's Society Brass Band / Irie Dawtas / Creole Zydeco Farmers / Jean Knight / North Mississippi Allstars / Leah Chase / Steel Pulse / Orignial Prince of Wales / Lady Prince of Wales / Francesco Cafiso / Helen Carter & the New Orleans Harmonettes / Wild Tchoupitoulas Mardi Gras Indians / Curtis Pierre With Samba Children / Nine Times / Judy Stock / Karl Denson's Tiny Universe / John Mooney & Bluesiana / Jamil Sharif's Jazz Professors / Mem Shannon & The Membership / Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials / Eric McAllister / Crown Seekers / The Neville Brothers / isaac hayes / Trey Anastasio / Terrence Higgins / Dukes Of Dixieland / The Angela Strehli Band / Highsteppers Brass Band / Jo "Cool" Davis / Bonerama / Tracy Nelson / Paulette Wright / James Carter / Maggie Warwick / Irma Thomas / Reggie Hall / Umbria Jazz Melbourne / Aaron Neville / Terence Blanchard / Original Lady Buckjumpers / Euricka / Dr. Charles G. Hays & The Cosmopolitan Church Of Prayer Choir / Marcia Ball / Spencer Bohren / Black Eagles (Mardi Gras Indians) / Los Lonely Boys / Ravi Coltrane / maria muldaur / Real Untouchables Brass Band / Sherman Washington & The Zion Harmonizers / Pete Fountain / Jon Batiste / McCoy Tyner / Naked On The Floor Orchestra / New Orleans Men Buckjumpers SAPC / Jambalaya Cajun Band / Otra / Roy Rogers & The Delta Rhythm Kings / Anders Osborne / Westbank Steppers SAPCs / Melody Clouds / Zulu Male Ensemble / Michael Franti & Spearhead / Steady Rollin' Bob Margolin / Drink Small / Irene Sage / Eddie Bo / Big Chief Monk Boudreaux / Heritage School Of Music Jazz Ensemble / Rising Star Fife & Drum Band / The Revealers / Amy Trail / Scene Boosters / Red, Black & Blue (Mardi Gras Indians) Show all bands
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Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Apr 23, 2005
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
"New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival" / New Leviathan Oriental Foxtrot Orchestra / Gregg Stafford's Jazz Hounds / Pancho Chavis & The Magic Sounds / Jhelisa / Los Vecinos / Beyond Measure / Ronald Reggae / Lil' Brian & The Travelers / Phillip Manuel / The Meters / Eric Lindell / Charles Teony / Randy Erwin / Elmo Williams / Irma Thomas / Big Chief Donald & the New Sounds / Louisiana Repertory Jazz Ensemble / SUNO Jazz Ensemble / Rockin' Dopsie Jr. & The Zydeco Twisters / Truth Universal / Creole Wild West / Susan Tedeschi / Big Chief Kevin And The Flaming Arrows / Charivari / Kermit Ruffins / Sounds Of Unity / Clark Montessori Steel Band / Big Nine Steppers SAPC / Beatin Path / Buddy Guy / Undefeated Divas / Luciano / Country Fried / John Rankin / Mahogany Brass Band / The Roots / Snooks Eaglin / Geno Delafose & French Rockin' Boogie / Zigaboo Modeliste / Abundant Praise Revival Choir / Money Wasters SAPC / Rockie Charles / Paulin Brothers Brass Band / Brian Stoltz / Brasilliance! / Wendell Brunious / Deacon John / Marc Broussard / Wanda Rouzan / James Taylor / Dave Bartholomew / Lady Rollers / New Orleans Spiritualettes / Fishbone / Young Hunters / Hezekiah Early / The Last Straws / Boogiemen / Mt. Hermon BC Mass Choir / Dorothy Norwood / Lighthouse Gospel Singers / Shirley Horn / Rob Wagner Trio / Nandi Exclusive Gentlemen & Ladies SAPC / Ellis Marsalis Show all bands
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Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
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
New Orleans R&B
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Irma Thomas had?

Irma Thomas has had 313 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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