Irma Thomas's 2009 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"...

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Irma Thomas had 27 concerts in 2009

Date Concert Venue Location
Oct 24, 2009
Irma Thomas / Allen Toussaint

Irma Thomas / Allen Toussaint at Roosevelt Hotel

Roosevelt Hotel New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Oct 12, 2009
Alison Krauss + Union Station feat. Jerry Douglas / Mary Chapin Carpenter / Béla Fleck / Irma Thomas / Nathan & The Zydeco Cha-Chas Grand Ole Opry House Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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Oct 10, 2009
"Gentilly Fest" / Charmaine Neville / Rebirth Brass Band / Irma Thomas

Gentilly Fest

Pontchartrain Park Playground New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Sep 12, 2009
Bull Durham Blues Festival
"Bull Durham Blues Festival" / Homemade Jamz' Blues Band / Elvin Bishop / Irma Thomas / The Lee Boys / Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue / Zac Harmon
The Hayti Heritage Center Durham, North Carolina, United States
Sep 06, 2009
Irma Thomas Harbourfront Centre Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Sep 05, 2009
Detroit Jazz Festival
"Detroit Jazz Festival" / Christian McBride & Inside Straight / Brian Auger's Oblivion Express / Dee dee bridgewater / Irma Thomas / The Dave Brubeck Quartet / Jose James / Gretchen Parlato / Wendell Harrison / Sean Jones / Carl Allen / Rodney Whitaker / Brubeck Brothers Quartet / Sherman Mitchell Show all bands
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Downtown Detroit Detroit, Michigan, United States
Aug 15, 2009
Irma Thomas Harrah's New Orleans Hotel & Casino New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Jul 12, 2009
"Festival International De Jazz De Montreal" / Glenn Miller Orchestra / Harry James Orchestra / Eliades Ochoa / Irma Thomas

Festival International De Jazz De Montreal

Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Jul 10, 2009
"Festival International De Jazz De Montreal" / Irma Thomas / Asa

Festival International De Jazz De Montreal

Métropolis Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Jun 14, 2009
"Duke Ellington Jazz Festival" / Irma Thomas / Buckwheat Zydeco / Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue

Duke Ellington Jazz Festival

Downtown Washington D.C. Washington, District of Columbia, United States
May 10, 2009
Irma Thomas Audubon Zoo New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
May 07, 2009
Blues Music Awards
"Blues Music Awards" / Eden Brent / Watermelon Slim / Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials / Diunna Greenleaf / Robin Rogers / Albert Castiglia / Nicole Hart / Jason Ricci / Doug Macleod / Bettye LaVette / Taj Mahal / Irma Thomas / Otis Taylor / Marcia Ball / Willie "Big Eyes" Smith / Bob Stroger / Lurrie Bell / Gaye Adegbalola & The Wild Rutz / Rory Block / Janiva Magness / Kenny Neal / maria muldaur / The Mannish Boys / Colin Linden / Elvin Bishop / Bob Brozman / Paul Rishell & Annie Raines / Billy Gibson / Johnny Rawls / Delta Highway / Steve Guyger / Bill Stuve / Chris James & Patrick Rynn / David Maxwell / Jimi Bott / Johnny Sansone / Deanna Bogart / Terry Hanck / The Bruce Katz Band / Cedric Burnside / Lightnin' Malcolm Show all bands
Cook Convention Ctr. Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Apr 25, 2009
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
"New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival" / John Mooney & Bluesiana / Judith Owen / Johnny Winter / Big Sam's Funky Nation / James Taylor / Wilco / Irma Thomas / Erykah Badu / Third World / Pete Seeger / Galactic / Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis / Pete Fountain / The Dixie Cups / Rebirth Brass Band / Kermit Ruffins / Dumpstaphunk / Del McCoury Band / Chris Owens / The Anointed Jackson Sisters / DJ Jubilee / 5th Ward Weebie / Bruce Daigrepont / New Birth Brass Band / Paul Sanchez / The Rolling Road Band / Dwayne Dopsie & The Zydeco Hellraisers / Texas Johnny Brown / Russell Batiste / Astral Project / Henry Gray / Thomas "Big Hat" Fields / Stephanie Jordan / Ingrid Lucia / Rising Star Fife & Drum Band / Leah Chase / Creole Jazz Serenaders with Don Vappie / St. Joseph the Worker Choir / Mahogany Brass Band / New Orleans Jazz Vipers / Red White & Blue and Young Hunters M.G. Indians / Small Souljas Brass Band / Nine Times Men SAPC / Divine Ladies / Native Nation Intertribal / Nineveh BC Choir / RRAAMS Drum & Dance Troupe / Lle Ayie / Ms. Tee / St. Raymond Gospel Choir / St. Leo Gospel Choir / Savoy Music Center Cajun Jam / Walter "Wolfman" Washington / Amammereso Agofomma / Patrice Fisher & Arpa / Lil' Buck Sinegal / Society Brass Band / Washboard Leo Thomas / Jonno Frishberg / N.O.C.C.A. Jazz Ensemble / Tipsy Chicks / Arthur Clayton and Purposely Anointed / Golden Comanche / Golden Blade Mardi Gras Indians / The Cork Singers / Imagination Movers / John Mooney Show all bands
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Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Apr 23, 2009
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation Gala
"New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation Gala" / Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue / Allen Toussaint / Irma Thomas / Al "Carnival Time" Johnson / Robert Parker / Wanda Rouzan
Sheraton New Orleans New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Apr 11, 2009
Irma Thomas The Regattabar Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Apr 10, 2009
Irma Thomas The Regattabar Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Apr 09, 2009
Irma Thomas The Regattabar Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Apr 08, 2009
Irma Thomas B.B. King Blues Club New York, New York, United States
Mar 28, 2009
"Louisiana Crawfish Festival" / Irma Thomas / Mem Shannon & The Membership / Jenny Brooks / Amanda Shaw

Louisiana Crawfish Festival

Frederick J. Sigur Civic Center Chalmette, Louisiana, United States
Mar 22, 2009
"Tampa Bay Blues Festival" / Seth Walker / Irma Thomas / Tinsley Ellis / Bernard Allison Group

Tampa Bay Blues Festival

Vinoy Waterfront Park St. Petersburg, Florida, United States

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Concerts Per Year:

2026 4 concerts
2025 11 concerts
2024 10 concerts
2023 19 concerts
2022 18 concerts
2021 2 concerts
2020 2 concerts
2019 9 concerts
2018 13 concerts
2017 55 concerts
2016 14 concerts
2015 31 concerts
2014 13 concerts
2013 31 concerts
2012 20 concerts
2011 26 concerts
2010 33 concerts
2009 27 concerts
2008 27 concerts
2007 14 concerts
2006 16 concerts
2005 7 concerts
2004 1 concert
2003 5 concerts
2002 1 concert
2001 2 concerts
2000 1 concert
1998 6 concerts
1997 2 concerts
1996 2 concerts
1995 2 concerts
1994 2 concerts
1993 1 concert
1992 4 concerts
1991 2 concerts
1990 9 concerts
1989 5 concerts
1988 5 concerts
1987 13 concerts
1986 2 concerts
1985 2 concerts
1984 5 concerts
1983 2 concerts
1982 4 concerts
1981 5 concerts
1978 2 concerts
1977 2 concerts
1976 1 concert
1975 1 concert
1966 7 concerts
1965 7 concerts
1964 8 concerts
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