Irma Thomas's 2016 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
Nov 06, 2016
Jam the Vote
Preservation Hall Jazz Band / The Blind Boys of Alabama / Alex Ebert / Amayo / Amy Helm / Andy Falco / Craig Finn / DJ Logic / Eugene Hutz / Eric Krasno / George Porter Jr. / Irma Thomas / Ivan Neville / Joe Russo / Lee Fields / Marc Brownstein / Matisyahu / Nicole Atkins / Robert Randolph / Questlove / Tom Hamilton / Valerie June Show all bands
The Capitol Theatre Port Chester, New York, United States
Oct 12, 2016
Davell Crawford / Irma Thomas / Paul Schaffer
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City Winery NYC New York, New York, United States
Jun 26, 2016
"Celebrating Allen" / Irma Thomas / Cyril Neville

Celebrating Allen

Joe's Pub New York, New York, United States
Jun 11, 2016
"Chicago Blues Festival" / Irma Thomas

Chicago Blues Festival

Grant Park Chicago, Illinois, United States
May 01, 2016
Neil Young / Paul Simon / Beck / Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue / Elvis Costello & The Imposters / Flo Rida / My Morning Jacket / Gary Clark Jr. / Bonnie Raitt / Irma Thomas / Dr. John / Tedeschi Trucks Band / Arlo Guthrie / Mavis Staples / Ms. ...
Neil Young / Paul Simon / Beck / Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue / Elvis Costello & The Imposters / Flo Rida / My Morning Jacket / Gary Clark Jr. / Bonnie Raitt / Irma Thomas / Dr. John / Tedeschi Trucks Band / Arlo Guthrie / Mavis Staples / Ms. Lauryn Hill / Buddy Guy / Preservation Hall Jazz Band / Aaron Neville / Chris Botti Show all bands
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Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Apr 22, 2016 –
May 01, 2016
New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival 2016
Better Than Ezra / Mavis Staples / Gary Clark Jr. / Bonnie Raitt / Red Hot Chili Peppers / Flo Rida / Stevie Wonder / Neil Young / Michael McDonald / Preservation Hall Jazz Band / The Lone Bellow / Snoop Dogg / My Morning Jacket / Brandi Carlile / Punch Brothers / Elvis Costello / Elvis Costello & The Imposters / Rebirth Brass Band / Alpha Blondy / Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue / Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings / Janelle Monáe / Gov't Mule / J. Cole / Galactic / Elle King / Dirty Dozen Brass Band / Paul Simon / Grace Potter / Big Freedia / The Soul Rebels / Hurray for the Riff Raff / The Revivalists / Tedeschi Trucks Band / The Black Lillies / Jon Batiste & Stay Human / Anders Osborne / Snarky Puppy / Chris Botti / Nick Jonas / Jonny Lang / Gregory Porter / Los Lobos / Van Morrison / Tab Benoit / Steely Dan / Arlo Guthrie / Irma Thomas / Ms. Lauryn Hill / Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen / Rhiannon Giddens / Brothers Osborne / Beck / Herbie Hancock / Boz Scaggs / Nathaniel Rateliff / Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats / Buddy Guy / cece winans / Elvin Bishop / Jazmine Sullivan / John Hammond / Dr. John / Kermit Ruffins / The Isley Brothers / Maxwell / Mystikal / Aaron Neville / Julio Iglesias / Wayne Shorter / Maze featuring Frankie Beverly / Terence Blanchard / Arturo Sandoval / Buffy Sainte-Marie / Kermit Ruffins & The Barbecue Swingers / Ravi Coltrane / Ellis Marsalis / Alpha Blondy & The Solar System / Davell Crawford / The Garifuna Collective / Donald Harrison Jr. / Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter / Taj Mahal Trio / Dr. John & the Nite Trippers / Roy Rogers & The Delta Rhythm Kings / Neil Young + The Promise Of Real / Irvin Mayfield & The New Orleans Jazz Orchestra / Dede Saint Prix / Ivan Neville's Dumstaphunk / Alice's Restaurant / Pearl Jam Show all bands
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Fairgrounds New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Show Duplicate for Apr 22, 2016
Apr 08, 2016
French Quarter Festival
"French Quarter Festival" / Babineaux Sisters / Banu Gibson & The New Orleans Hot Jazz / Benny Grunch & The Bunch / Bill Summers / Chris Mule (Solo) / Chubby Carrier & The Bayou Swamp Band / Connie Jones / Davell Crawford / The Dirty Dozen Brass Band / Dukes Of Dixieland / Hot 8 Brass Band / Irene Sage / Irma Thomas / James Andrews / Johnny Sketch & The Dirty Notes / Kid Merv / Kim Carson / Leroy Thomas & The Zydeco Road Runners / Lost Bayou Ramblers / Marc Stone Band / Mason Ruffner / Mia Borders / Big Chief Monk Boudreaux / New Birth Brass Band / The New Orleans Cottonmouth Kings / New Orleans Night Crawlers / Otra / Sarah Quintana / Shamarr Allen & The Underdawgs / Sweet Crude / Susan Cowsill / Tuba Skinny / Walter "Wolfman" Washington / Waylon Thibodeaux Show all bands
French Quarter New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Feb 14, 2016
Irma Thomas Mari Showroom Marksville, Louisiana, United States
Feb 06, 2016
Irma Thomas Island View Casino Resort Gulfport, Mississippi, 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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2023 13 concerts
2022 13 concerts
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2019 3 concerts
2018 11 concerts
2017 53 concerts
2016 9 concerts
2015 22 concerts
2014 9 concerts
2013 24 concerts
2012 13 concerts
2011 23 concerts
2010 31 concerts
2009 23 concerts
2008 19 concerts
2007 9 concerts
2006 12 concerts
2005 6 concerts
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Irma Thomas had?

Irma Thomas has had 312 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 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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