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"...

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Irma Thomas Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2026) (Page 6)

Date Concert Venue Location
Nov 04, 2017
Irma Thomas / The Blind Boys of Alabama / The Preservation Hall Legacy Quintet Haas Auditorium Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 03, 2017
Irma Thomas / The Blind Boys of Alabama / The Preservation Hall Legacy Quintet Berklee Performance Center Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Nov 02, 2017
Irma Thomas / The Blind Boys of Alabama / The Preservation Hall Legacy Quintet Osterhout Concert Theater Binghamton, New York, United States
Nov 01, 2017
Irma Thomas / The Blind Boys of Alabama / The Preservation Hall Legacy Quintet Copeland Hall Wilmington, Delaware, United States
Oct 30, 2017
Irma Thomas / The Blind Boys of Alabama / The Preservation Hall Legacy Quintet Forest Hills Fine Arts Center Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Oct 29, 2017
Irma Thomas / The Blind Boys of Alabama / The Preservation Hall Legacy Quintet Music Hall Ctr. For The Perf. Arts Detroit, Michigan, United States
Oct 28, 2017
Irma Thomas / The Blind Boys of Alabama / The Preservation Hall Legacy Quintet Macomb Center For The Performing Arts Clinton Township, Michigan, United States
Oct 27, 2017
Irma Thomas / The Blind Boys of Alabama / The Preservation Hall Legacy Quintet Symphony Center Chicago, Illinois, United States
Oct 26, 2017
Irma Thomas / The Blind Boys of Alabama / The Preservation Hall Legacy Quintet Leighton Concert Hall Notre Dame, Indiana, United States
Oct 25, 2017
Irma Thomas / The Blind Boys of Alabama / The Preservation Hall Legacy Quintet Marathon Center For The Performing Arts Findlay, Ohio, United States
Oct 23, 2017
Irma Thomas / The Blind Boys of Alabama / The Preservation Hall Legacy Quintet Wurtele Thrust Stage Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Oct 22, 2017
Irma Thomas / The Blind Boys of Alabama / The Preservation Hall Legacy Quintet Miller High Life Theatre Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Oct 21, 2017
Irma Thomas / The Blind Boys of Alabama / The Preservation Hall Legacy Quintet RiverCenter / Adler Theatre Davenport, Iowa, United States
Oct 20, 2017
Irma Thomas / The Blind Boys of Alabama / The Preservation Hall Legacy Quintet Fairfield Arts & Convention Center Fairfield, Iowa, United States
Oct 18, 2017
Irma Thomas / The Blind Boys of Alabama / Preservation Hall Jazz Band Tower Theatre Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Oct 17, 2017
Irma Thomas / The Blind Boys of Alabama / The Preservation Hall Legacy Quintet Tower Theatre Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Oct 11, 2017
Irma Thomas / The Blind Boys of Alabama / The Preservation Hall Legacy Quintet Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center Midland, Texas, United States
Oct 10, 2017
Irma Thomas / The Blind Boys of Alabama / The Preservation Hall Legacy Quintet Lensic Performing Arts Center Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States
Oct 08, 2017
Irma Thomas / The Blind Boys of Alabama / The Preservation Hall Legacy Quintet Fox Tucson Theatre Tucson, Arizona, United States
Oct 07, 2017
Irma Thomas / The Blind Boys of Alabama / The Preservation Hall Legacy Quintet MIM Music Theater Phoenix, Arizona, United States

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 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
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 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
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 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
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 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
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  1. I've Been Singiing Hallelujah
  2. Because He Lives
  3. This Morning When I Rose
  4. Jesus Loves Me
  5. How I Got Over
  6. I Am Redeemed

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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 28 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 15 concerts
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