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 23)

Date Concert Venue Location
Sep 01, 1990 –
Sep 03, 1990
Bumbershoot 1990
Alice In Chains / Soundgarden / Joe Walsh / The Psychedelic Furs / Emmylou Harris / Fats Domino / Taj Mahal / Gladys Knight / Nick Lowe / Richard Thompson / Richie Havens / Ladysmith Black Mambazo / Irma Thomas / Rebirth Brass Band / Rubén Blades / The Innocence Mission / Nanci Griffith / Michelle Shocked / Leon Redbone / Pato Banton / Junior Walker And The All Stars / Ofra Haza / Abdullah Ibrahim / Marcia Ball / Mighty Clouds Of Joy / Flaco Jimenez / Oysterband / Ernie Isley / Tracy Nelson / Bryan Bowers / Albert King / Boukman Eksperyans / Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers / Alla Rakha / Yomo Toro / Cheb Tati / Tom Robbins / The U-krew / Koko Taylor And Her Blues Machine / The O’Kanes / Dr. John & David Fathead Newman / Queen Ida & Bon Temps Zydeco / Anson Funderburgh & the Rocket 88's Show all bands
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Seattle Center Seattle, Washington, United States
Aug 04, 1990
Blues Festival
Bonnie Raitt / Jeff Healy / Dr. John / John Lee Hooker / Buddy Guy / Irma Thomas / charles brown
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Saratoga Performing Arts Center Saratoga Springs, New York, United States
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Jun 17, 1990
Stevie Ray Vaughn & Double Trouble / Joe Cocker / B.B. King / Dr John / Irma Thomas

Power And Passin tour

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Coca-Cola Star Lake Amphitheater Burgettstown, Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 15, 1990
Stevie Ray Vaughan / B.B. King / Joe Cocker / Dr. John / Irma Thomas
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Cellairis Amphitheatre at Lakewood Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Jun 09, 1990
Irma Thomas

Benson & Hedges Blues Festival

Pacific Amphitheatre Costa Mesa, California, United States
May 06, 1990
Irma Thomas

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
May 05, 1990
Irma Thomas / The Fabulous Thunderbirds

Jazz Fest

Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Jan 28, 1990
Irma Thomas

Super Bowl XXIV

Louisiana Superdome New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Sep 13, 1989
Irma Thomas
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Municipal Auditorium New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Jul 16, 1989
Irma Thomas
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Boulder Theater Boulder, Colorado, United States
Jul 13, 1989
Irma Thomas Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre London, England, United Kingdom
Jun 11, 1989
Irma Thomas

Chicago Blues Festival

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Petrillo Music Shell, Grant Park Chicago, Illinois, United States
Jun 09, 1989 –
Jun 11, 1989
Chicago Blues Festival
Dr. John / Snooks Eaglin / Rockin' Dopsie and the Cajun Twisters / Irma Thomas / Allen Toussaint / Ernie K-Doe / Robert Parker / Clarence “Frogman” Henry
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Petrillo Music Shell, Grant Park Chicago, Illinois, United States
Oct 28, 1988
Irma Thomas Andouille Festival LaPlace, Louisiana, United States
Jul 09, 1988
Irma Thomas

North Sea Jazz

Congresgebouw The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands
Jul 05, 1988
Irma Thomas

Montreux Jazz Festival

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Casino de Montreux Montreux, Vaud, Switzerland
May 28, 1988
Irma Thomas

Jambalaya Jam

Festival Pier at Penn's Landing Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Apr 24, 1988
Irma Thomas

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Jun 20, 1987
Irma Thomas

Let the Good Times Roll Festival

Downtown Shreveport Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
Mar 22, 1987
Irma Thomas
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Kongresshaus Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

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