Born Feb 18 1941 in Ponchatoula

[AtPontchartrain]

Happy Birthday Irma

http://www.bluesaccess.com/No_41/Irma.jpg

[freebo]

The Soul Queen of New Orleans...

Happy birthday, to a true treasure.

We love you, Miss Irma!

[Staxsun]

Birthdays are just a number. Time is definitely on your side! Happy Birthday to the Queen!!

[Belle]

Birthdays are just a number. Time is definitely on your side! Happy Birthday to the Queen!!

Speaking of time on herside.

This is a great quality video of Irma

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nItr172GOYM

[NOLA]

Wishing you every happiness on your birthday, Irma! Thanks for the music and memories. You are "Simply the Best"!!

[UkKeith]

WOW ! What a clip. I am sure that many Irma fans will be pleased to know that she will be appearing during Jazzfest with the Professionals at the Generations Hall. I will post the dates etc when she sends them to me. Happy Birthday to the SOUL QUEEN.

[ohio]

Happy Happy, Ms. Irma!
Great clip too! How does Paul always wheedle his way into these shows???

[Orleansnj]

oooh - oh ! I can't believe you posted that woman's age on the board ! mmmm mmmmm - I hope she calls you out at the fest. Ha ha. The birth-date would have sufficed. LOL.... only kiddin'.

Happy Birthday Ms. Irma.

[Carolina Beadhead]

Speaking of time on herside.

This is a great quality video of Irma

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nItr172GOYM

That's part of the From the Big Apple to the Big Easy concert. There's Irma's heartbreaking rendition of Backwater Blues (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADaPQ8S12jc) from the same concert there, too.

[where yat brah]

I'm looking forward to hearing her sing the National Anthem this Friday at the opening of Turchin.

[papafrog]

I'm looking forward to hearing her sing the National Anthem this Friday at the opening of Turchin.

me 2.....what time?

[where yat brah]

A fireworks display will follow the National Anthem performance of Grammy Award-winning artist and New Orleans legend Irma Thomas. First pitch is set for 7:00 PM.

http://tulanegreenwave.cstv.com/sports/m-basebl/spec-rel/021208aaa.html

[UkKeith]

Irma Thomas and the Professionals on April 26, April 27, May 1, May 3 and May 4.
310 Andrew Higgins Drive.(Warehouse District)

[freebo]

Hey UkKeith,

Is there a way to buy advanced tix for these shows?

And, since she's playing so many dates, is there any word on 'special' aspects of any one? Like, May 1st might be her "gospel" show, the 3rd is her "RnB" show, etc....?

Thanks for the heads up!

Besides being a Soul Queen, Irma is such a treasure... New Orleans' own, and we love her immensely.

Did I mention the Grammy award?

Oh yesss...

IS IT JAZZ FEST YET?!?

[UkKeith]

As far as I know the evenings will be similar to great nights we used to enjoy at the Lions Den. Informal and fun. Will update if I get any more news.K.J.

[swag]

As far as I know the evenings will be similar to great nights we used to enjoy at the Lions Den. Informal and fun. Will update if I get any more news.K.J.

But will she be cooking red beans for her audience? :)

Glad to see her have a set of shows like the old days. Generations Hall is a much bigger venue that the Lions Den was. I wonder how that will affect the vibe.

[radi8tors]

Happy Birthday Irma

http://www.bluesaccess.com/No_41/Irma.jpg

Happy Birthday Miss Irma!!!

OZ had a nice tribute to her yesterday. I'm tuning in right now to see what's going on now.

[Lostcajun]

She talented. She's beautiful. She's looks 40 years younger than her age. I hope she lives forever.....

[VWGal]

She talented. She's beautiful. She's looks 40 years younger than her age. I hope she lives forever.....

You said it LC -- I hope and pray Miss Irma will keep knocking us out in the Gospel Tent and any other venue for as long as the spirit moves her to do so. All Hail the Soul Queen of New Orleans!

[Orleansnj]

WOW ! What a clip. I am sure that many Irma fans will be pleased to know that she will be appearing during Jazzfest with the Professionals at the Generations Hall. I will post the dates etc when she sends them to me. Happy Birthday to the SOUL QUEEN.

NICE !!!