Allen Toussaint Latest The Bright M... Oct 13, 2009
Indeed one just has to pick up an album from great New Orleans groups like The Meters, The Neville Brothers, the Queen of New Orleans Soul Irma Thomas or Lee Dorsey to be caught up in the musical influence of Allen Toussaint. Crossing Music Boundaries. (Suite101.com)
U2 Trumps Mariah, Kanye At Grammy Awards Sep 24, 2009
A tribute to victims of Hurricane Katrina closed the telecast and featured performances by Elvis Costello, Bruce Springsteen, Allen Toussaint, Irma Thomas and Dr. John. Up for Discussion. (Yahoo News -- Grammy Awards)
PLAYLIST: It's a 'Drag' with Cross Canadian Ragweed Sep 8, 2009
Your Ship Has Sailed Irma Thomas. New Orleans' soul great offers this new track on her Rounder compilation celebrating her 50 years as a recording artist. (USA Today -- Life)
Tour seeks to remind coast of dangers area faces with hurricanes May 29, 2009
" "So we're gonna celebrate with a concert at Woldenburg Park (Saturday) from four to seven, headlined by Irma Thomas and Rockin' Dopsie, and the Brass 8," Marmillion said. "It's gonna be a lot of fun, and its free, so everyone can come. Then we're gonna go down to Houma (on Sunday), and we're gonna have a boat parade. (WWLTV.com, LA)
5th Duke Ellington Jazz Festival in Washington, DC, Celebrates New Orleans June 5-15; Ellis Marsalis Tribute Features Rare Performance with Sons and Special Guests Harry Connick, Jr., and Dr. Billy Taylor May 16, 2009
June 5 Jazz in the Garden * National Gallery of Art * FREE June 5-15 Jazz in the 'Hoods * Performances in 35 clubs, restaurants and hotels June 6-7 Jazz 'n Families Fun Days * Phillips Collection * FREE June 8-15 New Orleans on the Potomac * Kennedy Center Millennium Stage * FREE June 10 Gala Concert: Vivre la Nouvelle Orleans: Paquito D'Rivera, DEJF's Artistic Adviser, with Dr. Michael White and the Original Liberty Jazz Band * Embassy of France New Orleans on the National Mall * FREE June 13:... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Brent shares honors with her hometown of Greenville May 10, 2009
It was an electric night, said Brent, who not only found herself among some of the world s top tier blues musicians, B.B. King, Bonnie Raitt, Irma Thomas, Bobby Rush, Marcia Ball, Denise LaSalle and Janiva Magness she performed at the event as well. All these people I ve looked up to my whole life, said Brent. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Janiva Magness wins top honor at Blues Awards May 9, 2009
Taj Mahal, Irma Thomas, Bettye LaVette and many others were scheduled to perform during the Blues Foundation's awards show. AP. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Picks: Why we chose 'em May 1, 2009
Irma Thomas, Mavis Staples and Pamela Landrum4:30 p.m., Gospel TentGambit: Grammy-winner Irma Thomas, New Orleans' own Queen of Soul, leads a tribute to New Orleans' Queen of Gospel, Mahalia Jackson. She is joined by R&B/gospel singer Mavis Staples and gospel singer Pamela Landrum. (WWLTV.com, LA)
30th Anniversary of the Detroit International Jazz Festival 2009 Edition of the Labor Day Weekend Classic to Celebrate Family Jazz Dynasties and the Detroit Jazz Legacy Apr 30, 2009
Outside of jazz, audiences will be treated to appearances by Irma Thomas, the soul queen of New Orleans, Detroit's own gospel sister act, The Clark Sisters, and Motown's very own Contours featuring Sylvester Potts. Rising star artists in 2009 include vocalist Gretchen Parlato (2004 Thelonious Monk award winner); Alfredo Rodriquez, the stellar pianist recently discovered by Quincy Jones; and vocalist Jose James, who blew the audience away last year as a special guest in the Marvin Gaye tribute. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival turns 40 Apr 19, 2009
The 40th anniversary lineup includes comparable New Orleans heroes: the Neville and Marsalis families, Allen Toussaint, Dr. John, Irma Thomas, the Meters. In recent years, the festival has widened its circle with performers previously considered outside its scope. (Boston Globe)
Musician finds home in New Iberia Apr 13, 2009
Stanfield recalled playing with Irma Thomas, Fats Domino, B.B. King, James Rivers, Aaron Neville and many others until the club stopped having live entertainment in 1969. He continued to play music in church and at home, but his piano, keyboards and two organs fell victim to Katrina. (New Iberia, LA)
R&B royalty in Cambridge Apr 9, 2009
For her latest recording, "Simply Grand," Irma Thomas enlisted piano royalty to provide accompaniment. We'll drop a few names: Randy Newman, Norah Jones, Ellis Marsalis, Marcia Ball, Henry Butler, Dr. John, and John Medeski. (Boston Globe)
Eddie Bo, 79; blues pianist captured spirit of New Orleans Mar 27, 2009
NEW YORK - Eddie Bo, an exuberant New Orleans pianist and singer who wrote for and worked with artists like Irma Thomas, Etta James, and Art Neville of the Neville Brothers, and whose song "I'm Wise" became one of Little Richard's biggest hits, as "Slippin' and Slidin'," died March 18. He was 79 and lived in New Orleans. (Boston Globe)
Toussaint, 'Trombone Shorty' grace Jazz Fest posters Mar 25, 2009
Soul singer Irma Thomas graced last year's Jazz Fest poster by artist Douglas Bourgeois. Kermit Ruffins, a jazz trumpeter, composer and singer, was on last year's Congo Square poster by artist Margaret Slade Kelley. (WWLTV.com, LA)
New Orleans blues singer-pianist Eddie Bo dies Mar 21, 2009
The musician worked with Irma Thomas and Art Neville; he was 79 ... NEW ORLEANS - New Orleans blues singer-pianist Eddie Bo, who worked with musicians such as Irma Thomas and Art Neville, has died of a heart attack ... But he spent most of his career with New Orleans musicians, among them soul singer Irma Thomas, R&B singer Robert Parker and singer-keyboardist Art Neville, the eldest of The Neville Brothers. (MSNBC -- Music)
Singer-pianist Eddie Bo passes away at 79 Mar 21, 2009
His career also included producing records for Irma Thomas, Art Neville, Robert Parker, Chris Kenner and Johnny Adams. A New Orleans native, Bocage was a member of a prominent local music family, with several cousins well-known in jazz circles. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Let's all go to the movies Mar 15, 2009
Soul vets Irma Thomas, the O'Jays, Earth Wind & Fire, Etta James, and Mavis Staples perform alongside established rockers such as Neil Young, Wilco, Bon Jovi, Kinky, and the Dave Matthews Band. Advance tickets are $40, $50 day of show. (Boston Globe)
Among The Greats Feb 27, 2009
Mahal, 66, whose real name is Henry St. Clair Fredericks, has been selected, along with soul singer Irma Thomas, bluesman Son Seals and ragtime guitar player the Rev. Gary Davis, to join the Blues Hall in Memphis. They will be inducted in a ceremony May 6. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
PEOPLE: Steven Page, Britney Spears, Sam Lutfi Feb 27, 2009
Mahal, whose real name is Henry St. Clair Fredericks, has been selected along with the New Orleans soul singer Irma Thomas, the Chicago bluesman Son Seals and a ragtime guitar player, the Reverend Gary Davis, to join the Blues Hall in Memphis, Tennessee. They will be inducted in a ceremony on May 6. (International Herald Tribune)
Taj Mahal Headed To Blues Hall Of Fame Feb 27, 2009
He was picked for the honor, along with New Orleans soul singer Irma Thomas. Also to be inducted are Chicago-based bluesman Son Seals and Gary Davis, the ragtime guitar player. (KWTX.com, TX)
This day in history Feb 18, 2009
Singer Irma Thomas is 68. More great jobs at. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Essentials: This weekend's live music picks Feb 13, 2009
Saturday and Sunday @ Yoshi's San Francisco: Sounding magnificent at the age of 67, Irma Thomas has helped define Crescent City Re the late 1950s. She gained a strong Bay Area following during a mid-'70s East Bay sojourn, and earned her first, belated Grammy nomination in 1991 for a classic album recorded at Slim's, "Live! Simply the Best." A Valentine's weekend gig seems like a perfect opportunity to rekindle her Bay Area love affair. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Bon Jovi returns to New Orleans for 2009 Jazz Fest Feb 8, 2009
Other first weekend acts include Irma Thomas, James Taylor, Wilco, Erykah Badu, Pete Seeger and Etta James. Performing the second weekend are Ben Harper, Emmylou Harris, Sugarland, Tony Bennett, Bonnie Raitt, Allen Toussaint and Maze featuring Frankie Beverly. (USA Today -- Life)
