Faith In Song Jul 5, 2008
From her rebuilt but not yet fully furnished home, Irma Thomas anchors her faith in the rebirth of New Orleans to the return of the Essence Music Festival. The festival, which runs today through Sunday, celebrates black music and culture and moved to Houston in 2006 after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Essence Communications to Partner With iClips.net for Live Video Streaming of the 2008 Essence Music Festival Jul 4, 2008
Running concurrently with the mainstage performances in the Superdome's four Superlounges are shows by some of today's rising stars, living legends and New Orleans hometown favorites: Bamboula 2000; Big Sam's Funky Nation and the New Orleans Funk Soul Explosion; Terence Blanchard; Peabo Bryson; Mint Condition; Cupid; Raheem Devaughn; Estelle; Grandmaster Flash; Gil Scott-Heron; Lyfe Jennings; Karina; Kermit Ruffin's Tribute to Louis Armstrong; Ledisi; Irma Thomas and the Professionals; Irvin... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
2008 Essence Music Festival begins Friday Jul 3, 2008
NEW ORLEANS (AP) From her rebuilt but not yet fully furnished home, Irma Thomas anchors her faith in the rebirth of New Orleans to the return of the Essence Music Festival. The festival, which runs Friday to Sunday, celebrates black music and culture and moved to Houston in 2006 after Hurricane Katrina smashed New Orleans. (Nola.com -- Sports)
New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau Hospitality Industry Report, 2nd Quarter 2008 May 7, 2008
The festival resumed its seven day line-up with all-star performances by Sheryl Crow, Al Green, The Neville Brothers, Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel, Tim McGraw, Santana, Alison Krauss, Rebirth Brass Band, Irma Thomas and many more. Jazz Fest attendance reached 375,000 in 2007, the highest since 2003. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
New Orleans sings praise as Neville Brothers finally reunite May 5, 2008
Irma Thomas, Marva Wright and Raychell Richard performed a tribute to Mahalia Jackson in a packed Gospel Tent that drew so many people the announcer had to threaten to stop the show if fans did not clear the aisles. Jackson, an influential gospel singer, recorded about 30 albums and was the first singer of her genre to perform at New York's Carnegie Hall. (Washington Times)
U2 Trumps Mariah, Kanye At Grammy Awards May 5, 2008
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. Tina Turner will indeed embark on her first tour in eight years this fall, beginning Oct. 1 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo. (Yahoo News -- Grammy Awards)
Big stars won't outshine New Orleans talent at Jazz Fest Apr 23, 2008
" Room for new voices Such perennials as Irma Thomas, The Radiators and Cowboy Mouth have become staples at fests here and abroad. Now ears are turning to young Cajun and zydeco acts. "We're constantly placing these things in their way," Davis says. "There's always new stuff to discover. " Jazz vocalist John Boutt? is a local favorite who also has built a rabid Jazz Fest following. "It's fine that they bring in big names from outside, but a lot of people want the real stuff," he says. "You get... (USA Today -- Life)
Public Radio Mar 22, 2008
7:30 p.m. Mountain Stage featuring Irma Thomas, Tim and Mollie O Brien, Grace Potter and The Nocturnals, Jesse Winchester and Campbell Brothers. 9:30 p.m. New Dimensions Radio. (Montana Standard, MT)
Tulane Announces Schedule For 'The Boys Are Back In Town Weekend' Feb 13, 2008
Prior to the season-opener vs. Illinois-Chicago, the ceremonial first pitch will be thrown out by the donors who helped make Greer Field at Turchin Stadium possible, local legend and Grammy Award winner Irma Thomas will perform the National Anthem, and a brief fireworks display will take place ... THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Friday, Feb. 22 - Dedication of Greer Field at Turchin Stadium - Tulane Athletics invites all fans and supporters to join us as we dedicate the new stadium... (Tulanegreenwave.com)
EDITORIAL: Road Home oversight is weak Feb 11, 2008
Notable among them was Grammy-winning singer Irma Thomas, who said she's waited for more than a year for some Road Home love -- so far in vain. "People say to me, 'Irma, your music gives us hope.' But when it comes to the Road Home, I don't have any hope," Ms. Thomas said. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Pave Road Home, many ask Feb 7, 2008
In her biggest national hit, 1964's "Wish Someone Would Care," Irma Thomas sang, "Time waits for no one, and I wish, how I wish someone would care.". Like 13,000 other, less famous, Louisiana storm victims, the Grammy-winning Soul Queen of New Orleans has been trying to get the state's $10. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Coming attractions: It's 'Quantum' leap for Bond Jan 25, 2008
First-timers Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel, Tim McGraw, Sheryl Crow and Keyshia Cole will join such hometown heroes as Dr. John, Irma Thomas, Buckwheat Zydeco, Allen Toussaint, Trombone Shorty and the Neville Brothers (in their first New Orleans appearance since the 2005 hurricane). Little Richard will headline the 10th fundraiser April 24. (USA Today)
2008 New Orleans Jazzfest Jan 25, 2008
Also: New Orleanians Pete Fountain, Dr. John, Irma Thomas, Allen Toussaint, Kermit Ruffins, Walter "Wolfman" Washington and Terence Blanchard, who will team with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra to perform "A Tale of God s Will, A Requiem for Katrina.". Performing Groups Will Include Neville Brothers, Santana, Widespread Panic. (Suite101.com)
Stevie, Billy, Jimmy Join Together For Jazz Fest Jan 25, 2008
Irma Thomas, John Prine, Elvis Costello and Allen Toussaint, Randy Newman, Bobby McFerrin and Chick Corea, the Roots, Del McCoury and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band round of the bill. Jazz Fest tickets, including a variety of VIP packages, are on sale now at the event's. (Billboard.com)
Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel join Jazz Fest lineup Jan 24, 2008
The festival promotes mostly Louisiana acts, among them Kermit Ruffins and the Barbecue Swingers, Buckwheat Zydeco, The New Orleans Nightcrawlers, Cowboy Mouth, Walter "Wolfman" Washington, Irma Thomas, Rebirth Brass Band and Rockin' Dopsie and the Zydeco Twisters. Davis said this year's lineup also features "one of the greatest collection of jazz singers in one place." On tap to perform are Patti Austin, Cassandra Wilson, Dianne Reeves, Diana Krall and Ruby Wilson. (WWLTV.com, LA)
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Well-known national musicial acts such as Better Than Ezra, Cowboy Mouth, Chris Young, Tracy Lawrence, Irma Thomas and Three Dog Night took the stage. Other events include a Bicentennial pageant, storytellers who told of Ascension Parish's rich history, Ascension Idol and Junior Idol competitions, a business expo, a memorial service for fallen heroes, classic car and motorcycle shows, a nationally sanctioned barbecuing contest as well as an amateur competition for emergency personnel, a Hummer... (Gonzales Ascension Citizen, LA)
Family Gras is beefing up the party menu Dec 29, 2007
Among those scheduled to perform are the Bangles, Herman's Hermits with Peter Noone, country singers Billy Ray Cyrus and Taylor Swift, Kansas, "American Idol" finalist Elliott Yamin and local favorites Irma Thomas, Frankie Ford, Cowboy Mouth and Amanda Shaw. Family Gras spokesman Greg Buisson said he is waiting to hear from other potential acts and will announce the entire lineup at a news conference Friday. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Tide(R) and Taye Diggs Bring Good 'Tide-ings' to New Orleans for the Holidays Dec 19, 2007
Diggs was joined in caroling by New Orleans' Vero Gospel Choir, Grammy award winning soul singer Irma Thomas, BET's "Sunday Best(TM)" winner Crystal Aikin, and St. Bernard Parish families, neighbors and friends. In the spirit of the season, the community of St. Bernard Parish gathered at one of the newly rebuilt Tide homes to admire the splendor of the holiday lights, sip hot cocoa and sing holiday classics including: "Jingle Bells," "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and most appropriately "I'll... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Diggs carols in hurricane-stricken area Dec 18, 2007
Diggs joined a gospel choir and New Orleans singer Irma Thomas in a Violet neighborhood where many people are still living in trailers 27 months after Hurricane Katrina flooded the town with water up to the roofs of homes. "It's quite eye-opening. As much as you hear on the news, it's completely different when you see it firsthand," Diggs said about the destruction caused by Katrina. (The Advocate)
Taye Diggs sings carols in Louisiana Dec 18, 2007
Diggs joined a gospel choir and New Orleans singer Irma Thomas in Violet, where many people are still living in trailers more than two years after Katrina flooded the town with water up to the roofs of homes. Actor Taye Diggs sings Christmas carols in front of the new home built for the Hampton family, who lost their home during Hurricane Katrina, in Violet, La. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
This week: Actor John Goodman Nov 9, 2007
Next week the production concludes with a trip out on the water with the Soul Queen of New Orleans, Irma Thomas ... Finally, the Fishing With The Stars series ends next Thursday with Irma Thomas aboard sitting in the catbird seat. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Voodoo fest begins in New Orleans Oct 27, 2007
The three-day festival begins Friday on the grounds of New Orleans City Park and will include a host of Louisiana acts, among them Theresa Andersson, the Hot 8 Brass Band, Ivan Neville and his band, Dumpstaphunk, Marc Broussard, Irma Thomas and the New Orleans Social Club. Other featured acts include Wilco, Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals, Fall Out Boy, Mute Math and Plain White T's. (MSNBC -- Travel)
CD review: "Coming Down" by Anders Osborne Sep 20, 2007
Advertisement "Summertime in New Orleans," which first appeared in 2002 on "Bury the Hatchet," his great collaboration with Big Chief Monk Boudreaux, is a ballad toasting the good life, despite sometimes nasty humidity, and extols the virtues of New Orleans public radio and local musicians such as James Andrews, the Tuba Fats and Irma Thomas. The funky "Back On Dumaine" is a yearning for home - and perhaps a statement for many of the musicians who haven't been able to return for two years. (Stamford Advocate)
New Orleans now sings a different tune Aug 27, 2007
Veteran Rer Irma Thomas' 2006 album, "After the Rain," brought the first Grammy Award of her 49-year career. Dr. John and Harry Connick Jr. put out albums responding to Katrina, while local legend Allen Toussaint teamed with Elvis Costello for the wide-ranging album "The River in Reverse." Jazz trumpeter-composer Terence Blanchard turned his music from Spike Lee's documentary series about the floods into a new album, "A Tale of God's Will," with the subtitle "A Requiem for Katrina." And next... (Los Angeles Times)
Buddy Guy & Little Richard to Headline 28th Annual Long Beach Blues Festival September 1 & 2 - Cal State University, Long Beach Aug 17, 2007
This year, Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame inductees Buddy Guy & Little Richard will anchor the stellar line-up, which also includes Dr. John, Robert Cray Band, Taj Mahal (reunited with the Phantom Blues Band), The Jimmy Reed Highway (Jimmie Vaughan, Kim Wilson, Omar Kent Dykes and Lou Ann Barton), Koko Taylor and Her Blues Machine, Irma Thomas and many others ... SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 MAIN STAGE MAIN STAGE Buddy Guy (4:40 p.m.) Little Richard (4:45 p.m.) Dr. John (2:45 p.m.) Jimmy... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Domino presented with lost discs Aug 15, 2007
Irma Thomas, who also lost her home in the disaster, said: "It's Fats. He's deserving of it all. "We all lost a lot, but he had more to lose. His career was a lot longer and a lot bigger than any of ours," she added. Domino was feared dead after he went missing following the hurricane Music industry historians took months to track down Domino's sales figures from the 1950s and 60s and replicate his presentation discs, including the way they were framed. The musician's home, office and studio are... (BBC News -- Americas)
Fats Receives Replacements For Records Katrina Took Aug 15, 2007
" Domino also was recognized Monday by the Recording Industry Association of America with its second American Music Legend award. Johnny Cash received the first award about a decade ago. Passenger In Car Chase Sues Lohan Lindsay Lohan was sued Tuesday for assault and negligence by a female passenger in a car the actress is accused of chasing while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Lohan "put me through one of the most frightening experiences of my life," Tracie Rice said in a statement... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
Fats Domino receives reproductions of awards lost in Katrina Aug 14, 2007
Also present were some of the city's most noted musicians, including Irma Thomas, Charmaine Neville and guitarist and singer Deacon John. Among the gold-plated records Domino lost when Katrina flooded his 9th Ward home on Aug. 29, 2005 were "Going to the River," "Blue Monday," "Valley of Tears," "Blueberry Hill," "Whole Lotta Loving" and "I Want to Walk You Home.". (WWLTV.com, LA)
Blues Festival performers offer something for everyone Jul 31, 2007
First up was Sally Weisenburg and the Famous Sidemen, who served up what Weisenburg called "American music." Playing basically a rhythm and blues set, the band featured songs from Irma Thomas to New Orleans style selections. "This is all I've ever done," said Weisenburg. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Irma Thomas will sing from vast catalog at Pocono Blues Festival Jul 26, 2007
The Times-Tribune - Irma Thomas will sing from vast catalog at Pocono Blues Festival ... Irma Thomas will sing from vast catalog at Pocono Blues Festival BY JOSH MCAULIFFESTAFF WRITER 07/26/2007 ... When it comes to performing for a live audience, Irma Thomas has certain set-in-stone principles. (Scranton Times, PA)
Fourth of July fun continues in Erath Jul 3, 2007
One of the highlights was Saturday s appearance by singer Irma Thomas. Advertisement. (New Iberia, LA)
Erath's holiday activities start again Saturday Jun 30, 2007
A fais-do-do features New Orleans Queen of Soul Irma Thomas from 8 to 9 p.m. Thomas will be followed by Kim Brasso iana Boogie along with Cajun music legend D.L. Menard. The group will perform from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.. (New Iberia, LA)
Music Legends Crowd Fats Domino Tribute Album Jun 29, 2007
"I Want To Walk You Home," Paul McCartney"I'm Walkin'," Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers"Blueberry Hill," Elton John"Blue Monday," Randy Newman"Don't Leave Me This Way," Dr. John"Let the Four Winds Blow," Toots and the Maytals"When I See You," Olu Dara with Donald Harrison"Trombone Shorty," Lenny Kravitz with the Rebirth Brass Band, Troy "Whole Lotta Lovin'," Andrews, Fred Wesley, Pee Wee Ellis and Maceo Parker"I'm in Love Again & All by Myself," Bonnie Raitt & John Cleary"It Keeps Rainin',"... (MediaWeek.com)
Blues Festival Electrifies Grant Park Jun 8, 2007
Irma Thomas, also called the soul queen of New Orleans, will headline the festival on Saturday. She won a Grammy for her album After the Rain, which was inspired by her losses in Hurricane Katrina, the Mayor's Office of Special Events said. (CBS2Chicago.com, IL)
Ascension Parish represented at New Orleans Jazz Fest May 17, 2007
Irma Thomas, the Soul Queen of New Orleans, who moved to Gonzales in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and lived here until recently, performed both weekends. Her first show on the Gentilly Stage drew a huge outdoor crowd. (Gonzales Ascension Citizen, LA)
Mayfest continues to grow each year with talent from across the region May 8, 2007
Mayfest Friday night to the delight of all with a concert featuring the oul Queen of New Orleans Irma Thomas. With record numbers of avid music listeners present seating was at a premium. (Leesville Daily Leader, LA)
Jazz Fest gets joyous, jamming send-off May 7, 2007
The day's staggering diversity ranged from Bob Marley offspring Stephen and Damian "Junior Gong" reggae-rocking Dad's No Woman, No Cry and Buffalo Soldier to R&B queen Irma Thomas delivering a soaring tribute to Mahalia Jackson. As bobbing parasols followed the beat, clarinetist Michael White and the Original Liberty Hall Jazz Band whipped up a jaunty Give It Up (Gypsy Second Line), while irreverent funk-rock band Morning 40 Federation belted out White Powder and Willis Prudhomme's Cajun waltzes... (USA Today)
Cruisin' with the blues May 7, 2007
The cruise aboard Holland America's Zaandam featured artists such as Taj Mahal, Irma Thomas, Tommy Castro, Janiva Magness, Koko Taylor, Ike Turner, Kim Wilson and Slick Ballinger. The cruise linked blues fans and musicians together, allowing them to create their own world if only for a week or so. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Mayfest celebration kicks off in three days May 2, 2007
At 8 p.m. Irma Thomas, the oul Queen of New Orleans, will take the stage. Thomas is the 2007 Grammy Award winner for Best Contemporary Blues Album. (Leesville Daily Leader, LA)
Irma Thomas: Katrina taught people the value of musicians Apr 29, 2007
It took Hurricane Katrina for people to recognize the value of musicians to New Orleans, soul singer Irma Thomas said Saturday. "The artists of this city represent a great part of this economy, and everybody knows that now," Thomas said during a roundtable discussion at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Jazz Fest marks post-Katrina blues comeback Apr 27, 2007
Singers Charmaine Neville, Irma Thomas and Lucinda Williams are also performing on the Gentilly stage this weekend. I really missed being there last year, said Carson, who is performing Friday. (MSNBC -- Music)
New Orleans Jazz Fest: Celebration of a city reborn Apr 27, 2007
"Everyone knows about Louis Armstrong, but it's also home to Irma Thomas, Irvin Mayfield and Kermit Ruffins. Music bubbles up from the streets here in every district. The clubs are vibrant, and New Orleans is open for business.". Katrina couldn't silence ReBirth Brass Band, the globe-trotting ensemble formed in 1983 by tuba player Philip Frazier and his brother, bass drummer Keith. (USA Today)
Performing Arts Pavilion to host local talent, Miss Ascension pageant as part of bicentennial Apr 12, 2007
The Bicentennial also offers attendees tons of entertainment including live musical performances by 3 Dog Night, Better Than Ezra, Tracy Lawrence, Chris Young, Irma Thomas, Big Al and the Heavyweights and Cowboy Mouth. The music stage is sponsored by WBRZ-Channel 2, The Advocate, and Clear Channel Communications. (Gonzales Ascension Citizen, LA)
U2 Trumps Mariah, Kanye At Grammy Awards Apr 5, 2007
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. Tim McGraw's "Let It Go" bows at No. 1 on The Billboard 200 in a week with seven releases that debut in the top 10. (Yahoo News -- Grammy Awards)
Jazz Fest producers unveil this year's lineup Mar 28, 2007
Rebirth, Rod Stewart, Norah Jones and Ludacris perform on April 28, and Lewis, Irma Thomas, Brad Paisley, Bonnie Raitt and Jill Scott are among those performing on April 29. Opening the second weekend on May 4 are Better Than Ezra, ZZ Top, George Benson and Counting Crows. (The Advocate)
Play, play music, keep running International Children's Festival Mar 11, 2007
The complete lineup covers all these musical bases and here's a very incomplete list: Harry Connick Jr. (closes the festival on May 6), Rod Stewart, Steely Dan, Norah Jones, ZZ Top, John Legend, Dr. John, Ludacris, Irma Thomas, Bonnie Raitt, and Terence Blanchard. Music, food, and artist markets are ready to go each day from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tickets are $35, $45 (after April 26 for the first week; after May 4 for the second week) , and $5 for ages 2-11. (Boston Globe)
Dupri makes awards splash Mar 11, 2007
As in previous years, a host of New Orleans native favorites will perform both weekends, including Harry Connick Jr., Irma Thomas, Branford Marsalis, Allen Toussaint, Better Than Ezra and the Rebirth Brass Band. Connick will close the festival May 6. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Wolfmother howl down a Grammy Feb 14, 2007
Hurricane Katrina survivor Irma Thomas made a teary acceptance speech for best contemporary blues album for After the Rain. send photos, videos ffs to 0424 SMS SMH (+61 424 767 764), or us. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
If You Lived Here, You'd Be Gone By Now Feb 14, 2007
The same year, Robert Mugge's New Orleans Music in Exile took a similar approach to Louisiana's musical diaspora, devoting its feature length to the musical and personal specifics of the Iguanas (in Austin, Texas), the ReBirth Brass Band (in Houston), and Irma Thomas (trying to rebuild back home) while letting social outrage peek through only incidentally and without context. Says WWOZ manager David Freedman in the film: "Until somebody worries about how we get our neighborhoods... (City Pages)
Going for Grammy gold Feb 14, 2007
Contemporary Blues Album: After the Rain, Irma Thomas. Female Country Vocal Performance: Jesus, Take the Wheel, Carrie Underwood. (The Desert Sun)
Aussies in race for coveted gongs Feb 13, 2007
Irma Thomas, known as the Queen of New Orleans Sou 00004000 l and a Hurricane Katrina survivor, was a tearful winner for best contemporary blues album for After the Rain. Ike Turner also picked up a Grammy, for best traditional blues album, which his son produced. (NEWS.com.au)
What you DIDN'T see at Grammys Feb 13, 2007
New Orleans legend Irma Thomas said she didn't mind if it took a catastrophic flood and hurricane for her to win the first Grammy of her long career. "Honey, I don't care what it took. I got one. This is my 49th year and it is wonderful. Twice nominated, third time, a winner.". (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
It's hail to the Wolf at the Grammys Feb 13, 2007
Ike Turner won his first Grammy in 35 years, and hurricane Katrina survivor Irma Thomas made a teary acceptance speech for Best Contemporary Blues Album for After the Rain. The biggest names from the V Festival will perform at two shows at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl in April called The Best of V Festival. (The Age)
Irma Thomas wins first Grammy Feb 12, 2007
Irma Thomas was the winner for best contemporary blues album. Thomas, a Hurricane Katrina survivor, won for her album, "After the Rain.". (KSLA.com, LA)
Grammy winners announced Feb 12, 2007
WINNER: "After The Rain", Irma Thomas [Rounder. TRADITIONAL FOLK ALBUM. (Variety)
Grammys whistle Dixie Feb 12, 2007
Irma Thomas, who turns 66 on Sunday and has been recording for 46 years, won her first Grammy, taking home the contemporary blues album. Ike Turner, who had not won in 35 years, took home the traditional blues album trophy. (Variety)
Grammy winners hit right notes Feb 12, 2007
"* * *Contemporary blues album winner Irma Thomas talked about her hometown of New Orleans and how it inspired her work and her album, "After the Rain. ""They were really pulling for me. (Variety)
Wolfmother win Grammy Feb 12, 2007
Blige, who led all nominees with eight, won best R&B song for "Be Without You, which is also nominated for record and song of the year. The Dixie Chicks, John Mayer, Justin Timberlake (with rapper T.I. for the song My Love) also won one each. American Idol Carrie Underwood won best female country vocal performance for her hit Jesus Take the Wheel. Irma Thomas, known as the Queen of New Orleans Soul and a Hurricane Katrina survivor, was a tearful winner for best contemporary blues album for After... (The Age, Australia -- Entertainment)
Dixie Chicks take 'long way' to five ... Feb 12, 2007
Irma Thomas, known as the Queen of New Orleans Soul and a Hurricane Katrina survivor, was a tearful winner for best contemporary blues album for "After the Rain." "First of all, I want to say, 'Thank you, God, and thank you, New Orleans' -- 49 years you believed in me, and it finally paid off," she said. The Recording Academy, now in its 49th year, injected extra excitement into the show with a contest, "My Grammy Moment," in which three women contended for the chance to sing onstage with Mr.... (Washington Times, DC)
'Nice' Chicks finish first Feb 12, 2007
Among acts honored before the televised ceremony was Irma Thomas, a Hurricane Katrina survivor, whose After the Rain took the award for best contemporary blues album. Bob Dylan received the award for best contemporary folk/Americana album for his Modern Times. (Orlando Sentinel -- Entertainment)
Everything Soul Is New Again Feb 5, 2007
Solomon Burke, Irma Thomas, Mavis Staples, Candi Staton, Bettye LaVette, Sam Moore and Howard Tate have all released acclaimed albums of new material after laboring more or less in obscurity for decades. This renaissance has yet to translate into big sales or airplay for any of them, but both Burke and Thomas are among the nominees at the 49th annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 11. (The Ledger)
Rod Stewart, ZZ Top join Jazz Fest lineup Jan 26, 2007
NEW ORLEANS - Rod Stewart, Norah Jones and Brad Paisley will join New Orleans favorites such as Irma Thomas, Dr. John and Allen Toussaint as headliners for this years New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. The festival, spanning two weekends in April and May, will feature hundreds of the citys most beloved musicians and a host of national headliners at the New Orleans Fair Grounds, a horse racing track that flooded and was seriously damaged by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. (MSNBC -- Music)
Stewart, Connick Jr., Morrison Set For Jazz Fest Jan 26, 2007
Jill Scott, Irma Thomas, Ludacris, Bonnie Raitt, Jerry Lee Lewis, Pharoah Sanders, Lucinda Williams, Calexico, Counting Crows, New Edition, George Benson, Gilberto Santa Rosa, the Allman Brothers Band, Better Than Ezra, Joss Stone, Stephen Marley and Taj Mahal are among the hundreds of other artists also featured on the bill. "Jazz Fest is an invitation to move your body and your soul," said event producer/director Quint Davis. (MediaWeek.com)
Jazz Fest lineup Jan 26, 2007
Rod Stewart, Norah Jones and Brad Paisley will join New Orleans favorites like Irma Thomas, Dr. John and Allen Toussaint as headliners for this year's New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. The festival, spanning two weekends in April and May, will feature hundreds of the city's most beloved musicians and a host of national headliners at the New Orleans Fair Grounds, a horse racing track that flooded and was seriously damaged by Hurricane Katrina. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Jazz Fest Presented by Shell Announces 2007 Talent Lineup for New Orleans' Premier Music Event, April 27-29 and May 4-6; Tickets on Sale Today Jan 26, 2007
NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Harry Connick Jr., Rod Stewart, Steely Dan, Norah Jones, ZZ Top, John Legend, Van Morrison, Brad Paisley, Jill Scott, Ludacris, Dr. John, Bonnie Raitt, New Edition, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Irma Thomas, Jerry Lee Lewis, Counting Crows, Allman Brothers Band, Allen Toussaint, George Benson, Pharoah Sanders, George Thorogood, Stephen Marley featuring Jr. Gong, Better Than Ezra, Joss Stone, Banda el Recodo, Calexico, Taj Mahal, Johnny Rivers, Lucinda Williams,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
