NEW ORLEANS — Irma Thomas, the soul queen of New Orleans, dazzled audiences at this year’s French Quarter Fest. The singer offered catchy and moving interpretations of her classic tunes, and kept the energy high at Abita Beer Stage. The Friday, April 7 late-afternoon concert could not have asked for better weather or a more enthusiastic crowd. It was a highlight of FQF, for sure.
Here’s a photo gallery:
Irma Thomas plays the French Quarter Fest in New Orleans. Photo by John Soltes.
Irma Thomas has fun at the French Quarter Fest in New Orleans. Photo by John Soltes.
Irma Thomas is a legendary singer who brought her vocal talents to the French Quarter Fest in New Orleans. Photo by John Soltes.
Irma Thomas plays the French Quarter Fest in New Orleans. Photo by John Soltes.
Irma Thomas’ concert was the place to be at the French Quarter Fest in New Orleans. Photo by John Soltes.
Irma Thomas plays the French Quarter Fest in New Orleans on a perfect late afternoon. Photo by John Soltes.
Irma Thomas plays the French Quarter Fest in New Orleans. Photo by John Soltes.
Irma Thomas still commands the stage, including at the French Quarter Fest in New Orleans. Photo by John Soltes.
Irma Thomas, the soul queen of New Orleans, plays the French Quarter Fest. Photo by John Soltes.
Irma Thomas plays the French Quarter Fest in New Orleans. Photo by John Soltes.
Irma Thomas plays the French Quarter Fest in New Orleans. Photo by John Soltes.
John Soltes is an award-winning journalist. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, Earth Island Journal, The Hollywood Reporter, New Jersey Monthly and at Time.com, among other publications.
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