Joy Theater Presents

Irma Thomaswith Opening Act Lance Ellis

Irma Thomas is a Grammy Award winning soul and rhythm and blues singer from New Orleans. She is known as the “Soul Queen of New Orleans.

Thomas is a contemporary of Aretha Franklin and Etta James.

Lance Ellis is a bandleader, musician, songwriter, composer, arranger, producer, videographer, actor and entrepreneur just to name a few of his talents. Lance has shared the stage with and has lent his unique talents to the legendary 70′s funk/soul band WAR, the original Meters, Neville Brothers, Mem Shannon, keyboardist Art Neville, Funky Meter bassist George Porter Jr. and Zydeco rhythm & blues master Chubby Carrier to name a few.

In addition to his two solo CD’s, he appears on a number of other recordings by his fellow New Orleans musicians. Lance is the consummate entertainer; he has a vibe that makes everyone smile. His unmatched musical talent is only enhanced by his onstage presence, involving the audience and making the music come alive.