Imelda May

I'd never heard of Imelda May until a friend recommended her. Checked her out on You Tube and liked what I saw and heard. We managed to find some tickets to her sold out show at the Paradise Rock Club and had a blast. What a fun band to see live, especially at a small, general admission venue where you can dance. And they sure do make you want to move your feet. Neo rockabilly at it's best. Imelda has a great voice and stage presence. Her husband plays a mean guitar, capturing a true rockabilly flavor. The bass player banged away at the acoustic stand up all night and the horn player added a nice flavor to the mix. She threw in few quieter ballads as a counter point to the mainly uptempo repertoire, and ended the evening with nice nod to the Boston fans, doing a short version of the theme song to Cheers, which she sequed into a beautiful acoustic version of Blondie's Dreamin.
I liked them so much I'll be going to see them again in September at Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel in Providence, RI.

Imelda May is really something special. Her rockabilly sound is very unique. I haven't heard anything like it in years. I couldn't believe all of the young girls I saw in the audience - they were seriously into the music!

A lot of them were dressed like her and everything. Some of them were spot on. Imelda's voice is amazing! It's even better live than on her album. Absolutely beautiful. All in all, it was really great time. The crowd was really into it. Just about everyone knew the words to all of the songs, including me. I usually feel a bit foolish singing along because my voice is terrible. But I threw caution to the wind and just enjoyed the music.

The band she had backing her up was wonderful as well, from the trumpet to the bass. I don't think I could've asked for a better time. She puts on one hell of a show. I'd gladly go see her again anytime. Her version of Tainted Love was awesome, and a really nice surprise. Hope she comes around again very soon!

A quite different Imelda May performance from the last time I saw her live, about 3 years ago. The concert primarily consisted of songs from her new album (Life Love Flesh Blood), delivered by her new and expanded band. LLFB is a terrific album, packed with strong songs, and on the night Imelda and the band performed brilliantly. Highlights were It Should've Been You, The Girl I Used to Be, Black Tears but really every song was memorable.A richer, fuller sound than before and in my view even better. Terrific singer, great songs and superb band - if you get a chance go!!!

"It's impossible not to be swept away by the whirlwind of pounding percussion, rootsy guitar and ravenous vocals" UK's the guardian wrote.
I have been asking myself, why isn't she famous yet? The answer is clear, "when?" is the question, not "if" she would become famous.
She has a raspy voice and a very feminist way of singing rock'n roll. Does she make it worth it every cent of that concert? The answer is yes and you won't be disappointed.
The best part of the concert, the slow burners numbers: Gypsy in Me and Wicked Way and the cover of Dreamin (Blondie cover).

Tickets - $25. Parking - Free. Standing arms length from Imelda May... Priceless. We really enjoyed the concert. We wished it was a little cooler, but we learned that Ms. May requested the temperature be warmer. Oh well.
Ms. May did not disappoint. She was just as fun and sassy as we expected and her band was amazing!
The Park West was a perfect place for this concert. I would definitely see her again at this venue or a similar venue.

Imelda May took a crowd of people who came to see Elvis Costello and weren't really paying attention to fans! All around me I could here people talking about how she "blew them away." Picture a half empty arena with her as the back-up and people walking in to sit down with their drinks. You could see them with their mouths open in disbelief at how amazing she was.

Imelda and her band were OUTSTANDING!

Great show with masses of talent. Highlights were definitely mike Sanchez, Robert plant and Imelda! Shame about the rows of doughnuts who think it's ok to make you watch it through/ around their mobile phones - even after you ask them to move to the aisle out the way. Intimate, seated venues like this should throw these people out imho

We last saw Imelda May in concert a couple of years ago. She was very good then. This time she was superb. She rocked the up tempo numbers but her voice has a sweet poignancy when she sings ballads. Such a talent. A great rapport with the audience. Can’t wait for her next tour!

Andreya Triana and Imelda May blew the roof off the Albert Hall last night! A couple of badass women indeed! Guest appearances by Damien Dempsey, Bob Geldof and rolling stone RONNE WOOD!!!