Event Date: May 20, 2009
Event Venue: Wavendon, The Stables

Last night was first time we'd seen her live - not even on TV. But heard one song on radio, bought CD and had to see her! Wow, what an original sound today (well admit her excellent compositions are mainly based on early 50s RnR, Rockabilly, Skiffle, C&W) and it's a great show - yes totally agree with all said by 2 previous reviewers.
This is great perfect small venue which I've reviewd about 30 times and audiences are usually very reserved, but it was full (450?) and when all give immediate standing ovation, that is very rare, which tells its own story; she was visibly moved, never left the stage (and had to be called back like most acts) so she could cram in an extra song - she then sang an incredible version of Tainted Love (please put on her album!). Lets not forget the great 4-pce band who gave us a memorable performance, with authentic classic instruments.
If I'm going to be picky I'd say have a pianist so she can perform her 3-4 slower 'french cafe' style songs (like Madeline Peyroux). I thought the vocal was a bit lost in sound mix (possibly cos I was deafened by the support act who started loud then got louder). I'd like to see her do some move dance moves with the band members. But heh - just please come back soon and play 2 nights! Please don't make her too famous so she only plays arenas!!

Event Date: February 8, 2009
Event Venue: The point, Cardiff

She is still touring with  her band at the mo. Saw her in Cardiff last week and she blew me away... Cheeky, funny, sexy, charming and very sweet. Her voice was incredibly versatile, her band were a pleasure to watch and listen to - what a guitarist!!! I was also amazed by her movement and gestures... £10 a ticket was a bargain, I don't think I'll ever pay so little to see her again after this tour.... if this chick won't be a huge star in the next year then I'll eat my own hat!

I have seen Imelda May twice now, wow! what a voice and what a band, definitely to be recommended.

Event Date: August 21, 2009
Event Venue: Beautiful Days - Escot Park

We saw Imelda May in The Big Top, we bought her album a couple of months back after hearing Mark Radcliffe raving on about her, it's a great album so we were pretty excited about seeing her. She played a few tracks off the album and a few we hadn't heard before starting with Feel Me and ending on Johnny Got A Boom Boom. For the encore she did an amazing version of Tainted Love and then ended with Rollin. The place was stomping and we met a few people over the weekend who said they had never heard her before and caught her quite by accident and loved it. The nice security guard even gave me a set list at the end. :) So in full the set went:

Feel Me
Love Tattoo
Don't Do Me No Wrong
Big Bad Handsome Man
OH Darling
Wild About My Lovin
Proud N Humble
Sneaky Freak
Smotherin Me
Watcha Gonna Do
Psycho
Mayhem
Johnny

Tainted Love
Rollin