DALE STORR: THE SOUNDS OF NEW ORLEANS

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Saturday 5th April, 2025

Lerryn Memorial Hall, Fore Street, Lerryn, Lostwithiel. PL22 0QB

Inspired by his parents’ record collection of early Rhythm n’ Blues and Rock n’ Roll, the evocative music of New Orleans quickly became a passion for the young pianist.
He immersed himself into the styles of heroes like Dr.John, James Booker, Professor Longhair, Allen Toussaint, Fats Domino and Huey ‘Piano’ Smith to name but a few. His piano studies took him to Sheffield where he established himself as a highly sought after pianist backing many top blues stars from the U.K. and America.

However the music of his beloved New Orleans was always going to take precedence and from 2008 Dale went solo with his now acclaimed ‘Sounds of New Orleans’ show.

“Storr’s music is authentic barrelhouse pianism and singing and should be on the play list of all broad minded jazz lovers” ~ Jazz Journal magazine

Since then he has wowed audiences across the U.K. and Europe with his intoxicating piano mastery and vocals, as well as sharing his encyclopedic knowledge of the crescent city.
Dale draws in the audience with the rich history behind the music, telling the often risque stories of his much loved piano heroes.
He has reached the finals of the British Blues Awards seven years in succession and also won the 2015 best musical performance award at the Buxton Fringe Festival.

Dale’s show is not just piano playing and vocals but involves stories of the great New Orleans musicians, characters and of the city itself. As one review from Wakefield Jazz Club said recently, “the show is a love letter to the city of New Orleans”.

Get ready for an emotional rollercoaster ride of the music and tales of the great New Orleans piano players.

“Incredible….never seen anybody play like that….only James Booker” ~ British blues legend, Victor Brox
“If there is a better New Orleans-style pianist in the UK than the outrageously talented Dale Storr, please point me in his or her direction because he or she must be very, very special” ~ Blues In Britain magazine

Pre-Show Suppers will be available at The Ship Inn, Lerryn from 5.00 pm to 7.30 pm.

The Pre-Show Supper menu includes:
Fish & Chips
Butter Chicken Curry
Scampi & Chips
Veggie Curry
Please check with The Ship Inn for Vegan, Gluten-Free and other dietary requirements.

Please book your Pre-Show Suppers directly with The Ship Inn: Phone 01208 872374