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"A very, very fine piano player indeed" ~ Paul Jones, BBC Radio 2

Described by Jazz Journal magazine as the "piano man's piano man!" and "a national treasure" , Dale Storr's musical journey has now brought him recognition as one of the UK's leading exponents of New Orleans piano.
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.
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

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Transformed in 2010 by current landlord Rick Ellison, the Old Hall Hotel in Hope is now firmly established as one of the best places to stay, eat & drink in the Hope Valley, a gem of the Peak National Park. Offering excellent value b&b (choice of 5 rooms from £65-£115 inc' breakfast) the pub-hotel is welcoming, cosy, relaxed and popular with locals and tourists alike.

With tea-rooms and excellent pub-food served 7 days a week, all day every day you're not going to go hungry at the Old Hall. Couple to this our range of cask-marque ales, malt whiskies, open fires and three beer festivals each year and you should be getting an idea of what we're all about.

Quality rooms, quality food & drink at affordable prices in our cosy pub in a beautiful part of the UK's oldest national park.

We offer all your favourite classic pub meals from our experienced chefs using fresh ingredients and also have a variety of specials with a twist. We also have a tea room where you can enjoy breakfasts, a quick bite for lunch or afternoon tea and coffee. You must try our famous Old Hall Hotel Derbyshire Breakfast! The tea room can be hired for a special occasion with a variety of options catering for your needs.

Please do come and visit us for a meal, drink or stay in one of comfortable bed and breakfast rooms. You can always be sure of a warm welcome at the Old Hall Hotel in Hope, Peak District

Market Place,

Hope,

Derbyshire,

England,

S33 6RH.

01433 620 160