From 1897 to 1917, Storyville was a legalised prostitution district associated with the early development of New Orleans-style jazz. Botham and Davies take us on a musical tour of old New Orleans, singing the songs and telling the tales that built the city’s huge legacy of jazz and blues, from the early days of Jelly Roll Morton and Buddy Bolden to the historic recordings of Dr John and Professor Longhair.It’s Dixieland, Barrelhouse, Rhythm and Blues and stride piano, all Rock ‘n’ Rolled into one. There are even a few modern songs reinterpreted in the traditional style for good measure.

Henry Botham Piano

Tom Davies Guitar and Vocals

Dates

23 Jul 2025

8pm - 10.30pm

Price

£20

Concessions: £10 tickets are available for under 35 year olds who are part of the Friends of BIF's Next Gen Scheme.

Venue

Pavilion Arts Centre

Booking info

BIF Friends get priority booking from 18 March
Public booking opens 15 April
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Dates, times & booking

  • Wed 23 Jul 2025 8.00pm - 10.30pm
BIF Friends get priority booking from 18 March
About Friends Priority Booking

Public booking opens 15 April

Priority Booking
for BIF Friends

To book seats early, join the Friends of Buxton International Festival and become part of our ‘Festival Family.’

Directors’ Circle, Benefactor, Gold Patron Tuesday, 18 March

Patron Tuesday, 25 March

Gold Friend Tuesday, 1 April

Friend and Joint Friend Tuesday, 8 April

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Joining our community and becoming a BIF Friend unlocks a whole host of benefits, including priority booking for the festival.

From just £36 per year, become part of the festival you love all year-round.

  • Priority booking for all festival events
  • Six tiers of membership starting from just £36
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  • Special friends events throughout the year: meals, dinners, recitals and more
  • Support from friends members have enabled us to grow into one of the UK’s leading opera festivals
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If you are under 35 you can join the Next Gen Friends for free, and access £5 tickets to book events and £10 tickets to all other events.

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