Palm Beach Pops 2009

Clint Holmes

After a seven year run as the headliner at Harrah's in Las Vegas, Clint was recently inducted into the Nevada Entertainment Artist Hall of Fame along with other greats Tony Curtis, Phyllis McGuire, Wayne Newton, Rich Little and Robt,” which featured celebrity guests, that everything came together for him. Among his various recordings, Clint had a Top Ten smash hiear” twice.

As one of the hottest tickets on the Las Vegas strip, Clint Holmes is more than a singer. With his incredible voice and magnetic stage presence, anything can happen on stage. And it probably will when Clint performs with Florida’s premier pops orchestra, Bob Lappin and The Palm Beach Pops again.

With critically acclaimed performances across the country, the Los Angeles Times has called Clint Holmes’ performance, “A fascinating experience,” and the Chicago Tribune described it as, “A night of full realized entertainment.”

Born in England, Clint is the son of an African-American jazz musician and a British opera singer. When he was eight, his mother taught him classic vocal techniques, while his dad taught him jazz. Today he says, “My mom taught me how to sing correctly and my dad taught me how to enjoy it.”

One of Clint’s first breaks was a two year stint on “Entertainment Tonight,” as their musical feature and event correspondent. But it wasn’t until he landed his own Emmy-winning talk/variety show, “New York at Night,” which featured celebrity guests, that everything came together for him. Among his various recordings, Clint had a Top Ten smash hit, “Playground In My Mind (My Name Is Michael).”

Named “Atlantic City’s Entertainer of the Year” three times, the multi-talented, charismatic Holmes is an American treasure. In 1992, Clint was the featured performer at the Democratic National Convention at Madison Square Garden on the evening of Bill Clinton’s presidential nomination. Popular in both camps, he also appeared at The White House performing for President and Mrs. Bush and Vice President and Mrs. Quayle at “The National Literacy Honors” which aired on ABC. 

As Harrah’s “Entertainer of Choice for the Millenium,” Clint recently starred for seven years in a nightly show seen at Harrah’s Las Vegas Hotel and Casino.  In 2002, Harrah’s named their main showroom the “Clint Holmes Theater,” a rare honor received only by a handful of entertainers in Las Vegas history, and a first for an African American performer. Clint was also heralded “Best Singer” in Las Vegas by the readers of Las Vegas Review-Journal.  Clint has been inducted into the Buffalo Musical Hall of Fame and into the Casino Legends Hall of Fame.

Currently, Clint is rehearsing and working on his new Broadway-bound musical, “JAM” (Just Another Man). Besides having a fondness for the American Songbook, Clint shares with The Palm Beach Pops a mission to support and preserve art and music programs for school children. 

“He’s one of the most amazing talents I’ve ever seen…and I’ve seen quite a few.” said Maestro Lappin, who’s seen Clint perform multiple times and worked for over four years to bring him to the Palm Beach stages. Patrons can look forward to reflecting on an unforgettable experience for years to come.

 Read the February 2010 Review by David A. Frye HERE