Kelly's Bella Award, Skye & Cabaret Entertainers

Monday night, August 9th, was a thrilling evening of excitement and fun for everyone involved in Kelly Clinton’s Open Mic Cabaret. There was great entertainment at the Cabaret featuring guest host Skye Dee Miles --in New York City at the Friars Club “Salute to Clint Holmes”--and in The Arts District in Downtown Las Vegas where Kelly Clinton-Holmes was honored with the 2010 Bella Award for “Las Vegas Female Entertainer.”

In Kelly’s absence (she was in NYC) Lena Prima picked up the Bella for Kelly along with Kelly’s mom, Ellie Clinton Issa. Several close friends also attended the event before heading over to the Bootlegger for the Cabaret.

As we all know, Kelly Clinton-Holmes is a sensational entertainer and one who is generous in sharing her stage and in encouraging her fellow entertainers --oftentimes providing bookings for them to work. Fellow entertainer, Steve Connolly hosted the Bella Awards and spoke about not only what ‘a talented artist Kelly is and one who is a pleasure to work with’ --he also said, that ‘Kelly Clinton-Holmes “is a great asset to this city.” Thank you Steve Connolly for saying your gracious words and your "It's all true" comment after the award show.

The plan is to present the 2010 Bella Award for “Las Vegas Female Entertainer” to Kelly Clinton-Holmes, in person, this Monday night at her Open Mic Cabaret.

On to the Cabaret:

The fabulous Skye Dee Miles did a fantastic job of hosting the Cabaret. Love Skye! She’s such an awesome singer, entertainer, --and she stars in ‘Menopause the Musical” at the Luxor.
Go see that show, we just read an announcement that Skye Dee Miles is up for a big award for her role in the musical!!
Skye Dee Miles will perform at Hot August Nights in Las Vegas on Sunday, August 22, at 7:40 PM.  The three-day event at Town Square benefits "For Kids Now" and  "Opportunity Village."

There was plenty of great entertainment at the Cabaret including big name stars, super popular performers and new Las Vegas acts. The photoplay starts here:
The fantastic Skye Dee Miles gave an 'hot, hot' performance of "Evil Gal Blues!"

Tim Wells

Next up was the incredible singer, Tim Wells with a fantastic rendition
of the Stevie Wonder tune, "Overjoyed" followed by a popular
demand performance of, "Stand by Me."

Jimmy Hopper

The popular headliner,
Jimmie Hopper
went to the grand piano to give his fantastic performance of  "Hallelujah"
and "Walking in Memphis."
Jimmy Hopper will be appearing at Ovation in Green Valley Ranch, on September 5, at 8PM.  Celebrate Labor Day weekend with Jimmy.

Lannie Counts

The incredible vocalist/entertainer, Lannie Counts
gave us a

 'killer performance' of the romantic tune, "Angel Eyes."

Lannie Counts has a brand new CD.   Check it out at www.ReberbNation.com/Lannie

Lannie Counts will be appearing at the 1st Annual Hot August Nights

event at Town Square on Sunday, August 22, at 4:25 PM.

Michael Cagle

The powerful singer Michael Cagle gave us his all on Two "Out of Three Ain't Bad".  Then Michael really started something when he called for a "Jam" on the 1970's hit tune "Lean on Me."  Jamm'rs, Skye Dee Miles, Lannie Counts and Michael Cagle were a bit surprised but very pleased when three other awesome singers, Buffie Lucas, Cassandra Davis-Brett and Rashida Jordan, joined them on stage for a real 'big blast' performance....What a show.  It was terrific.

                                    

Michael Cagle will also be appearing at Hot August Nights on Sunday, August 22 at 2:15 PM. 

Irma Kaye

The lady in red, the wonderful singer Irma Kaye took on the spirit of "Lady Day" Billy Holiday with a terrific performance of "God Bless the Child."  Irma added a bit of fashion fun with a sexy fringed garter belt. 

 Down boys.

Margeaux Davis

Wow, we all got to see Broadway musical star Margeaux Davis singing her orginal tunes right here at Kelly Clinton's Open Mic Cabaret!!  Margeaux played the "Seasons of Love Soloist in the Tony Award Winning Broadway Play "Rent." We were so happy she stopped by to perform for us last Monday night.  Just 24 years-old, Margeaux has plenty of credits under her belt and she rocked the crowd with her fantastic performance.  We want to see more of Margeaux next time she gets back to our town.    Meanwhile, check her music out at www.reverbnation.com/Margeaux "The Essence of Soul"

Singer and songwriter George Dare gave a wonderful performance of a tune by Bob Seger, "Turn the Page."     Along with having a fabulous voice, George Dare has written all kinds of music including some very popular hit jingles.        

George Dare

           
Tribute artist, Mike Greenwood did an excellent performance of the Roy Orbison hit song, "Crying."  Wonderful singing Mike.

Mike Greenwood

Michael Louis Austin

Michael Brett

Next came the trio of performers known around the open mic circuit as the band, Blue Sky Mind. They are perhaps better known individually as singer/actress, Cassandra Davis-Brett, guitarist/keyboards/vocalist, Michael Brett,  and a newcomer to Las Vegas, Michael Louis Austin, also vocals, guitar and keys.  The band presented all original tunes  --the first one as a group, then each artist gave a solo performance of their own tune.

Lisa Gay

Cassandra Davis-Brett

Cassandra Davis-Brett played the lead in the 2009 musical, "Once Upon This Island" at Spring Mountain State Park.

Lisa Gay & Tony Drake

The fabulous Lisa Gay and Tony Drake had the crowd swinging with "Could It Be I'm Falling in Love."
Lisa was sending out those awesome vocal riffs as Tony rocked that guitar --and then Skye jumped in for a bit on backup.  So hot!!!

Lisa Gay & Tony Drake will be performing at the big fundraising event, Hot August Nights on Saturday, August 21 at 11 AM.
Go to http://www.hotaugustnightsinlasvegas.com/ to see the list of many performers who are scheduled to appear.


Bootlegger host, J.T. Thompson is back from Alaska.  J.T. took right back to the mic to croon a the George Michael tune, "Round Here."  Beautiful job J.T.

J. T. Thompson

Miz Buffie Lucas

The very popular singer with a great voice

Miz Buffie Lucas rocked us out with the

Michael Jackson tune, "Rock" With You."

Buffie is one HOT entertainer!

Miz Buffie Lucas starred in the cast

of the musical "Once On This Island."

Rashida Jordan

Rashida Jordan is on the road a lot touring the music circuit  but she's back in town right now performing and promoting her new CD,  "Insanity."  We got to see Rashida perform

her original tune live!!

Rashida Jordan's new CD, "Insanity" is

available now at Amazon.com

Vernell Brown Jr.

Top Jazz musicians Vernell Brown Jr. and Doc T, of the popular group Spectrum, gave us a terrific rendition of the kind of music they are best

known for.  Their performance was awesome.

Vernell & Doc T

Vernell Brown Jr. is a well-known recording artist in the world of Jazz.  He and Doc T, aka,  Roy Turner have received plenty of raves for their wonderful performances inside the Las Vegas club scene.  They appear at the Freakin' Frog on Friday nights and a number of other venues in Las Vegas.  Check out http://www.vernellbrownjr.com/

The exciting singer, Tupua "Tony" Ainu'u  gave a great show on the Josh Turner tune, "Your Man."  Tupua wowed the crowd with his awesome baritone voice!!!!  Woo hoo!!

Judith Marinelli Hayek

Singer Judith Marinelli Hayek, an entertainer who loves to dress up for a show, tossed her hat and tambourine on stage to give us a couple of her favorite tunes.
We always enjoy Judith's show.

Ralph Kuster

Branson, Missouri singer, Ralph Kuster, stopped by to perform
at Kelly Clinton's Open Mic Cabaret.  Ralph did a fine performance of the Frank Sinatra tunes "Nice and Easy'" and, "My Way."

Cara

The lovely young singer, Cara gave a terrific performance
of the Aretha Franklin hit, "Chain of Fools."

Michael Love

The fabulous singer, Michael Love returned
to the Cabaret for another sensational
presentation of "One In A Million."


Last up to close out one more great
evening of entertainment was Christine
(no pic) who did a fine job on the finale number,   "I'm Beginning to
See the Light."

Special thanks to Skye Dee Miles for doing such a great job guest hosting the Cabaret.  Thanks also go to the great musicians playing all night long, musical director, Mike Clark on keys, Billy Adams on drums, and sitting in, guest guitarist, Tony Drake. 
And, we were really happy to see super DJ/special effects guy, Kevin Cordova back on the job --and, 

Kevin Cordova (r)

Bootlegger host,
J.T. Thompson.







KELLY CLINTON WILL BE BACK THIS WEEK!!
Please join us!!
Perform, Promote Your Gig,
Dine In, Chill Out
It's Always a Blast!!!
Showtime:  9 PM @ Bootlegger Bistro, 7700 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Dining room reservations:  702-736-4939