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Chris Ruggiero & Clint Holmes

Sunday, October 26, 2025 @ 4:00pm



Grunin Center - Main Stage
1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754

Clint Holmes and Chris Ruggiero share the stage – for the first time – in one fantastic show. One night only at the Grunin Center!

Clint Holmes, one of the greatest voices of our generation, re-imagines the greatest hits of the most beloved songwriters of the last 60 years. From Carole King and James Taylor to Burt Bacharach and Brian Wilson, with a splash of Lennon & McCartney. This show is filled with songs that have underscored iconic movie scenes and television shows, and most importantly, have become the soundtrack of our lives. If you remember songs like “Save the Last Dance for Me,” “I’ll Never Fall in Love Again,” “Shower the People,” “Fire and Rain,” and “Eleanor Rigby” Clint’s show will take you on a journey through the most beautiful melodies and lyrics of all time, while sharing his incredible story. As the strains of “My name is Michael, I’ve got a nickel…” poured out of every radio in America, Clint Holmes set off on a path to establishing himself as one of the most dynamic interpreters of song ever to grace a stage. Following the staggering success of his chart-topping hit record, “Playground in My Mind,” Clint was determined not to rest on his laurels or simply ride the wave of his gold-record stardom. More recently, Clint spent much of the last 25 years as a headliner on the Las Vegas Strip, earning him several “Best of” awards, including “Best Male Vocalist” five years in a row in a town with no shortage of stiff competition for the title. His triumphs around the country range from the grand stages of Carnegie Hall and the Hollywood Bowl to the chic corners of Cafe Carlyle and Birdland. Over his storied career, Clint has performed for 6 U.S. Presidents (and most of them, more than once.) His latest album, Rendezvous, was nominated for two Grammy Awards.

Chris Ruggiero has appeared on national PBS specials, shared the stage with music icons, performed live on Good Morning America, and his tour has already hit over 100 towns and cities nationwide. Chris is widely celebrated for breathing new life into timeless hit songs from the 50s, 60s, and 70s up to today, including many from his four albums. If you remember songs like “Unchained Melody,” “My Cherie Amour,” “You Can’t Hurry Love,” & “This Magic Moment,” you’ll relish an afternoon spent with Chris. His unique interpretations of those and more are not only vocal triumphs, they feature lush orchestrations by Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons arranger Charlie Calello (who is also a fan, commenting, “It’s been a long time since I heard a voice like this”) as well as industry legends who’ve worked with Barry Manilow, Julio Iglesias, Tony Orlando, Neil Diamond, Laura Nyro and more. The show is filled with the greatest hits of the last 60 years as well as a message of hope and inspiration for all ages. Chances are, you’ll know every word to every song, and the magical feeling will live on long after Chris leaves the stage. This will mark Chris’s second appearance at the Grunin Center.

Clint Holmes has been an inspiration to Chris for many years, and while these two fantastic singers have collaborated from time to time, this show marks the first time that they will each perform a full concert together. Don’t miss the chance to enjoy two shows in one in this very special concert.

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