Holders is a traditional Barbadian plantation house dating from the 17th Century, set in 5 acres of formal and park gardens. Holders Season, a world-renowned performing arts festival, returns in 2016 with a stellar lineup. Whichever night  you choose to attend is sure to be a wonderful evening of entertainment!

A major star in the cabaret hot spot of the world, New York, Grammy nominated pianist Judy Carmichael is one of the world’s leading interpreters of stride piano and swing. Count Basie nicknamed her “Stride,“ acknowledging the command with which she plays this technically and physically demanding jazz piano style.

Referred to by the critics as “astounding, flawless and captivating” (The New York Times) and a wonderful raconteur, Judy has played in a variety of venues from Carnegie Hall, to the Peggy Guggenheim Museum in Venice, and worked with Joel Grey, Michael Feinstein, Steve Ross and the Smothers Brothers.  In addition, Ms. Carmichael has performed private recitals for everyone from Rod Stewart and Robert Redford to President Clinton and Gianni Agnelli.