Get ready for an unforgettable night as the powerhouse vocalist Effie Passero brings her soul-stirring voice to the Orchid Sunset Series for an evening of breathtaking music and pure magic beneath the Vallarta sky.
Doors/Cocktail Hour - 5:30pm
Showtime- 6:45pm
A trained opera singer with an astonishing vocal range, Effie’s ability to convey raw emotion and hit the highest notes with effortless control has captivated audiences worldwide. From her humble beginnings in Modesto, California—where her love of music was nurtured by her family—to her breakout moment on American Idol in 2018, Effie's journey has been one of passion, resilience, and unstoppable talent.
Her story is as inspiring as her music. Born without a frenulum linguae, doctors doubted she would ever speak properly, let alone sing. But with a simple snip of sea scissors by a sharp-eyed pediatrician, Effie’s fate took a dramatic turn. “Looks like you got a singer in your hands,” the doctor mused—a prophecy that couldn’t have been more true.
Effie's career skyrocketed after American Idol, leading her to stages across the globe with the world-renowned Postmodern Jukebox (PMJ), where she brought vintage soul to modern hits in sold-out arenas from Canada to Egypt, Indonesia, and across Europe. She’s shared the stage with musical greats, found her voice in jazz clubs and opera halls, and even navigated the unexpected challenges of performing through a global pandemic.
But Effie’s heart always leads her back to Puerto Vallarta—the town she calls home. It was here, amidst community and camaraderie, that she found refuge during uncertain times and where her artistry deepened. Vallarta isn’t just another stop on her tour—it’s where she feels truly connected.
This year marks an exciting new chapter for Effie. She recently signed a major record deal to release her long-awaited original music—an album that promises to showcase the depth of her artistry and the raw emotion she pours into every lyric. And in a career-defining moment, Effie is set to tour with the legendary band, Alabama, bringing her powerhouse vocals to iconic stages across the country.
Beyond her work with PMJ, Effie has been making waves with her new band, Cello Voci, alongside Brandon and Clark James, with an album release and a Carnegie Hall debut already under their belts. And with her first solo album on the horizon, inspired by the storytelling genius of Joni Mitchell, Effie is poised to leave her own indelible mark on the music world.