Advertisement
Branden & James with Effie Passero Presents "CelloVoci"CelloVoci is a newly formed classical-crossover group starring internationally renowned cello & vocal duo, BRANDEN & JAMES along with powerhouse singer/songwriter Effie Passero from American Idol & Postmodern Jukebox. With “dazzling cello and soaring tenor vocals” (NPR Music) from BRANDEN & JAMES, and Ms. Passero’s “insanely powerful voice,” (Entertainment Weekly), the trio presents a tour-de force of epic musical collaborations and lighthearted stories that will make you both laugh and cry.
Since forming a group during the pandemic, the trio has toured extensively all over the West Coast, East Coast, and Midwestern United States, along with several cities in Mexico. They recently recorded their first collaborative album entitled Happy Days, and the group will make their solo concert debut at New York City’s Carnegie Hall in October, 2024.
BRANDEN & JAMES have been impressing audiences around the globe since 2015 with their unique arrangements, and undeniable charm & wit. Branden James, the duo’s singer & pianist was a finalist on Season 8 of America’s Got Talent, and is an award-winning, published author. Australian Cellist James Clark was a featured cellist for Olivia Newton-John, Bernadette Peters, and Idina Menzel before collaborating with Branden.
After finishing as a semi-finalist on American Idol, Effie Passero has made a name for herself touring the globe with Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox. Her viral music videos with the globally famous jazz collective have amassed millions of views on Youtube. “Music is my life,” she says. “I’m enjoying the thrill ride I’m on, and I can’t wait to see what the future holds.”
About Branden James
BRANDEN JAMES bring the soulful timbre of James on his cello combined with Branden's emotional and powerful vocals, creating a sound that leaves audiences feeling moved and inspired. They have “become a brand-name in the classical-crossover music world alongside the likes of Josh Groban, The Piano Guys, and Jackie Evancho”. The Bay Area Reporter"Hardly a supporting player, but, rather, a true co-creator and co-star" (Robert Windeler, NY Times Music Correspondent) Australian cellist James, began creating arrangements of familiar tunes that make you listen as you've never heard them before. Branden, a former finalist on America’s Got Talent resident tenor at The Metropolitan Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, and Los Angeles Opera; recently penned a memoir entitled, Lyrics of My Life which entered Amazon Books new releases at #9. It was published by Simon Schuster in September, 2020.Since forming a duo, they’ve been touring around the world with their innovative, classically inspired pop songs, and their undeniable charm and wit. In 2021-2022, they will launch a 60-city US tour called The Chasing Dreams Tour to promote their recently released debut album aptly named Chasing Dreams. Shortly after its release, BRANDEN JAMES were named best unsigned artists in North America by Music Connection magazine. In 2021, BRANDEN JAMES released their first Christmas Album, "A Christmas Gift" which they recently recorded in Mexico.
About Effie Passero
Effie Passero is a classically trained singer from Los Angeles, but is currently based in Mexico. She was on American Idol season 1 for ABC's revival back in 2018, where she placed at exactly top 20. Since then, she's been performing all over the world, as well as on many different studio projects.
Purchase Tickets: https://www.etix.com/ticket/servlet/s/38214713
Advertisement
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Milton Theatre, 110 Union St, Milton, DE 19968-1618, United States,Milton, Delaware
Tickets
