Puerto Vallarta just picked up a serious voice.
If you haven’t seen Joi Carter live yet, you’re going to want to fix that soon.
I first saw Joi perform at Night of the Iguana in Mayto, where I was also on the lineup, and she absolutely brought the place to life. Big voice. Real presence. Total command of the room. The kind of performer you notice immediately.
She’s new to the Puerto Vallarta scene, but not new to the stage.
And trust me — she belongs here.
A Voice That Doesn’t Stay in One Box
Joi Carter is what I call a genre-flex artist.
She moves naturally through:
R&B
Funk
Rock
Jazz
Pop
And she doesn’t just sing songs.
She turns them into moments.
Some artists sound good.
Joi connects.
That’s the difference.
Her performances feel alive. Interactive. Physical. Emotional. She brings people into the music instead of performing at them from across the stage.
That works especially well in Puerto Vallarta, where audiences want something real.
Already Making Noise at La Catrina Cantina
Right now, you can catch Joi Carter performing during Soulful Thursdays at:
📍 La Catrina Cantina
Zona Romántica Puerto Vallarta
🕗 Thursdays at 8:00 PM
🎟 No cover
This show is quickly becoming one of the strongest Thursday night live music experiences in Puerto Vallarta nightlife.
If you like soul, funk, groove, and dance-floor energy, this is an easy recommendation.
A National-Level Performer Now in Puerto Vallarta
Joi didn’t just show up out of nowhere.
She’s performed across major venues throughout the U.S. and internationally, including:
The Kennedy Center – Washington DC
City Winery Philadelphia
Blues Alley – DC
House of Blues – Dallas
B.B. King’s – New York
The Hamilton – DC
Rams Head Live! – Baltimore
Artscape – Baltimore
Vidanta – Nuevo Vallarta
CJW – Shenzhen, China
She’s also opened for:
TLC
Van Hunt
SOJA
And she’s appeared nationally on OWN network shows:
Ready to Love
Love & Marriage: D.C.
That’s a serious performance résumé walking into the Puerto Vallarta entertainment scene.
A Perfect Fit for Puerto Vallarta Audiences
Puerto Vallarta rewards performers who can read a room and move with it.
Joi does exactly that.
She shifts between smooth soul and high-energy groove without losing connection. She understands pacing. She understands audience energy. And she knows how to build a show instead of just running a setlist.
That’s why she stood out immediately in Mayto.
And it’s why people here are going to keep hearing more about her.
Booking Joi Carter
Joi Carter is available for:
✦ Live venue performances
✦ Private events
✦ Festivals
✦ Corporate entertainment
✦ Residencies
✦ Special collaborations
Booking & inquiries:
Agency Representation:
Marcus Mitchell – LIVE24
📧 marcus@marcushmitchell.com
📞 (410) 921-0284
Global Moves Entertainment (GME)™
📧 leonard@globalmovesent.com
ATL Representation – Zee Mullen
📧 zmullen@savvyaffairsinc.com
Press & Publicity:
Carla Welborn
Dawn Scooter Public Relations
📧 cmwelborn7@gmail.com
📞 (240) 475-7283
A Strong Addition to the Puerto Vallarta Music Scene
Puerto Vallarta is one of the best live entertainment cities in Mexico right now.
New artists arrive every season.
But not every artist lands the way Joi Carter does.
After seeing her live myself at Night of the Iguana in Mayto, I can say confidently she brings something special to every stage she steps onto.
If you want to experience one of the newer voices making waves in Puerto Vallarta entertainment right now, start with Thursday nights at La Catrina Cantina.
You’ll understand immediately.
Written by The Media King – Will Walker | @WNWalker
Will Walker (Puerto Vallarta Insider | Editor In Chief Of Puerto Vallarta Calendar) @PuertoVallartaCalendar & WNWalker Media @WNWalker
