Lolly Hopwood - Music for Kids!

Lolly's songwriting and performance are beloved by kids and parents across the globe. Whether it's at an acoustic storytime or at a large venue backed by a full band, Lolly's personal connection with the audience and love for vintage kids music & entertainment translates into a memorable show for children and grown-ups alike.

Her original songs stand easily alongside those of kindie favorites like Dan Zanes, Elizabeth Mitchell, Casper Babypants, and many others. She knows many classic singalong childrens songs that kids and grown ups can join in with. Her own music draws the audience in to participate, either by singing along in a call and response with 'Hey Alligator', acting out a journey with little animal friends on 'An Adventurous Day' or having a wild dance party on 'Jump Jump'.

With a smaller group (5-15 kids), Lolly will have the chance to interact with each audience member individually. She'll come out and play with the kids and take song requests as well! For larger groups (15-30) the audience will be able to sing, dance and play along with Lolly's games and songs. When possible Lolly will be joined by other musicians on keyboards & flute. For audiences of 30 or more, we will give you the full musical experience, giving the kids a chance to sing and dance and play along.

Larissa 'Lolly' Hopwood began her lifelong love with childrens music and entertainment when she was a little girl dancing in front of a turned-off television to Cat Stevens, Joni Mitchell and Harry Nilsson. Since those early days, Lolly has performed on well respected stages as both a childrens musician and in indie bands. Whether she's playing to a big crowd or a small audience, Lolly always connects with the audience on a personal level. The songs that she writes, records, and performs have the kind of nostagia and familiarity of old-school Sesame Street that engage the younger listeners. However, parents often admit to listening to (and happily singing along with) the songs even when the kids aren't around.
Lolly has released two children's music CDs Go! Go! Go! and An Adventurous Day with YoYo. She also co-wrote the interactive kids book, MOVE!, which will be published in Spring 2016 by Workman. Always finding for more inspiration in the record crates of her favorite indie record shop, in books she reads, in the world around her, and in the vibrant children and grown-ups in her life, Lolly is excited to explore new possibilities and to make lots of new stories, games and music!

We are happy to provide a sound system if one is needed. If you have one that we can plug into, even better. However, we can easily perform acoustic shows for smaller groups of kids at parties, in small venues and in classroom settings.