Tio Toto is a children’s music performer who turns every show into an interactive adventure with live songwriting, silly singalongs, and a musical instrument petting zoo. From bubble machines to banana pianos, kids don’t just watch — they become the band! Perfect for birthday parties, festivals, libraries, and family-friendly events, each show is playful, inclusive, and joyfully unforgettable. No two shows are the same — every performance is shaped by the kids in the room!
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Write a reviewPrice range: $350 and up.
Languages: English
Gig length: 15 - 50 minutes
Insurance: $100,000 - Tio Toto carries general liability insurance for live performances. This coverage protects clients and venues in the event of accidental injury to attendees or damage to property during a show. Certificates of Insurance (COI) can be provided upon request.
When you hire Tio Toto, you’re getting more than a music show — you’re getting a fully interactive family experience. Audiences can expect upbeat singalongs, silly dances, and spontaneous songs co-written with the kids on the spot. Children are invited to explore unique instruments in the Musical Instrument Petting Zoo (banana piano, hand drums, shakers, frog guiros, and more), while grown-ups are encouraged to join in and model playfulness.
Every performance is:
Engaging: Kids are active participants, not just spectators.
Flexible: Perfect for birthday parties, libraries, schools, festivals, and community events.
Inclusive: Bilingual songs and welcoming themes for families of all backgrounds.
Memorable: Bubble machines, quirky props, and hands-on music moments that leave kids talking long after the event.
Event planners can count on Tio Toto to bring energy, professionalism, and joy to any stage or space.
Tio Toto brings the music playground to life — where the audience becomes the band!
Based in Austin, TX, Tio Toto is a children’s music performer known for high-energy, interactive family concerts. Every show is a co-created adventure filled with singalongs, dancing, spontaneous songwriting, and plenty of laughter. Kids help write lyrics on the spot, lead silly dances, and even get to explore the one-of-a-kind Musical Instrument Petting Zoo featuring kalimbas, African drums, frog guiros, shakers, and the fan-favorite banana piano.
With over a decade of performing the longest-running kids’ music residency in Central Texas, Tio Toto has delighted families at museums, libraries, festivals, coffee shops, and even zoos. Whether it’s a toddler-friendly singalong, a preschool dance party, or a full family concert, Tio Toto creates an inclusive, bilingual music experience that sparks creativity for kids and lets grown-ups relax and join the fun.
Perfect for birthdays, school events, community festivals, or family-friendly venues, Tio Toto’s quirky, empowering shows guarantee smiles, bubbles, and a whole lot of joy.
Tio Toto is flexible and can adapt to most event spaces, from classrooms and libraries to large festival stages. Here’s what helps create the best experience:
Performance Space: Minimum 8’ x 8’ area (larger is preferred for bigger crowds).
Sound: For small indoor shows (under 50 people), no sound system is required — Tio Toto can bring a portable PA. For larger indoor/outdoor shows, a basic PA with one vocal mic and an input for an instrument is ideal.
Power: Access to at least one standard 120V outlet if sound equipment is provided/used.
Lighting: General stage or area lighting is sufficient — no special effects needed.
Setup/Teardown: Approximately 30 minutes before and after the show.
Extras: A table (for instruments/props) and nearby access to water is appreciated.
👉 For larger shows and festival bookings, technical requirements (sound, staging, and lighting) will need to be reviewed and confirmed in advance to ensure the best possible performance.
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Tio Toto is inspired by the joyful tradition of interactive family music led by artists like Raffi, Laurie Berkner, Caspar Babypants, Sonia De Los Santos, and Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band. The spirit of The Pop Ups and 123 Andrés also influences the bilingual and co-creative nature of the shows. Beyond children’s music, Tio Toto draws from the DIY storytelling of folk singers, the playfulness of indie pop, and the community-driven energy of local Austin music.
The result is a quirky, high-energy blend where kids help shape the music — from silly lyrics to big singalongs — while grown-ups are invited to join in the fun.
Access to 120V generator power or outlet.
Children’s Music
