Engage, Educate, Entertain
Where Music, Imagination, and Learning Meet
- Interactive storytelling that captivates attention
- Live performances that inspire creativity and engagement
- Educational programs that combine fun with meaningful lessons and STEAM content
Bilingual Musical Storytelling
Pepito & The Trash Cans
A Bilingual Musical Story that Sparks Imagination and Celebrates Culture
Perfect for family programs and summer reading events, Pepito & The Trash Cans is a bilingual musical storytelling performance that brings books and creativity to life! Set in Bolivia, this heartwarming tale follows Pepito, a boy who dreams of making music but has no instruments. With the help of his siblings, he discovers how to turn everyday objects—like bottles and cans—into music-making treasures.
Combining live music, Spanish and English narration, and a rich sense of imagination, this performance promotes:
Early literacy and language learning through context-driven Spanish vocabulary
Cultural pride and appreciation that uplifts Hispanic voices and invites cross-cultural understanding
Environmental awareness through creative reuse of materials
Social-emotional learning as children see Pepito overcome hardship with perseverance and teamwork
Inspiration to read, create, and explore
Children and families leave the performance inspired to make their own instruments, tell their own stories, and see the library as a place of imagination, learning, and community.
Duration: 45 or 60 minutes
Space Requirements: Indoor or outdoor Minimum 15′ x 10′ performance area
Technical Requirements: 60 minutes set up time, 45 minutes to strike. Luke’s Entertainment provides all sound equipment. We just need an electrical outlet.
Turning Trash into Tunes
Homemade Music
A Family-Friendly Musical Adventure with Upcycled Instruments
Join multi-instrumentalist and storyteller Luke Vandergriff for an unforgettable musical experience where creativity takes center stage—and nothing goes to waste! In Homemade Music, Luke performs with a collection of instruments made from bottles, cans, furniture scraps, and other repurposed materials. Using looping technology, body percussion, and audience participation, he shows how music can be made with curiosity, not cost.
Families will discover the science behind sound, the cultural roots of handmade instruments like the Afro-Peruvian cajón, and the power of turning everyday objects into tools for self-expression. More than just a performance, this show encourages kids and adults alike to unplug, look around, and rediscover their creative spark.
Perfect for Library Programming That Promotes:
🎶 STEAM Learning: Teaches the science of sound and musical experimentation.
📚 Literacy Connections: Supports storytelling, listening, and language development through music.
🌱 Environmental Awareness: Inspires sustainable thinking through upcycling.
💡 Creative Thinking: Sparks curiosity and imagination in all ages.
🧡 Community Engagement: Brings generations together in a shared, participatory experience.
📵 Digital Balance: Encourages families to step away from screens and into creative play.
Duration: 40 minutes
Space Requirements: Indoor or outdoor Minimum 15′ x 10′ performance area
Technical Requirements: 60 minutes set up time, 45 minutes to strike. Luke’s Entertainment provides all sound equipment. We just need an electrical outlet.
Dinosaurs & SEL
DinoHearts
DinoHearts is a live, interactive storytelling experience designed especially for libraries. Blending literacy, music, mindfulness, and world language exposure, this engaging program invites children into a dinosaur adventure that builds emotional awareness and curiosity.
Through the story, students naturally learn Spanish color vocabulary while practicing a simple heart-centered breathing exercise that helps calm the nervous system, improve focus, and build emotional resilience. An original song reinforces the themes and keeps children actively engaged from beginning to end.
Perfect for library programs centered on Social Emotional Learning, multicultural education, and early literacy, DinoHearts empowers children with tools they can use in everyday life—while making learning joyful, memorable, and fun.
The program includes:
• Interactive storytelling
• A guided heart-breathing exercise to reduce stress and increase focus
• Spanish color vocabulary practice
• An original song reinforcing the themes
Duration: 40 minutes
Space Requirements: Indoor or outdoor Minimum 15′ x 10′ performance area
Technical Requirements: 30 minutes set up time, 30 minutes to strike. Luke’s Entertainment provides all sound equipment. We just need an electrical outlet
