Music for kids and their grownups

KING BULLFROG is a kindie rock trio that plays high-energy tunes that are developmentally appropriate for kids and grownups actually like.

Formed in 2017 after meeting in an early-childhood music class Steve taught Jeremiah’s daughter, King Bullfrog has performed hundreds of shows throughout the nation’s capital region. With their Americana flair, their rock n’ roll chops, and their serious silliness, King Bullfrog delights audiences young and old(er). 

Their first album, Lions & Lilypads, was produced by the Grammy-winning Dean Jones (Okee Dokee Brothers, Joanie Leeds, Mister G, Frances England) at his straw-bale No Parking Studio in Rosendale, NY. 

Meet Mr. StevE

A teaching artist based in DC’s Ward 5, Steve Leroy (vocals, bass, ukulele) is devoted to inspiring children throughout DC and beyond to become music makers rather than simply music consumers. As a certified Music Together instructor, Steve works with very young children and their families to help foster rich and joyful music development inside the classroom as well as inside the home. Steve is also an entrepreneur who is continually developing and implementing innovative in-school music programming in DC’s public and private schools. His highly popular Rock the Hill music camp launched in 2022 with the mission of getting children between the ages of 8 and 15 to make music with their peers. In addition to teaching and his work with King Bullfrog, Steve is a working bassist who plays locally and nationally wherever his fingers and four strings are called for.

Meet Mr. Jeremiah

Jeremiah Goulka (vocals, guitar, harmonica, dobro, ukulele) is a dad who has done a lot of things in his life and can’t believe his luck that he gets to perform on stage with Mr. Steve and the Captain and make music and be silly for King Bullfrog’s audiences. He has studied classical piano and voice, taught early childhood music classes, practiced law, written a history book, advised government agencies, run a disaster recovery task force, trained police and prosecutors, hosted a blues radio show, lived in 3 countries, visited all 50 states and 6 populated continents, and been a stay-at-home dad. Of all these, King Bullfrog is the most fun. 

Meet The Captain

John Trupp (vocals, drums, guitar), better known on the lilypad as “The Captain,” is a musician, songwriter, producer, and all around family man. He has worked with many notable artists throughout his career, contributing his skills to a wide range of projects. John has won numerous awards for the many albums and projects he’s been a part of and has had original songs placed in movies and major television shows. He has been fortunate to perform many thousands of concerts on many of the east coast's finest stages. Currently, John performs with numerous acts playing the better venues and festivals of the region. He is a member of the Recording Academy (The Grammys) and does a significant amount of studio work as a musician and producer, hosts and promotes concerts, and develops new talent in the region. And let’s not forget, John is still the unofficial mayor of Derwood, Maryland.