-About Paul Todd Jr. -

An accomplished live entertainer, singer, DJ, and everything in between, Paul Todd Jr. began his musical career performing in shows alongside keyboard player Paul Todd. Having participated in various shows and pageants during his early years, Paul Jr. launched his professional music journey at the age of 14, performing a medley of songs by the legendary crooner and professional entertainer, Bobby Darin. Darin remains a significant inspiration and musical influence on Paul Jr.'s love for the Great American Songbook.

Paul has continued to evolve in stage presence, musicianship, and vocal prowess, showcasing his talents in sold-out performances across many of Southwest Florida's most prestigious music venues, such as The Broadway Palm, Cultural Park Theatre, Barbara B. Mann, The SWFL Performing Arts Center, and most recently, The Tribby Arts Center. He also maintains a busy tour schedule, performing nationally every year for the past two decades.

At 17, Paul Jr. shared the stage with Hollywood and music legend Andy Williams during a residency stint in Branson, MO.

In 2010, he wrote and composed the patriotic song "One Star," a Christmas tribute dedicated to men and women in uniform who sacrifice their time with family to ensure safety for all. It continues to be a beloved favorite among Paul Todd Jr.'s fans every holiday season.

To expand his skill set, Paul Jr. took a year off from performing and spent two years on the West Coast working in the television industry in Las Vegas, NV. There, he honed his skills in video editing, commercial advertisement, professional voice-over work, graphic design, and audio engineering—abilities he has integrated into his craft ever since.

In 2013, he had the privilege of composing the self-affirmation anthem "Be the Change" for the Be the Change Challenge Organization.

Paul Jr. went on to release his first solo album, "The Great American Songbook: Volume I," featuring unforgettable songs by crooning greats like Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Frankie Valli, Paul Anka, Bobby Darin, and even Barry Manilow.

In 2014, he opened for "God Bless the USA" writer, Lee Greenwood, at the Lee Civic Center in Ft. Myers, FL, performing his signature rendition of "The Star Spangled Banner"—a piece he has had the honor of performing on many occasions at Hammond Stadium, Jet Blue Park, and Hertz Arena for teams like The Minnesota Twins and The Boston Red Sox.

That same year, Paul Jr. married his wife and best friend Katrina, with whom he shares four daughters and one son: Abigail, Maria, Lizzy, Penelope, and James. His children have all performed in Paul Jr.'s shows in various capacities and continue to do so.

Since 2015, Paul Jr. has generously lent his musical talents as a music minister to The Diocese of Venice and various churches in SWFL, providing music for weddings, funerals, and worship services every week.

In 2017, he finished in the TOP 10 of the "Southwest Florida Idol" singing competition, a program with over 50,000 submissions and an affiliate of "American Idol."

In 2020, during the onset of the Covid-19 Pandemic, Paul Jr. faced a life-altering personal tragedy when his youngest daughter, Penelope, experienced a drowning incident that resulted in cardiac arrest for over 70 minutes. Miraculously, Penelope survived but spent over two months in the hospital before returning home with significant hypoxic brain damage. During this time, Paul Jr. and Katrina established a social media presence for little Penny, titled "Penny's Crazy Train," named after her favorite Ozzy Osbourne song. This platform has become a hub for supporters to follow Penny's remarkable recovery journey. Although Penelope was initially given six months to live, as of 2026, she continues to make incredible progress beyond her injuries' limitations.

For well over a decade, Paul Jr. has worked as an audio-visual specialist on a freelance basis for various companies, including KPVM Television, Encore Global, Harmons, Tech-Tronics, and Beyond Audio Visual. As the general manager of SWFL Entertainment, he planned, executed, project-managed, and oversaw large-scale corporate functions and premier musical talent. His project management skills have become one of the many tools in his toolbox, applied to charitable organizations, news outlets, Fortune 500 companies, and many others.

Known for his energetic stage persona and versatile vocals, Paul Jr. can channel the style of music greats like Michael Buble, Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Josh Groban, Frankie Valli, and many others, while infusing his unique flair into every performance.