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Toto
North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre — Chula Vista, CA
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About Toto

Toto formed in Los Angeles in 1977 as a supergroup of session musicians who decided to make records together. The band features Dennis DeVore on vocals, Steve Lukather on guitar, David Paich on keyboards, and Jeff Porcaro on drums, among rotating members. They hit immediately with Hold the Line in 1978 and never really stopped. Africa became their defining moment—a song so ubiquitous it transcended the band itself and became part of the cultural fabric. Rosanna followed as another massive hit. What gets lost sometimes is that these guys could actually play. They won a Grammy for Toto IV in 1983 and kept making albums for decades. The band broke up briefly in the 90s but reunited and has kept touring. They're the kind of band that appeals to people who think they don't like 80s pop rock until Africa comes on.

Toto shows are exactly what you'd expect: well-played, energetic, and full of singalongs. Crowds lose it when Africa hits. The band sounds tight because these are genuinely skilled musicians. Sets lean heavily on the hits but show they've got range.

Known for Africa, Rosanna, Hold the Line, I'll Be Over You, Stop Loving You Today

Toto + San Diego

Toto rolled through Humphreys last April and proved they're more than just "Africa." They opened with the rarely-performed "Afraid of Love" and spent the night threading through their catalog—"Keyboard Solo" and "Drum Solo" giving the band room to flex, "Rosanna" hitting different live, and that closing cover of "With a Little Help From My Friends" feeling like a genuine goodbye to the crowd. It's the kind of setlist that respects both the deep catalog and the fact that people want to hear the songs they actually know.

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Live Music in San Diego

San Diego's music scene has never been particularly kind to arena rock, which might explain why bands like Toto end up at Humphreys instead of larger rooms. The city leans harder toward indie, hip-hop, and singer-songwriter stuff these days. That said, there's always an audience for '80s rock nostalgia here—it's the kind of place where people actually want to hear 'Africa' played straight.

San Diego road trip to see Toto?

Stay in La Jolla if you want upscale coastal vibes — it's worth the splurge. Dinner at Duke's La Jolla offers views and solid seafood without being pretentious. Spend the day before the show walking Windansea Beach or browsing the galleries around Prospect Street. If you want to understand the city's Mexican-American cultural fabric, head to Chicano Park in Barrio Logan — the murals are legitimately world-class. Hit a taco shop on Logan Avenue afterward. The neighborhood pulses with the energy that informs music like Peso Pluma's.

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