Teddy Bear Band/ Rich & The Resistors

About Us

2025 is TEDDY BEAR BAND's 40th Anniversary of developmentally appropriate music, fun, participation. Over 10,000 shows! FUNDING & Touring OPPORTUNITIES! Solo - 4+ musicians for all size events!
In addition to featured presentations and keynotes for NAEYC, NATL HEAD START etc., many programs & parents use TBB's Mom's Choice awarded DVD & emergent early literacy CDs that set kids up for success while having fun! (Stream TBB tunes on your favorite service). Youtube Kids page is https://www.youtube.com/user/forkidz/featured

Governor Dayton' proclaimed TEDDY BEAR BAND DAY in MINNESOTA for June 28, 2015 as Governor Pawlenty did in 2005.

To celebrate induction in the MN MUSIC HALL of FAME w/ Prince, Dylan, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, TBB re-released it's live recording (by Prince’s invitation), "Live at Paisley Park".

Also - Rich & the Resistors & our other shows for ALL AGES! Featured band! Mpls. St. Paul Magazine Wedding Guide! House band for all MN Vikings games, Bloomington Visitor and Convention events & more!.

Thanks! Richard 612 598-7854 Teddybearband.com
www.musicandgoodtimes.com info & monthly schedules RICHARDALANPROD@GMAIL.COM

How We Got Started

A "one time" concert in 1985 to benefit Bloomington/Richfield ECFE was such a success that TBB is still going strong. Original "Ted Heads" now bring their children!

"Always fun and entertaining. "

"This kids band is Tops! Great interaction with kids, positive and educational for the whole family"

Teddy Bear Band

It's TEDDY BEAR BAND's 36th Anniversary of nationally acclaimed, developmentally appropriate music, fun & participation founded in MN ECFE! In ...

Weddings

Rich & The Resistors offers wedding services! We'd love to help you create a memorable event for you & your guests! MN VIKINGS House Band! Contact ...

Party Planning

Teddy Bear Band/ Rich & The Resistors (Richard Alan Productions) offers both personal and corporate party planning services from birthday parties t...

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Richard from Teddy Bear Band/ Rich & The Resistors Answered this on March 27, 2021

For a one person LLC in the local music business with full time management/ musician work for myself and seasonal - not full-time work for independent contracting musicians, this would be a total nightmare. Being a local/regional musician is relative to having music in the schools. It’s something... (more) For a one person LLC in the local music business with full time management/ musician work for myself and seasonal - not full-time work for independent contracting musicians, this would be a total nightmare. Being a local/regional musician is relative to having music in the schools. It’s something that most everyone believes in and values but is one of the first things to get the budget cut when costs increase for any reason. My clients would likely opt to not have music if I had to raise rates in order to cover the additional expenses of maintaining employees. The musicians that I work with value their freedom and need to be able to accept or reject engagements that I offer them as they also work independently with others.

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Richard from Teddy Bear Band/ Rich & The Resistors Answered this on February 27, 2021

I am a single person MN LLC. The musicians I need for engagements are independent contractors. In a typical year I provide work for approximately 20-30 people. 12-15 people account for most of the subcontracting work I offer. (more) I am a single person MN LLC. The musicians I need for engagements are independent contractors. In a typical year I provide work for approximately 20-30 people. 12-15 people account for most of the subcontracting work I offer.

Richard from Teddy Bear Band/ Rich & The Resistors Answered this on February 03, 2021

We've been posting more regularly on YouTube, Facebook, Alignable, Google, Instagram & Linkedin. (more) We've been posting more regularly on YouTube, Facebook, Alignable, Google, Instagram & Linkedin.

Richard from Teddy Bear Band/ Rich & The Resistors Answered this on December 09, 2020

Our silver lining before the lockdown... Celebrating clients that understood that those they serve would truly appreciate their extra effort in working with us to create a safe venue for Teddy Bear Band, Rich & The Resistors & our Echos of Elvis shows so we all could retain some sense of normalcy. (more) Our silver lining before the lockdown... Celebrating clients that understood that those they serve would truly appreciate their extra effort in working with us to create a safe venue for Teddy Bear Band, Rich & The Resistors & our Echos of Elvis shows so we all could retain some sense of normalcy.

Richard from Teddy Bear Band/ Rich & The Resistors Answered this on October 22, 2020

I promote that all our shows are flexible in making our indoor events safe so each venue already has their own ideas when they contact us. I'll add ways to improve as needed. Most of our annual holiday shows are currently cancelled through the end of the year, however I'm finding that clients are... (more) I promote that all our shows are flexible in making our indoor events safe so each venue already has their own ideas when they contact us. I'll add ways to improve as needed. Most of our annual holiday shows are currently cancelled through the end of the year, however I'm finding that clients are considering ways to put on their events in new & creative ways. We're ready & here's proof! (Rich & the Resistors -MN Vikings house band before home games since 2006 - performing at TCF Stadium in less that optimal conditions)

Richard from Teddy Bear Band/ Rich & The Resistors Answered this on October 14, 2020

As a self-employed musician and booking agency I have never been eligible for unemployment in the past. It’s been a blessing to get stimulus money and unemployment because clients are unable to hire us due to state regulations and perception for Safe gatherings. We were able to do some outdoor... (more) As a self-employed musician and booking agency I have never been eligible for unemployment in the past. It’s been a blessing to get stimulus money and unemployment because clients are unable to hire us due to state regulations and perception for Safe gatherings. We were able to do some outdoor shows between July and September but that is coming to an end now. All of our Christmas/ holiday shows are canceled. I could consider searching for other temporary employment but I still need to run my business even if we have extremely limited performances. I am planning ahead and strategizing for the normalization of life. it’s troubling to see our national debt that was already too high be increased further. i’m hoping our economy can come back strong and we can decrease some of this debt for future generations…

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Richard from Teddy Bear Band/ Rich & The Resistors Answered this on October 07, 2020

I have Medicare with a self insured supplement plan under blue cross blue shield. I also have a Medicare Blue RX Part D prescription plan through blue cross blue shield but not their company. Not sure if there will be a rate change in my supplement but Medicare Blue RX Part D is going up 50%... (more) I have Medicare with a self insured supplement plan under blue cross blue shield. I also have a Medicare Blue RX Part D prescription plan through blue cross blue shield but not their company. Not sure if there will be a rate change in my supplement but Medicare Blue RX Part D is going up 50% with no change in our prescriptions.... Any suggestions?

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Richard from Teddy Bear Band/ Rich & The Resistors Answered this on September 11, 2020

Please explain how I can join or if necessary start a group. I just searched for “child care services” and found a number of them however I didn’t see how to connect with that particular group. I do not provide childcare services however I am a vendor of music services to many and have a time... (more) Please explain how I can join or if necessary start a group. I just searched for “child care services” and found a number of them however I didn’t see how to connect with that particular group. I do not provide childcare services however I am a vendor of music services to many and have a time relevant suggestion that may help many of them - opting to use my services or not. Please advise. Thanks! Richard

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Richard from Teddy Bear Band/ Rich & The Resistors Answered this on June 10, 2020

So far it's been a great help. Praying there's no surprises when it comes to "forgiveness". (more) So far it's been a great help. Praying there's no surprises when it comes to "forgiveness".

Richard from Teddy Bear Band/ Rich & The Resistors Answered this on May 26, 2020

Teddy Bear Band/ Rich & The Resistors & our other shows have been & continue to be available! Schools, restaurants, city events & others have been unable to hire us since March 14.... We're encouraging socially distanced shows, dividing a show into multiple shows, offering "Drive in" shows as... (more) Teddy Bear Band/ Rich & The Resistors & our other shows have been & continue to be available! Schools, restaurants, city events & others have been unable to hire us since March 14.... We're encouraging socially distanced shows, dividing a show into multiple shows, offering "Drive in" shows as well as virtual shows "Live from Shirley's Crab Shack". We'll see what develops... At this time most shows are cancelled through June and many for the summer. Hoping for an extremely busy fall & being able to resume musical fun with all our friends, fans & clients! For Now…. Please share this with your families: Subscribe for free to Teddy Bear Band's YouTube Channel - Help TBB's 35th Anniversary "virus survival strategy" go VIRAL! New content added regularly! https://www.youtube.com/user/forkidz Stay well everyone!

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