Teddy Bear Band

Award-winning Twin Cities children's band playing participatory shows with real instruments since 1985.

Teddy Bear Band was started in 1985 by Ron Gustafson and calls itself an institution in the Twin Cities and beyond. The band plays participatory children's shows of about 45 minutes, mixing traditional favorites with original songs on real instruments, and features a bear character named Panda. Teddy Bear Band was booked for the St. Louis Park Kids Summer Concert Series on August 12, 2026.