Cast of Characters The Teddy Bear Band performs as a flexible group ranging from 3 to 5 musicians--plus Panda, by request! Here are some of the most likely suspects to appear at your Teddy Bear show:   Ron Gustafson Guitar, Vocals Ron founded the Teddy Bear Band back in 1985--for what was supposed to be a single performance! He's written a number of TBB tunes and he also works as an early childhood teacher on special assignment with Minneapolis Public Schools. His wife sewed the first Panda costume--and was also the first one to give hugs while wearing it!   Richard Erickson Bass, Vocals Not only is Richard a super-energetic bassist and crafty composer, he's also the business manager for the Teddy Bear Band. Whether on the radio, on the road, or in front of an audience, Richard LOVES to get those bears in the air!   Donny Paulson Lead Guitar, Vocals Attention Parents: Don Paulson might just be your child's first "rock star." When the band launches into "Playin' Guitar," hundreds of fingers start flying... but none as fast as Donny's. A Teddy Bear Treasure...and a nice guy, to boot.   Scott Bolin Keyboards, Vocals Playing for your children is a pleasure and a privilege, as you'll plainly see in the Teddy Bear's piano man. We'd say Scott strikes a chord with kids, but Panda doesn't like puns. He's a toe-tapping percussionist, too.   Panda! Hugs, Crazy Dance Steps To paraphrase the pie commercial, "Nobody doesn't like Panda!" She's such a kindly bear, she actually lets the musicians think they're the stars of the show. And she's so friendly, Panda misses kids she hasn't even met yet.