Tedbear Productions

Introduction: Teddy Davis Jr. hails from Boston, Massachusetts. Interested in music from a very young age, he was already performing at age eight. Teddy both studied and taught at the New England Conservatory of Music during the years from 1966 to 1976. As the former lead vocalist with the Del Vikings, the Platters and background vocalist with Jimmy Vaughn of the Fabulous Thunderbirds, Mr. Davis continued to develop his musical style. He also has his own band, The Teddy Davis Jr. Group. Throughout his musical career, Teddy Davis Jr. has performed in the US and abroad, combining his many talents. Along with production and musical direction, Mr. Davis' talents also include serving as master of ceremonies, choreographing, dancing, singing and playing more than eight instruments. He has lived in Las Vegas for 25 years. Currently, he performs locally with several different groups as musical director, lead vocalist and bass guitarist. He is also an actor and teacher. You may recognize him as the narrator from the Blues School House program at the Mandalay Bay's House of Blues. Mr. Davis is also an accomplished teacher of vocals, choreography and many instruments at several of the local public schools and community centers. See his flier if you are interested in taking a class with Mr. Teddy Davis Jr. PDJ, Karaoke, Lead Vocalist * Weddings * Private parties * Singing telegrams Along with: * Teacher of all instruments and vocals And: * Tribute group performances Including the following: * The Platters * The Drifters * Marvin Gaye * Lionel Richie * Sly and the Family Stone * Motown show and covers for various R & B, blues, jazz, pop, rock and roll, funk Employment Theodore Roosevelt Davis, Jr. 1. World Zoo Productions, Inc. 1999 - Present Bass Guitar, Lead Vocals and Musical Director Tommy Thompson 9421 Grenville Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89134 2. International House of Blues 1999 - Present Narrator, Lead Vocals, Impersonator, Vocal Director and Choreographer Laura Clark (Program Manager) 6255 Sunset Blvd. Hollywood, California 90028 3. Anthem Country Club 2012 - Present Musical Instrument and Vocal Teacher Brooke Willoby (Fitness and Wellness Director) Two Clubside Drive Henderson, Nevada 89052 4. Lady J Huston 2013 Bass Guitar, Lead Vocals and Musical Director Lady J Huston 2900 S. Valley View Blvd. #166 Las Vegas, NV 89102 5. Jr Brantley And Friends 2000 - Present Bass and Lead Vocals 6. Cheryl Justice 2006 - Present 10035 Floragold Ct. LV, NV 89147 7. Clark County School District 2005 - 2011 2832 Flamingo Road Las Vegas, NV 89121 Cadwallader Middle School Assistant Choir Director and Choreographer Dr. Chuck Miller (Director) 8. Doolittle Community Center 2003 - 2005 Guitar Teacher Linda Hilliard 1950 J St. Las Vegas, NV 89106 Professional Experience 1993-2004: The Del Vikings - lead vocalist, musical director and master of ceremonies 1997-1999: Buck Ram's Platters - lead vocals and choreographer 1992-1993: Davis, Lace and Star - leader of group, musical director, lead vocals, bass guitar. 1991-1992: Teddy's Sangria - leader of group, musical director, Las Vegas performances on lead vocals and bass with featured vocalist, Dana Plato (Different Strokes TV Show) 1989-1991: Movin' On - leader of group, musical director, lead vocals, bass guitar (Boyd Group Hotel/Casino circuit) 1987-1989: Production/opening act (Maurice Starr of New Kids on the Block) 1985-1989: Pulse - production (producer of record album "Pulse") lead vocals and bass 1970-1975: The Indigos - assistant business manager, musical director, lead vocals and bass 1974-1975: Black Ivory - Bass guitar and background vocals Credits for opening act: * New Kids on the Block * Kool and the Gang * Lionel Ritchie and the Commodores * The Moments * Gill Scott Heron * Roger and the Zapp Band along with many others Film: *Narrator of Black Confederates: "The Forgotten Men In Gray," a 2002 Stan Armstrong production film * Extra actor featured in "Honey, I Blew Up The Kids," "Honeymoon In Las Vegas," "Hearts Are Wild," "The Entertainer," "Casino" along with many others.