Bob's career in music spans three decades and has taken him all over North America. His formal training was at Philadelphia’s University of the Arts, where he majored in composition, and had several of his compositions performed by the school’s award-winning ensembles. He traveled to New York City to study voice with renowned vocal coach Don Lawrence. He performed at various venues and recording studios, television and radio shows in Philadelphia and New York before moving to Los Angeles and eventually Western Canada. He performed at Canada's ski resorts in the Rockies for eleven years and recorded his first CD of original music in 1991. The CD “Dancing with Strangers” was self-produced and was recorded in Nanaimo, B.C. and received airplay across Canada and the U.S. as well as Europe. He was named a winner in the first annual CKWX Songwriting Competition with a song of his entitled “Til I’m Holding You”, which he recorded on the “Winner’s Circle” CD for Musicline Records in Vancouver, B.C. From Canada, Bob moved to Nashville to further pursue his songwriting and performance career. In 2005, he released his second CD of original material, entitled, “Before the Dawn” which was also self-produced and available online at itunes, Tarnius Music, CD Baby, and several other online vendors. Bob is Musical Director at Nashville Center for Spiritual Living, a member of the Positive Music Association, and has returned to Middle Tennessee State University to further his education. He performs at venues around the entire Southeast U.S., entertaining at wedding receptions, dinners, corporate parties, house parties, anniversaries, birthdays, graduations. Bob uses state-of-the-art sound equipment from Bose and Korg, and sequences his own rhythm accompaniment for a sound that is lively and suitable for dancing as well as background for dining and cocktails.
"Bob was such a major part of the success of my wedding and reception. He followed up with me several times before the wedding to make sure he did what was needed to make my evening wonderful. He even learned a song I wanted played, and performed it perfectly!" -Laurel N. Birmingham, AL
" Bob Teesdale is the epitome of professionalism. Although he had driven for over four hours to reach our performance site,he still managed to arrive early for our function and was completely set up and ready to perform in less than twenty minutes. All the while he exuded an easy charm and a calm accomplished manner that is the mark of a man who is good at what he does. And indeed, once the music started, Bob had everyone instantly entranced, and before long, up on their feet dancing. Bob made the evening a special one for me and my guests. I will most definitely be hiring him again." -Michael L.
Birmingham, AL
"We had a delightful experience on the night of our party. Much to our surprise, Bob's format and talent was the talk of our party! It was the background music we wanted and just the right sound. We will definitely recommend hime to others in the future."
Sandy & Greg D, Brentwood, TN
Not only did we and our guests thoroughly enjoy Bob's excellent playing and singing, we feel like we have made a new friend for life. There was not a moment all night that someone was not singing and/or dancing! Bob played and sang every type of music from many eras and genres, and his song list seemed endless. He arrive early, and we noticed that he started playing almost immediately upon arrival even though he did not have to, and he took no breaks which was an indication that he thoroughly enjoys what he does. Thanks for making our party a huge success! -- Patti I, Murfreesboro, TN
My clients and I were over the moon for Mr. Teesdale. He showed up early and was ready to go. He was such a key part to this party and was so very accomadating (drove 2 hours!!). I look foward to using his services again and again and recommend him to everyone. Thank you so much for making my clients 50th Wedding Anniversary such a wonderful occasion. You are a true artist!
-Angela W, Huntsville, AL
All I can say is WOW - he is an exceptional talent - learned one new song for us, performed everything beautifully, took a lead role in handling some taped music at the last minute - just amazing and all of my guests are still talking about his entertainment - thank you Bob you made our day! -Phyllis M, Joelton, TN