The Dads Band
Just a Bunch of Old Farts Who Got the Band Back Together
There are a lot of good bands out there, but there is something unique when the band authentically loves what they do, and who they do it with! The Dads Band is a group of live performance veterans featuring former members of Cain's Alibi, Mace, The Shaw Band and Crosstown Traffic. The Dads not only bring the musical chops, but a rare energy and rock and roll edge that creates a huge in your face sound. Unlike other bands, we don't play all the time, so when we do - its an event! We play because its fun and we love making music together - and that no BS attitude and focus on entertaining the audience comes through in every show! The Dads band brings the goods whether its a club or large festival/event, we always leave the crowd wanting more!
The players
Don Hettinga - Lead Vocals
Neal Topliff - Keys, Guitar, Vocals
Paul Miller - Lead Guitar, Vocals
Soaring vocals from one of the best rock singers in Minnesota. Formerly with The Shaw Band and Crosstown Traffic - Don lives in Owatonna, MN and is a Dad X2!
Paul Miller - Lead Guitar, Vocals
Neal Topliff - Keys, Guitar, Vocals
Paul Miller - Lead Guitar, Vocals
As lead guitar and musical director Paul brings the chops and sweet vocal harmonies that help us faithfully recreate the songs you love. Formerly with Mace and Cain's Alibi - Paul lives in Bemidji, MN and is a Dad X4!
Neal Topliff - Keys, Guitar, Vocals
Neal Topliff - Keys, Guitar, Vocals
Neal Topliff - Keys, Guitar, Vocals
Our amazing utility player, Neal is the guy who brings The Dads our huge sound and musical range. Formerly with Cain's Alibi, Neal lives in Red Wing, MN and is a Dad X2!
Phil Galloway - Drums, Percussion
Phil Galloway - Drums, Percussion
Neal Topliff - Keys, Guitar, Vocals
The backbone of The Dads Band, Phil is the engine that drives us forward. "Let's do more Rush" is all you need to know about Phil. Formerly with Cain's Alibi, Phil lives in Stevens Point, WI and is a Dad X2!
Mark Christenson - Bass, Vocals
Phil Galloway - Drums, Percussion
Mark Christenson - Bass, Vocals
Band manager and bassist, Mark rounds out the rhythm section with punch you in the chest low end and high end energy. Formerly with Cain's Alibi, Mark lives in Kenyon, MN and is a Dad X3!