Vocals, Bass

Ron Haddock hails from Kansas City where he played with many bands including Melissa Etheridge in her early years. He is widely regarded as a strong vocalist with a range that allows him to cover almost any vocal style. In the Twin Cities, Ron played with Ringer and Alfalpha Males. He wrote the title cut for Dan Lund’s CD After All This Time. He also wrote "No Damn Good" and "Into the Sunset" for the upcoming CD. He and Tedd are actively collaborating on new material for The Retractions.









 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

Vocals, Keyboard, Accordian 

Tim Belden started playing professionally at the age of 18 and has logged over 35 years to date. His early clubs included The Cabooze, The Joint, The River Serpent and The Tempo Bar. At age 19 he left Mpls. to go on the road with Jimmy Brown (aka Rio Pardo) from Count Basie’s Orchestra. Tim has played everything from Rock and Roll to R&B, Funk, Country, Jazz and as a solo artist. He has performed with Tiny Tim, Joey Moland (from Badfinger), Fever, The Raving Garbonzos, The Red Snappers, The Ranchtones, Ringer, Alfalpha Males, and also The Hillbilly Voodoo Dolls. Tim's groups have opened for Los Lobos, Gary Brooker, Don Williams, Asleep At The Wheel, NRBQ and many others.

Vocals, Guitars (lots of them)

Tedd Halvorson has been playing guitar for over 25 years. He has played with the likes of Mojo & the Kingsnakes, Lost Soul, Molly & the Heymakers, the Minneapolis Molines, Fatt City and Alfalpha Males. Tedd has also worked with the Ranchtones and the Red Snappers. He wrote "Hard For the Broken Hearted", Lickity Split" and "Fine, Fine Senorita" for the upcoming CD. Tedd is widely known for his quick wit and dry dry sense of humor. He was once told “You are worse than….you are”

Vocals, Drums

Born in Grand Blanc Michigan, Kipp Galloway began his professional music career at the age of 14 playing with his music teacher in local jazz bands around the Flint and Detroit metro area. While attending the University of Michigan, he worked with premier banjo Artist in Residence Johnny Ford. After performing 3 years in the DC area, Kipp accepted a job playing in a 24 piece big band with the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. Completing is Caribbean tour; Kipp traveled the South Florida area performing with Rockestra. Then, in 1990 he joined the Nashville-based family band The Nolfs and performed regularly at the Opryland Hotel. Kipp has toured all over the continent opening for over 50 major acts like Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire and Alan Jackson to name a few. After moving to Minnesota in 2002, Kipp started playing with local bands including Trailer Trash, Hired Hand, The Country Doctors, The Shadowcasters and Alfalpha Males. We are truly excited about the extraordinary talent and musicianship he adds to The Retractions.