The Restrictions came from Sioux City and cut one single on IGL 147, “Down on the Corner” / “She’s Gone Away” in September, 1967. Russell Gill wrote “Down on the Corner” and co-wrote “She’s Gone Away” with Rob Molden.
The Restrictions members were:
Russell Gill
Rob Molden
Donald Pinney
Dave Mettleton
George Lauresen
The Sioux City Journal ran a notice about the August, 1967 River-Cade Festival of Music band competition, and listed the members of the top three groups.
The winner of the competition was the Shags, who would receive a session at Sears Recording Studio in Omaha. Russell Gill of the Restrictions wrote the song that would be the top side of the Shags’ single, “You’re a Loser”.
The Restrictions would cut their own record, traveling the hundred miles northeast to IGL Recording Studios in Milford, Iowa. I actually haven’t heard “She’s Gone Away” yet.
Russell Gill would go on to form the Last Chapter in 1969.
The other finalist was the Psychedelic Hangmen, with members Jame Polimeni, Phil Polimeni, Dave Stokes, Larry Means, and Stanley Sawienski. I’m not sure if they ever recorded.
Anyone have a photo of any of these bands?
You forgot one important Band, that performed at the music event you featured above: “Patch Of Blue” featuring the great guitarist Tommy Bolin
Patch of Blue with Tommy Bolin only did opening shows with the likes of the Animals, Paul Revere and the Raiders, and such. I don’t believe they did any of the Rhythm Festivals to my knowledge, they didn’t have to ! They were always the # band during their time.