The Pictorian Skiffuls

Dayton, Ohio 1964-71, '74-5 The original band was called the Vondels, which was lead by namesake Vondel Moore. The lineup included Roger McIntosh, the rhythm guitarist and the 'soul' of the band, Jim Higgins on lead guitar, Steve Smith on bass and keyboards, ans Ron Skinner on drums. All the members were students at Belmont High School. When Vondel Moore started to become unreliable, the group brought in Greg Harbaugh as front man. They tried to look and sound British. The 45 got them an appearance on WDTN TV teen show where they lip synched "In Awhile". The record sold well and the group, specifically Roger, tried to contact some people in Nashville to get distribution or a record deal. While travelling to Music City they got stopped and rebuked by the local cops for long hair. During the 1966-7 time period, the Skiffuls slowly shifted to a Stones-heavy combo. In '67 Roger left, apparently spurred by the death of his brother in the Vietnam War. In 1971, Greg left, and the band adopted a "southern rock" sound and the appropriate name of Dixie Peach. Dixie Peach played all over the southeast US and while on tour recorded an LP that was released in '73. They opened for many touring rock bands at the Hara Arena including Blue Oyster Cult, Spirit, and the New York Dolls.