The Rhinestone Diplomats: a Minnesota original rock band featuring Aaron Cabbage, Gene Hollister, Randy Olejnicak, Dave (TooTight) Wickiser & Steve Wold. The RD’s got their start with Aaron and Steve performing as an acoustic duo at area coffee shops, & have evolved into a 5 piece rock band that has performed at some of Minnesota’s legendary rock clubs including First Avenue, The Cabooze & The Fine Line Music Cafe in addition to the 10,000 Lakes Festival in 2007.
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Their latest 10 song cd "Diplomats for Cutie" recorded with Mike Wisti of Rank Strangers at Albatross Studios is now available at all live shows as well as retail outlets: Know Name Records, Roadrunner Records & all Cheapos locations for $9.99. It also will be available via mail/credit card from CDBABY.com & iTunes soon.
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In addition, the RD's 2006 debut CD "Skeleton Hill” is an excellent six song intro to the band. Mixed & mastered by Tom Herbers (Gear Daddies, Low), this debut disc is also available at all locations listed above or at any of their shows. Come see the band at a show, mention you read this, and we'll give you both cd's for 10.00!
We had a great time at the Parkway Theater New Year's Eve, thanks again for opening for us. We enjoyed your performance very much! Hope we can share the stage again soon!! Best to RD in '09! Steve/Thunderheads
Hey RD, Do you want to come and party with us on the 19th?? As I understand it, there is going to be some great drinking arrangements!! Bring some friends as you're gonna love this one..Details to come....