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The Diplomats of Solid Sound
Soul / Jazz / Funk

"Featuring The Diplomettes!"

IOWA CITY, IOWA
United States

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   The Diplomats of Solid Sound: General Info
Member Since1/30/2005
Band Websitethediplomats.org
Band MembersDavid Basinger - alto and baritone sax-- Eddie McKinley - tenor sax-- Nate "Count" Basinger -Hammond B-3 organ, vocals-- Doug Roberson- guitar, vocals-- Jim Viner- drums-- Sarah Cram, Kathy Ruestow, and Abbie Sawyer as the Diplomettes!
InfluencesBlue Note and Prestige records soul-jazz, Jimmy Smith, James Brown, Booker T and The MG's...current bands like The Sugarman 3, The Dap-Kings, Nick Rossi Set, The Link Quartet, Robert Walter's 20th Congress

Diplomats of Solid Sound

Sounds LikeBlue Note soul-jazz groove meets instrumental James Brown and The Meters. Think Big John Patton, Grant Green, Lou Donaldson, and Idris Muhammad jammin' with The JB's or Booker T and the MG's. ..
Record LabelRecord Kicks www.recordkicks.com
Type of LabelIndie





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 3 2008 9:00P
The Picador Iowa City, Iowa
Jul 4 2008 7:15P
80/35 Festival Des Moines, Iowa
Jul 11 2008 8:30P
Camp Euforia Lone Tree, Iowa
Jul 12 2008 5:00P
Riverside Casino & Resort Riverside, Iowa
Jul 26 2008 9:00P
Linneman’s Riverwest Inn Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Jul 31 2008 6:30P
Music In The Park Coralville, Iowa
Aug 28 2008 8:00P
KCCK Jazz Under The Stars Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Aug 29 2008 6:00P
Friday Night Concert Series Iowa City, Iowa
Aug 30 2008 4:00P
New Bohemian Festival Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Aug 30 2008 8:00P
Rock Island Brewing Compnay Rock Island, Illinois
Aug 31 2008 9:00P
Blankfest / Funny Bone Comedy Club West Des Moines, Iowa
Sep 5 2008 8:00P
The Abbey Chicago, Illinois

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   About The Diplomats of Solid Sound
Since the release of their first 7-inch single, "Bullfrog Boogaloo," in 2001, the Diplomats of Solid Sound have been mining America's vast deposits of soul music to create a sound all their own -- a spare-but-spicy groove sired equally by progenitors such as Booker T., James Brown and The Funk Brothers. Now, after three full-length releases as an instrumental outfit, the Diplomats of Solid Sound have expanded the family with a trio of sultry sirens who liked to be called the Diplomettes for a new set of soul stunners they like to call "The Diplomats of Solid Sound, Featuring The Diplomettes." The album will be available on CD and for download from Record Kicks on March 29, 2008. This supercharged new set of prime cuts is a dance party in a jewel box, guaranteed to groove its way into your head and your ass -- and get both moving fast! Its sound is both new and old. Timeless. Soul. Full-length DOSS releases "Instrumental Action Soul" (2001, Prescription Records), "Let's Cool One"(2003, Estrus Records) and "Destination … Get Down!" (2005, Estrus) captured the band in its natural habitat, a dimly lit bar where people appreciate a good smoke, a vodka gimlet and a funky little combo that knows how to get the cats and kittens out of their seats and onto the dance floor. The sound got the boys a gig backing R&B legend Andrew Williams, with whom they cut "Aphrodisiac". It was released by Pravda Records and Spanish label Vampisoul in May, 2006. The Diplomettes bring the sound of The Ikettes, the Raylettes, maybe a little funky Marva Whitney. Now imagine the girls kicking up the perfect soul storm in front of the DOSS' trademark heavy funk artillery. The band polished this new act on a tour of Italy in Summer 2007, then went into Iowa's City's Minstrel Studio to lay down their new soul ravers. It was produced by the band with help from Justin Kennedy and John Svec, and mixed in the UK by Adam Gibbons (a.k.a. Lack of Afro). The group has share stages with Sharon Jones, Robert Walter, Wilco, The New Mastersounds and The James Taylor Quartet and toured in Italy, France, and Spain. DOSS tracks have been played on the John Peel Show and The Craig Charles Funk And Soul Show on The BBC, and have served as soundtrack music for many televsion progams, including "Reaper" (WB Network), "Breaking Bonaduce" (VH1), "Made" (MTV), "My Super Sweet 16" (MTV), "The Osbournes" (MTV), "Parental Control" (MTV), "Punk'D" (MTV), "Room Raiders" (MTV), "Cathouse" (HBO), and "Sons Of Hollywood" (A&E). The Diplomats of Solid Sound are: Nate Basinger - organ Doug Roberson - guitar Jim Viner - drums Eddie McKinley - sax David Basinger - sax Kathy Ruestow - vocals Sarah Cram - vocals Abbie Sawyer - vocals

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Big Surf





Jul 5 2008 12:48 PM

Caught your show at the Triple Rock and really enjoyed it (bought the album). Thanks for the Add.
Los Immediatos





Jul 3 2008 11:21 PM

Thanks a lot for the add!!!
CHEERS!!!
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Jul 3 2008 1:28 AM

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Jul 2 2008 2:59 PM

thanks for the add. quande that return in italy, thanks hello.
Family Groove Company





Jun 30 2008 11:21 AM

Hey guys – FGC’s got some great shows coming up in Iowa the next couple weeks.
First up is the 80/35 Festival in Des Moines, where we’ll be playing a FREE SHOW on July 5th.


Next up is a 10,000 Lakes Festival pre-party at the Vaudeville Mews on July 11th.
Win tickets to the festival and enjoy a headlining set by FGC!

And finally, we swing over to the Iowa City area for the 5th Annual Camp Euforia on July 12th.


Hope to see you out there!

Blackstone City Shakers





Jun 29 2008 7:46 AM

thanks for the add !!!!
Tony





Jun 26 2008 12:34 PM

We may try and catch you guys up in the Twin Cities tomorrow on our way to the Boundary Waters.
Great music!!!
GaragePunk Podcast





Jun 24 2008 7:29 PM

Thanks for the add!!
New York Funk Exchange


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Jun 25 2008 6:29 AM

Hey! Thanks so much for stopping by and checking us out. Come back and visit again soon, we'll be posting new dates and tunes.

Keep it live and funky...

THe New York Funk Exchange
CAIPYRANHAS





Jun 24 2008 8:00 AM

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Jun 22 2008 1:50 AM

The Diplomats of Solid Sound were featured as a taste of the day at www. eartaste. com this weekend - thanks!!!
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Jun 21 2008 11:08 PM

Greetings from Thee Strawberry Mynde. Thanks for the add. Try and get along to the bands reunion gig (details below).

Teesside garage/psych band Thee Strawberry Mynde play their 1st gig in 10 years on Friday 4th July 2008 at The Clarendon in Hartlepool. Tickets are on sale now at £3 and available from the band. Support comes from Last Rough Cause and 2 Many Units.

For more info PM me or check out the bands MySpace -

http://www. myspace. com/strawberrymynde

The return of Thee Strawberry Mynde
WILEY AND THE CHECKMATES





Jun 21 2008 4:52 PM

CHECK OUT SONGS FROM THE NEW RECORD ON OUR PAGE!

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WE CALL IT SOUL!

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Jun 21 2008 1:41 AM

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Jun 20 2008 10:55 AM

Tickets for the June 27th show at the Triple Rock are available here;

http://triplerock. indietickets. com
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Jun 19 2008 2:24 PM

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Jun 16 2008 5:19 PM

Thanks for the add!
Greetings from Tokyo.
Hope you like our animation movie HERE.

Have a nice Tuesday my friend.
R-O-M-A
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Jun 13 2008 3:50 AM


Download the single at iTunes here:

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45s & Digital download available also at recordkicks. com

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Jun 11 2008 4:01 AM

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Jun 10 2008 1:17 PM

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Jun 9 2008 7:37 PM

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Come vibe with us...Music is the fire that binds us together...love light & lunacy...dreadx
Fabiola Cuomo





Jun 10 2008 11:02 AM

Thanks!!!
O ALGO PARECIDO





Jun 9 2008 5:19 AM

thanks
Soularia





Jun 2 2008 1:09 PM

Hi The Diplomats of Solid Sound,
Thanx 4 being friends and a wunderful 2008.
Have a nice Day and enjoy the life!!! Greetinx ø Tim

P.S. Soularia performed their unreleased Track "Life Is Unbelivable"on a 2 square meter balcony on the Reeperbahn in Hamburg.

Click here for the BalconyTV nominated video, and if you like, leave a comment and / or rate it on the utube site
~♥ KiKi ♥~





Jun 2 2008 11:10 AM

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May 30 2008 2:44 AM

hey bring your dancing shoes and no need to cry because we are your friend, you'll never be alone again. =) summer party
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Jun 2 2008 3:44 AM

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