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The Diplomats of Solid Sound
Soul / Jazz / Funk

Soul Music



IOWA CITY, Iowa
United States

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   The Diplomats of Solid Sound: General Info
Member Since1/30/2005
Band Websitewww.thediplomats.org
Band MembersDavid Basinger - alto and baritone sax-- Eddie McKinley - tenor sax-- Nate "Count" Basinger -Hammond B-3 organ, vocals-- Doug Roberson guitar/vocals Paul Kresowik- drums-- Sarah Cram - Vocals Kathy Ruestow - Vocals, Cowbell
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 LikeSoul Music
Record LabelRecord Kicks www.recordkicks.com
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 10 2009 9:00P
Cocktails & Company Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Jul 18 2009 8:00P
Primavera Beat Evento Alessandria, Alessandria
Jul 19 2009 8:00P
Villa Silvia Rock Camp Cesena
Jul 22 2009 8:00P
Street Party! Valenza
Jul 23 2009 8:00P
Porretta Soul Festival Poretta Terme
Jul 25 2009 8:00P
Trasimeno Blues Festival Umbria
Jul 26 2009 8:00P
Blu Notti Blues Fest ?
Aug 21 2009 9:00P
Record Bar Kansas City, Kansas
Aug 22 2009 9:00P
The Gramophone St. Louis, Missouri

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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 for a new set of soul stunners they like to call "The Diplomats of Solid Sound, Featuring The Diplomettes." (2008, Record Kicks / Pravda Records) 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 programs, 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).

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Kim Lenz





Jul 7 2009 6:33 PM

Thanks for the add, I really appreciate it!
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Jul 9 2009 5:39 PM

So, when are y'all planning to make it back down to Texas? Don't keep us hanging 'til next SXSW, okay?!
MonkeyJuJu





Jul 10 2009 2:45 PM

Looking forward to hearing you guys play tonight at Cocktails. A good time will be had by all.
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Jul 11 2009 4:20 PM

WooOoOoOla!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! como taz?
te dejo unas invitaciones!! espero nos veamos por alla!!! muak muak!!!!!!





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MonkeyJuJu





Jul 11 2009 6:58 PM

Had a great time dancing at Cocktails. You guys never disappoint.
Andrea





Jul 11 2009 8:27 PM


Be happy and laugh often...  Life is truly beautiful! Very nice to meet you...


Love,Peace&Light  ~Andrea~
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Jul 3 2009 8:06 PM

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Jul 4 2009 12:29 AM

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la madre de anonymous





Jul 4 2009 5:25 PM

Sigo muy preocupada con este tema,
y ya han pasado meses...

No comprendo que pretende,
ni cuales son sus verdaderas motivaciones,
la verdad, cada dia entiendo menos todo esto,
pero aunque no me llame y
no sepa nada de él...
siempre apoyaré a mi hijo
incluso en una locura como esta.

Por cierto... cambie el diseño de mi perfil
y subi alguna foto.
Espero que te guste.

Muchas gracias por estar ahí.

Te dejo una img de mi hijo x si no sabes quien es.





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Nate





Jul 4 2009 6:37 PM

Dig the new tune! Kickin!
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Jul 5 2009 12:59 PM

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Jul 6 2009 3:18 AM

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Jul 4 2009 6:17 PM

The new song sounds great. I can't wait to hear the rest of the album!
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Jul 2 2009 7:41 PM

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Jul 1 2009 9:26 PM

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Jun 27 2009 7:50 PM

Hey guys let me know where are you playing in Italy, I want to dance!!!! :-) Hope to see you soon, ciao!!!
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Jun 23 2009 7:24 PM

thanks for addin us'...
we'll see you around,
so get it all
...LOVE...

~ Headroom
Crystina Maez





Jun 23 2009 8:47 AM

Smile! Life is beautiful.
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Jun 21 2009 4:37 AM

ai my friend
let's go crazy

Regren





Jun 19 2009 1:19 PM

Right On! thanks for the add. Loving the fact DOSS is on my friends list.
Keep on with that killer sound,
Regren
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Jun 19 2009 8:43 AM

Summer Fun!
 
 
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Jun 18 2009 1:24 PM

happy birth day again sarah. make sure you do something fun : )
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Jun 16 2009 10:01 PM

nice.... : )
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