Blue 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
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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We are very excited about playing at such an awesome jazz club. We have some great sets lined up for you, so don't miss it. Friday and Saturday November 20th and 21st, 5:00-8:30p at Andy's Jazz Club in Chicago
Aaron Koppel -Guitar, Matt Nelson; (Lupe Fiasco, Matthew Santos) -Keyboard, Graham Czach; (Chicago Afrobeat Project) -bass, Robert Tucker (Matthew Santos) -drums
FGC is back at the Yacht Club in Iowa City on Saturday for the first time since February, and we can't wait to throw down for you all!
Speaking of Iowa, FGC is also excited to announce that the band will be celebrating New Year's Eve 2009 at the Redstone Room in Davenport, IA. Our third New Year's in a row at this incredible venue, we will once again be pulling out all the stops! Stay tuned for more information on this year's theme, advance tickets, and other details, and in the meantime, click here to check out the video announcement.
Hi we have just posted a new track titled "Oracles Song Of Unceasing
Wrath" Please take a min to give it a listen and let us know what you
think? It would be very much appreciated. Thanks.
The Hot Woksigue con la presentación de su nuevo disco, lleno de picante Electro Funky Jazz Brass y con colaboraciones especiales (Dj Parrucho ORTOPHONK, David Tavares, Dr. Jalas).
30 de Octubre, 22h. Plateruena Kafe Antzokia (Durango, Vizcaya)
21 de Noviembre, 21h BNS, Santander (Cantabria)
11 de Diciembre, 22´30h La Boca del Lobo (Madrid)
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