Artist description A unique mix of humor, catchy melodies, wit, dynamic energy, story telling, and social commentary.

Music Style Rock-Bluesy-Funny-Funky

Musical Influences The Beatles, Queen, Talking Heads, Soy Cowboy, Bruce Springsteen, David Bowie, Neil Diamond

Similar Artists Elvis Costello, Jonathan Richman, Harry Nilsson, They Might Be Giants, Lyle Lovett, Randy Newman, Tom Waits (early), Arlo Guthrie

Artist History Josh Diamond has been writing songs since the ripe age of 8 and has been a member of such bands as: "Fate's Entourage" and "South Bozeman". His music and/or lyrics have been featured in such short films as "Fish 'N Chips", "Fool's Gold and the Pissing Contest", "Out of Habit", and "The Super Cybersaurus". In addition, the theatrical production of "The Ins and Outs of Salazar" (a title inspired by a previously existing Josh Diamond work) included several of his songs. After recording 4 full length demo albums and 1 demo EP, he has completed and released "Monkey in the Middle", a five song CD. Mr. Diamond is currently living and performing his music (and shenanigans) regularly in New York City, at the Living Room and CBGB Gallery.

Group Members Josh Diamond

Instruments vocals, guitars, electric bass, percussion. On his studio EP, Josh Diamond got some help from his friends Stephen Epstein (drums, percussion, piano, and keyboard) and Maureen Lovejoy (vocals)

Albums - Monkey in the Middle (officially released EP) .......... (4 album length demos): "The Ins and Outs of Salazar", "Tourtikaroustika", "Zzyzzx", "Handshoes and Horse Grenades" ..........(EP length Demo): "Mind the Gap"

Location Brooklyn, NY - USA

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