Music Style Soulful, Art Rock Acid folk

Musical Influences Nina Siomone, Preal jam,

Similar Artists Nina Siomone,

Artist History Garrett Diamond is a busy man. A longtime painter and musician, Diamond's first novel has now exploded onto the literary scene, keeping him running the gauntlet of readings and radio shows and earning him comparisons to beat author Neal Cassady, among other American legends. His debut, "Crashing Out in the Alphabets," explores the seamy, sexual New York City underbelly through its protagonist, the talented, drunken, murderous Kevin Nelson. Called "outrageous, raw and savage" by one reviewer, the novel is typical of Diamond's oeuvre _ his work, he says, "portrays the maddening things one sees during the beginnings of life." As the popularity of "Crashing" mushrooms, so has Diamond's public appearance schedule in the New York area. He has held numerous discussions and readings at Barnes & Noble and Waldenbooks and been featured on the Noam Landen Radio Show, 1500 AM in New Jersey. He is featured on curledup.com and spilledink.com. Diamond's fine art had been showcased at at the CSV Cultural Center, the Elizabeth, N.J. Public Library, The Tunnel, and Tompkins Square Art Around The Park. He has performed his music live at several venues, including Cafe Della Pace and CSV Cultural Center. And prior to the publishing of "Crashing," his writings and reproductions of his artwork appeared in Mudfish, Number Foundation Magazine, Rutgers University Review, 12th Planet, Writers Choice, Story Mania and the NY Hangover. Diamond lives in Astoria, Queens and is now at work on a second novel. When not scribbling on napkins or frightening bookstore patrons with his dark readings, he can be found drinking Kamikazes in any bar that will serve him.

Albums SIngle Hot chocolate.

Press Reviews It’s time for a cup of hot chocolate. Garrett Diamond, renowned author of Crashing Out In The Alphabets, hits us with “Hot Chocolate”, the song, and launches his new website Hotchocolate.tv. Created and designed by Jeremy Jusay and Aaron Augenblick of augenblickstudios.com, the site will focus on the promotion of Diamond’s song and will offer glimpses of his literary work as well as some of his artwork, including sculptures, photographs, videos, and more. Among the site’s exciting and interactive features will be the opportunity for readers to post comments to news items published regularly by the author. Fans will also be able to purchase exclusive Garrett Diamond merchandise directly on the Macromedia Flash-enhanced site. It’s a site that makes you want to have some hot chocolate. Hardly a newcomer to the arts scene, Garrett Diamond has performed his guitar/folk compositions at various venues around the New York City area, and his paintings and sculptures have been displayed in both New York and New Jersey. In addition, his artwork and writings have appeared in Mudfish, Rutgers University Review, Writers Choice, and Story Mania. He is hard at work on a second novel.

Location Nyc, NYC - USA

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