The Scene: Arctic Clam

Band members of Arctic Clam.

Lineup: Nicole Khoury, lead vocals, rhythm guitar; Mick Mason, vocals, lead guitar; Steve Knurek, vocals, bass; Scott Hayes, drums.

Year started performing: Nicole and Mick acoustically since March, 2006; as a full band -- February, 2011.

Sounds a little like: Quintessential rock thrown in a shaker with high octane soul, a splash of one-hit wonders, and whipped into an audiolicious monster that will blow your mind.

Influences: Led Zeppelin, Santana, the Police, Bill Evans, Jimi Hendrix, Prince, Frank Zappa, James Brown.

Upcoming shows: This weekend -- Friday and Saturday -- Ye Olde Durty Bird.

Recordings: Available at reverbnation.com/articclam

Web Site: arcticclam.com