Shannon and the Clams

Shannon and the Clams are a band whose music is loaded with all kinds of throwback qualities. They put together old school rockabilly, surf rock, West Coast garage rock, and doo-wop, all of which should push some big nostalgia button for the listener, except for that level of anxiety they creeps into their sound, especially in their earlier years, that contrasts with the usual happy-go-lucky tone of the '50s and '60s. Their music is uptempo and upbeat, relishing in vintage girl group harmonies. Lead vocalist Shannon Shaw adds an extra touch of gruff to her voice that plays well against the band's roughness and fuzz that is inline with the classic template of the period.