The Clamdiggers

Paul (Tiny) Davis: Bassist / Backing Vocals

Along with drummer Mike Gray, Tiny anchors one of the most solid rhythm sections there is on the scene today. Bassist for bands such as Stone Door, MTD, Starrider and the classic rock icon Axis.   When Tiny is not on stage you'll likely find him roaming the local music stores looking for a good deal. 

January 21st - 8:00-12:00   *(Covid Permitting)

Olde Village Pub

Rt 35N & New Monmouth Rd., Middletown, NJ

Mike Gray: Drums / Backing Vocals

Along with Tiny, Mike is an original founding member of The Clamdiggers. Mike started playing the drums at the ripe-old age of five after succumbing

to Beatle Mania. Mike's former bands include Axis, Starrider, Strata, Vocal Point, Revalation, Acme Boogie Co and Stone Door. His musical Influences include The Beatles,  Bruce, Doobie Brothers and Steely Dan.

Anthony Racioppi: Lead Vocals

Anthony is our lead vocalist and veteran of many great Jersey bands including Dreamer and King Flux - an original NYC band that included
Richie Stotts, guitarist of The Plasmatics and Markie Ramone, drummer of The Ramones. Anthony's musical Influences include The Beatles,  Jethro Tull, Queen, Led Zeppelin, Genesis, Emerson, Lake & Palmer,
and Electric Light Orchestra.

Nic Luciano: Lead Guitar / Vocals
 

Nic is the newest Clamdigger. Nic was a bandmate of Anthony's in Dreamer. He also performed with The Game (Queen tribute) and New Jersey's own legendary Phantom's Opera. During the '80's he played with an original NYC band Dreams in Color. In 1997 he co-founded LostinPlace.

His influences include Dream Theater, King Crimson, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Fountains of Wayne, Frank Zappa, Cream, Crowded House and Jeff Beck.

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Steve Hodgin: Lead Vocals / Guitar

Before joining The Clamdiggers, Steve was the lead singer and bassist for American Hawk. He also played bass for The Nobs. When he is not on stage he can be found somewhere on a golf course or spending time with his family and three dogs. Musical influences are Dan Fogelberg, Bruce, Don Henley and Steve Perry.

Jimmy Perez: Lead Guitar / Vocals
 

Jimmy has been playing guitar since the age of 12. He's performed as a solo singer/guitarist as a member of the Jersey Shore bands Naughty Neighbors, Risin' Tide, Electric Steel, Control Freek and WTF. Jimmy's musical influences include Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, Skynyrd, Frampton, Eagles, Van Halen and Joe Satriani.