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Deer Tick originally began as a project for singer-songwriter John McCauley to showcase his work. Forming in 2004, the first three years of Deer Tick saw a constantly changing set of faces before McCauley decided to solidify the band by bringing on childhood friends Chris Ryan and Dennis Ryan. The band worked as a trio for a while, but 2009 saw the introduction of Ian O’Neil and 2010 saw the arrival of Robert Cromwell. These gradual injections of new talent have ensured that the band’s sound has remained fresh and interesting throughout their career.
The band is signed to Partisan Records and they have released five albums with the label. The band’s debut album “War Elephant”, which was released in 2007, received critical acclaim from multiple sources including Rolling Stone Magazine. The band’s other four albums, “Born on Flag Day”, “The Black Dirt Sessions”, “Divine Providence” and “Negativity” have all done similarly well with critics and fans alike. In each album, the band has continued to evolve and expand upon its style, which has proved successful in constantly attracting new fans and challenging it’s existing ones.
The band has toured extensively throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. They are known for their intense and memorable shows that go all out with sound and power. While often described as folk rock musicians, the band have noted that they dislike this categorisation. As such, their later work has focussed more on the noisy, boisterous rock Deer Tick loves so much.
Críticas en vivo
Deer Tick knows how to blend a wide variety of musical styles and come out playing their own brand of rockabilly-psychedelic music. Their songs are short, but sweet, and the band performs their songs with a great sense of fun and excitement. The guitarists, John McCauley and Ian O’Neil, usually play on their Fender guitars getting that high-pitch treble slap that is prominent in most rockabilly music. Lead singer, John McCauley, also will play his acoustic guitar for his softer ballads and at times he comes close to producing sounds that you might hear from Bob Dylan’s Blonde on Blonde album. Their bass player will sometimes play an upright bass to attain sounds that are reminiscent of the bluegrass genre. He will play the upright bass by plucking the strings with his hand during fast rhythms and at other times he will use the bow to create a deep sounding resonance. Deer Tick will also use an organ to create a fuller, soulful sound to the music. Deer Tick will also incorporate punk styles into their performance playing their guitars in a distorted, fast pace manner. John will also sing with a raspy voice reminiscent of such grunge singers as Kurt Cobain. In fact they have been known to play tribute shows to Nirvana when they tour under the name, Deervana. Their shows have minimal stage theatrics, except for a large light-up sign that says “Deer Tick” hanging behind them when they perform live. Although they have minimal stage theatrics, it is totally fine. Every one in the audience is focused on Deer Tick’s intense performance, and elaborate theatrics would just take away from their awe-inspiring music. Deer Tick will most likely play most of their hits that all the fans want to hear as well as throwing in some cover songs of such bands as Hank Williams, John Prine, or the Replacements. The audience will sure to have a great time jiving to Deer Tick’s unique blend of music.
wjmcc
Deer Tick's name seems to appear far more regularly nowadays as an influx of artists take classic genres including blues and rock and try and create an alternative spin. The Rhode Island quintet formed over a decade ago and seemed to be ahead of the trend with their own brand of alt-Blues music. They quickly found a cult following yet nothing seemed to amass in the early days before the release of the critical masterpiece 'Born on Flag Day'.
Now they are followed closely by major publications and the live show has such huge reputation that tickets sell out fast thanks to the strength of word of mouth. The band is not particularly dynamic or engaging onstage yet they exist in a sense of scuzzy chaos which is really quietly anthemic. You feel the angst rising within yourself and a number of the crowd begin to head bang along to the faster tracks. The next album is set to be due out at any point this year so make sure you get tickets if they announce an accompanying tour.
sean-ward
Deer Tick is one of the more talented bands I have seen live. They performed two sets, basically being their own opening act. They performed mainly songs from their acoustic new release, Deer Tick, Vol. 1., during the first set. They switched between different acoustic instruments almost every song, including mandolins, the upright bass (both plucking and with a bow), etc. It was incredible. Then their second set was all electric. It rocked so loud, and they mixed in new music from Vol. 2, some older favorites and even a cover. This is a must-see show.
Just don't worry if you miss the opening stand-up comic. I am not sure if he is performing at all of the dates, but Chris Crofton was ridiculously bad. He was so bad that instead of heckling him, the audience tried to save him and pity him. When you are telling autistic children jokes, just find a new profession.
Luckily, the comic didn't ruin the music at all!
steakjones
These dudes know how to put on a show. They spoke to the audience as friends, respected the venue as a musical sanctuary, and played two full sets (mirroring their two 2017 album releases). One whole set was acoustic and the next was filled with brain penetrating rock and roll! Everyone dressed up on stage and even changed when they came out for their second set. The encore was undoubtably the greatest part of the show!!!! Snagged a setlist and grabbed (legally purchased) the new Vol. 2 album (punk rock style). The opener was a very funny comedian (I've never seen that at a The Independent).
Set List (As Written):
1. Don Hurt
2. Jump Starter 3
3. Clown
4. Choir
5. Bump>
6. EZ Mac
7. Tiny Fort
8. White City
9. Thyme
10. W/N
11. Hey Doll
12. Whale
13. Look Clean
14. Shoe!
15. Mr. Nothing
Encore:
1. PeaceLuvUnder
2. BMore
3. FIN
Show Overall: 69 out of 69.
dmwilliamson
Deer Tick is nothing but fun. It's been quite a while since I've seen them and I glad I saw them again last night. Catching up on their music today.
I felt bad for John Moreland. He was pretty upset with the sound guys, but still put on an awesome show. Prior to some issues getting his guitars online, the house music came blasting out during one of his songs. I thought he shit his pants, but he was just frustrated to to end. John writes great songs and John Calvin Abney is a mighty fine sidekick.
chris-chambers-2
This was my first time seeing Deer Tick. They played a great set at a great venue. I will definitely keep an eye out for their next tour.
Please come back and see us in Hartford or Northampton!
Jaretb
