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Providence, Rhode Island, United States (2004 – present)
Deer Tick is a folk rock band which formed in Providence, Rhode Island, United States in 2004. The band consists of John McCauley III (guitar, vocals), Ian O’Neil (guitar, vocals), Christopher Ryan (bass, vocals), Rob Crowell (keys, saxophone, vocals) and Dennis Ryan (drums, vocals).
Bassist Christopher Dale Ryan and drummer Dennis Ryan became official members of Deer Tick in mid-2007 while guitarist Andrew Tobiassen joined the band in August 2008. Keyboardist James Falzone played with Deer Tick off and on from 2006 to 2007 and Paul Marandola drummed from 2005 to 2007.
The band began in December of 2004 as a drums and guitar duo. Within a few years the band developed into a quartet featuring two guitars, bass and drums, with three members singing and writing, and one writing string arrangements. They have released countless CD-Rs and two official releases, 2007’s War Elephant (re-released in 2008) and 2009’s Born On Flag Day.
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Deer Tick began in December 2004 as a two-man drum and guitar band as a new vehicle for songwriter, and Providence, Rhode Island native, John Joseph McCauley III. After hearing a Hank Williams song on the radio, McCauley purchased as much Hank Sr. as he could at a record store, got his underage hands on a big bottle of brandy, and locked himself up in his cold and drafty bedroom listening to ol’ Hank until the bottle was dry. It was a departure from the dissonant rock n roll scene that McCauley had been familiar with growing up in Providence. Alongside him was his best friend, Paul Thomas Marandola, on the drums. The two made some tapes, played a couple small shows, and tried to find a bass player.
Bassist Christopher Dale Ryan and drummer Dennis Ryan became official members of Deer Tick in mid-2007 while guitarist Andrew Tobiassen joined the band in August 2008. Keyboardist James Falzone played with Deer Tick off and on from 2006 to 2007 and Paul Marandola drummed from 2005 to 2007.
The band began in December of 2004 as a drums and guitar duo. Within a few years the band developed into a quartet featuring two guitars, bass and drums, with three members singing and writing, and one writing string arrangements. They have released countless CD-Rs and two official releases, 2007’s War Elephant (re-released in 2008) and 2009’s Born On Flag Day.
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Deer Tick began in December 2004 as a two-man drum and guitar band as a new vehicle for songwriter, and Providence, Rhode Island native, John Joseph McCauley III. After hearing a Hank Williams song on the radio, McCauley purchased as much Hank Sr. as he could at a record store, got his underage hands on a big bottle of brandy, and locked himself up in his cold and drafty bedroom listening to ol’ Hank until the bottle was dry. It was a departure from the dissonant rock n roll scene that McCauley had been familiar with growing up in Providence. Alongside him was his best friend, Paul Thomas Marandola, on the drums. The two made some tapes, played a couple small shows, and tried to find a bass player.
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War Elephant
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xspokkyx wrote:
I'm in love with "The Ghost"
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POTUSOA wrote:
Thanks, will check it out!
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cordonna wrote:
POTUSOA: The Black Dirt Sessions is pretty great too!
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POTUSOA wrote:
War Elephant is a great album! Don't know any others though. Any recommendations?
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StupidCupcake wrote:
Nevada. ♥
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skmelanie wrote:
I've all of a sudden realized that Deer Tick = "We're the Replacements" by They Might Be Giants.
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StupidCupcake wrote:
Not So Dense. ♥
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meadowlands654 wrote:
the new album's kinda boring.
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Melach1 wrote:
Their sound has changed for worse on the new album, now it's just party rock with big riffs and sing-alongs.. too bad [3]
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Weed-N-Rock wrote:
I love this band! McCauley's voice is so great, their new album's pretty good but the first couple can never be beat!
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StupidCupcake wrote:
Ashamed <3
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TheRollingBones wrote:
I don't get why P4K hates these guys. But then, it is P4K, so who knows..
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w14477 wrote:
....also - how is "not so dense" on the top songs?
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w14477 wrote:
obsessed with this band right now - when are they coming to London??
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remem0rama wrote:
Their sound has changed for worse on the new album, now it's just party rock with big riffs and sing-alongs.. too bad [2]
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r_m wrote:
Their sound has changed for worse on the new album, now it's just party rock with big riffs and sing-alongs.. too bad.
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the_Crowder wrote:
At least I'll always have Born On Flag Day.
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ByTheDroves wrote:
<3!!! This band has gotten me through so much bullshit. Long live the tick.
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saccharinePop wrote:
http://www.spin.com/articles/first-spin-hear-deer-ticks-divine-providence-lp !!!
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indiaxxo wrote:
saw them last night, they were amazzzing
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