Deer Tick
Providence band built around John McCauley's gravelly howl, swinging between ragged bar-room rock and tender country-folk balladry.
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About Deer Tick
Deer Tick started in Providence, Rhode Island, in 2004 as an outlet for singer and songwriter John McCauley and grew into a full band with guitarist Ian O'Neil, drummer Dennis Ryan and bassist Christopher Ryan. Their debut, War Elephant, came out in 2007, followed by records including Born on Flag Day, The Black Dirt Sessions and Divine Providence, the last of which leaned hardest into rowdy, beer-soaked rock.
In 2017 the band released Deer Tick Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 on the same day, one acoustic and one electric, splitting their two sides into separate albums. McCauley has also played in the side projects Middle Brother, with Dawes' Taylor Goldsmith and Delta Spirit's Matthew Vasquez, and Diamond Rugs.
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Is Deer Tick on tour?
Yes. Deer Tick has 6 shows listed, from Asbury Park, NJ on Nov 19, 2026 to London, UK on Jan 30, 2027.
What kind of music does Deer Tick play?
Deer Tick plays alternative and folk rock.
Who is in Deer Tick?
Deer Tick is John J. McCauley, Christopher Dale Ryan, Dennis Michael Ryan and Ian O’Neil. Former members include Rob Crowell.
When did Deer Tick form?
Deer Tick formed in Providence in 2004.
What was Deer Tick's first album?
Deer Tick's first album was Greatest Hits (2006). The latest is Coin-O-Matic (2026).