CapLive - Deer Tick

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An indie folk band from Providence, Rhode Island, led by guitarist and singer-songwriter John McCauley, Deer Tick's music has often been described as a combination of folk, blues and country with a strong grunge influence.

Alt-country is a curious genre, often misconstrued, misrepresented and misunderstood -- part country, punk, blues, folk, grunge and garage rock. Even through their choice of cover versions - Replacements, Michael Hurley, John Prine, The Sex Pistols and Chuck Berry - goes a long way to pinning down their sound.

McCauley's voice is a hybrid of Kurt Cobain and Gary Louris from the Jayhawks. Sometimes he can croon, yelp and he can shout. He's a superb lead singer, backed by a talented, if mostly acquiescent unit.

In the flesh, these guys sound completely different than they do through speakers. They sound louder, rawer and more raucous than anyone who's heard their records could've thought possible. They improvise, they play requests, they throw balls to the wall, and it all sticks.

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