Deer Tick is an alternative rock band originating from Providence, Rhode Island,
United States. Formed in 2004 by singer and guitarist John Joseph McCauley and
brothers Chris and Dennis Ryan, Deer Tick blended elements of folk, country, and
blues, gaining recognition through their range of cover songs before recording
their debut album, War Elephant (2007), released under Houston-based independent
label Feow! Records. Initially a trio, the band added guitarist Andrew Tobiassen
for their next album, Born on Flag Day (2009), their first release under
Partisan Records, with guitaris...