PREVIEW AND CONTEST: Deer Tick’s Vintage Vinyl In-store!
November 1, 2013
A lot’s been said about Deer Tick’s “transformation” over the past year or so, as leader John McCauley continues to be honest and frank about the inspiration behind the band’s new record. Turbulence and change in McCauley’s family, his romantic relationships, and his life choices as a raucous, storied star echo throughout Negativity.
Deer Tick’s last show at The Firebird. They play there again on Sunday.
The album reveals a road-seasoned band of brothers growing up and into their self-defined gritty rock ‘n roll. McCauley’s focus and drive shines, but Deer Tick has not suddenly become your grandpa’s favorite band. Controlled chaos is now the name of the game; if Divine Providence was DT’s sloppy-fun frat party, Negativity is their night at a whiskey bar.
On Sunday at 3:30pm, Deer Tick will play a very special, stripped down performance at Vintage Vinyl in Delmar prior to their 8:30pm show at Firebird. IWTAS is thrilled to be welcoming the guys to town along with VV. So if you plan on attending the in-store, have we got a deal for you!!!:
— Leave us a comment below and share your favorite memory that involves a Deer Tick song or show.
— We’ll choose a winning comment from the selection below, and buy the author of that comment a fresh, vinyl copy of Negativity from Vintage and put it in your hot little hands at the in-store on Sunday. (See? You gotta show up to get the prize.)
— The contest closes whenever we remember to check this post over the weekend, but definitely before, like, 2pm on Sunday.
THIS COULD BE YOURS.
Until then, enjoy this August 2013 Tick performance at KDHX’s studio with Vanessa Carlton, who guests on Negativity:
Comments (4)
I’ve got nothing funny or unique, I just really like this band. I told my bro in law about them and he was able to see them several years ago. I mentioned other bands on the bill as well, he reported back that Deer Tick was amazing, the other bands not so much. They do a great Nirvana impression too! Great band, will be there Sunday at Vintage Vinyl!
A show at Chicago’s City Winery last spring, sans Dennis, the drummer. I was nervous about how that would translate, but the crowd absolutely loved it. Every time the band tried to leave the stage, the raucous crowd beckoned them back. And each time, John paused with mock-thoughtfulness at the back of stage, debating whether or not to finally call it a night, then grin, shrug and walk back to the mic for more. There were roughly 3 encores, probably close to 30 songs, including covers of NRBQ, Sinatra, The Replacements, and of course, Middle Brother. I love these guys.
my favorite deer tick moment was a few years back shortly after MCA died from the beastie boys they played a show at the firebird and did a cover of fight for your right to party. most fitting for me as the BB’s are one of my favorite bands and the crowd went nuts!!
Congrats, Chris! You’re our winner! Check your email for info about how to pick up your record from VV.