Sundays are sacred--the last hope for rest, relaxation, or recovery before the workweek--and if you're lucky, every so often an opportunity presents itself that goes beyond your expectation of the usual variety of brunch, poolside lounging, hungover hibernation, sports indulgence, or festival du jour. This past weekend, Austin certainly offered up a choice selection of music, but the golden ticket may have been for the nontraditional mid-day showcase at Do512 Lounge Session featuring Deer Tick, Turbo Fruits, and Wild Child. more ›

Deer Tick just wants to have fun. John McCauley, the band's ringleader, main songwriter, singer and guitarist, may have seen a few iterations of bandmates, but throughout it all the group's sound continues to evolve. From an Americana, alt-country one to a darker, more complex and layered tonality, they're still focused on recording albums on Partisan Records, creating a raucously good live show, and manipulating their fans' expectations. An example of this last feat is Deervana, a temporary side project wherein the members of Deer Tick performed the songs of Nirvana with impressive accuracy. They completely stunned SXSW audiences last year and went on to play a few other shows around the country. So what's next? McCauley talked to Austinist to discuss their latest EP, Tim, the evolution of Deer Tick, and more. more ›

Brandon Beasley took these pics of Deer Tick playing Emo's East on the 25th. Now that the venue has hosted experimental madness, country-fied rock, and is planning a hip hop shows to end all hip hop shows, we can safely say the venue is off to an exciting start. more ›

If you've seen Deer Tick live before, you know what an amazingly energetic and different experience it is compared to their more polished albums. more ›

In the midst of a grueling tour schedule - traveling throughout Europe in September and now making their way around the US - Deer Tick stops by Emo's tonight with J. Roddy Walston and the Business. And this is fresh off a performance on the Late Show with David Letterman in June, shortly following their latest release, Black Dirt Sessions. more ›

On Saturday, Dr. Dog performed at Emo's with support from Deer Tick. Our photographer Chad Wadsworth was there to catch all the action. more ›

We're mostly repeating ourselves here, but read on for more information on this action-packed triple bill at Emo's Indoors along with an opportunity to win a pair of tickets to the now sold out gig.

From our ACL artist preview: "Providence's Deer Tick started out as a one-man band, but have become a quartet over the past few years. Incorporating influences such as Roy Orbison, Richie Valens, and early Van Morrison, the group plays a fairly minimal and gritty brand of rock that is just as classic as it is indie. more ›

Providence's Deer Tick started out as a one-man band, but have become a quartet over the past few years. Incorporating influences such as Roy Orbison, Richie Valens, and early Van Morrison, the group plays a fairly minimal and gritty brand of rock that is just as classic as it is indie. Singer/chief songwriter John McCauley's vocals are raspy and full of cigarettes and whisky, lending themselves well to tales of sadness and desperation. The tunes sound capable of appealing equally well to urban hipsters and aging Creedence fans, and frankly, if Quentin Tarantino ever makes a Vietnam movie, these guys will totally be on the soundtrack. The group are touring behind 2009 sophomore album Born On Flag Day, which has made some noise due to both the band's relentless touring and the catchy lead track "Easy" finding a home on a number of music blogs and satellite radio stations. more ›

Do you know and like Providence roots-rockers Deertick? If you answered yes, you're as cool as Brian Williams and you're definitely going to want to see the band when they hit Emo's tonight. If not, you're actually less cool than Brian Williams and you'd better get on board with the 'Tick before Greta Van Susteren beats you to it. more ›

Deer Tick also happens to be the name of an American folk group from the Northeast, and fortunately for the band, they don’t share the same penchant for annoying humans. more ›

Girls Rock Camp Austin offers up education, instruction, and inspiration at its Ladies Rock Camp this weekend. As per the website, “Girls Rock Camp Austin is a nonprofit dedicated to empowering girls and women of all backgrounds and abilities through musical education and performance.” Ladies Rock Camp (for women ages 19 and up -- no prior experience required) takes place at The Griffin School and Sri Atmananda Memorial School over the course of the weekend. The cost is $350 and includes various workshops as well as meals, with proceeds benefiting Girls Rock Camp Austin. It all leads up to the “Ladies Rock Camp Showcase” this Sunday at Creekside Lounge where new material, penned and rehearsed at the camp, will be presented to the public by budding musicians. Follow That Bird! and The Dreadful Sorrys are also scheduled to perform; the event kicks off at 7 p.m. more ›

Deer Tick, or John McCauley, has fast made name for himself with a series of self-released records as well as 2007’s War Elephant on Jana Hunter’s Feow! Records. McCauley was raised in Providence, Rhode Island where he decided on a career in music at an early age, recording and even touring by the time he was in high school. McCauley’s voice demands attention, his songwriting shines through, and his work falls somewhere between Bright Eyes and Wilco. And he turned 21 last year. We caught up with McCauley recently to understand what exactly makes Deer Tick tick. more ›