Deer Tick @ The Met April 28, 2011

Last night was the tenth time I have been fortunate enough to see Deer Tick. As always they did not disappoint. The show started with sets from Michael Hurley and Jonny Corndawg.

Deer tick’s set started off with a bang with an intense version of “Easy” from 209′s “Born On Flag Day” which was followed by the reflective “Choir of Angels” from their most recent album ” The Black Dirt Sessions”. The band is currently in the studio and road-tested a few new songs including the rowdy rocker, “Let’s All Go To The Bar” which had a Replacements feel to it.

Of course Deer Tick included a couple of covers which is customary for them. The first was John Mellencamp’s ”Authority Song” featuring Joe Fletcher helping on vocals and an awesome guitar solo by John. The second cover was sung by Ian and was a cover of Michael Hurley’s “Be Kind To Me”. 

While the crowd definitely enjoyed the new tunes, it was the songs of their debut  album that really got the crowd fired up. From the crowd singing along to the chorus of “Ashamed” to the raw energy of “Baltimore Blues No. 1″, which found Singer John McCauley in great voice to the tender solo version of “Golden Rings 2007″  you knew that you were witnessing something special.

The band ended the night with a great version of “Mange”  which ended with beer cans being kicked around the club and beer flying through the air. As with most Deer Tick shows you never know what you’re gonna get but it will always be a great show and a good time.

Setlist

Easy
Choir of Angels
New Song
Ashamed
Funny Word
Baltimore Blues No. 1
New Song
Miss K
Authority Song (Mellencamp) W/ Joe Fletcher
Diamond Rings 2007
Let’s All Go To The Bar
Be Kind To Me (Hurley)
Mange