The Derailers

In a career that has given rise to more than a decadeʼs worth of fine-tuned,
highly anticipated and wonderfully received music, the Derailers continue to
build the relationship between song, listener and dance floor.
Each album has been a mix of well-crafted original songs and cover songs
so thoughtfully chosen and so representative of the band, fans think they
are as original as the band themselves. Challenged by their fans to create
a sound that mirrors the shuffle of happy boots on a hardwood floor, the
Derailers have fed the hungry dancehall crowds with their classic country
beats and a 60s pop sensibility. Fans continue to show their appreciation
and admiration with requests for encores long after the last drink has been
served.
In terms of sound, the Derailers have gotten smoother with age. As Hofeldt
puts it, “I think we have retained the path we are going for. But we have
certainly grown as players and allowed other influences to come in.” Their
music celebrates the legacies of Buck Owens, George Jones, Roy Orbison,
Elvis Presley, Charlie Rich and the Beatles, while still being on the edge of
todayʼs country music. Hofeldt describes his view of country music as,
“finding out what love really is, versus what you thought it was when you
were a kid.” For all the fans of the Derailers, love is all you need.