The Derailers at Susanna’s Kitchen

In a career that has given rise to more than two decades’ worth of fine-tuned, highly anticipated and wonderfully received music, the Derailers continue to build the relationship between song, listener and dance floor. On November 21st, this Austin-based country music band will make its way back to Susanna’s Kitchen Coffeehouse, to re-create that sound that mirrors the shuffle of happy boots on a hardwood floor.

For over 25 years, the Derailers have fed the hungry dancehall crowds with their classic country beats with a 60’s pop sensibility. In terms of sound, the Derailers have gotten smoother with age. As co-founder Brian 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 today’s 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.

The Derailers have recorded eight studio and two live albums and have been featured on the stages of The Grand Ole Opry, A Prairie Home Companion, Late Night with Conan O’Brien and the US President’s Inaugural Ball. The band performed at their friend Buck Owens’ 70th birthday party at Owens’ personal request. A Derailers song was played back to Earth from the first iPod taken into outer space by astronaut Dr. Stephen K. Robinson. They also appear as characters in two Stephen King stories.

The Derailers will perform at Susanna’s Kitchen Coffeehouse on Thursday, November 21. Doors open by 7:00 p.m. Concert begins at 7:30 pm at Wimberley United Methodist Church (corner RR 12 & CR 1492). Tickets are available only at the door. Adults $20, students under 18 $5. Sugar Shack Bakery pie, tamales, pizza, coffee, and soft drinks are available. Proceeds benefit Barnabas Connection, Camp Good Sam Wimberley, and Operation Good Shepherd, and provides scholarships for WUMC’s Bright Beginnings Preschool. See www.wimberleyumc.org/susannas-kitchen for more information.