Brian Hofeldt and Tony Villanueva founded Ameripolitan band, The Derailers in 1993 in Austin Texas. Over those 25+ years, the band has released eight studio albums, two live records, one retrospective collection and has been a part of numerous compilations and other recording projects.

The band has 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. They performed at their friend Buck Owens' 70th birthday party at Owens' personal request.