Deborah Stafford has been a staple of the Colorado Blues scene for many years. But in 2021, in response to the pandemic, Deborah put together the dream team. She added the horn section and keyboards she had always wanted, creating a sound like no other band around, and thus was born The Night Stalkers. They have been "Stalkin' the Blues" ever since. Deborah & The Night Stalkers play original Blues, Roots & Soul, and their horn-driven grooves will get you shakin' it!  With amazing original songs sprinkled with covers from artists like Al Green, Etta James, Ray Charles, Amy Winehouse and Ray LaMontagne they mix the best of blues with funk and soul. Their award-winning horn section, masterful guitar by Jeff Bowen, soulful keyboards by Tone Show, and the smoldering vocals of Deborah Stafford all take this band to the next level. In May 2022 they made it to the semi-finals of the International Blues Challenge in Memphis and opened The (now defunct) Trinidaddio Blues Festival to rave reviews. They won the CBS Blues Challenge for the second year in a row and went to Memphis again in 2023. 2023 also saw them headlining at Blues on the Mesa, and Red, White and Blues. By 2024 they were headlining crowded festivals like Rock & Rails and Louisville Street Faire among their other shows. In 2024 Deborah also introduced The Night Stalkers' Etta James Tribute, a popular trip through her music and life they have performed to sold out crowds at Dazzle Denver. Deborah has opened for Buddy Guy and shared the stage with Hamilton Loomis. Come on out and see us!

 

Deborah's songwriting with Dave "Doc" Dougherty, and Jim DeSchamp has created many memorable songs and she relies on Doug Rasmussen, the leader of her horn section and arranger to make that world-class horn sound. Deborah continues to make her mark as a singer and songwriter with heartfelt lyrics and songs you walk out humming.

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"Great solid band with a big sound! Well written songs..."

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"Seasoned and smooth. Horn section compliments this band very well...There is a lot going on up there & you guys make it look so easy.  Great musicianship Wow! Nice! Splendid! Well Done!"

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 "Ocean of Tears is a winner. If you don't do it, sell it to Ruthie Foster with horn band.  Etta James would kill for that song.  Nice Work!"

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CBS & Memphis judges