Guitarist

From country and western swing to jazz and rock, Redd Volkaert is considered a true giant of country music and the Telecaster guitar. Redd is a Grammy-winner and a guitar-playing legend who is renowned throughout the country music world and beyond.

Volkaert played in Merle Haggard’s backing band The Strangers in the spot previously staffed by Roy Nichols. In addition, he has recorded and performed with a who’s who of country music stars such as George Jones, Dolly Parton, Brad Paisley, Dwight Yoakam, Buck Owens, Alison Krauss, Rhonda Vincent, and many more.

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The Redd Volkaert Trio with Steel Guitarist Silas Hamilton

Wortham Center for the Performing Arts

Two heavyweight guitar slingers and singers find a common ground with their deep history in Honky Tonk and Rock’n’Roll and their command of the electric guitar. Bill Kirchen is a founding father of Commander Cody. Redd Volkaert spent many years as the lead guitarist for the mighty Merle Haggard, and has played and recorded with a who’s who of greats, from Dale Watson to Brad Paisley to Billy Gibbons.

Guitarist

Redd Volkaert

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Past events

Aug 16, 2025

The Redd Volkaert Trio with Steel Guitarist Silas Hamilton · Wortham Center for the Performing Arts

Nov 17, 2022

Bill Kirchen & Redd Volkaert · Acadiana Center for the Arts

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