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Red Legged Frog Productions Presents The Redd Volkaert Trio
August 16, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$35 – $45
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.
Redd won a Grammy for his own work in 2009, after making an international name for himself as lead guitarist for Merle Haggard.
He has released five CDs on his own and recorded and/or played guitar live with a host of world-class artists.
Don’t miss this incredible artist with his band.
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