Redd Volkaert

Redd is Telecaster royalty. He played in Merle Haggard's band for many years after making a name for himself as a go-to Nashville studio guitar-slinger. Redd's own band held court at Austin's famed Continental Club for nearly 20 years, and his residency was not to be missed. Now residing in Virginia, Redd connects with Greg to talk about navigating bands, studios, scenes, and of course Telecasters.1:51  - Redd’s transition from Austin to Virginia, why moving around the country keeps his playing fresh and inventive, the constant hustle of being a guitar player in a city like Nashville and Austin, and the benefits of moving to a small town17:59 - The importance of relationships and friendships in the music industry, and the flip-side of running your own solo project20:46 - Knowing when and how to use stylistic & improvisational freedom24:54 - Life as a musician in Canada, its bustling music scene, and Redd’s transition to California where he coincidently linked up with steel guitar player Bobby Black31:55 - LA and the funny unwritten law of subbing out your gig if another pays better without risk of getting fired33:59- Redd and the Telecaster37:30 - What kind of music Redd grew up listening to46:20 - Redd’s go-to amps then and nowTotal Length: 71:23