Honky Tonk Thursday with The Redd Volkaert Band

About this event

Join Us for Honky Tonk Thursday: A Night of Live Music and Dancing — With The Redd Volkaert Band

Put on your dancing boots and get ready to scoot across the dance floor! We invite you to enjoy a night of foot-stompin' fun with live music featuring Redd Volkaert, the legendary Telecaster guitar player from Merle Haggard's band. Each week, Redd is joined by talented musicians, ensuring a night full of energy and excitement.

Whether you’re a fan of Honky Tonk, Western Swing, or Classic Country, our Thursday Night Honky Tonk is the perfect way to unwind, enjoy delicious food, and showcase your dance moves on our dance floor. Best of all, this vibrant event is donation-based.

About Redd Volkaert

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 once played in Merle Haggard’s backing band The Strangers in the spot previously manned 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, Bill Kirchen and many more! Originally from Vancouver, Canada, Redd spent more than a decade in Nashville, playing with the likes of Ray Price, The Statler Brothers and eventually behind Merle Haggard. Volkaert moved to Austin, Texas, where he lived for some 20 years, including performing at Austin’s famed Continental Club every weekend. From western-swing to jazz and rock, Redd is considered an icon on the Telecaster with numerous guitar models named after him. In addition to his seamless ability to conjure up a vast array of complex guitar styles, Redd is beloved for his trademark wit and sense of humor. Redd now lives in Galax, Virginia, and performs internationally in addition to his residency at The Floyd Country Store in Floyd, Virginia.

From Floyd Country Store