Poutnici

Bluegrass band from Brno, started in 1970; became famous after Robert Krestan joined the band in 1979, spreading across genres towards newgrass, folk and rock. In 1991 Robert Krestan leaves for a solo career together with Lubos Malina and their own new band "Druha trava"; Poutnici try to go on with several new members.

Members ( from album #1 ) : Frantisek Linharek-gt, Robert Krestan-banjo, voc, Zdenek Kalina 12str gt, voc, Lubos Malina-banjo,sax, Miroslav Hulan gt, Jiri Pola-bg

Discography:

1. Poutnici ( Supraphon 1987 ) ****+
2. Wayfaring Strangers ( Supraphon 1989 ) ***+
3. Chromi kone ( Supraphon 1990 ) ***+
4. The Days Of Auld Lang Syne ( Supraphon 1991 )
5. Live ( Supraphon 1991 ) ***+
6. Je to v nas ( GZ Loděnice 1992 ) **+
7. Pisne brnenskych kovboju ( UMG Country Records 1994 )
8. Co uz je pryc ( 1997 ) **
9. Krajni meze ( 1998 ) ***

Compilations:

I. Vzpominky ( 1991-1998, GZ 1999 ) **+

Links:  Poutnici-official site ; Robert Krestan

Sample:   Panenka ( album #1., 36", 216 kB )