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) ***

Compilation:

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

Links: Poutnici-official site ; Robert Krestan

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