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John Koutny

Songwriter / Guitarist

About Me

Born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. Inspired to play guitar as a teenager after seeing Robin Trower during his "Bridge Of Sighs" tour at the Chicago, Auditorium (with King Crimson!)
Became another drug casualty of the ’70’s - was committed to Illinois psychiatric wards for 3 months before being transported to Elan rehab treatment center at Poland Spring, Maine, in ’75 for 18 months...
Now a recovering alcoholic with over 10 years sobriety and working with adults & teens with developmental disablities.
Formed Red Cross Sky in the 1995 upon acceptance of the original demo of "Red Cross Sky" for the "Maine Vocals" benefit compilation cd on Reversing Recordings.
Released "Unemployment Boogie" on another Reversing Recordings complilation the following year.
Wrote "Morning Glory" with Lizzie Dickerson in 2003 during a hiatus from Red Cross Sky.
Still playing guitar, writing songs & looking to book shows for Red Cross Sky.
Currently developing his vocals, eternally seeking his muse...

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 2/16/2007
Band Members: Equipment: Gibson Les Paul / Gibson SG / Fender Stratocaster / Ovation acoustic / Martin acoustic / Marshall 100 watt half-stack / Fender Acoustisonic 30

Influences: Robin Trower, Frank Zappa, Johnny Winter, Tony Iommi, Kim Simmonds, Jimmy Page, Jimi Hendrix, Ian Anderson, Gary Rossington & Allen Collins

Sounds Like: Red Cross Sky: www.myspace.com/redcrosssky

Type of Label: None

My Blog

Red Cross Sky EP’s available at Bull Moose Music stores in Lewiston, Scarborough & Portland

Red Cross Sky EP's are now available at Bull Moose Music stores in Lewiston, Scarborough & Portland, Maine, USA ...more Bull Moose locations to come - please stay tuned for your area.... Tha...
Posted by John Koutny on Sun, 11 May 2008 04:19:00 PST

female backup vocalist wanted for Red Cross Sky

Red Cross Sky is currently seeking female backup vocalists for shows & possibly recording.  We need someone with vocal talent who enjoys singing harmony and has a strong visual stage presence...
Posted by John Koutny on Fri, 25 Apr 2008 03:54:00 PST

new profile photo thanks to Natalie Rose!

A big Thank You goes out to photographer extraordinary, Natalie Rose, who took my current profile shot during Red Cross Sky's show at The Station in Portland, Maine on 4/4/8. If an...
Posted by John Koutny on Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:53:00 PST

new Red Cross Sky song recently posted...

we just finished recording a rough mix of "Riders Of The Heart" at our drummer, William Bruner’s home studio, Dungeon Wax if you have a moment, please give at a listen at www.myspace.com/redcros...
Posted by John Koutny on Sun, 06 Apr 2008 04:03:00 PST