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Kurt Johnston: Vocals, Piano, Keyboards, Electric & Acoustic Guitar, Dobro, Pedal Steel Guitar, Banjo, Lap Steel, Bass, and Mandolin
Kurt formed the Johnston Bros. Band with his brothers in 1964 becoming a professional act in 1972. The brothers, working everywhere and almost anywhere, appeared several times on The Nashville Network (TNN) through the early eighties, placing as 1st runner up at the Grand Ol’ Opry Wrangler Star Search in 1984. They were placed on Cashbox and Billboard record charts in 1987. In 1988, national independent record companies nominated the band “Group of the Year”.
Kurt's love of spiritual music helped him to establish a strong Contemporary Christian Worship Service with The Johnston Bros. Band. He directed and performed for over 10 years at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Lansdale, Pa. with acclaimed Pastor/Rector Rock Schuler. This venture produced The Johnston Bros. Band Christmas CD entitled "The Gift of Christmas" in 2000 and a Contemporary Christian Rock CD entitled "Psalm 150" in 2002 with proceeds benefiting the church. Kurt relocated to NJ and was blessed with a position as Music Director and Elementary School Chorus Teacher until summer of 2007 at Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Cape May, NJ until relocation of his family to Florida. In 2005, Kurt also recorded and co-produced "The Journey of Souls" Music Collection to accompany Author C.D. Baker's internationally published book series of the same title and an original country CD "Blue Denim Guy" in collaboration with John & Brynn Schrantz.
Kurt Johnston performs extensively in recording studios and has been in association with Jon Bon Jovi since 1994. He performed on Jon solo project "Destination Anywhere” and previously unreleased cuts on the 2004 Bon Jovi Box Set. Kurt appeared with Bon Jovi and Sugarland on country music's CMT's Crossroads Show and the 2005 CMA Awards from Madison Square Garden. Kurt recorded on the Bon Jovi release of the “Lost Highway” CD and toured world wide with Bon Jovi through 2007. Kurt appeared with Bon Jovi on The Today Show, The Ellen Show, The View, MTV/VH1/CMT unplugged, A&E, Clear Channel and Saturday Night Live. His appearances can be viewed on YouTube and nationally shown reruns.
Kurt's talents and leadership qualities have proved to be a vital factor in his musical success. He now records his own music at his home studio, collaborating with his wife Suzanne and other artists as well