Comments on: Crooked Still

By: Bill

Bill — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 01:13:53 +0000

Hi,
All of the videos shot at The Basement, in addition to their AMA showcase set are available for viewing at:
http://www.youtube.com/billfive
Cheers!

By: Brian

Brian — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:05:40 +0000

I saw Crooked Still perform at the Narrows Center in Fall River. They were our first Signature Sounds sellout and put on a tremendous show. Rashad may be the only musician who’s ever taken his shirt off during a show. He certainly knows how to stay out near the edge. Was I mistaken our was that Aoife pulling him back? I’ll miss that strange chemistry but look forward to hearing their new lineup.

By: Wayne Smith

Wayne Smith — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:58:22 +0000

This is a fantastic band! Wonderful people/players /performers..the whole package. Thanks for doing this story. We love you guys and hope to see you again soon!

By: Andy R.

Andy R. — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 07:26:30 +0000

Great show, great sound … I’ve been listening to Crooked Still for over a year now and I’m spreading the word in the UK. They’re getting better known over here too! Much deserved.

By: Woland

Woland — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 04:05:14 +0000

Great show, really enjoyed the stories and comments that Aoife, Greg, and Brittany shared. For those of you who’ve never heard Crooked Still before, make sure to check out any one of their albums because you haven’t really heard this group until you’ve heard them with their cello and double-bass!

By: David

David — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 23:01:51 +0000

Great sound!
(Methinks Mr. Levine is being a troll.)

By: Grant Jeffrey

Grant Jeffrey — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 20:52:36 +0000

Great to hear this charismatic band speaking about their music. I discovered Crooked Still only 3 months ago and am already a fan. How about a book of music for these great Crooked Still tracks? I am addicted to this soulful bluegrass sound and want to play the songs.

Come back to Scotland soon, your music chimes with traditional Scottish music wonderfully – hope to see you on the Isle of Skye on your next tour.

By: Bill Rose

Bill Rose — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:58:57 +0000

I hope you can find a way to play some South Florida dates on your next tour. I’m a relatively recent fan, having seen your appearance on Woodsongs, I just have to see your band in a live setting (YouTube has it’s limits).

A DVD would be a great way for me to spread the word to my friends, please think about using some of the existing high quality video from the show you did in Scotland. That show comes across well even on the tiny computer screen.

The new CD is excellent, I wish you all possible future success!

By: Wen Stephenson

Wen Stephenson — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:23:34 +0000

David: thanks for the feedback. Just curious, which audio are you referring to specifically? There wasn’t a bass in our studio today, just banjo, fiddle, and vocals. Perhaps you’re referring to one of the YouTube videos?

By: David Levine

David Levine — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:32:27 +0000

Terrible sound. If I were Crooked Still I wouldn’t let such poorly recorded stuff be made public. The banjo and the bass are way too loud in the mix. It’s a pity.

By: Dave

Dave — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:28:25 +0000

I’m a big Crooked Still fan. I’ve been lucky to catch two very intimate shows this summer — one in a pub in Galway, Ireland; the other in a bar in Portsmouth, NH. The Portsmouth show was moved to a bar at the last minute because the outdoor venue was rained out. The band didn’t have to do the show, but I guess they just love to play.

@lit, I think their next show in the area is at the ICONS festival in September. Check the Crooked Still web site to be sure.

Thanks, WBUR, for giving Crooked Still a whole hour!

By: Ed

Ed — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:45:56 +0000

Crooked Still – thought you might appreciate this. Here’s Hanneke Caseel accompanying my daughter Ariana singing Crooked Still’s version of Ain’t No Grave at last year’s Boston Harbor Scottish Fiddle School.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IA1F1X6QDM

We’re huge fans – thanks for all the music!

By: Tina

Tina — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:44:52 +0000

I’ve been a fan for several years, but just saw the new line-up at FloydFest – they were fantastic!

By: Will Webber

Will Webber — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:42:10 +0000

I’m a new fan of Crooked Still. I saw the at Floydfest recently and was blown away. Loved ‘em.

What was their impression of Floydfest?

By: Lori

Lori — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:40:23 +0000

I don’t care for this programming. Too much music! I listen to this radio station during the day to hear talking, news, discussions, etc. NOT MUSIC!

By: Bonny

Bonny — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:36:33 +0000

So delighted to explore Crooked Still’s new sound. What a delightful opportunity to really hear Brittney at work!

By: Tina

Tina — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:35:33 +0000

Rushad’s not with the group anymore. When he left, they added a new cello player and a fiddle. They still have a GREAT sound.

By: lit

lit — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:35:10 +0000

You guys are terrific. I spent a lot of my youth resisting bluegrass because my father made me listen to it nonstop. Now, as an adult, I thank him for that education because I love music that displays an imaginative use of bluegrass technique or influence. You guys fit the bill. I just bought your album! When are you playing another Boston date?

Great show today, OnPoint folks!

By: Nate

Nate — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:07:54 +0000

love Aoife’s voice, Wayfaring Strangers or Crooked Still.
Crooked Still also makes great use of the Rushad’s cello.
thanks for the fun festival times.