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March 11, 2009 - The Boston-based string-band revivalists in Crooked Still recently revamped their lineup, adding fiddler Brittany Haas and cellist Tristan Clarridge. In addition, Crooked Still has made a push toward injecting new energy into its unique approach of performing and reinterpreting traditional music.

The captivating and angelic voice of Aoife O'Donovan and the virtuosic solos of banjo master Greg Liszt offer a fresh perspective: Crooked Still is prone to covering Robert Johnson, Bob Dylan and Ola Belle Reed (her song "Undone in Sorrow" pops up here) in the same set. Crooked Still continues to bring old traditions to new audiences, all the while putting a distinctive spin on the arrangements.

Texas fiddler, songwriter and singer Carrie Rodriguez joins the group on "Captain, Captain," and is another featured performer on Mountain Stage this week.

This segment originally ran Oct. 6, 2008.