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Widely considered the bluegrass fiddler of his generation, Cleveland has been recognized 12 times as the IBMA’s “Fiddler of the Year” and in 2018 was inducted into the National Fiddler’s Hall of Fame. His recording Fiddler’s Dream was nominated in 2018 for a Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album, and in 2019, he won a Grammy for his album Tall Fiddler.
Michael Cleveland - Wikipedia. Charles Michael Cleveland[1] (born September 18, 1980) is an American bluegrass fiddle player. Early life. Cleveland was born in Henryville, Indiana. He was born completely blind and a childhood ear infection caused him to lose 80% of his hearing in one ear. [2] .
Jan 24, 2023 · His band Flamekeeper has developed its own reputation for musical excellence, and Michael Cleveland explains how he almost accidentally became a band leader and how the band came together. Finally, he sheds light on the material influence Bill Monroe’s Bean Blossom Music Park had on the Indiana bluegrass community.
Jun 7, 2021 · Michael Cleveland has overcome multiple disabilities to become the most awarded fiddler of all time. Flamekeeper: The Michael Cleveland Story is a feature length documentary that premiered in...
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The winner of nine International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Awards, Michael Cleveland is one of the premier bluegrass fiddlers of his generation. Together with his band Flamekeeper,...
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“Tall Fiddler” – Michael Cleveland Featuring Flamekeeper, Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, Tommy Emmanuel, Bela Fleck, Tim O’Brien, Dan Tyminski, Del McCoury, and The Travelin’ McCourys! Released on Compass Records
Mar 4, 2019 · Two weeks ago, Flamekeeper: The Michael Cleveland Story premiered at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in downtown Nashville. The film tells the story of Cleveland and the great personal hardships he has overcome to become one of bluegrass music’s most revered instrumentalists.
