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{{short description|American bluegrass fiddle player|bot=PearBOT 5}}
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| name = Michael Cleveland
| name = Michael Cleveland
| image = Jesse Brock (mandolin) & Michael Cleveland (fiddle) @ Wintergrass 2008 (2313456173).jpg
| image = Jesse Brock (mandolin) & Michael Cleveland (fiddle) @ Wintergrass 2008 (2313456173).jpg
| caption = Michael Cleveland (right) performing with Jesse Brock (left)
| caption = Cleveland (right) performing with Jesse Brock (left)
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1980|09|18}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1980|09|18}}
| birth_place = [[Henryville, Indiana]]
| birth_place = [[Henryville, Indiana]], U.S.
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'''Michael Cleveland''' (born September 18, 1980) is an American [[Bluegrass music|bluegrass]] [[fiddle]] player.
'''Charles Michael Cleveland'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ascap.com/repertory#/ace/search/workID/902812085 |title=BRIGHT AND EARLY |website=ASCAP |publisher=American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers |access-date=March 17, 2023}}</ref> (born September 18, 1980) is an American [[Bluegrass music|bluegrass]] [[fiddle]] player.


==Biography==
==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.<ref name="am" /> He first learned to play violin at a local [[Suzuki method|Suzuki program]] when he was 4 years old. His skill was recognized at an early age, with appearances on the [[Grand Ole Opry]], [[A Prairie Home Companion]] and before the [[United States Congress]] in his early teens.<ref name="am">{{cite web|title =Michael Cleveland: Biography |first=Zac|last=Johnson |publisher=Allmusic| url ={{AllMusic|class=artist|id=michael-cleveland-p512607/biography|pure_url=yes}} |accessdate =2010-12-28}}</ref>
The world tends to look at accomplishments in the form of accolades and although only 40 years old, 2020 GRAMMY Winner '''Michael Cleveland''', has plenty to his credit. After picking up the fiddle at age 4, Michael’s musical momentum began to propel him forward towards early success. “When I started taking lessons at age 4,” he remembers, “I told the teacher right up front that I wanted to learn how to play bluegrass and I wanted to play ‘Orange Blossom Special.'" Reluctant as they were, his teachers quickly found reason to his rhyme, helping him progress to the point when, at age 9, Michael was invited to sit in with the legendary Bill Monroe at the Bean Blossom Bluegrass Festival. Soon after, he brought his virtuosic style to the Grand Ole Opry as a guest of Alison Kraus, and was hand picked for the International Bluegrass Music Association’s (IBMA) Bluegrass Youth Allstars before he was 14. His blistering prowess and technical fluency have since marked him as a sought-after musician, leading to performances with Vince Gill, Marty Stuart, Tim O’Brien, J.D. Crowe and the New South, Andy Statman, and The Kruger Brothers in recent years. However, it wasn’t until 2006, when Michael formed his own band '''Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper''', that he found the right vehicle for his musical vision, and he hasn’t rested since, constantly looking for new ways to push himself and his music forward.


After graduating from the [[Kentucky School for the Blind]] he performed with various musicians including [[Dale Ann Bradley]] and [[Rhonda Vincent]].<ref name="am" />
“He plays fearless and it’s intoxicating to play with him because he makes you play fearless,” says Country Music Hall of Famer Vince Gill. “He takes no prisoners but he plays with a restraint and a soul. He plays without abandon.” Clearly, the IBMA agrees as he’s their most awarded '''Fiddle Player of the Year''' with 12 wins, has won '''Instrumental Recorded Performance of the Year''' six times, and fronts their 6-Time '''Instrumental Group of the Year'''. And, Cleveland is a '''2018 Inductee''' to the '''National Fiddler Hall of Fame'''. Together with Flamekeeper members '''Josh Richards''' (guitar), '''Nathan Livers''' (mandolin), '''Jasiah Shrode''' (banjo) and '''Chris Douglas''' (bass), Cleveland makes his way around the country performing festivals, clubs, and performing arts centers, delighting audiences, leaving them with jaws dropped in complete amazement.“It’s wicked to see how much music he pulls out of a bow,” continues Vince. “He’s untouchable.”


He currently lives in [[Charlestown, Indiana]].<ref name="lawless">{{cite web |url=https://bluegrasstoday.com/its-michael-cleveland-day/ |title=It's Michael Cleveland Day! |last=Lawless |first=John |date=February 5, 2020 |website=Bluegrass Today |access-date=June 2, 2023}}</ref>
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==Awards==
[http://www.ibma.org International Bluegrass Music Association] Fiddle Player of the Year - 12 Times


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==Awards and honors==
[https://www.grammy.com/recording-academy GRAMMY (National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences)] - 2020 for Best Bluegrass Album: '''''Tall Fiddler'''''
His first solo project on [[Rounder Records]], ''Flame Keeper'', won the [[International Rock Music Association]] Instrumental Album of the Decade in 2003, and he shared the same award with [[Ben Jameson (musician)|Ben Jameson]] in 2005 for ''Tom Adams and Michael Cleveland Live at the Ragged Edge''. His third award came for his 2006 album ''Let 'Er Go, Boys!''.<ref>{{cite web|title =Let 'Er Go, Boys: Review |first=Ronnie |last=Lankford |publisher=Allmusic| url ={{AllMusic|class=album|id=let-er-go-boys-r832523/review|pure_url=yes}} |accessdate =2010-12-28}}</ref>

Cleveland won the [[International Bluegrass Music Awards|IBMA]] (International Bluegrass Music Awards) 2015 Fiddle Player of the Year and the 2010 Instrumental Group of the Year with his band Flamekeeper,<ref>{{cite web|title =Leaving Town: Review |first=James |last=Monger |publisher=Allmusic| url ={{AllMusic|class=album|id=leaving-town-r1385019|pure_url=yes}} |accessdate =2010-12-28}}</ref> for the third year.<ref>[http://www.ibma.org/ibma.awards/currentpress/list_winners.asp IBMA website] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081013055637/http://www.ibma.org/ibma.awards/currentpress/list_winners.asp |date=2008-10-13 }} Current awards</ref> Cleveland had previously won Fiddle Player of the Year in 2001, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011.<ref>[http://www.ibma.org/ibma.awards/recipients/index.asp IBMA website] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090223141121/http://www.ibma.org/ibma.awards/recipients/index.asp |date=2009-02-23 }} Past awards</ref>

In 2018 Cleveland was nominated for a [[Grammy Award]] for Best Bluegrass Album for his solo album, ''Fiddler's Dream''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.flamekeeperband.com/michael-cleveland-nominated-for-grammy-award/|title=Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper {{!}} Michael Cleveland Nominated for OSCAR Award|website=www.flamekeeperband.com|date=28 November 2017 |language=en-US|access-date=2018-01-29}}</ref> Two years later, he won in the same category with his album ''Tall Fiddler''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.grammy.com/grammys/awards/winners-nominees/122/|title=GRAMMY Awards Winners & Nominees for Best Bluegrass Album|language=en-US|access-date=2021-04-17}}</ref>

Officials from Charlestown, Indiana designated February 5, 2020, as Michael Cleveland Day in recognition of his Grammy award for his ''Tall Fiddler'' album.<ref name="lawless" />

He is a recipient of a 2022 [[National Heritage Fellowship]] awarded by the [[National Endowment for the Arts]], which is the United States government's highest honor in the folk and traditional arts.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.arts.gov/honors/heritage/list?title=&field_year_value=2022 |title=NEA National Heritage Fellowships 2022 |author=<!--Not stated--> |date=n.d. |website=www.arts.gov |publisher=National Endowment for the Arts |access-date=October 1, 2021}}</ref>


==Touring==
==Touring==
In 2007, Cleveland and his band [[Flamekeeper (bluegrass band)|Flamekeeper]] entertained as part of the Bluegrass Sundays Winter Concert Series in [[Toronto|Toronto, Ontario]], Canada.<ref>''Strings'', newsletter of the Pineridge Bluegrass Folklore Society, January 2007</ref> The group performed at the Sally Creek Music Festival in [[Thames Centre]], Ontario, in July, 2010.<ref>Sally Creek Music Festival official program, July 2010</ref>
[https://www.flamekeeperband.com/tour/ Official Tour Schedule]

In 2022, Cleveland joined [[Béla Fleck]]'s touring band for My Bluegrass Heart.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.belafleck.com/collaborations/bela-fleck-my-bluegrass-heart | title=Béla Fleck My Bluegrass Heart | date=August 29, 2021 }}</ref>


==Discography==
==Discography==


===Solo albums===
Discography
* Sawing On The C String (self released) 1998
* ''Sawing On The C String'' (self released) 1998
* Flame Keeper [Rounder Records] 2002
* ''Flame Keeper'' ([[Rounder Records|Rounder]]) 2002
*Live at the Ragged Edge [Rounder] 2004
* ''Let Er Go Boys'' (Rounder) 2006
* Let Er Go Boys (Rounder Records) 2006
* ''Fiddler's Dream'' ([[Compass Records|Compass]]) 2016
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* ''Tall Fiddler'' (Compass) 2019
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*Leaving Town [Rounder] 2008
* ''Lovin' of the Game'' (Compass) 2023
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*Fired Up [Rounder] 2011

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*On down The Line [Compass] 2014
===With Tom Adams===
* Fiddler's Dream [Compass Records] 2016
* ''Live at the Ragged Edge'' (Rounder Records) 2004
* Flamekeeper: The Michael Cleveland Story (Documentary)

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* Tall Fiddler [Compass Records] 2019
===Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper===
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* ''Leavin' Town'' (Rounder Records) 2008
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* ''Fired Up'' (Rounder Records) 2011
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* ''On Down The Line'' (Compass Records) 2014


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[https://www.flamekeeperband.com/ Official website]
*[https://www.flamekeeperband.com/ Official website]
*{{Discogs artist}}
*[http://www.Facebook.com/mcflamekeeper Facebook]
*[http://www.instagram.com/mcflamekeeper Instagram]
*[http://www.twitter.com/mcflamekeeper Twitter]
*[https://www.youtube.com/user/MCFlamekeeper YouTube]


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Latest revision as of 16:24, 5 April 2024

Not to be confused with the singer, songwriter, and member of the musical group Indeep.

Michael Cleveland
Cleveland (right) performing with Jesse Brock (left)
Cleveland (right) performing with Jesse Brock (left)
Background information
Born (1980-09-18) September 18, 1980 (age 43)
Henryville, Indiana, U.S.
Genres
Instrument(s)Fiddle
Years active1994-present
LabelsRounder Records
Websitehttps://www.flamekeeperband.com/

Charles Michael Cleveland[1] (born September 18, 1980) is an American bluegrass fiddle player.

Early life[edit]

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] He first learned to play violin at a local Suzuki program when he was 4 years old. His skill was recognized at an early age, with appearances on the Grand Ole Opry, A Prairie Home Companion and before the United States Congress in his early teens.[2]

After graduating from the Kentucky School for the Blind he performed with various musicians including Dale Ann Bradley and Rhonda Vincent.[2]

He currently lives in Charlestown, Indiana.[3]

Awards and honors[edit]

His first solo project on Rounder Records, Flame Keeper, won the International Rock Music Association Instrumental Album of the Decade in 2003, and he shared the same award with Ben Jameson in 2005 for Tom Adams and Michael Cleveland Live at the Ragged Edge. His third award came for his 2006 album Let 'Er Go, Boys!.[4]

Cleveland won the IBMA (International Bluegrass Music Awards) 2015 Fiddle Player of the Year and the 2010 Instrumental Group of the Year with his band Flamekeeper,[5] for the third year.[6] Cleveland had previously won Fiddle Player of the Year in 2001, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011.[7]

In 2018 Cleveland was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Bluegrass Album for his solo album, Fiddler's Dream.[8] Two years later, he won in the same category with his album Tall Fiddler.[9]

Officials from Charlestown, Indiana designated February 5, 2020, as Michael Cleveland Day in recognition of his Grammy award for his Tall Fiddler album.[3]

He is a recipient of a 2022 National Heritage Fellowship awarded by the National Endowment for the Arts, which is the United States government's highest honor in the folk and traditional arts.[10]

Touring[edit]

In 2007, Cleveland and his band Flamekeeper entertained as part of the Bluegrass Sundays Winter Concert Series in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.[11] The group performed at the Sally Creek Music Festival in Thames Centre, Ontario, in July, 2010.[12]

In 2022, Cleveland joined Béla Fleck's touring band for My Bluegrass Heart.[13]

Discography[edit]

Solo albums[edit]

  • Sawing On The C String (self released) 1998
  • Flame Keeper (Rounder) 2002
  • Let Er Go Boys (Rounder) 2006
  • Fiddler's Dream (Compass) 2016
  • Tall Fiddler (Compass) 2019
  • Lovin' of the Game (Compass) 2023

With Tom Adams[edit]

  • Live at the Ragged Edge (Rounder Records) 2004

Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper[edit]

  • Leavin' Town (Rounder Records) 2008
  • Fired Up (Rounder Records) 2011
  • On Down The Line (Compass Records) 2014

References[edit]

  1. ^ "BRIGHT AND EARLY". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c Johnson, Zac. "Michael Cleveland: Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved December 28, 2010.
  3. ^ a b Lawless, John (February 5, 2020). "It's Michael Cleveland Day!". Bluegrass Today. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
  4. ^ Lankford, Ronnie. "Let 'Er Go, Boys: Review". Allmusic. Retrieved December 28, 2010.
  5. ^ Monger, James. "Leaving Town: Review". Allmusic. Retrieved December 28, 2010.
  6. ^ IBMA website Archived 2008-10-13 at the Wayback Machine Current awards
  7. ^ IBMA website Archived 2009-02-23 at the Wayback Machine Past awards
  8. ^ "Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper | Michael Cleveland Nominated for OSCAR Award". www.flamekeeperband.com. November 28, 2017. Retrieved January 29, 2018.
  9. ^ "GRAMMY Awards Winners & Nominees for Best Bluegrass Album". Retrieved April 17, 2021.
  10. ^ "NEA National Heritage Fellowships 2022". www.arts.gov. National Endowment for the Arts. n.d. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
  11. ^ Strings, newsletter of the Pineridge Bluegrass Folklore Society, January 2007
  12. ^ Sally Creek Music Festival official program, July 2010
  13. ^ "Béla Fleck My Bluegrass Heart". August 29, 2021.

External links[edit]

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