Michael Cleveland

One of the most well-respected fiddlers in bluegrass, Michael Cleveland's technical skill, sweet and full-bodied tone, and blazing speed have made him a multiple award winner on the acoustic music circuit. Cleveland plays bluegrass in the classic style as created by pioneers such as Bill Monroe and Flatt & Scruggs, but he puts his own stamp on the music with his use of the five-string fiddle, giving him more creative options within the songs. Cleveland's first widely distributed album, 2002's Flame Keeper, showed off his mastery of the instrument, while 2004's Live at the Ragg...