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Legend in the Making
Written By: Mary Adair Trumbly - Highlands PAC | Issue: 2016/10 - October
The Highlands Performing Arts Center presents bluegrass at its finest at 8:00 P.M. Saturday, October 29, with Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper.
Michael Cleveland is considered one of the premier bluegrass fiddlers of his generation; Mike picked up a fiddle at age four, and his talent was recognized early. In 1993 he was chosen to be part of the Bluegrass Youth All Stars at the International Bluegrass Music Association’s award show. Later that year Mike made his Grand Ole Opry debut as a guest of Alison Krauss. His list of guest appearances over the years is a who’s who of bluegrass legends including Bill Monroe, Jim and Jesse, Ralph Stanley, Mac Wiseman, Doc Watson, Larry Sparks, Doyle Lawson, and J.D. Crowe.
After high school Mike briefly toured with then-named Dale Ann Bradley and Coon Creek before joining Rhonda Vincent and The Rage in 2000. At the 2001 IBMA awards, Mike took his first Fiddle Player of the Year award, and shared the title of Entertainer of the Year with Rhonda Vincent and the Rage. Michael Cleveland broke records on Thursday, October 1, 2015 when he was once again named the IBMA’s Fiddle Performer of the Year! This makes Michael the most awarded Fiddle Performer with 10 wins in that category.
Flamekeeper musicians include the very talented Nathan Livers on mandolin, Tyler Griffith on bass, Joshua Richards on guitar, and Cody Looper on Banjo. Don’t miss their incredible vocals and playing. Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper is presented by Ray and Diane McPhail.
Save the Date and get your tickets now – November 25, the Friday after Thanksgiving, we’ll have the incomparable The Drifters. The Highlands Performing Arts Center is located at 507 Chestnut Street. Tickets are available online at highlandspac.org or by calling (828) 526-9047.
