In a melodious announcement that's set to strum the heartstrings of Bluegrass aficionados across Northwest Arkansas, Hillberry Festival is all tuned up to welcome the virtuosic Michael Cleveland to Eureka Springs. Known to many as a living legend, Cleveland is the fiddle phenom whose swift and soulful strings have made him a household name in the Bluegrass community.

Having picked up the violin as a young prodigy, Michael Cleveland embraced the prestigious Suzuki Method at a tender age of four, charting a course for a life steeped in melody and rhythm. With a career that’s as dazzling as a finely tuned fiddle, this maestro’s bow has danced over the strings so majestically that you'd swear the instrument was voicing the stories of the hills themselves.

This isn't just another notch in Cleveland’s storied career; for the Hillberry community, it’s a musical coup d’état. Michael isn't just another virtuoso in the Bluegrass scene—he's the embodiment of the genre's rich, communal spirit. From private, high-octane jam sessions to the stages of the most prestigious festivals, he remains grounded and accessible, resonating with fans who share the same passion for the twang and thrum of a well-played tune.

When the string maestro descends upon 'The Farm,' Eureka Springs’ cherished Campground & Event locale, festival-goers at #Hillberry2024 will be privy to far more than just a concert. No, they'll be witnessing a performance that's the culmination of a lifetime devotion to the craft. Every note plucked and sawed from his fiddle will carry with it the weight and beauty of Bluegrass history.