I'm James Cleveland, a fiddle player and teacher in New York City.
Fiddling looks like a blast, because it is! Whether you are interested in hiring a fiddler for your event, individual lessons, group classes, or just want some good advice, you've come to the right place.
Upcoming Gigs and Sessions
I’m hosting this week with Linda Hickman, a wonderful flute player. Come by for some tunes!
The longest running open session! I’m hosting this week, with Eileen McLain on fiddle as the guest. Stop by for some tunes!
Kevin Brooks was a wonderful singer and musician who I knew well and miss.
For a dozen years Kevin Brooks brought together some of the region's best players for a spectacular night of Irish music, to which Kevin contributed with his beautiful voice. We've dedicated this night to Kevin and will make it a new Montauk Club annual tradition.
I’ll be playing with friends of Kevin: Jim O’Dea, Ken Borgeson, Tom Dunne, and many others.