NEWSLETTER
Osceola, N.Y. – Many of the Old Tyme Fiddlers who are selected as the Featured Performers at the FREE Sunday concerts at the North American Fiddlers Hall of Fame and Museum are considered members of the “Fiddling Family,” as they return as frequently as possible. Often, those Featured Performers are Fiddlers who have been active at the 1121 Comins Road, Osceola site since they were children. On September 6, 2026, one of those Fiddlers, Caleb Brazie, will be welcomed at the 2:00-5:00 pm concert.
Caleb Brazie grew up in Camden NY, discovering the violin in 3rd grade. That summer, Caleb was introduced to a family member named Sharon Clemens. Sharon taught Caleb the basics of fiddling for many years. Caleb participated in the youth group called Fiddlin’ Future. Caleb’s mother and grandmother volunteered with that group and at the Sunday FREE Concerts, giving Caleb even more opportunities to frequent the Fiddlers Hall of Fame site,
Caleb was also tutored by Hall of Fame Inductees Jackie Hobbs and Chad Miller, always seeking to improve his technique. Over time. Caleb built an interest in the Old-Tyme/Appalachian style of fiddling. He continues to play whenever he can.
Currently Caleb is employed at Avicolli’s in Camden. He and Tory are raising their two daughters, the 4th generation of Caleb’s family to be welcomed at the Hall of Fame.
The Hall of Fame site is handicap-accessible. It is smoke-free and pet-free. There is free parking on the left side of the shared driveway.
Caleb will perform on the stage in the pavilion, where there is plenty of seating, as well as a dance floor, a children’s play area, and a brick patio with picnic tables. Also included in the pavilion is a snack bar, Museum store, and a flea market.
Local musicians will lead a jam during Caleb’s mid-afternoon break. All are welcome to join in.
The Hall of Fame and Museum are open during concerts, and at other times by appointment.
www.nysotfa.com Facebook: New York State Old Tyme Fiddlers Assn.
The Sunday Concert Series is made possible by the NYS Council on the Arts with the support of the NYS Governor and the NYS Legislature.
The 2026 Sunday Concert Series concludes on September 13 with the Southern Tier’s Fiddlin’s Fun at 2:00 pm, preceded by a “Dish to Pass” at 12:30.
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