Live Music at Sedona Heritage Museum
A unique live music experience is happening from Thursday, September 25th through Thursday, December 18th. Residents and visitors are welcome to join in the fun. Tyler Carson, a violinist and loop artist famously known as “Fiddler on the Rock,” performs his captivating one-man symphony every Thursday and Sunday at the Sedona Heritage Museum.
Each week, the museum’s historic apple shed transforms into an engaging concert venue, both indoors and outdoors. With the shed’s doors wide open, attendees can enjoy the breathtaking backdrop of Wilson Mountain, particularly beautiful as the sun sets.
In this enchanting setting, Carson’s diverse and passionate music feels right at home.
Concerts begin at 5:15 PM and run until 6:45 PM. Those who want VIP access can enter at 4:30 PM, while general seating opens at 5:00 PM. Tickets can be purchased at Fiddlerontherock.com. General admission costs $55, but the VIP experience—which includes behind-the-scenes performances and a Q&A session with Carson—costs an extra $30. Tickets for kids aged 6 to 18 are available for $18, and each ticket grants one free admission to the Sedona Heritage Museum.
Carson’s musical journey began at age five in Calgary and Victoria, Canada, where he studied the Suzuki method as a classical violinist. He has performed live for over 250,000 people by the time he was just 12 and has shared stages across Ireland and India with various renowned artists. However, in his early twenties, a spasmodic swallowing disorder altered his musical path, taking away his singing voice and sidelining his country music ambitions.
Now, his performances blend the finesse of a symphony soloist with modern loop technology, incorporating global sounds and personal narratives to create an immersive experience.
“Sedona helped me recognize myself,” Carson reflected. “The town’s healing and joyful spirit deeply influences my music journey, especially at the heart of my original Sedona home. It resonates in ways I find hard to express.”
Carson plays a rare 1899 violin-horn violin, honoring the town’s musical legacy, including historically significant “Shavilin” instruments made by George Washington Jordan, an orchardist whose family home and orchard became the Sedona Heritage Museum.
The venue itself plays a vital role in the experience. Concertgoers are encouraged to explore the historic museum grounds, which are open daily until 3 PM, allowing them to connect more authentically with Sedona’s history.
Nate Myers, the executive director of the Sedona Heritage Museum, remarked, “Tyler’s energy and musical talent will surely captivate the audience. The stunning background of Wilson Mountain and the museum itself add to the experience.”
This is an event not to overlook—an inventive performance that recently garnered national attention on CBS Morning, set in one of Sedona’s most enchanting venues.
The Sedona Historical Society manages the Sedona Heritage Museum in the Jordan Historical Park. For further details, check out sedonamuseum.org. You can also find dates and times for Carson’s other performances at Fiddlerontherock.com.
