On Friday, July 30, 2021 the Two Way Street Coffee House Friday Night Concert Series presents Michael and Nell.

Michael & Nell (Michael J August and Nell Levin) released their WELCOME HOME album on July 31, 2020.  The album was #5 on the August International Folk Alliance DJ Chart and they were the #7 artists. Their version of “Election Year Rag”, Steve Goodman’s irreverent take on politics, was the #3 song, receiving wide airplay leading up to the 2020 Election.  As America faces an imminent eviction crisis in the coming months, they are embarking on a campaign centered around their song Welcome Home.

They formed the “formidable” Shelby Bottom String Band in 2008. The Band released its EAST NASHVILLE RAG album in 2012. The Band’s version of Nell’s song "Displacement Blues" was named by the Tennessean as "Nashville's newest social justice anthem" and Michael’s song "Fat and Bald" has received overseas airplay and continues to be an audience favorite. Michael & Nell reinvigorate the band's tradition of entertaining, irreverent social commentary, humanity and humor. Their repertoire includes originals like "Boss Called A Meeting, and “Welcome Home” plus some lighthearted songs like “Hot Chicken.” They have performed on the stage of Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium and at many venues, festivals, house concerts and benefits for environmental, community and social justice organizations.

They have performed on the stage of Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium and at many venues, festivals, house concerts and benefits for environmental, community and social justice organizations.

You may access the livestream on www.twowaystreet.org or on our Facebook page or YouTube channel.