Michelle Held
Save The Speakeasy Benefit Concert
Chelsea Depot
125 Jackson St
Chelsea, MI 48118
Jun 12, 2024
7:00 PM EDT
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A benefit for our friend Johnny Williams. Full lineup TBA
Johnny Williams paid AAA Insurance for a premium replacement policy for 30 years, but when a devastating fire destroyed his home in 2022, AAA was not there for him. After over a year of delays, AAA is now suing Johnny to force a settlement far below the replacement value. To add insult to injury, AAA also unceremoniously kicked him off the temporary housing rider he is entitled to. Johnny is now living in a partially heated old schoolhouse 220 miles from his hometown.
For 30 years Johnny has opened his home to hundreds of musical acts and thousands of friends, old and new, without ever taking a dime of the money collected for the performing artists. In fact just the opposite – Johnny went to great lengths at his own expense to turn the Speakeasy, a unique rathskeller-type structure under his home that has hosted music since the 1920’s, into one of the best places to see live music anywhere.
Please help support this historic venue and a man who has spent his life giving to others. Visit savethespeakeasy.com for more details.
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Michelle Held Biography
Michelle Held is a contemporary folk musician known for her distinctive vocals and captivating songwriting, delving into life's mysteries and unveiling hidden wisdom. As a cornerstone of the Michigan music scene, her emotionally resonant live performances and lyrical talent have earned her three consecutive Honorable Mentions in the prestigious Telluride Troubadour Contest. Renowned folk icon Tom Paxton said, “Two years ago, I told Michelle that I thought she had the gift. I am changing ‘thought’ to ‘know.’” With her gentle, thoughtful presence, Held creates a warm space for listeners to immerse themselves in beautiful vocals and genuine heartfelt narratives.
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