The Chosen Few Picnic managed to struggle by the rain and radiate sunshine on July 8, 2023. The home music picnic held in Jackson park on the South-Facet of Chicago attracts 40 thousand folks annually. The occasion is kind of a household reunion with the music serving up the vibes.
This years competition appeared to be at risk of being drowned out by rain. Miraculously the solar broke by the clouds warming up the grounds and lighting up faces with smile and laughter.Individuals journey everywhere in the world to expertise this competition and frequent it ever yr. Most individuals make it their enterprise to attend yearly.
“I come again yearly. I’ve been out right here since they had been passing the hat. It’s been over 20 years. It’s an incredible occasion with lovely folks. The music is unimaginable. I wouldn’t even miss it if it rained.” stated Courtney Bell of Courtney Bell Coaches.
Yearly the Chosen Few DJ’s enlist different DJ’s to come back rock the picnic. This yr Jamie 326 got here from London and did a legendary set filled with vitality, bass and soul. BeBe Winans introduced the gospel infused home music to the stage giving reward to God. Proper after BeBe’s efficiency Jesse Saunders one of many unique Chosen Few DJ’s was honored by his friends. Saunders is presently recovering from a stroke he suffered just lately. The group chanted his identify and it made for a extremely emotional second with not a dry eye in Jackson Park.
Chicago’s new mayor Brandon Johnson visited did just a few dance steps and celebrated with the folks. “DJ’s have come alive to shift a whole style of music that has actually revolutionized the world, birthed proper right here on the South Facet of Chicago. We now have not simply revolutionized however we’ve institutionalized this motion and the town council declared the birthplace of home music (The Warehouse) a landmark. So whether or not you come from the west, south, southeast, northwest or around the globe know that you’re within the best freaking metropolis on the earth. Love you Chicago.” stated Mayor Brandon Johnson in his remarks the Chosen Few attendees.
The spirit of the Chosen Few shifted a chilly wet day to a heat solar crammed celebration. Check out just a few photos within the gallery under.
