Michelle Williams brings “Journey to Freedom” to Hard Rock Chicago!

Michelle Williams had a private listening party at the Hard Rock Hotel in Chicago. Unexpected Michelle was able to attend after learning of the event the night before. The listening party was held inside the hotel’s lounge area, Angels and Kings, from 6pm-8pm. Angels and Kings is a small and intimate space filled with a small stage and was mostly standing room only. The room was packed with a good number of fans, press, and record label reps. Michelle’s labelmate Jon McReynolds was also in attendance. The atmosphere was very fun and positive. People were talking to strangers from across the room and just excited to be able to attend this exclusive event. Michelle arrived to the party in a black and white leather ensemble and immediately went to the stage after greeting the crowd. She began by thanking the crowd for coming. She acknowledged that a few lucky fans had won tickets for the event through a couple of radio stations throughout Chicago. Those fans were asked to step forward towards the front of the stage and to ask Michelle questions. Michelle answered and then she scanned the room to see who was in the audience. She spotted us and gave Unexpected Michelle a shoutout from the stage declaring that we were her official fansite and had been loyal to her for the past 12 years of her solo career. Michelle continued to talk as she introduced and explained “Need Your Help“, “Fall“, “Believe In Me” “Yes” and “Say Yes“. Each song was only played for a minute or so as Michelle wanted to ensure that fans only received a taste of the album and would purchase on Tuesday. After the listening session, Michelle took photos with every fan who wanted a picture. See photos below courtesy of her label and Nikki-B. GreyMatter Photography.