Concrete Playground

There are some people whose music feels like honey pouring through your ear, gradually dripping into your brain and warming up your insides. You start to feel the honey dripping down behind your face and moving your expression into a broad smile. You can't help it. It's almost as if there's a collection of cartoon music notes floating through the air ACME style, encouraging you to appreciate their music.

Cat Power is one of these artists. Her soulful tunes are restorative somehow. They're beautiful, slow and intimate. Don't expect to rock out to Cat Power, but do expect some peaceful swaying. Don't get me wrong though, that doesn't mean that some of her music doesn't have an edge to it. She can be quite gritty when she wants to be. That's when she infuses the honey with chilli in some awesome, Jamie Oliver style combination.

Basically, don't miss Cat Power at the Opera House this month. She's there for one night only and if you fail to hear the American songstress weave her magic, you'll be wondering why everyone around you has developed a sudden, goofy, lopsided smile. Join the club and develop your sweet tooth.