Concrete Playground

The best way to avoid being disappointed on Valentine’s Day is to avoid having any expectations. And you’ll definitely want to leave any preconceptions at the door if you’re planning on showing up to The Standard on the 14th, because this chaotic musical adventure will hold more surprises than a box of assorted chocolates eaten with chopsticks while wearing a blindfold.

Love Me is a sonic assortment of unique performances from Australian and international artists, who will be conducting a journey through the jungle of love via an unpredictable selection of covers, collaborations and reinterpretations. Delving into everything from rock cabaret and post-pop to musical comedy and burlesque, the only thing that’s certain is that unless you’re in a bona fide relationship with Ryan Gosling then this will be way better than any Valentine’s Day plans you’ve got lined up already.

Performers include Australian rock diva Paul Capsis, NYC bravest and bawdiest burlesque duo The Wau Wau (that’s “vow vow”) Sisters, Triple J presenter/piano basher/ukulele painter Brendan MacLean, cabaret comedian Queenie van de Zandt and the silvery-voiced Tyran Parke. More will be announced closer to the time, though if they’re anything like the unpredictable bunch already named then knowing who they are won’t really tell you what to expect anyway.