Celebrating The Greatest: Cat Power at First Ave on Feb. 26

Some albums stick with you for a long time. The Greatest is one of those records. Released 20 years ago, Cat Power’s soulful and deeply personal album still feels just as emotional now as it did back then. It’s the kind of record people return to during quiet moments, breakups, long drives, and nights when you just need something honest playing in the background.

On February 26th, Cat Power brings The Greatest to First Avenue for An Evening with Cat Power, performing the album in its entirety as part of The Greatest Tour. For fans who’ve lived with this album for years, it’s a really special chance to hear these songs the way they were meant to be heard. And for anyone newer to her music, it’s a perfect introduction to an album that means a lot to a lot of people.

The Greatest was a big moment in Chan Marshall’s career. Recorded in Memphis with a full band, the album has a warm, soulful sound, but it still feels very vulnerable and personal. Songs like “The Greatest,” “Living Proof,” and “Hate” are simple but powerful, and they linger with you long after they end.

Cat Power shows have always felt intimate, even in bigger rooms. There’s something about the way she performs that makes it feel personal, like she’s letting the audience in on something fragile and real. First Avenue is a great place for that kind of connection, and hearing The Greatest there feels especially fitting.

This show isn’t just about celebrating an anniversary it’s about revisiting an album that’s grown alongside its listeners. Twenty years later, The Greatest still feels honest, still feels heavy in the best way, and still hits close to home.

If you want tickets to the show, you can find them here!