Best bangs in the biz

Chan Marshall and her luxuriously full fringe will grace the Orpheum on February 7. I can't wait. She is so fabulous. Admittedly, I was once turned off by her touring name, Cat Power, as I have a hate/hate relationship with felines. But her voice is incredibly aching and beautiful, her sense of style so self-assured. She won me over:

[I'd like to write a poem about those bangs. Seriously.]

I can't wait to hear songs from her new album &mdash "Jukebox," dropping Tuesday — at the show. Only two songs on the disc are Chan originals — the rest are covers, a format that worked really well for her on "The Covers Record" in 2000. Cat Power lovingly transforming Dylan's "I Believe in You"? Yes, please.

If you need further proof that Cat Power is undeniably cool, check out this New York Times video.