The Saint Cecilia, MishCatt, and a Night Full of Unexpected Magic | by PuraVidaRoco | Jul, 2025
If I’m completely honest, MishCatt was the reason I bought my ticket in the first place. I’ve been following Michelle González’s artistic journey for years, ever since her days as the lead vocalist of Patterns (2012–2014), a band that, for me, marked a turning point in Costa Rican music.
“Going solo to a concert isn’t about being without company; it’s about being fully present with yourself.”
I still remember it vividly: I was listening to music one day when the algorithm did its thing and served me a song that completely hooked me. I added it to my playlist without thinking much about it. Weeks later, almost by accident, I realized the track was from a band from my own country. That revelation blew my mind.
As a hobbyist musician who had often been let down by the local scene, hearing that level of quality and freshness felt like breathing pure oxygen. It moved me deeply and sent me down a rabbit hole I didn’t want to climb out of.
Now, with Honahlei, she’s exploring yet another creative chapter. But I see the whole forest, not just the tree. It reminds me of Luis Alberto Spinetta and his many phases: to truly understand an artist like this, you have to follow their eclectic journey and embrace that restless, overflowing creative energy that defines them.
Meeting Michelle González that night — not just MishCatt, but the person behind the art — was without a doubt the highlight of the evening. Taking a photo with her and exchanging thoughts on music felt like one of those rare moments where time slows down, and you know you’ll carry it with you for years to come.
