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The Spalding Society
To some, she'll always be known simply as the "upstart" who bested Justin Bieber at the Grammy Awards, but the jazz world - from fans to critics to fellow musicians - knows that Esperanza Spalding is so much more.
An eclectic roster of local and international DJs takes centre stage at Open House, the Montreal International Jazz Festival's adventurous late-night program, which serves as a showcase for some of Montreal's finest underground DJ talent.
FRIDAY Dance-pop stars Scissor Sisters perform at L'Olympia, 1004 Ste. Catherine St. E. Tickets are $27.50 in advance (via admission.com); $30 at the door.
SATURDAY Japan kicks off this year's L'International des Feux Loto-Quebec at 10 p.m.
SUNDAY Montreal's acclaimed Barr Brothers play their biggest hometown show yet at Metropolis, 59 Ste.Catherine St. E., as part of the Montreal International Jazz festival. Tickets are $33 (via ticketmaster.ca).
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