THE LINEUP

Osheaga takes place Aug. 3 and 4 at Jean Drapeau Park. The music starts at 2 p.m. and continues until around 11 p.m. The set times range from 30 minutes to an hour and a half for each performance.

The lineup Aug. 3 includes the alternative electric precision of the Killers; Iggy & the Stooges (yes, the one and only Iggy Pop -- and friends); the ethereal vocals of Cat Power; the oh-so-smooth stylings of Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings; the rap-fusion artistry of N.E.R.D.; the hip-trip percussion sounds of the National Parcs; and '80s "Electric Avenue" icon Eddy Grant. Also on the bill is Foals, Metric, Spiritualized, Devotchka, Booka Shade, Plants and Animals, Chocolat and Duchess Says.

The Aug. 4 lineup includes the smooth vocal and soulful acoustic combo of Jack Johnson; the prominent indie anthems of Broken Social Scene; the Welsh smoky-vocaled pop princess Duffy; the ever-engaging and incredible Gogol Bordello; Brazilian-based funsters CSS (you may know them best from the iPod commercials); Canadian faves the Weakerthans; the lighthearted antics and artistry of Jamie Lidell, and the breezy electro-pop fun of Chromeo. Also performing will be MGMT, the Black Keys, the Kills, the GO! Team, Matt Costa, Rock Plaza Central and the Enemy UK.

INFO

For more information, visit www.osheaga.com.

Single-day tickets cost $67.50. The two-day pass costs $120 (prices in Canadian dollars). Tickets are general admission. Call Admission Ticket Network at 1-800-678-5440 or www.admission.com.

The easiest way to get to Osheaga is by public transportation -- Metro station Jean Drapeau leaves you in the thick of things. Show your Osheaga ticket for a free ride on the Metro to the concert.

The Osheaga kickoff party takes place Aug. 2 at L'Olympia Theatre. On stage will be Kid Koala and other invited guests. You need a separate ticket for the kickoff. The cost is $22.50. The 10th edition of MEG Montreal plays at the Osheaga site as well and also at downtown clubs Aug. 1 to 4. Visit www.megmontreal.com for more information.

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