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Week of January 19-26, 2006

Thursday, January19

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Reggae Night Live reggae grooves with locals Kostaman & DJ Phroh. Doors 8 p.m.

Where: Moe Joe’s

Who: The Hairfarmers Legendary local duo Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg sing your cover favourites for a Whistler Adaptive Sport Program (WASP) fundraiser. Show 8 p.m.

Where: Hoz’s Pub

What: Triple Threat Thursdays The sensational multi-talented Steve Jiu hosts a competition of rap battles, spoken word, karaoke and open jams for great prizes.

Where: Crystal Lounge

Who: Cameron Chu Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guests.

Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Who: Gordo Plus One Veteran musician covers decades of great roots, blues and rock n' roll with lead guitar from Pierre Eady.

Where: Pemberton Hotel

Who: Mortiz Behm & Guest The former Paperboy and Barney Bentall fiddler strikes up Celtic favourites with Keith Bennett. Apres 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Evening 8 p.m. to midnight.

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub

Who: Michael Sicoly Whistler’s own piano man always gets the dance floor rocking. Shows 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight.

Where: Mallard Lounge

What: Club Shred Weekly rotation of live local musicians playing cover favourites. This week Randy and Raj. DJ Buddah warms up crowd for apres. Show 7 p.m.

Where: Merlin’s

What: Snowbound The monthly LUNA series features the latest snowboard flicks and a late-night snack from Four ‘N Twenty and Monster energy drink. This week Snowboarding Hall of Famer Ken Achenbach gives the insider on what it takes to be a pro and how he came to own the Camp of Champions, the longest running snowboard and new school ski camp in the world. $3 for LUNA members (ages 18-29) and $5 for non-members. Event starts at 9 p.m.

Where: MY Millennium Place

CLUBS AND DJs

What: Anniversary Party Celebrate the Creekside Chinese eatery’s first birthday with a 007 James Bond Party. Pimp it out Bond style. Tastings, body painting and DJ Rob Banks on deck. Limo service available for Bond ladies. Event 9 p.m.

Where: Joey Chan’s

What: Locals Night Popular party night around these parts with local DJs on the decks.

Where: Garfinkel’s

Who: Ace & Milton Foxy Moron a.k.a. Ace spins everything from old soul funk to indie rock and electro for apres from 3-9 p.m. DJs Milton and Toddski Break Down the House with funky beats and bass for After Dark Session.

Where: GLC

What: Party Beats Paul Moritz spins fresh and funky house along side the infamous Go Go girls. Doors 9 p.m.

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Friday, January20

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Funk & Friends Piano, guitar, Rob Funk and friends play all your favourites with bold original jams.

Where: Black’s Pub

What: Move On Up! Join DJ Mr. Fister, fire dancer Lexi Moon and go go gal KLC for Hilltrip fundraiser to combat global warming. Live auction at 11 p.m. Tickets $10.

Where: Maxx Fish

What: Last Call Ladies Night Jason Bonnell and his local band is playing all of your favourite cover tunes. No cover for ladies. Doors 8 p.m.

Where: Moe Joe’s

Who: Half Pint Chill out to lax tunes on Whistler’s number one patio. Show 9 p.m.

Where: Citta

Who: Dr. Dave Acoustic guitar tunes in a cozy local hangout. Show 9 p.m.

Where: BBK’s (Upper Village)

Who: Kel & Joel Live acoustic tunes.

Where: Tapley’s Sports Bar

Who: Show of Hands Classic rock.

Where: Dusty’s

Who: Mike Weterings Acoustic folk-rock with African world beat rhythms.

Where: Crystal Lounge

Who: Jillian Lebeck Hot young singer/piano player is a rising star on the West Coast jazz scene. Show 6-8 p.m. and 10 p.m. to midnight.

Where: Four Seasons Fifty Two 80 Bistro & Bar

Who: The Hairfarmers Legendary local duo Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg for apres from 3 to 6 p.m. Daddio of the patio Doug goes solo 8:30 p.m.

Where: Merlin’s

Who: Murphy's Lagh High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites. Apres 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Evening 8 p.m. to midnight.

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub

Who: Doctors of Fusion Classic rock.

Where: Pemberton Hotel

Who: Cameron Chu Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guests.

Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Who: Michael Sicoly Whistler’s own piano man always gets the dance floor rocking. Shows 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight.

Where: Mallard Lounge

CLUBS AND DJs

Who: DJ Lon Retro-Funk DJ Lon mixes retro funk at the Creekside Chinese eatery. Music starts 8 p.m.

Where: Joey Chan’s

Who: Kori K & Mat the Alien DJ Kori K spins apres. Scratch Wizard Mat the Alien breaks out Fresh Beats with funk and hip hop for After Dark Session.

Where: GLC

What:90’s Night Party like you are Nikki Sixx to one hit wonders and old school dance tracks supplied by DJ Trix. Doors 9 p.m.

Where: Tommy Africa’s

What:Jump Off Fridays Hip-hop, funk, and dancehall with resident TMS DJ crew.

where:Savage Beagle

What: VIP Fridays Hip-hop club bangers and dancehall grinders with DJ Rosco.

Where: Garfinkel’s

Who: DJ Peacefrog A mainstream mix of tunes that gets the dance floor going.

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Who: DJ Push ‘N Play Local DJ spins the latest beats. Ski flick premier of Pop Yer Bottles.

Where: Longhorn Saloon

Saturday,January21

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Murphy's Lagh High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites. Apres 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Evening 8 p.m. to midnight.

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub

Who: Gordo Veteran musician covers decades of great roots, blues and rock n' roll from 3-6 p.m.

Where: Citta

Who: Jillian Lebeck Hot young singer/piano player is a rising star on the West Coast jazz scene. Show 6-8 p.m. and 10 p.m. to midnight.

Where: Four Seasons Fifty Two 80 Bistro & Bar

Who: Michael Sicoly Whistler’s own piano man always gets the dance floor rocking. Shows 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight.

Where: Mallard Lounge

Who: Mike Weterings Acoustic folk-rock with African world beat rhythms.

Where: Crystal Lounge

Who: Cameron Chu Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guests.

Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Who: Show of Hands Classic rock.

Where: Dusty’s

Who: Doctors of Fusion Classic rock.

Where: Pemberton Hotel

Who: Rich Hope & the Evil Doers Campfire-whiskey and haystack-sex rock and roll from Vancouver trio. Show 9 p.m. Cover $5.

Where: Howe Sound Inn

CLUBS AND DJs

Who: Kostaman Live reggae grooves with locals Kostaman & DJ Phroh for the Rock 101 Snow Team event.

Where: Merlin’s

Who: DJ Easy Leigh Local turntable master plays latest music and favourite tunes. Doors 8 p.m.

Where: Moe Joe’s

What: Goodtimes The hottest Top 40, R&B and club tracks on the charts shake up a packed dance floor. Doors 9 p.m.

Where: Tommy Africa’s

What: The Big Party Saturday night goes big with hop-hop hits from DJ Rob Banks.

Where: Garfinkel’s

Who: DJ Peacefrog A mainstream mix of tunes that gets the dance floor going.

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Who: Live & Fister Local acoustic rockers for apres from 3-9 p.m. DJ Mr. Fister a.k.a. Chili Thom spins wicked mix of funk and electro breaks from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Where: GLC

Sunday, January22

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: The Punk Night Whistler’s ultimate anti-club night. This week Pride Tiger (Ex-members of 3 Inches of Blood), Ladyhawk and Night Heroes.

Where: Boot Pub

Who: Sean Rose Rhythm and blues review with Sean Rose every Sunday at local hangout. Show 9 p.m. to close.

Where: BBK’s (Upper Village)

What: Jam Session Play along side the best with Reggae Master Kostaman leading the way. Show 9 p.m.

Where: Crystal Lounge

Who: Rob Funk Funky toe tapping favorites and Celtic traditional tunes. Apres 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Evening show 8 p.m. to midnight.

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Who: Kelly Crowe Cover classics on the ivories. Shows 6 to 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. to midnight.

Where: Mallard Lounge

CLUBS AND DJs

What: S.I.N. DJ Easyleigh spins hip hop, Top 40, dancehall and all your favourite tracks. Ipod Nano grand-prize giveaway. Doors 8 p.m. No cover.

Where: Moe Joe’s

Who: DJ Ace Foxy Moron a.k.a. Ace spins everything from old soul funk to indie rock and electro for apres from 3 to 5 p.m. Evening private function. No Fire & Ice afterparty.

Where: GLC

What: Locals Night End the weekend of madness with local DJs and gveaways.

Where: Longhorn Saloon

What: Soul Kitchen Canada’s most renowned breaks artist DJ Miyagi straddles funky with house, techno and nu-skool breaks along side Tommy’s infamous Go Go girls. Tickets $5. Doors 9 p.m.

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Wh0: DJ Buddah Slow Nerve Action’s turntablist throws down dance favourites for apres set.

Where: Merlin’s

Monday, January23

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Slowcoaster East Coast rockers go hard with originals spanning everything from country twang to punked out rock.

Where: Boot Pub

Who: Bruce Goghlan Rock and folk covers, originals and Celtic classics. Apres 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Evening show 8 p.m. to mdnight.

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Who: Kelly Crowe Cover classics on the ivories. Shows 6 to 8 p.m. ad 10 p.m. to midnight.

Where: Mallard Lounge

What: Karaoke Night Take the mic and let yourself go-‘I Will Survive’ won’t sing itself.

Where: Crystal Lounge

CLUBS AND DJs

What: ‘80s Night Retro tracks with DJ Ryder. Free cover for ‘80s outfits! Doors 9 p.m.

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Who: J-Rawks DJ J-Rawks spins what she wants for apres.

Where: Merlin’s

What: Mash Up Mondays World-class DJs spin along side long-time local turntablists.

Where: Savage Beagle

Who: Ritchie & Ace DJ Vinyl Ritchie shakes things up for apres from 3-9 p.m. Foxy Moron spins everything from old soul funk to indie rock and electronic- basically anything but new country for the After Dark session from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. The fierce go go dancer sensation calls it ChunkaSoulFunkDiscoRocktronic.

Where: GLC

What: Underground Sessions DJs Guggi and Figo spin funk, electrohouse and breaks. Doors 8 p.m.

Where: Moe Joe’s

What: Ill Out Mondays DMC UK Team DJ Beni G and DJ Go of The Mixologists spin perfect mix of hip hop and drum ‘n’ bass.

Where: Garfinkel’s

Tuesday, January24

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Bruce Goghlan Rock and folk covers, originals and Celtic classics. Apres 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Evening show 8 p.m. to midnight.

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Who: John Lee Hooker Jr. Like his father, Grammy-nominee John Lee Hooker Jr. has become a blues legend with music composed of two parts R&B, one part jazz and down home blues. Advanced tickets are $20 by calling 604-932-2446.

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Who: Kelly Crowe Cover classics on the ivories. Shows 6 to 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. to midnight.

Where: Mallard Lounge

What: Das Boot Ballet This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Naked babes shakin’ it three nights a week.

Where: Boot Pub

What: Rocket Lounge Late night hangout with music, pool tables, movies, internet access, snacks and alcohol-free drinks. This week join the drum circle. Beginners welcome. Drop in between 8pm and midnight. Entry is free for LUNA members and $2 non-members.

Where: MY Millennium Place

CLUBS AND DJs

What: Showdown at C-Side Local DJs battle out on the decks for cash and bragging rights. Winner plays Jan. 31. Hosted by DJ Phroh. Show starts at 9 p.m.

Where: Joey Chan’s

What: Brand New Styles DJ Rob Banks spins a hard mix of rock and rap favourites. Doors 9 p.m.

Where: Tommy Africa’s

What: Play Every week guest DJs from Kori K.

Where: Garfinkel’s

What: Celebration The Faction Sound Crew dial up hip hop for Whistler’s smallest nightclub and biggest party. Locals free cover before 10 p.m. Ladies never wait in line.

Where:Savage Beagle

Who: DJ Seanski Hip hop local turntablist on deck. Doors 8 p.m

Where: Moe Joe’s

Who: Feet & Ritchie DJ Feet on deck for apres from 3-9 p.m. DJ Vinyl Ritchie takes over at 9 p.m. with original b-boy breaks, funk, rare grooves and reggae all on 45s.

Where: GLC

Who: djtone/Guitar Doug Sit back for apres with Solar Tribe Collective's ambient vibe. Whistler legend Guitar Doug rocks the covers starting at 8 p.m.

Where: Merlin’s

Wednesday, January25

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

WHat: Kung Fu Karaoke Sing all your favourites with the multi-talented Steve Jiu at the Creekside Chinese eatery. Prizes for best performance. Show starts 9 p.m.

Where: Joey Chan’s

What: Open Mic Night Grateful Greg and Creekside Phil of A Whole Lotta Led invite singers, guitarists and drummers to the mic every Wednesday.

Where: Dusty’s

What: Robbie Burns Day Toe tapping favorites and Celtic traditional tunes from guest performers. Apres 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Evening 8 p.m. to midnight.

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub

Who: Wes Makepeace & Jay Greenway Acoustic rockers by two local boys.

Where: BBK’s (Upper Village)

What: Punk Rock Kamloops’ Blinded mashes melodic rock with tight harmonies for double playbill show with Kelowna’s punkers Kook.

Where: Garfinkel’s

Who: Double D She Stole My Beer rockers double up on Whistler’s number one patio.

Where: Citta

Who: Michael Sicoly Whistler’s own piano man always gets the dance floor rocking. Shows 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight.

Where: Mallard Lounge

What: Kostaman Jam Join Whistler’s own Reggae star Kostaman for 9 p.m. jam session.

Where: Black’s Pub

What: Das Boot Ballet This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Naked babes shakin’ it three nights a week.

Where: Boot Pub

CLUBS AND DJs

What: Industry Night Rockin’ locals scene and giveaways galore.

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

What: Shake ‘N Break Expect chunky, funky break beats spun by DJs Lennie and Ricochet. Shake it up with Tommy’s infamous Go Go girls. Doors 9 p.m.

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Who: DJ Rob Banks All your listening favourites banked into one night.

Where: Tapley’s Sports Bar

Who: Mat the Alien Internationally renowned local scratch wizard, recently voted number one DJ in Whistler, breaks into hip hop, funk and dancehall beats. Doors 8 p.m.

Where: Moe Joe’s

Who: John Lee Hooker Jr. & Ace Like his father, Grammy-nominee John Lee Hooker Jr. has become a blues legend with music composed of two parts R&B, one part jazz and down home blues. Foxy Moron a.k.a. Ace spins everything from old soul funk to indie rock and electro for apres from 3-9 p.m. Tickets $20.

Where: GLC

Who: DJ J-Rawks Local DJ spins what she wants for apres.

Where: Merlin’s

Thursday, January26

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: ACDC Aussie Day Join AC/DC tribute band from Nelson, BC/DC, for classic favourites with a high-energy punk punch for Australia Day. Tickets $12 at Evolution or $15 at the door. Doors 7 p.m.

Where: Moe Joe’s

Who: Guitar Doug Down Under Local legend plays acoustic favourites for Australia Day at 1 p.m.

Where: Black’s Pub

What: Triple Threat Thursdays The sensational multi-talented Steve Jiu hosts a competition of rap battles, spoken word, karaoke and open jams for great prizes.

Where: Crystal Lounge

Who: Cameron Chu Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guests.

Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Who: Gordo Plus One Veteran musician covers decades of great roots, blues and rock n' roll with lead guitar from Pierre Eady.

Where: Pemberton Hotel

What: Live Music Toe tapping favorites and Celtic traditional tunes from guest performers. Apres 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Evening 8 p.m. to midnight.

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub

Who: Michael Sicoly Whistler’s own piano man always gets the dance floor rocking. Shows 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight.

Where: Mallard Lounge

Who: Living Room Weekly rotation of live local musicians play cover favourites for Club Shred. This week the Living Room with laid back jams with locals Mike Redmond, Phil-T-Beats and Raj. DJ Buddah warms up crowd for apres.

Where: Merlin’s

what: Mechanical Bull Mosey on down to the local watering hole for a wild ride.

Where: Pemberton Hotel

CLUBS AND DJs

What: Australia Day Aussies begin partying at 9 a.m. with Victoria Bitter and meat pies all day long. Whistler’s biggest kangaroo party. Get into the spirit in green and yellow with DJs turning over all day.

Where: Longhorn Saloon

What: Locals Night Popular party night around these parts with local DJs on the decks.

Where: Garfinkel’s

Who: Fister & Milton DJ Mr. Fister a.k.a. Chili Thom spins wicked mix of funk and electro breaks for apres from 3-9 p.m. DJs Milton and Toddski Break Down the House with funky beats and bass for After Dark Session.

Where: GLC

What: Aussie Party Beats Paul Moritz spins fresh and funky house along side the infamous Go Go girls for the annual Australia Day madness. Event includes Miss Australia Contest with $400 for first place. Doors 9 p.m.

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Up coming shows

Gogol Bordello The gypsy punks are coming Saturday, Feb. 4 to the GLC. Tickets $10/$15.

Legendary Blues Whistler Entertainment presents James Cotton Tuesday, Jan. 31 at the GLC. Advanced tickets are $25 by calling 604-905-2220.