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Week of May 11-18, 2006
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Globe trotting DJ Vadim at Maxx Fish, Monday. Photo submitted

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Variety Show 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: The Hairfarmers Legendary Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg strum up your favourites from 4 p.m. onwards.
Where: Dusty’s at Creekside
Who: Rob Thompson Toe tapping Celtic and rock tunes with the boy from Bowen Island. Apres 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Evening 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who: Monkey Business Classic rock.
Where: Pemberton Hotel
CLUBS AND DJs
What: Locals Night Get there early. Always a line up for this local favourite night.
Where: Garfinkel’s
What: Dance party All your favourite dance hall and Top 40 hits in one night. Doors 10 p.m.
Where: Moe Joe’s

Friday, May 12
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Funky Behm Paperboy’s fiddler Mortiz Behm joins Rob Funk acoustics for funky Celtic/folk fun. Apres 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Evening show 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who: Gordo Rootsy acoustics of all kinds, the long-time favourite of Whistler patio scene celebrates a decade of performance in Whistler from 6-9 p.m.
Where: Portobello in Upper Village
Who: Cameron Chu Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guests.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Who: Clyde Harvey The piano man extraordinaire has toured with the likes of Ike and Tina Turner, The Guess Who and even Janis Joplin.
Where: Mallard Lounge
Who: Rob Funk Acoustic everything with funky originals and covers.
Where: Black’s Pub
Who: Kel & Joel Live acoustic tunes.
Where: Tapley’s Sports Bar
Who: Suzanne Wilson Local gal with an acoustic guitar covering everything from 60s folk classics to modern rockers with the odd original thrown in for spice.
Where: Crystal Lounge
Who: Monkey Business Classic rock.
Where: Pemberton Hotel
CLUBS AND DJs
What: Rebound Opener The new Rebound operation, specializing in DJ events and sound production, kicks off with local DJ show all day long from noon to 1 a.m. Names to look out for include Phroh, Mr. Fister and Foxi Ozzi. Prizes for best old school rave outfits. Tickets $5 at the door.
Where: GLC
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 Easy Leigh Hip hop, house, rock and dancehall. Doors 10 p.m.
Where: Moe Joe’s

Saturday, May 13
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Funky Behm Paperboy’s fiddler Mortiz Behm joins Rob Funk acoustics for funky Celtic/folk fun. Apres 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Evening show 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who: Gordo Rootsy acoustics of all kinds, the long-time favourite of Whistler patio scene celebrates a decade of performance in Whistler from 3-6 p.m.
Where: Citta
Who: Clyde Harvey The piano man extraordinaire has toured with the likes of Ike and Tina Turner, The Guess Who and even Janis Joplin.
Where: Mallard Lounge
Who: Suzanne Wilson Local gal with an acoustic guitar covering everything from 60s folk classics to modern rockers with the odd original thrown in for spice.
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: Dr. Dave Acoustic rock from mellow to rockin’ with local favourite noon to 4 p.m.
Where: Second Cup
Who: Monkey Business Classic rock.
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Who: The Hairfarmers Local legends Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg play a little bit of everything for full moon party. Doors 9:30 p.m. Tickets $10 at door.
Where: Howe Sound Inn in Squamish
CLUBS AND DJs
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: DJ Easy Leigh Hip hop, house, rock and dancehall. Doors 10 p.m.
Where: Moe Joe’s

Sunday, May 14
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Comedy Night International guest comedians tickle the funny bone at 7:15 p.m.
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
Who: Gordo Rootsy acoustics of all kinds, the long-time favourite of Whistler patio scene celebrates a decade of performance in Whistler from 6:30-9 p.m.
Where: Portobello in Upper Village
Who: Dr. Dave Acoustic rock from mellow to rockin’ with local favourite noon to 4 p.m.
Where: Second Cup
Who: Kadabra Fiery, passionate Flamenco/Latin jazz from Berklee College of Music graduate. Frontman Dave Martone has toured the world and performed with guitar legends such as Yngwie Malmsteen, Paul Gilbert and Seymour Duncan. Plays during Mother’s Day brunch.
Where: Fifty Two 80 Bistro and Lounge
What: Jam Session Play along side the best with Reggae Master Kostaman leading the way. Show 9 p.m.
Where: Crystal Lounge
What: Milk Money Tour Tag team hip hop for the night with Living Legends Luckyiam.psc and Eligh along with guests One Block Radius. First one hundred tickets $10, $15 thereafter. Doors 9 p.m. Show 10 p.m. sharp.
Where: Garfinkel’s
Who: Rob Funk Celtic and originals with a funky twist. Apres 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Evening show 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who: Monkey Business Classic rock.
Where: Pemberton Hotel
CLUBS AND DJs
What: Locals Night End the weekend of madness with DJ Push N’ Play. Norco cruiser bike giveaway.
Where: Longhorn Saloon
What: S.I.N. Service Industry Night plays all your favourite requests.
Where: Moe Joe’s

Monday, May 15
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Rob Funk Celtic and originals with a funky twist. Apres 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Evening show 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who: Gordo Rootsy acoustics of all kinds, the long-time favourite of Whistler patio scene celebrates a decade of performance in Whistler from 6-9 p.m.
Where: Portobello in Upper Village
What: Karaoke Night I Will Survive won’t sing itself, so down some liquid courage and come on out to sing all your favourites.
Where: Crystal Lounge
CLUBS AND DJs
What: Live Jazz A trio of piano, bass and drum jazz up the weekly night. Show 7:30 p.m.
Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Tuesday, May 16
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Joey’s Jam G-Willy hosts an open mic jam night at the Creekside Chinese eatery. Show 8 p.m.
Where: Joey Chan’s
Who: Gordo Rootsy acoustics of all kinds, the long-time favourite of Whistler patio scene celebrates a decade of performance in Whistler from 6-9 p.m.
Where: Portobello in Upper Village
CLUBS AND DJs
Who: DJ Vadim The globe trotter touches down in Whistler after touring the globe: from South East Asia and Japan to Turkey and Israel. The producer has performed with the likes of DJ Krush, Company Flow, Public Enemy and Kraftwerk, just to name a few.
Where: Maxx Fish
What: Play Every week guest DJs from Kori K.
Where: Garfinkel’s
What: Hipnodic Ladies Night Hip hop, funk, R&B, reggae, dance hall and old school beats with DJ Seanski.
Where: Maxx Fish
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

Wednesday, May 17
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Rob Thompson Toe tapping Celtic and rock tunes with the boy from Bowen Island. Apres 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Evening 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
What: Kostaman Jam Join Whistler’s own Reggae star Kostaman for 9 p.m. jam session.
Where: Black’s Pub
CLUBS AND DJs
What: Industry Night Rockin’ locals scene and giveaways galore.
Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Thursday, May 18
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Variety Show 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
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
CLUBS AND DJs
What: Locals Night Get there early. Always a line up for this local favourite night.
Where: Garfinkel’s
Upcoming shows
911 Party The charity event May 17 at 10 p.m. at Moe Joe’s raises money for emergency services. Ipod Nano for best naughty nurse costume. Digital camera for best guy costume.