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Week of November 9-16, 2006

Thursday,November9

  LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS           

Who:    Ali Milner Local jazz chanteuse croons out originals and classics. The EMI recording artist is Whistler’s biggest up and coming star. She recently released her self-titled debut album, promoting it on a tour of the Toronto International Film Festival’s hottest parties. Performs from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Where:                  Fifty Two 80 Bistro Bar

 

Who:    Cameron Chu Live jazz, soul and R&B with Whistler’s most talented piano man.

Where:                  Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

 

Who:    Five Alarm Funk Afro-funk band, 15-piece juggernut from Vancouver plays arts extravaganza with food, wine, art, performance art and more. Art Farty Bus leaves free of charge from taxi loop near Moguls. Tickets $30. Doors 9 p.m. Bus runs until 2 a.m.

Where:                  Dusty’s at Creekside

 

Who:    Reggae Night Hip hop meets reggae with Kostaman and DJ Phroh live. Doors 10 p.m.

Where:                  Moe Joe’s

 

Who:    Rob Thompson Celtic and originals with the man whose voice is as rich as Guinness.   Show 7 p.m. to   midnight.

Where:                  Dubh Linn Gate Pub

 

Who:    Al McLean All about acoustics with local guitar man. Snowboard giveaway.

Where:                  Crystal Lounge

 

CLUBS AND DJs

What:   Locals Night Get there early. Always a line up for this local favourite night.

Where:                  Garfinkel’s

 

What:   Thirsty Thursdays DJ Diamond on deck with crowd pleasers from 8 p.m. to midnight.

Where:                  Monk’s Grill

 

Friday,

November10

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who:    Rob Thompson Celtic and originals with the man whose voice is as rich as Guinness.   Show 8 p.m. to   midnight.

Where:                  Dubh Linn Gate Pub

 

What:   Country Night Inaugural ropin’ good time with Steel Toe Boots rocking up country with DJ Byron James spinning afterwards. Show 8 p.m.

Where:                  Longhorn Saloon & Grill

 

Who:    Gordo Acoustic folk-rock runs the gamut with laid back vocals.

Where:                  Crystal Lounge

 

What:   Fairmont Friday Kal Mollison delivers classic rocking classics from 4:30-6:30 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight.

Where:                  Mallard Lounge

 

Who:    A Whole Lotta Led Listen to all your Zeppelin favourites with crazy vocals from Grateful Greg and crazier bow with guitar solo from Creekside Phil.

Where:                  Moe Joe’s

 

Who:    Sean Rose Rhythm and blues reviews form local strummer at 8 p.m.

Where:                  Black’s Pub

 

What:   Escape to Canada LUNA hosts screening of Escape to Canada, a film looking at people coming to Canada to marry same-sex partners and legalized marijuana. The land of the free. Or is it? Kostaman spreads live reggae grooves afterwards. LUNA members $3 and $5 for non-members. Membership $3 for people ages 18-35. Membership saves $2 on every LUNA event. Show 8:30 p.m.

Where:                  MY Millennium Place

 

Who:    Still Smokin’ Lite Guitar gal Sue of Chicks with Picks and friends plays all your favourite covers. Show 8 p.m.

Where:                  Local’s Livingroom Emporium and Eatery

 

What:   Get Bent   Classic rock.

Where:                  Pemberton Hotel

                 

CLUBS AND DJs

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

Where:                  Buffalo Bill’s

 

What:   4Play Fridays DJ McKeem plays retro Top 40, R&B and hip hop. Doors 9 p.m.

Where:                  Tommy Africa’s

 

Saturday,

November11

  LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS             

Who:    Rob Thompson Celtic and originals with the man whose voice is as rich as Guinness.   Show 8 p.m. to   midnight.

Where:                  Dubh Linn Gate Pub

 

Who:    The Hairfarmer’s Whistler’s legendary duo Grateful Greg and Guitar Doug cover your favourites at Whistler’s oldest pub.

Where:                  Tapley’s

 

Who:    Kal Mollison All your classic rocking’   favourites from 4:30-6:30 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight.

Where:                  Mallard Lounge

 

Who:    Gordo Acoustic folk-rock runs the gamut with laid back vocals.

Where:                  Crystal Lounge

 

What:   Get Bent Classic rock.

Where:                  Pemberton Hotel

 

What:   Jam night Haul out your guitar, banjo, fiddle, drum or voice for jam. Starts at 8 p.m.

Where:                  Local’s Livingroom Emporium and Eatery

 

Who:    Sekoya Jazz lounge glamour fest so dress to impress. Combines jazz influences broken beats with vocal styling, politically-charged lyrics and horn arrangements. Show 9 p.m. Cover $5.

Where:                  Howe Sound Inn in Squamish

 

CLUBS AND DJs

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

Where:                  Buffalo Bill’s

 

What:   Bang On DJ Business or Pleasure throws down hottest Top 40, R&B grinders and house. Doors 9 p.m.

Where:                  Tommy Africa’s

 

Who:    DJ Rosco Local favourite on deck with what you want to hear.

Where:                  Moe Joe’s

 

Sunday,

November12

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What:   Punk Night   Whistler’s ultimate anti-club night. This week Slush, Callahan, and Rise in the Fall.

Where:                  Garfinkel’s

 

What:   Jam Session Play along side the best with Reggae Master Kostaman leading the way for Whistler’s longest running jam night. Show 9 p.m.

Where:                  Crystal Lounge

 

Who:    Rob Thompson Celtic and originals with the man whose voice is as rich as Guinness.   Show 8 p.m. to   midnight.

Where:                  Dubh Linn Gate Pub

CLUBS AND DJs

What:   Mixalicious Local DJ on deck with house music all night long.

Where:                  The Mix Lounge

 

What:   Local Night Get your groove on with DJ Phd with Atomic ski giveaway every Sunday.

Where:                  Longhorn Saloon & Grill

 

What:   Weekly wind up Local turntable talent on deck from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Where:                  Moe Joe’s

 

What:   Soul Kitchen Local turntable talents at the kitchen table. This week DJ Milton with vocal house and funky remixes. Doors 9 p.m.

Where:                  Tommy Africa’s

 

Monday,

November13

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTs

What:   Karaoke Night I Will Survive won’t sing itself, so come out to sing all your favourites with the sensational Steve Jiu.

Where:                  Crystal Lounge

CLUBS AND DJs

What:   ‘80s Night Retro night with DJ Ryder who spins hip-hop classics, dance floor anthems and hair-rock that takes you way back. Free cover for ‘80s outfits. Doors 9 p.m.

Where:                  Tommy Africa’s

 

Who:    Pete Tong Ibiza talent returns to Whistler as part of the We Have Arrived series. Tickets $15.

Where:                  Garfinkel’s

 

What:   Dance Contest DJ Mixmaster Fab spins old and new school vinyl for Lovenest dance contest. $300 in prizes to be won.

Where:                  Maxx Fish

 

Tuesday

November14

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What:   Jam Nights Every Tuesday join in the open stage with drums, guitars, basses and mics open for the taking. Plenty of musicians on hand to jam with.

Where:                  Longhorn Saloon

 

What:   Quantum Fitness Author leads discussion on his blood type diet book at 8 p.m.

Where:                  Local’s Livingroom Emporium and Eatery

 

CLUBS AND DJs

What:   90’s Night   Favourite night moves to Tuesdays with DJ Trix spinning 90’s one hit wonders. Doors 9 p.m.

Where:                   Tommy Africa’s

 

Who:    DJ J-Rawks Plenty of hip hop to go around with Whistler’s only double h girl J-Rawks spinning it out. Doors 7 p.m.

Where:                   Joey Chan’s Chinese eatery

 

Wednesday,  

November15

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

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

Where:                  Black’s Pub

 

What:   Music Bingo Test your music trivia every Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Where:                  Citta’ Bistro

 

Who:    Bruce Coughlan Rock and folk covers, originals and Celtic classics.   Show 7 p.m. to   midnight.

Where:                  Dubh Linn Gate Pub

 

CLUBS AND DJs

What:   Industry Night DJ Peacefrog packs in the dance floor.

Where:                  Buffalo Bill’s

 

Who:    Mat the Alien International scratch wizard on deck for legendary night.

Where:                  Moe Joe’s

 

Who:    DJ Cronneloctopus Funky new music from around the world. Show 8 p.m.

Where:                  Local’s Livingroom Emporium and Eatery

 

 

Thursday,

November16

  LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS           

Who:    Ali Milner Local jazz chanteuse croons out originals and classics. The EMI recording artist is Whistler’s biggest up and coming star. She recently released her self-titled debut album, promoting it on a tour of the Toronto International Film Festival’s hottest parties. Performs from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Where:                  Fifty Two 80 Bistro Bar

 

Who:    Reggae Night Hip hop meets reggae with Kostaman and DJ Phroh live. Doors 10 p.m.

Where:                  Moe Joe’s

 

What:   Ullr Party Dank Nuggs and DJs fire up bonfire and music to sacrifice skis to the Snow God Ullr. Fireworks, free barbecue and more. Free upload up Blackcomb gondola at the Skier’s plaza. Alcohol-free event. Start 6:30 p.m.

Where:                  Base II on Blackcomb Mountain

 

Who:    Bruce Coughlan Rock and folk covers, originals and Celtic classics.   Show 7 p.m. to   midnight.

Where:                  Dubh Linn Gate Pub

 

Who:    Al McLean All about acoustics with local guitar man. Snowboard giveaway.

Where:                  Crystal Lounge

CLUBS AND DJs

Who:    DJ Diamond Playboy playmate on deck with funky house and chunky electro as grand opening of Party Beats DJ Sessions. Resident DJ Jamie Vale opens.   DJ Mike Gretner closes. Doors 9 p.m. Cover $8.

Where:                  Tommy Africas

 

What:   Locals Night Get there early. Always a line up for this local favourite night.

Where:                  Garfinkel’s

 

What:   Thirsty Thursdays DJ Diamond on deck with crowd pleasers from 8 p.m. to midnight.

Where:                  Monk’s Grill

  Up and Coming

Krafty Kuts   returns to Whistler Nov. 23 at Tommy Africa’s. Tickets to be announced.

 

Suzana Da Camara   brings exotic jazz/folk repertoire in English, Portuguese and French Saturday, Nov. 18 at MY Millennium Place. Accompanied by guitarist Mike Dell. Her latest self-titled album was rated in Top Ten Albums of 2005 by CBC Radio. Tickets are $23 for adults and $18 for students/seniors. Next show in the Real Canadian in Whistler series.

 

A Tribute to Johnny Cash   Gary Kehoe and the Mad Cowboys Saturday, Nov. 18 at 8 p.m.   at the Longhorn Saloon as part of the Whistler Arts Council’s Performance Series. Tickets are $15. Available by calling 604-938-9221.

 

Xavier Rudd   returns to Whistler Dec. 4 at the Telus Conference Centre with his one-man show spanning everything from guitars, shakers and didgeridoos to slide guitars, tongue drums, stomp boxes and slide banjo. Tickets on sale Friday, Sept. 22 at 10 a.m. Call Ticketmaster at 604-280-4444.