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Friday, Jan. 11 ON STAGE Who: Slow Nerve Action Where: The Shack Slow Nerve Action rocks and rolls Friday at the Shack. Who: Xavier Rudd Where: The Crystal Lounge In from Oz on the didge and guitar. Come get mesmerized with Rudd in the Crystal.

Friday, Jan. 11

ON STAGE

Who:

Slow Nerve Action Where: The Shack

Slow Nerve Action rocks and rolls Friday at the Shack.

Who:

Xavier Rudd

Where:

The Crystal Lounge

In from Oz on the didge and guitar. Come get mesmerized with Rudd in the Crystal.

Who:

Pete & Chad

Where:

Cinnamon Bear

Join Pete and Chad apres-ski and get toasty with a toddy, every Friday.

Who:

Murphy’s Lagh

Where:

Dubh Linn Gate

Vancouver Celtic band hits the Gate, with Irish tunes and additional favourites.

Who:

Hairfarmers

What:

Payday Friday

Where:

Merlin’s

Folksy psychedelic rock from the duo of Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg, a.k.a. the Hairfarmers.

Who:

Michael Sicoly

Where:

Mallard Lounge

Adult contemporary favourites from Michael Sicoly. Martini music with mountainside views at the Chateau Whistler lounge.

Who:

The Cameron Chu Jazz Trio

Where:

The Bearfoot Bistro

Smooth jazzy sounds from Cameron and guests, as well as a glass of wine from one of the finest selections in town.

What:

Das Boot Ballet

Where:

The Boot Pub

The only place in town to enjoy adult beverages and adult entertainment, Saturday as well.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who:

Passion Fridays

Where:

Tommy Africa’s

Whistler’s own DJ Erin keeps grooving all night long with an incredibly delicious mix of funky vocal house, including UK re-mixes.

What:

Fresh Fridays with DJ R3

Where:

Garfinkel’s

DJ R3 spins his local favourites so you can cut a rug.

Who:

DJ Peace Frog

Where:

Buffalo Bill’s

Classic tunes from Bill’s.

What:

Double Ought Buck

Where:

Maxx Fish

Double Ought Buck with dj brokenarrow at Maxx Fish. Classic yet nouveau sounds.

Who:

DJ Derek

Where

: Savage Beagle

Not to be disappointed, DJ Derek plays hip hop, top 40 and R&B. Come check it out!

What:

Honey

Where:

Dusty’s

Beautifully sweet drippin’ honey grooves with DJ Ghetto Boy. Sweet….

PUBS & PATIOS

Where:

Citta’

Located in the centre of the action, it’s the top spot for people watching. Stay warm under the patio heaters or relax upstairs in the pool room.

Where:

Amsterdam Café

Party central. This little spot in the village has it all – music, food and drinks – day and night. Great place to watch or interact with the local colour.

Where:

BBK’s Pub

It’s a locals’ favourite for unwinding after a hard day. This cozy pub in the Upper Village has a fine selection of B.C. wines and micro-brewed beer as well as an outstanding menu. Settle in on their couches for a game of cards or gab with their colourful bartenders. "We Be Smoke-free!"

Where:

Tapley’s Neighbourhood Pub

Casual atmosphere for warm conversation and cold beer. Bar staff operate a not-too-loud sound system of rock and roll numbers and the outdoor patio gives patrons the air in the world.

Where:

Black’s Pub

Located at the base of the Village Gondolas, with awesome views of both mountains. Enjoy their telescope to people watch or star gaze. Fabulous food, 99 brands of beer, 40 scotches.

Where:

The Brew House

Great bar food and drinks, as well as a big screen TV – all the comforts of home minus the remote control. The bar staff also pump out classic rock and top 40 from the sound system.

Where:

Hoz’s Pub

Down to earth pub but still in that Whistler style. Just a hop, skip and a jump from that brisk walk on the Valley Trail in Whistler Creekside.

Saturday, Jan. 12

LIVE & LOVING IT

Who:

Big Up

Where:

Dusty’s

Local Whistler group Big Up gets your Saturday night live rockin’ with some upbeat ska tunes. DJ Larry precedes the live music.

Who:

Xavier Rudd

Where:

Crystal Lounge

See Friday’s listings.

Who:

Murphy’s Lagh

Where:

Dubh Linn Gate

See Friday’s listings.

What:

Reggae Night

Where:

Merlin’s

The best tunes are jamming on a Club Shred night. Heavy D is buying, one fine day, people get together, mon.

Who:

Michael Sicoly

Where:

Mallard Lounge

See Friday’s listings.

Who:

Pete & Chad

Where: Cinnamon Bear Bar

See Friday’s listings.

Who:

DJ Funk D

Where:

The Shack

Disco, ’70s and ’80s funk and party music. Go retro!

CLUBS AND DJS

Who:

DJ Erin

Where:

Tommy Africa’s

Top 40 and funky stuff from Erin, mixed into an environment of jungle bliss.

Who:

DJ Derek

Where:

Savage Beagle

See Friday’s listings.

Who:

DJ Peace Frog

Where:

Buffalo Bill’s

Peace Frog plays. Check out the virtual ski machine.

Who:

DJ Stoli

Where:

Garfinkel’s

Stoli mixes up your favourites for a Saturday night boogie or barfly mode.

What:

Super Funk with DJ Keph

Where:

Maxx Fish

Tracks from DJ Keph’s mixed bag of funky tricks.

Sunday, Jan. 13

ON THE MIC

Who:

D.O.A. with guests Nunstalker

Where:

Boot Pub

Veteran Canadian punk rockers hit the Boot Pub. God save the Queen! See story.

Who:

Whole Damn County

Where:

The Shack

Come hear Whistler’s fave cover band. Relax on a Sunday with a martini or tea at the Shack.

Who:

Wes Mackay

Where:

The Mallard Lounge

Bluesy guitar from Mr. Mackay for your lounge listening pleasure.

Who:

Murphy’s Lagh

Where:

Dubh Linn Gate

See Friday’s listings.

CLUBS AND DJS

What:

9 th Anniversary Party for Soul Kitchen

Who:

DJ Czech and Tall Paul

Where:

Tommy Africa’s

UK import Tall Paul brings you hard house from London, while he’s on his snowboarding vacation. Czech mixes breaks from Futuristic Funk Records to round out the long standing Soul Kitchen night at Tommy’s. See article.

What:

Context

Who:

Mat the Alien

Weekly hip hop theme night with Mat the Alien, dedicated to bringing the finest talent as well as visiting artists. Go vocal – good beats this Sunday night for a smooth groove.

What:

Gin ’n Juice Night

Where:

Garfinkel’s

Resident DJ R3 completes Gin ’n Juice night at Maxx Fish.

Who:

DJ Larry

Where:

Dusty’s Bar

Bluesy apres-ski tunes with DJ Larry, Creekside.

Who:

DJ Def Star Dub

Where:

Savage Beagle

Bad-ass beats at the Beagle.

Monday, Jan. 14

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Who:

Flow Motion

Where:

Boot Pub

West Coast funky, jazzy ska band in from their Alaskan tour to bring you acoustic delights. See article.

Who:

Guitar Doug

Where:

Merlin’s

Bring your own crew down and treat each other right. Guitar Doug keeps you singing all night.

Who:

Susan Holden

Where:

Wicked Wheel Restaurant, Pemberton

New weekly live music night at the Wheel, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Lineup changes weekly.

Who:

Wes Mackay

Where:

Mallard Lounge

See Sunday’s listings.

Who:

Leanne & Kyla

Where:

Dubh Linn Gate

Celtic favourites from the local duo, with fiddle and guitar for your listening pleasure.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who:

DJ Hebegebee apres-ski

Where:

Dusty’s

Pint-drinking tunes at the base of the mountain. Go local!

What:

Shits and Giggles

Where:

Maxx Fish

DJ Scott Arkwell spins tonight at Maxx.

Who:

DJ Laurent de St. Laurent and Kid Kio from Tokyo

What:

Fight Club

Where:

Garfinkel’s

Two DJ’s mix it up with their own special blend Sunday at Garf’s.

What:

Magnum Opus

Who:

DJ Deebo

Where:

Tommy Africa’s

Nine years running for this ’80s retro boogie night. Dress to impress with your best Elton John platforms. Prizes for the best sequined halters and polyester anything.

What:

Drive

Where:

Savage Beagle

Funky house with Milton and guests.

Tuesday, Jan. 15

IN THE FLESH

Who:

Zoo 2K

Where:

Buffalo Bill’s

U2 tribute band Zoo 2K bring you songs from the Irish tribe at Buffalo Bill’s. Jayson Ford assumes the character of Bono, charismatic lead singer of U2, whose own look and sound have evolved from Boy to War to All That You Can’t Leave Behind. The quartet includes Ford on vocals, guitar and percussion, Gary Ostafichuk on guitar and vocals (as The Edge), Terry Ostafichuk on bass and vocals (as Adam Clayton), and Jonathan Thall on drums (as Larry Mullen Jr.). The group tags the show as "even better than the real thing," and in keeping with the Zoo TV and Pop Mart tours include a big screen TV set design, light show, and a shopping cart suspended from the ceiling.

U2 received several Grammy nominations, announced last Friday, including two for best rock song, Walk On and Elevation. The band was also nominated for song of the year goes (Stuck in a Moment) as well as best performance by a duo or group with vocal.

Who:

Vetta Chamber Music Group

Where:

Millennium Place

Classical music from the Vancouver-based music contingent.

Who:

Leanne & Kyla

Where:

Dubh Linn Gate

See Monday’s listings.

Who:

Wes Mackay

Where:

Mallard Lounge

See Sunday’s listings.

What:

Open Mic

Where:

Amsterdam Pub Café

Tune up your guitars and come jam on Tuesday. Play live with Whistler’s best local musicians on the open stage. Randy, of Whistler Music, is your host.

What:

Disco Fever

Where:

Moe Joe’s

Still dolling out wads of cash for velour collars and really bad belt buckles. Come on out!

What:

Das Boot Ballet

Where:

Boot Pub

See Friday’s listings.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who:

Fluid with Jungle Soldier and Verbal Assassin

Where:

Tommy Africa’s

Jungle and breaks – drum and bass – with DJ Jungle Soldier and guest Verbal Assassin. The phattest, freshest Whistler Vibe.

Who:

DJ Miguel Sanchez

Where:

Garfinkel’s

DJ Sanchez gets the centre stage rockin’ and lips talking, tonight at Garf’s.

Who:

DJ Seanski

Where:

Savage Beagle

The longest running hip-hop night in Whistler.

What:

DJ Manequin

Where:

Maxx Fish

Ladies Night with Darren’s night to shine, tonight at Maxx’s place.

Wednesday, Jan. 16

ALIVE & KICKING

What:

Open Jam Night

Where:

The Shack

Host Pete of Whole Damn County brings open jam night to the Shack. Come out and play!

Who:

Leanne & Kyla

Where:

Dubh Linn Gate

See Monday’s listings.

What:

Open Mic Night

Where:

Second Cup Café

Coffee house rock. Open floor for all musicians to croon ’til sunrise – well, at least ’til close. Whistler Music supplies the mic, bring your instruments and enjoy an espresso.

What:

Dance night for all your local staffers

Where:

Moe Joe’s

Cut loose and tie one on at this underground dance cave.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who:

DJ Czech

Where:

Garfinkel’s

DJ Czech spins beats for you, apres-ski and into vinyl mode. Get down.

What:

Vinyl Survivor

Where:

Merlin’s

DJ Vars with VS says if you’ve got some albums and some friends, come on out and spin some wheels of steel tonight.

What:

Spare Grooves

Where:

Maxx Fish

Mat the Alien and Kilo Cee bring you Whistler’s hip hop with incredible ease. Two DJs, four turntables, unlimited energy!

What:

Wiggle

Where:

Savage Beagle

DJ Milton vs. Rabid tonight bring you tech house and tribal beats.

Who:

DJ Diamond Doug

Where:

Buffalo Bill’s

See Tuesday’s listings.

What:

Das Boot Ballet

Where:

Boot Pub

See Friday’s listings.

What

: Play

Where:

Tommy Africa’s

Play returns with DJ Shandy Rae, back from her Chilean tour and ready to funk you up!

Thursday, Jan. 17

ACOUSTICALLY INCLINED

Who:

Josh Gontier

Where:

Crystal Lounge

Gontier on guitar keeping you company at the lounge, fireside.

Who:

Leanne & Kyla

Where:

Dubh Linn Gate

See Monday’s listings.

Who:

Local jam night

Where:

Boot Pub

It’s open mic night. Come jam with musicians from around the valley with your best ditties on call.

What:

Killer Karoake!

Where:

Merlin’s

Back by popular demand, your turn to shine at the mic with your best Righteous Brothers rendition.

CLUBS AND DJS

What:

Locals’ Night

Where:

Garfinkel’s

Still the best locals’ night 10 years running, come out to see how special locals are. DJ Stoli with guest DJ Erin shake things up down below.

What:

Waxed

Where:

Savage Beagle

The finest mix of hip hop and deep house, with the finest mix of DJs, at the Beagle.

What:

Waveoake

Where:

Maxx Fish

New waveoake, be the lead singer of a live band and sing all your fave songs of the ’80s.

Who:

DJ Peace Frog

Where:

Buffalo Bill’s

See Saturday’s listings.

What:

Disco Eruption with MC Velvet K!

Where:

Tommy Africa’s

Play that funky music, white boy. This DJ plays the biggest club night in Vancouver, at the Commodore. Watch the go-go girls go crazy-crazy.

What:

Ladies’ Night

Where:

Moe Joe’s

All for the women… Ladies’ night looks good, smells good, it’s all good.