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Pique to Valley Listings April 2-8

Friday, April 2 LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS Who: Kitangus Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub High-energy Celtic tunes from the Vancouver Island-based four-piece band.

Friday, April 2

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Kitangus

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub

High-energy Celtic tunes from the Vancouver Island-based four-piece band.

Who: Pavlo

Where: Eagle Eye Theatre (Squamish)

Sultry Mediterranean, classical, Latin and Flamenco sounds from the Toronto-based guitar player and his band. Part of the Howe Sound Arts Association 2003/04 Performance Series. Show starts 8 p.m. Tickets $15-$20 available in advance from Billie’s Bouquet, Highland Video & Mostly Books. Ph: 604-898-9411.

Who: Michael Sicoly

Where: Mallard Lounge

Singer/guitarist/piano man plays all the crowd pleasers. In the lounge for après and back again at 10 p.m.

Who: Cameron Chu with Bobby Taylor

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Piano-man Chu and Motown soul-daddy Taylor set the mood with old-time soul and R&B.

Who: Johnny Leroux

Where: Crystal Lounge

You name it; he’ll play it. And definitely no crane shots!

Who: Guitar Doug

Where: Merlin’s

The ultimate acoustic après experience with a legendary local. He’ll be back in the evening to finish the night off right.

What: Rob Funk Fridays

Where: Black’s Pub

Easy-going rock tunes with the local singer/guitarist and special guests.

Who: WDC

Where: Moe Joe’s

Rock covers by Moe Joe’s regulars.

What: Das Boot Ballet

Where: Boot Pub

This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Buck-naked babes lose the tutus and flaunt their flexibility. Bring tips.

Who: Big Radio Static

Where: Pemberton Hotel

Classic rock.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Big Sexy Funk North

Where: Dusty’s

Weekly club night welcomes pro-skateboarder/DJ Bukue One who will be throwing down eclectic dancehall grooves with Del the Funky Homosapien’s DJ Zak Hendrix www.mountainpromotions.net.

Who: DJ Rob Banks

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

R&B, soul, hip-hop and reggae at après (3-7 p.m.).

Who: DJ R3

Where: Garfinkel’s

Hip-hop, Top 40 and dance tracks all night long.

Who: DJ Peace Frog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Mainstream dance floor faves to kick off another crazy weekend.

What: Flavour Fridays

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Hip-hop and R&B hits from DJ Rob Banks. Doors at 9:30 p.m. Free cover until 10 p.m.

Who: DJ Derek

Where: Savage Beagle

Dropping the best Top 40 hip-hop and R&B in the red lounge and down below. Doors at 8:30 p.m.

Who: DJ Rich

Where: Maxx Fish

Top 40 dance tunes.

Who: DJ Garth

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Sexy lounge grooves all night long.

Saturday, April 3

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Pavlo

Where: MY (Millennium) Place

Sultry Mediterranean, classical, Latin and Flamenco sounds from the Toronto-based guitar player and his band. Part of the MY Place/Whistler Arts Council 2003/04 Performance Series. Show starts 8 p.m. Tickets $17-$20. Ph: 604-935-8410. www.whistlermillenniumpl.com.

Who: The Hairfarmers

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Whistler’s legendary singing ski bums doing Johnny Cash, Zeppelin, Bob Marley and all the rest. The ’farmers will soundtrack the Balding for Dollars cancer research fundraiser. Will the hirsute duo take the plunge and shave their namesake locks? Ph: 604-905-2220.

Who: Johnny Leroux

Where: Crystal Lounge

You name it; he’ll play it. And definitely no crane shots!

Who: Matt Joe Gow

Where: Crab Shack

’Shack Unplugged – acoustic tunes. Ph: 604-932-4451.

Who: Michael Sicoly

Where: Mallard Lounge

Singer/guitarist/piano man plays all the crowd pleasers. In the lounge for après and back again at 10 p.m.

Who: Kitangus

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub

High-energy Celtic tunes from the Vancouver Island-based four-piece band.

Who: Cameron Chu with Bobby Taylor

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Piano-man Chu and Motown soul-daddy Taylor set the mood with old-time soul and R&B favourites.

Who: Cold Snap

What: Saturday Night Live

Where: Dusty’s

Psychedelic rock and jam covers.

Who: Rob Funk

Where: Second Cup

Guitar tunes in the afternoon for those who want to sit and sip their coffee.

Who: Big Radio Static

Where: Pemberton Hotel

Classic rock.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ buddha

Where: Merlin’s

Everything from Top 40 to hip-hop to reggae at après.

Who: DJ Tone Ballone

Where: Moe Joe’s

Pop, rock and dance tunes that get the girls dancing on the pool table.

Who: DJ Milton

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

House, breaks and tribal beats in the hillside lounge.

Who: DJ Derek

Where: Savage Beagle

A mix of hip-hop, R&B & Top 40 dance tunes for chilling in the upstairs lounge or getting down in the bass-ment. Doors at 8:30 p.m.

Who: DJ Rob Banks

Where: Garfinkel’s

Garf’s Gone Wild – Top 40 dance tunes and hip-hop grooves.

Who: DJ Peace Frog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Mainstream tunes get the dance floor rockin’.

What: Goodtimes with DJ Trix

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Trix is for kids that know how to shake it on the dance floor. Top 40, hip-hop and funky house tracks. Doors at 9:30 p.m. Free cover until 10 p.m.

Who: DJ Skinny

Where: Maxx Fish

Top 40 dance tunes.

Who: DJ Peace Frog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Mainstream dance floor favourites.

Sunday, April 4

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Vancouver Opera - Hansel & Gretel

Where: MY (Millennium) Place

A family opera performance sponsored by Alta Lake school. Show starts at 2 p.m. Tickets: $15 adults, $9.99 kids. Ph: 604-935-8410. www.whistlermillenniumpl.com.

Who: Deville with Ludo

What: The Punk Night

Where: Boot Pub

Indie punk bands from Calgary and St. Louis rock out for Whistler’s ultimate anti-club night. Ph: 604-932-3338.

Who: Kitangus

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub

High-energy Celtic tunes from the Vancouver Island-based four-piece band.

Who: Rob Funk

Where: Second Cup

Chill guitar tunes at noon for those who want to sit and sip their coffee.

Who: WDC

Where: Crab Shack

High-energy classic rock, metal and pop-punk covers.

Who: Cameron Chu with Bobby Taylor

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Piano-man Chu and Motown soul-daddy Taylor set the mood with old-time soul and R&B favourites.

What: Open Mic night

Where: Crystal Lounge

Humble shower singers and basement guitar gods take the stage for a casual evening of untapped talent.

Who: Taylor James

Where: Mallard Lounge

Everything from U2 to Joni Mitchell from the female balladeer. In the lounge for après and back again at 10 p.m.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Kio

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Upbeat lounge grooves at après.

Who: DJ buddha

Where: Merlin’s

An après set of everything from Top 40, to hip-hop, to reggae, to rock.

What: Soul Kitchen

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Four tables in the Kitchen this week. Vancouver’s Jay Tripwire and Chicago’s DJ Mazi double up for a night of crazy tech-house. The granddaddy of Whistler club nights at 11 years and counting. Doors at 9:30 p.m.

Who: DJ R3

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Hip-hop and breaks in the hillside lounge all night long.

Who: DJ NT

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Supercharged mainstream dance faves keep the weekend vibe alive.

Who: DJ Rosco

Where: Savage Beagle

Hip-hop and R&B from Montreal’s finest. Doors at 8:30 p.m.

Who: DJ Kenny G-Spot

Where: Moe Joe’s

’80s rock night.

Monday, April 5

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Naked City Sessions

Where: Maxx Fish

Full moon party with Vancouver duo Almeida/Tennant creating progressive tech-house music live onstage without computers or turntables. Opening sets by DJs Little Jon and Milton, visuals by Kryptonite, massage, and fire spinners on the patio. Tickets $10, available in advance from Bestsellers, $13 at the door. VIP booths for 6-10 available for $80-$160. Ph: 604-938-1235.

Who: Burt Neilson Band

Where: Boot Pub

Funky Ontario jam band lays down the grooves for Monday Madness. Ph: 604-932-3338.

Who: Downtown Jay Brown & The White Guy

Where: Merlin’s

Psychedelic jams by local boys.

What: Open Mic Night

Where: Moe Joe’s

Aspiring musicians get their chance in the spotlight. Ph: 604-935-1152.

Who: Taylor James

Where: Mallard Lounge

Everything from U2 to Joni Mitchell from the female balladeer. In the lounge for après and back again at 10 p.m.

What: Charity Casino

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

A chance to play out your high roller fantasies with phoney money and raise funds for Ronald McDonald Children’s Charities. 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Ph: 604-932-6613.

What: Rockstar Night

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

After the charity casino wraps up local band Leth Dodis takes the stage, playing all your favourite rock songs. And if you’re ready, willing and able they’ll let you sing. Ph: 604-932-6613.

Who: The Splinters

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Fiddle-driven Celtic bluegrass with the smoky vocals of Shannon Saunders.

What: Karaoke Night

Where: Crystal Lounge

Come by in the evening and belt out a rocker to celebrate making it through another crazy weekend.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Piano-man Chu sets the mood with lots of soul and R&B and jazzy lounge favourites.

What: Open Mic Night

Where: Dusty’s

Creekside Phil and Grateful Greg host the weekly open stage opportunity. All skill levels welcome.

What: All Ages Open Mic

Where: Second Cup

Bring an instrument and join the coffee shop jam session starting at 7 p.m.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ R3

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Chill-out hip-hop tracks at après.

Who: DJ Tanner

Where: Savage Beagle

Hip-hop tunes for a full house. Doors at 8:30 p.m.

What: ’80s Night

Where: Tommy Africa’s

DJ Ryder rocks out retro tunes for the packed dance floor. Doors at 9 p.m. Free cover for the first 50 people and anyone with a seasons pass.

Who: DJ Garth

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Funky house tracks in the hillside lounge all night long.

Tuesday, April 6

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: The Splinters

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Fiddle-driven Celtic bluegrass with the smoky vocals of Shannon Saunders.

Who: Taylor James

Where: Mallard Lounge

Everything from U2 to Joni Mitchell from the female balladeer. In the lounge for après and back again at 10 p.m.

Who: Carlos Robinson

Where: Crab Shack

’Shack unplugged – acoustic tunes. Ph: 604-932-4451.

What: Open Mic Night

Where: Black’s Pub

Check out some new talent in a friendly pub atmosphere. Might even be time to dust off that old guitar.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Piano-man Chu sets the mood with lots of soul and R&B and jazzy lounge favourites.

Who: Leanne Lamour

Where: BBK’s Pub

Local gal strums an après set of bluesy-folksy originals laced with harmonica and Irish tin whistle in the cozy Benchlands pub. 3-6 p.m.

What: Das Boot Ballet

Where: Boot Pub

This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Buck-naked babes lose the tutus and shake their booty for the boys. Bring tips.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Ace

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Après with Whistler’s favourite go-go dancer behind the decks. An eclectic yard sale of cool tunes. 3-7 p.m.

Who: DJ Kori K

Where: Merlin’s

Local boy plays funky house tracks at après.

What: Jungle ’n’ Breaks Night

Where: Garfinkel’s

East vs West turntable battle of the basslines with Toronto’s DJ Slip (one half of renowned duo Slip ’n’ Slide) taking on West Coast all-star DJ Mat the Alien. Ph: 604 906 0282.

Who: DJ Gary Moore

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Electro-lounge and house tracks all night long in the hillside lounge.

What: ’90s Night

Where: Tommy Africa’s

DJ Trix spins all the best club tracks from the last decade. Doors at 9:30 p.m. Free cover.

Who: DJ Seanski

Where: Savage Beagle

Long-running old and new skool hip-hop night. Doors at 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 7

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: The Splinters

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Fiddle-driven Celtic bluegrass with the smoky vocals of Shannon Saunders.

What: Karaoke Night

Where: Merlin’s

A night of liquid courage-fueled singing insanity hosted by the lovely Lindsay. 7-11 p.m.

Who: Michael Sicoly

Where: Mallard Lounge

Singer/guitarist/piano man plays all the crowd pleasers. In the lounge for après and back again at 10 p.m.

Who: Cameron Chu with Bobby Taylor

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Piano-man Chu and Motown soul-daddy Taylor set the mood with old-time soul and R&B favourites.

What: Third Annual Whistler Music Search

Where: Crystal Lounge

Crowd appreciation judges weekly players vying for a guitar grand prize. Finals at the end of April. Ph: 604-935-1800.

What: Das Boot Ballet

Where: Boot Pub

This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Buck-naked babes lose the tutus and shake their booty for the boys. Bring tips.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Milton

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Après chill-out house tracks from the man voted Whistler’s favourite DJ.

What: Sexy Bedwear Showdown

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Show up in nighties, lingerie, boxers or briefs and pose on the bed in the bar. $500 prizes for sexiest male & female bed pose. Doors at 9:30 p.m. Register by 10:30 p.m. www.tommyafricas.com.

Who: DJ Easy Leigh

Where: Moe Joe’s

Top 40 tunes.

Who: DJ Rosco

Where: Savage Beagle

Hip-hop and R&B. Doors at 8:30 p.m.

What: The Chai Sessions

Where: Second Cup

DJs buddha and A2K spin mellow beats in the coffee shop.

Who: DJ Phroh

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Dancehall reggae and deep bass grooves.

Thursday, April 8

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Whistler Prom Party

Where: Maxx Fish

Dress preppy, nerd, rocker, whatever and relive that teen movie institution – the high school prom. King and Queen coronations, spotlight dance contest for prizes and more. Tickets $10. Ph: 604-932-1904. www.maxxfish.com.

Who: Ten Foot Pole

Where: Merlin’s

California punk band blasts through town. www.mountainpromotions.net.

Who: D’Talle

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Nine-piece all-girl (plus one) authentic Cuban salsa dance band. Muy caliente! Tickets: $20, available in advance at Buffalo Bill’s and Bestsellers. Ph: 604-932-2446.

What: LUNA — Sumo Wrestling

Where: Spruce Grove Fieldhouse

Foam sumo suits, sushi, Japanese music and sweets. Part of Whistler Community Services’ LUNA series of weekly alcohol-free nighttime events. 8 p.m.-midnight. Free shuttle to venue from taxi loop 7:45-8:45 p.m. and back at the end of the event. Tickets $2 available from the Whistler Employment Resource Centre. Ph: 604-902-0769.

Who: Trish Jamieson

Where: Crystal Lounge

Soulful covers and originals by a lovely local gal.

Who: WDC

Where: Moe Joe’s

Rock & pop covers by Moe Joe’s regulars.

Who: The Crowley Band

Where: Crab Shack

Local metal maniacs play classic Priest, Maiden, Sabbath, Danzig and more. Ph: 604-932-4451.

What: The Jam Night

Where: Boot Pub

Open mic and jam night with house band Cold Snap. $100 pool tourney, darts and a no techno or R&B guarantee.

Who: Cameron Chu with Bobby Taylor

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Piano-man Chu and Motown soul-daddy Taylor set the mood with old-time soul and R&B favourites.

Who: The Splinters

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Fiddle-driven Celtic bluegrass with the smoky vocals of Shannon Saunders.

Who: Michael Sicoly

Where: Mallard Lounge

Singer/guitarist/piano man plays all the crowd pleasers. In the lounge for après and back again at 10 p.m.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Eye Candy

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Top 40 tunes by DJ Jamie Vale and free cover for girls all night long. Doors at 9:30 p.m.

Who: DJ Rob Banks

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

On the decks for après and back in the evening with eclectic hip-hop party grooves.

Who: DJ Tanner

Where: Savage Beagle

Hip-hop and dancehall reggae. Doors at 8:30 p.m.

What: Locals Night

Where: Garfinkel’s

Locals take over Garf’s and get down to party tunes from DJ Trix.

UPCOMING EVENTS.

DJ Maseo, April 9.

DJ Roger Sanchez, April 10.

Krafty Kuts, April 11.

Souls of Mischief, April 14.

Vinyl, April 17.

Comedy Allstars, April 19.

Lillix, April 20.

Jello Biafra, April 22.