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Pique to Valley Listings March 7-13

Friday, March 7 LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS Who: Mix Master Mike Where: Savage Beagle This man does not play records, he tears them to pieces. He’s in the Beastie Boys, the Invisible Scratch Piklz and he’s a three-time DMC world champion.

Friday, March 7

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Mix Master Mike

Where: Savage Beagle

This man does not play records, he tears them to pieces. He’s in the Beastie Boys, the Invisible Scratch Piklz and he’s a three-time DMC world champion. 100 tickets left, available at the door for $20 from 7 p.m. DJ Tanner and DJ Def Dub are your hosts. See story.

Who: Baby Boomer Blues

Where: MY Place

The songs of the ’60s shine still through for us today. Sing and dance along to this tribute featuring many of the hits we still hear now, brought to you by an array of talented performers. See story.

Who: Exithiside

Where: Crab Shack

It’s Back to Back, Live & Interactive with Exithiside. The fans get to decide what goes on the third album for this rising high energy punk band. Cast your vote and help make musical history. See story.

What: Payday Party

Where: Merlin’s

Join the Daddy-O of the Patio, Guitar Doug for apres and then warm up for St. Patty’s Day with free maritime classics from the bagpipe totin’ Celtic rockers, Empty Flask. See story.

Who: Suzanne Wilson

Where: Crystal Lounge

Warm and thoughtful folky pop rock from this talented singer-songwriter.

Who: Murphy’s Lagh

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

High energy Celtic and Irish rock.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Old school jazz and R&B tributes with Chu and his piano.

What: Das Boot Ballet

Where: Boot Pub

Exotic dancing girls help the boys relax after a busy week.

Who: Purple Gang

Where: Pemberton Hotel

Classic Rock.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: Works

Where: Dusty’s

An interplay of turntables and live musicians hosted by DJ Jason Buddha.

What: Take The Bend Out Of Fridays

Where: Tommy Africa’s

DJ Mat the Alien dusts off tracks from the archives, old skool hip hop, funky mixes and drum ’n’ bass. Ty-C takes the mic.

Who: DJ Tone Ballone

Where: Moe Joe’s

Tone at your service with a unique style all of his own pumpin’ out the tunes.

What: Strange Tango

Where: The Garibaldi Lift Co.

The sophisticated sounds of boudoir music by DJ Keph. Nu jazz, deep funk, Brazilectro and a touch of class.

Who: Free Love Fridays

Where: Maxx Fish

Hip hop, R&B and Top 40 is on the menu, served up by DJ Dizzy.

Who: DJ Peace Frog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

It’s the right night to get out and shake it at this Friday night frenzy.

Who: DJ R3

Where: Garfinkel’s

Dance the night away to a mix of hip hop and R&B classics.

Saturday, March 8

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Baby Boomer Blues

Where: MY Place

The songs of the ’60s shine still through for us today. Sing and dance along to this tribute featuring many of the hits we still hear now, brought to you by an array of talented performers. See story.

Who: Exithiside

Where: Crab Shack

It’s Back to Back, Live and Interactive with Exithiside. The fans get to decide what goes on the third album for this rising high energy punk band. Come on down, cast your vote and help make musical history. See story.

Who: Leanne Lamour

Where: Hoz’s Pub

A feast of heartfelt classic and contemporary renditions from this rootsy rock performer.

What: Saturday Night Live

Where: Dusty’s

Apres with the Hairfarmers who then pass the guitars on to Empty Flask, the Sporran sporting, kilt clad Celtic rock band bringing bag pipes and more for a night of dance floor debauchery. See story.

Who: Suzanne Wilson

Where: Crystal Lounge

Warm and thoughtful folky pop rock from this talented singer-songwriter.

Who: Murphy’s Lagh

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

High energy Celtic and Irish rock.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Old school jazz and R&B tributes with Chu and his piano.

What: Cindarella in Opera

Where: Eagle Eye Theatre, Squamish

An operatic fairytale and fast-paced comedy all in one. Two shows at 2 p.m. or 4 p.m. $12 adults, $7 conc. Ph: 604-898-9404.

Who: Purple Gang

Where: Pemberton Hotel

Classic rock.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: Superfunk

Where: Maxx Fish

Hip hop, R&B and deep fried funk courtesy of DJ Keph.

What: Off the Hook

Where: Tommy Africa’s

DJ Milton, DJ Glu and the go-go girls bring you the best darn funky house party in town.

Who: DJ R3

Where: Garfinkel’s

Spinning the best hip hop and dance around town.

Who: DJ Peacefrog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

The master of the mainstream mix doing his things for the stags and stagettes.

Who: DJ Derek

Where: Savage Beagle

Savage love on the turntables with hip hop R&B and top 40 classics.

Who: DJ Tone Ballone

Where: Moe Joe’s

A drinkin’ and dancin’ kind of place for a whole lot of fun.

PUBS AND PATIOS

Where: Havana Lounge

Settle in with decadent desserts and liquor coffees while watching movies of a bygone era. Non-smoking sessions at 7 p.m. Cigars welcome at 10 p.m.$15 for the movie.

Where: Casa Tapas and Wine Bar

This jazz-infused lounge bar welcomes the funky set that want a more relaxed yet sophisticated night out.

Where: Citta’

Citta’ has those long windows and big heaters that make it the place to meet and watch the world go by.

Where: The Brew House

Kick back with a locally brewed beer and enjoy a game of pool by the big log fire.

Where: Amsterdam Pub & Café

The Dam has big heaters, cool tunes and artwork, plus great meals.

Where: Black’s Pub

Black’s has got one almighty new patio and a menu to match.

Where: Tapley’s Neighbourhood Pub

Is exactly that, neighbourly, with some of the best value pub food in Whistler and big screen sports, keno, and darts.

Sunday, March 9

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Punk Forever

Where: Boot Pub

The recent Indy award winning Three Inches Of Blood prove their love for hardcore metal with some old skool classics and a stack of ear-splitting originals. Good friends The Nasty On open.

Who: TheNon and Side67

Where: Garfinkel’s

Two punk rock bands playing together for the first time. We’re sure their mutual love for hard ’n’ fast music, skateboarding and snowboarding will make a powerful force to be reckoned with.

Who: Empty Flask

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.

Sport the Sporran and kick up the kilts for Empty Flask, the Celtic rock band bringing bag pipes, mandolin, harmonica and modern instruments together for a free night of dance floor debauchery. See story.

Who: WDC

Where: The Crab Shack

End the week right with some top notch rock ’n’ roll from the No. 1 party band at this legendary locals’ night.

Who: Murphy’s Lagh

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

High energy Celtic and Irish rock.

What: Open Mic night

Where: Crystal Lounge

Humble home music-makers take to the stage for a casual evening of untapped talent.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Old school jazz and R&B tributes with Chu and his piano.

Who: Rob Funk

Where: Second Cup

Afternoon caffeine-style apres’ with the funky one.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Soul Kitchen

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Get ready for Czech, the master mixer. He’ll spin breaks, clash and electric beats. DJ Ghetto Boy opens.

Who: DJ Sweat & Agent Smith

Where: Longhorn Saloon

Chillin’ house tunes for you to slink around the saloon to.

Who: Ear Candy

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

A funky top 40 experience awaits you.

Who: DJ Def Star Dub

Where: Savage Beagle

Hip hop on down to the dance floor.

What: Reggae Beats and Breaks

Where: Maxx Fish

DJ C the Selecta legalizes all of the best dub reggae and dance.

What: Sugar

Where: Moe Joe’s

Funky tunes and foxy ladies behind the bar.

What: Stella Sunday

Where: Merlin’s

DJ Chilli plays apres’ from 3 p.m. till late. English football on TV.

Monday, March 10

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Monday Night Madness

Where: Boot Pub

Show a whole lotta love for Whole Lotta Led, the Led Zeppelin tribute band wowing Whistler with their tight and talented rendition of all those classic hard rock hits.

Who: WDC

Where: Moe Joe’s

Whistler’s favourite cover band marks the start of the new week with some damn fine rock ’n’ roll.

What: Open Mic Jam Night

Where: Dusty’s

Whether you want to jam or make your big break, this night’s for you. Choose your instrument and join Creekside Phil’s band for some musical magic.

What: Guitar Doug

Where: Merlin’s

From apres’ onwards, he’ll be there.

What: Karaoke Night

Where: Crystal Lounge

Expect it all, the good, the bad, and the ugly. Where all the wannabes gettabe.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Old school jazz and R&B tributes with Chu and his piano.

Who: The Splinters

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

High energy classic Irish and Celtic hits.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Coors Light Ride Lounge Tour

Where: Garfinkel’s

Mat the Alien spins hip hop just the way you know and love for the Ride Lounge set.

What: All Over The Map Mondays

Where: Savage Beagle

An eclectic mix of contemporary classics.

What: Resonance

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.

Down tempo beats and deep vocal house.

What: Fresh Meat Mondays

Where: Maxx Fish

Pick over the new locals while grooving to the awesome hip hop, R&B and Top 40 of DJ R3.

What: Magnum Opus

Where: Tommy Africa’s

’80s beats at their best from the Retro Machine DJ Ryder, who pumps out memorable tracks to pump, bump and jump to.

Tuesday, March 11

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Empty Flask

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Sport the Sporran and kick up the kilts for Empty Flask, the Celtic rock band bringing bag pipes, mandolin, harmonica and modern instruments together for a free night of dance floor debauchery from Alexander Keith’s. See story.

Who: The Splinters

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

High energy classic Irish and Celtic hits.

What: Open Mic Night

Where: Black’s Pub

Get cosy and cop some new talent at this impromptu showing, perhaps even play an instrument yourself.

What: Trivia Night

Where: Dusty’s

Test your knowledge with NTN Satellite Trivia all night long.

What: Das Boot Ballet

Where: Boot Pub

A flesh fest for the fellas featuring exotic dancing girls.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Breakdance Night

Where: Maxx Fish

Break out the cardboard and make out like you’re in a Missy Elliott video for Whistler’s freshest hip hop night with DJ Yann Solo. See story.

What: Jungle ’n’ Breaks

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Out of London, Ont. comes Melting Man playing step and break beats that’ll make your feet hurt. Resident and host DJ Jungle Souldier opens.

Who: DJ Seanski

Where: Savage Beagle

New York’s own Seanski breaks out the phattest tunes in Whistler’s longest running hip hop night.

What: Goddess Party

Where: Garfinkel’s

This one’s for the sistahood with seriously dirty house hosted by DJ Shandy Rae and James E. Girls free b4 midnite.

What: Disco Night

Where: Moe Joe’s

Put together your best disco duds and boogie with DJ Rhapsody.

Wednesday, March 12

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Whistler Music Search

Where: Crystal Lounge

Each Wednesday for the next four weeks, you decide the best new talent to send through to the finals April 9. Up tonight: Trish Jamieson, Dave Trimble, Aaron McKee & Nye Sullivan.

Who: Empty Flask

Where: Longhorn Saloon

Sport the Sporran and kick up the kilts for Empty Flask, the Celtic rock band bringing bag pipes, mandolin, harmonica and modern instruments together for a free night of dance floor debauchery from Alexander Keith’s. See story.

Who: Cease and Desist

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Wanna be a rock star? Come on in and sing with the band.

Who: Wes Makepeace

Where: Crab Shack

It’s Industry night with Wes Makepeace playing acoustic covers to get you over the weekly hump.

Who: The Splinters

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

High energy classic Irish and Celtic hits.

What: Das Boot Ballet

Where: Boot Pub

It’s amazing what you can do with wax. Catch the girls in all their glory.

What: Killer Karaoke

Where: Merlin’s

Belt out a few tunes with your host, Luscious Lindsay.

What: Trivia Night

Where: Dusty’s

Test your knowledge with NTN Satellite Trivia all night long. DJ Funky Monkey spins.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Alistair

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.

All the way from the U.K. comes Alistair, one of London’s up and coming soulful house DJs playing jazzy grooves with plenty of live bass and percussion.

What: Lifted with Milton

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Funky and deep house music with Milton and DJ Andy Clockwork. Win $100 Cash and a VIP Card in the Cash Wednesday Draw.

What: Spare Grooves

Where: Maxx Fish

Mat the Alien and Kilo Cee show off their talents on four turntables, with special guest MCs every week.

What: Retro Strikes Back

Where: Garfinkel’s

Everything from disco to ’90s brought to you by DJ Timeline.

Who: DJ Def Dubs

Where: Savage Beagle

Deft mix-it-up moves from DJ Dubs.

What: Locals’ night

Where: Moe Joe’s

This locals’ night is the real deal with DJ Tone Ballone playing all the songs you could ever ask for.

Thursday, March 13

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Wil Mimnaugh

Where: Crab Shack

This guitar legend is so good, the Shack fly him in from Calgary for his not-to-miss shows. See story.

Who: Purple Crayon

Where: MY Place

Yale’s oldest improvisational comedy group put on a kids’ workshop from 6 to 7 p.m. and an adult workshop from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Adults $15, concession $12.

What: Honey Thursdays

Where: Dusty’s

The best female acoustic performers in Whistler. This week sees the return of Tessa Amy left an enthusiastic crowd begging for more.

Who: Mike Redmond

Where: Crystal Lounge

Mellow, reggae-tinged soft rock covers from this top notch acoustic act.

Who: The Splinters

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

High energy classic Irish and Celtic hits.

Who: Cold Snap

Where: Boot Pub

Live rock ’n’ roll, a pool tourney and no pretence.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro

Old jazz standards, contemporary R&B with a piano and guest vocalists.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Tanner

Where: Savage Beagle

Return of the digital underdogg. Locals night with ladies free before 11 p.m. See story.

What: L’80s Nite New Wave-aoke

Where: Maxx Fish

Be the lead singer of a live band wailing all your fave new wave hits of the ’80s with the Tainted Lovers, back by popular demand.

Who: Ladeez Nite

Where: Moe Joe’s

Looks good, smells good and for the ladies it’s all good.

What: Eye Candy

Where: Tommy Africa’s

DJ Duo D and DJ JB will take you through the hits you love to hear from hip hop, top 40 to funky beats. Free for ladies.

Who: DJ Morgan

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.

Playing deep, funk house and thought-evoking music.

What: Thirstdays

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

DJ Peacefrog fills the air with love.

What: Proud to be Locals’ Night

Where: Garfinkel’s

DJ Erin and DJ Rich Trix rev up this legendary locals’ night with house anthems and contemporary classics.

UPCOMING EVENTS

The Waifs, GLC, March 19

DJ Vadim, Maxx Fish, March 20

Stargazing, MY Place, March 21 & 22

Sound Tribe Sector 9, Boot Pub, March 28