Nightlife Listings, courtesy of Pique Newsmagazine
Whistler's weekly alternative news and entertainment source
Week of January 11-18, 2007
Thursday, January11
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 4-7 p.m.
Where: Fifty Two 80 Bistro Bar
What: Reggae Night Hip hop meets reggae with Kostaman and DJ
Phroh live. This week joined by by special guests Animal Nation. Come send off
Kostaman with positive vibes for their Kostaman western Canada TNT
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Tour. Guest bands invited to join line
up by contacting [email protected]. Doors 10 p.m.
Where: Moe Joe’s
What: Open Mic
The Boot Pub’s open mic band Gnar Boots returns to different stomping
ground, inviting musicians to the mic.
All styles welcome. For more information, contact
[email protected]. Show starts 9 p.m.
Where: Merlin’s
Who: Michael Sicoly
Singer/guitarist/piano man plays all the crowd pleasers from 3:30-5:30
p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge
Who: Guitar Doug The man, the hair, the legend. Doug strums
tunes worth a toast of your pint with fiddler Shannon Saunders from 3:30-5:30
p.m. & 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who: Trish Jamieson All about acoustics with local guitar
gal.
Where: Crystal Lounge
CLUBS AND DJs
Who: Craig Obey
DJ Sessions ‘07 features Craig Obey of Australian fame to the tables.
The top DJ, Producer, Remixer from down under lays down super fat, funky house
and electro beats. Advance $12 tickets available at The Mix, The Hub Creekside
and Tommy’s. DJs Jamie Vale and JT warm up the crowds at 9 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africas
What: Locals Night Get there early. Always a line up for
this local favourite night.
Where: Garfinkel’s
Friday, January12
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Murphy’s Lágh High energy Celtic & Irish pub
favourites from 3:30-5:30 p.m. & 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who: Daniel Bolshoy Classical guitar concert brings Spanish
and Latin rhythms to life by award-winning guitarist. Tickets $22/$19.
Where: MY Millennium Place
What: The Jam Lounge Musicians, singers, poets, MCs, hand
drummers, dancers and music lovers are welcome to come share ideas, learn how
to play and talk music. Prepping for Whistler’s Battle of the Bands 2007.
BYO instruments or use theirs. Practice
space provided and sign up jam time on stage. Event 7-11 p.m. LUNA
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members $3. Non-members $5.
Where:18 Below at Base II
Who: The Hairfamers You haven’t truly experienced the après
phenomena until you’ve toasted a pint to legends Grateful Greg and Guitar Doug
who were recently voted Best of Whistler Musicians. Après and 8:30 p.m. show.
Where: Merlin’s
Who: Michael Sicoly
Singer/guitarist/piano man plays all the crowd pleasers from 3:30-5:30
p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge
Who: BC/DC
AC/DC tribute band rocks out all the classics in a cow suit. Tickets are
$10. Shows starts at 9 p.m., but expect a sell out and get there early.
Where: Longhorn Saloon & Grill
Who: G Willy Always a good time with local acoustic guitar
rambler. The man knows how to entertain.
Where: Crystal Lounge
Who: Salay Brothers Everything from covers to originals with
local brothers.
Where: Black’s
Who: Big Radio Classic rock.
Where: Pemberton Hotel
What: Earth Sounds Didgeridoo, tamboa and drums by Bruno
Love. Show 8 p.m.
Where: Locals Livingroom Emporium
CLUBS AND DJs
Who: DJ Peacefrog A mainstream mix of tunes that gets the
dance floor going.
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
What: Ladies Night DJ NeoTerek spins all your favourites.
Free entrance for the ladies.
Where: Moe Joe’s
Who: DJ Russ MacLean Local turntable talent on deck from 4-7
p.n. for après.
Where: Fifty Two 80 Bistro
Who: DJ Foxy Moron Otherwise known as Ace MacKay, the foxy
lady spins out funky everything for après.
Where: Garibaldi Lift Company (GLC)
What: 4Play Fridays DJ Mike Grefner plays retro Top 40,
R&B and hip hop. Doors 9 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Saturday,January13
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who:
Murphy’s Lágh
High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites from 3:30-5:30 p.m. & 8 p.m.
to midnight.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who: Dr. Dave Acoustic covers from noon until 4 p.m.
Where: Second Cup
What: Whoosh Party These boys know how to party at the gay
and lesbian fundraising event for The Vancouver Friends For Life Society. Event
9 p.m. to midnight. $8 admission.
Where: South Side Diner
Who: The Hairfamers You haven’t truly experienced the après
phenomena until you’ve toasted a pint to legends Grateful Greg and Guitar Doug
who were recently voted Best of Whistler Musicians. Apres set.
Where: Dusty’s
Who: Michael Sicoly
Singer/guitarist/piano man plays all the crowd pleasers from 3:30-5:30
p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge
What: Music Grind Matt Graham strums out cover classics from
2-5 p.m.
Where: Behind the Grind
Who: G Willy Always a good time with local acoustic guitar
rambler. The man knows how to entertain.
Where: Crystal Lounge
Who: The Hairfamers You haven’t truly experienced the après
phenomena until you’ve toasted a pint to legends Grateful Greg and Guitar Doug
who were recently voted Best of Whistler Musicians. Evening show at local haunt
at 9 p.m.
Where: Tapley’s
Who: Rob Funk Everything from covers to originals with funky
musician on piano and guitar.
Where: Black’s
Who: Damage Inc. Live band rocks out all your Metallica
favourites. Show 9 p.m.
Where: Dusty’s
Who: Big Radio Classic rock.
Where: Pemberton Hotel
What: Jam Night Bring your guitar, banjo, fiddle or drum and
jam til the cows come home. Starts 8 p.m.
Where: Locals Livingroom Emporium
CLUBS AND DJs
Who: DJ J-Rawks Local gal on deck with hip hop for après.
Where: Merlin’s
Who: DJ Foxy Moron Otherwise known as Ace MacKay, the foxy
lady spins out funky everything for après.
Where: Garibaldi Lift Company (GLC)
Who: DJ Russ MacLean Local turntable talent on deck from 4-7
p.n. for après.
Where: Fifty Two 80 Bistro
Who: DJ
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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 hip hop.
Where: Moe Joe’s
Sunday, January14
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: The Hairfamers You haven’t truly experienced the après
phenomena until you’ve toasted a pint to legends Grateful Greg and Guitar Doug
who were recently voted Best of Whistler Musicians. Après and 8:30 p.m. show.
Where: GLC
Who:
Rob Funk Get
funky with snow songs from 2-5 p.m. Never be shy to make requests. This boy
knows them all.
Where: Behind the Grind
Who: Murphy’s Lágh High energy Celtic & Irish pub
favourites from 3:30-5:30 p.m. & 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
What: Music Bingo Test your music trivia at 7 p.m. with Big
Rich and Zookeeny.
Where: Hoz’s Pub
Who: Dr. Dave Acoustic covers from noon until 4 p.m.
Where: Second Cup
Who: Kal Mollison
Easing-going rock ‘n’ roll and classic favourites from 3:30-5:30 p.m.
and 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge
What: Jam Session Play along side the best with reggae and
blues master Kostaman leading the way for Whistler’s longest running jam night.
Mics, guitars, bass and percussion available. Sometimes a drum kit. Show 9 p.m.
Where: Crystal Lounge
What: Locals’ Night Get your groove on with DJ Phd. Atomic
ski giveaway every week.
Where: Longhorn Saloon & Grill
CLUBS AND DJs
What: SIN Sundays Service Industry Night with locals who
work way too
hard.
Where: Moe Joe’s
Who: DJ Rob Banks Local favourite in the house for après.
Late night stars turn to Afterburn with the legendary Hairfarmers Grateful Greg
and Guitar Doug. Heli-ski trip giveaway every week.
Where: Garibaldi Lift Company (GLC)
Who: DJ J-Rawks Local gal on deck with hip hop for après.
Where: Merlin’s
What: Soul Kitchen Local and international DJs are at the
kitchen tables. This week Dj Scott Arkwell dishes up ska-remixes, bass busting
breaks and electro hits. Doors 9 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Monday, January15
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Karaoke I Will Survive won’t sing itself, so come out
to sing all your favourites with the sensational Steve Jiu.
Where: Crystal Lounge
What: Punk Night
Whistler’s ultimate anti-club night. This week 3 Inches of Blood,
Savannah and Left Spine Down.
Where: Garfinkel’s
What: Kal Mollison
Easing-going rock ‘n’ roll and classic favourites from 3:30-5:30 p.m.
and 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge
Who: Guitar Doug The man, the hair, the legend. Doug strums
tunes worth a toast of your pint with Juno-Award-fiddler Moritz Behm from
3:30-5:30 p.m. & 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who: DJ Parris Tune into groovin house and lounge beats.
Where: Maxx Fish
CLUBS AND DJs
What: ‘80s Night DJ Ryder 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: DJ J-Rawks Local gal on deck with hip hop for après.
Where: Merlin’s
What: Monday Madness Rotating local DJ talent ensures good
music week after week. This week DJ Radio Dog with house and breaks.
Where: Moe Joe’s
What: RudeBwoy SoundSystem New night to town with reggae,
hip hop, breaks and DnB from DJ Evo.
Where: Garfinkel’s
Tuesday, January16
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
Who: Kal Mollison
Easing-going rock ‘n’ roll and classic favourites from 3:30-5:30 p.m.
and 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge
Who: Dank Nuggs
The Psychedlic, rock-funk, high-energy blues and reggae band knows how
to party with the five-piece cranking out one sonic escape. The musical freak
show of local boys starts at 9 p.m.
Where: Garfinkel’s
Who: Guitar Doug The man, the hair, the legend. Doug strums
tunes worth a toast of your pint with Juno-Award-fiddler Moritz Behm from
3:30-5:30 p.m. & 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
CLUBS AND DJs
Who: DJ Tone
Celebrate Elvis’ birthday by kickin’ up those blue suede shoes with the
best in funky house.
Where:Merlin’s
Who: Hustler Party
DJ Ollie plays the best in Top 40, Dance and Hip Hop for Whistler’s
sexiest party. Free lingerie for the girls.
Where:Moe Joe’s
Who:
‘90s
Night
Party like you’re Nikki Sixx
to one-hit wonders and old-school revisits by DJ Trix. Doors 9 p.m.
Where:Tommy’s
What: Ladies Night Hip hop, R&B and dancehall with DJ
Seanski.
Where: Maxx Fish
Wednesday,
January17
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Kostaman Jam Join Whistler’s Kostaman for 9 p.m. jam
session. Bring your own instruments or use his. Each week is a different
creative mix that helps to cultivate upcoming talent.
Where: Black’s Pub
Who: Michael Sicoly
Singer/guitarist/piano man plays all the crowd pleasers from 3:30-5:30
p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge
Who: Guitar Doug The man, the hair, the legend. Doug strums
tunes worth a toast of your pint with Juno-Award-fiddler Moritz Behm from
3:30-5:30 p.m. & 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
What: Music Bingo Test your music trivia at 8 p.m.
Where: Citta
What: Garf’s Rocks It’s like karaoke only instead of CDs and
a song screen, a live band backs you
up. Step up the mic. Bands interested in playing the show can contact
[email protected]
Where: Garfinkel’s
CLUBS AND DJs
What: Industry Night Always a good time with Peacefrog.
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
Who: DJ Phroh Local favourite on deck for apres with hip hop
sensation DJ J-Rawks on deck for late night show.
Where: Merlin’s
Who: Mat the Alien International scratch wizard on deck for
legendary night with hip hop, funk and breaks.
Where: Moe Joe’s
Who: Dirty Beats
DJs Milton and Toddski play vocal house favourites and chunky breaks.
Doors 9 p.m.
Where:Tommy Africa’s
Thursday, January18
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 4-7 p.m.
Where: Fifty Two 80 Bistro Bar
What: Michael Sicoly
Singer/guitarist/piano man plays all the crowd pleasers from 3:30-5:30
p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge
What: Reggae Night Hip hop meets reggae with Kostaman and DJ
Phroh live. Guest bands invited to join line up by contacting
[email protected]. Doors 10 p.m.
Where: Moe Joe’s
What: Open Mic
The Boot Pub’s open mic band Gnar Boots returns to different stomping
ground, inviting musicians to the mic.
All styles welcome. For more information, contact
[email protected]. Show starts 9 p.m.
Where: Merlin’s
Who: Guitar Doug The man, the hair, the legend. Doug strums
tunes worth a toast of your pint with Juno-Award-fiddler Moritz Behm from
3:30-5:30 p.m. & 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who: Al McLean All about acoustics with local guitar man.
Where: Crystal Lounge
CLUBS AND DJs
What: Party Beats
DJ Mike Grefner brings fat funky house and chunky electro. Doors 9 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
What: Locals Night Get there early. Always a line up for
this local favourite night.
Where: Garfinkel’s
UP AND COMING
Reggae Fest The second annual fest presented by the Bands
Against Hunger Society is looking for volunteers. Funds raised from the even
benefit those less fortunate. Come out to support a great cause and an even
greater evening of music Monday, Feb. 26 at Buffalo Bill’s. Contact
[email protected] or visit myspace.com/bandsagainsthunger.
Benny Benassi spins Jan. 22 at Garfinkel’s. First 50 tickets
$10.
New Monsoon Tickets on sale for the Feb. 10 show at Dusty’s.
Tickets available via Dusty’s, ticketmaster.ca or by calling 604-280-4444.
Sailesh the uncensored hypnotist works his magic Jan. 28
& 29 at Merlin’s.
Mad Professor returns for two shows Jan. 29 and 30 at the
GLC.
Craig Obey of Ministry of Sound is on deck Jan. 18 at Tommy
Africa’s. Advance $12 tickets available at The Mix, The Hub Creekside and
Tommy’s.
Week of January 11-18, 2007
