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Pique to Valley Listings Jan. 31- Feb. 6

Friday, Jan. 31 LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS What: Pay Day Party Where: Merlin’s The singing ski bum will warm you up with classic tunes from 3 p.m. and then later on with Grateful Greg for the classic locals’ party night.

Friday, Jan. 31

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Pay Day Party

Where: Merlin’s

The singing ski bum will warm you up with classic tunes from 3 p.m. and then later on with Grateful Greg for the classic locals’ party night.

Who: Rob Thompson

Where: The Crystal Lounge

Classic and contemporary easy listening rock acoustics.

Who: The Ecclestons

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Colleen, Liam and Greg Eccleston do the great Irish classics in their unique energetic way.

Who: Pete from WDC

Where: Crab Shack

Acoustic nonsense as Pete plays all your favourite rock ’n’ roll ditties.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

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

What: Das Boot Ballet

Where: Boot Pub

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

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ R3

Where: Garfinkel’s

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

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.

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: Free Love Fridays

Where: Maxx Fish

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

Who: Works

Where: Dusty’s

An interplay of turntables and live musicians hosted by DJ Buddha. He’s also there for apres too.

Who: DJ Peacefrog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

It’s the right night to get out and shake it with mainstream music.

Who: DJ Derek

Where: Savage Beagle

Derek dominates the decks with his hip hop, R&B and Top 40 tracks.

Saturday, Feb. 1

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Rob Thompson

Where: The Crystal Lounge

Classic and contemporary easy listening rock acoustics.

Who: Rob Funk

Where: Dusty’s

It’s Saturday Night Live with classic covers from the psychedelic Mr. Funk.

Who: Pete from WDC

Where: Crab Shack

Acoustic nonsense with Pete playing all your favourite rock ’n’ roll ditties.

Who: The Ecclestons

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Colleen, Liam and Greg Eccleston do the great Irish classics in their unique energetic way.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro

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

Who: Side Street

Where: Pemberton Hotel

Rock and roll classics.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Ministry of Sound with Gary Moore

Where: Tommy Africa’s

London’s famous MofS DJ Gary Moore plays huge anthems, U.K. beats and funky house with resident DJ Milton.

What: Meat and Music

Where: Merlin’s

Join DJ Buddha for apres’ until 10 p.m.

Who: Superfunk

Where: Maxx Fish

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

What: Revolve

Where: The GLC

Dr. Digglesworth and Pedro D. habituate this exclusive alpine lounge with dope beats, bumpin' house and big breaks.

Who: DJ R3

Where: Garfinkel’s

Spinning the best hip hop and dance.

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: 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, Feb. 2

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Edwin & The Pressure

Where: Merlin’s

The rock ’n’ roll legend from I Mother Earth went solo, spat out a string of hits and has formed a new band delivering one hell of a tight set. See story.

Who: Robert Walter’s 20 th Congress

Where: The Boot Pub

Pay your respects to the jazz and funk greats with this tribe of talented musicians who fill the most famous of venues in America. See story.

Who: WDC

Where: The Crab Shack

End the week right with some top notch rock ’n’ roll from these local legends – and it’s all for free!

What: Rapt In Awe book release party

Where: The Pony Espresso, Pemberton

Release the Inner Freak at this launch of a manual on being spiritual in a material world starting 6 p.m.

Who: The Ecclestons

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Colleen, Liam and Greg Eccleston do all the great Irish classics in their unique energetic way.

What: Open Mic night

Where: Crystal Lounge

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

Who: Rob Funk

Where: Second Cup

Afternoon caffeine-style apres’ with the funky one.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro

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

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Soul Kitchen

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Nordic Traxx CD Release Party featuring DJ Dana D from Vancouver, along with Quadra playing drum & bass and breaks.

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 your favourite reggae dance tracks.

What: Sugar

Where: Moe Joe’s

Funky tunes and foxy ladies behind the bar.

What: Subphonic Elements

Where: The GLC

Dr. Digglesworth and guests fill the lab with deep, dropping house and breakbeat.

Who: DJ Rich Trix

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Classic rock and mainstream madness.

Monday, Feb. 3

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Robert Walter’s 20 th Congress

Where: The Boot Pub

Pay your respects to the jazz and funk greats with this tribe of talented musicians who fill the most famous of venues in America. See story.

What: Open Mic Night

Where: Dusty’s

Whether you’re a visitor wanting to jam or a local ready to explode on the music scene, choose your instrument and join the band.

Who: Rounds Night

Where: Merlin’s

Join Guitar Doug, for a rockin’ sing-and-dance-along like no other. Apres’ songs from 3 p.m.

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: 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

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

Who: The Splinters

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

With guitar, banjo and fiddle, this trio push the boundaries of bluegrass, Celtic and even gospel music.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Milton

Where: The Garibaldi Lift Co.

Down tempo beats and deep vocal house. 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.

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 with DJ Ryder

Where: Tommy Africa’s

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

What: All Over The Map Mondays

Where: Savage Beagle

An eclectic mix of contemporary classics.

Who: DJ Rich Trix

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Classic rock and mainstream madness.

 

Tuesday, Feb. 4

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: It’s a "G" Thang — Cali style

Where: Dusty’s

As part of the Brotherhood of Skiers Summit, get ready for the Black Avalanche Dance Party with music by L.A’s DJ London.

Who: Dave Crowley Band

Where: Crab Shack

Go back in black with these hard rockers bringing their bone-shattering originals and metal classics.

Who: The Splinters

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

With guitar, banjo and fiddle, this trio push the boundaries of bluegrass, Celtic and even gospel music.

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: Creekside Karaoke

Where: Hoz’s Pub

Want to take centre stage? No need to go all the way to town, just come on down to Hoz’s for a night in the limelight.

What: Das Boot Ballet

Where: Boot Pub

A flesh fest for the fellas featuring exotic dancing girls.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Ladies Night

Where: Garfinkel’s

A gorgeous night filled with sexxy house from DJ Shandy Rae. Male go-go dancers, a fashion and fire show and free entry before 10:30.

What: Jungle ’n’ Breaks

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Guaranteed mayhem as Jungle Souldier and Mat the Alien go head to head on four turntables. A show not to be missed.

Who: DJ Yan Solo

Where: Maxx Fish

Whistler’s freshest hip hop and heli-ski give aways.

What: Disco Night

Where: Moe Joe’s

Put together your best disco duds and come boogie on down until you just can’t boogie no more.

Who: DJ Seanski

Where: The Savage Beagle

The old school master from New York.

Wednesday, Feb. 5

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Industry night

Where: Crab Shack

Wes Makepeace and Pete from WDC help you get over the hump with their acoustic blend of rock ’n’ roll mayhem.

What: Killer Karaoke

Where: Merlin’s

Make a fool or a fantasy of yourself. Hosted by Luscious Lindsay.

Who: The Splinters

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

With guitar, banjo and fiddle, this trio push the boundaries of bluegrass, Celtic and even gospel music.

What: Das Boot Ballet

Where: Boot Pub

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

CLUBS AND DJS

What: U.K. Breaks

Where: Tommy Africa’s

DJ Skool of Thought, studio partner of Krafty Kuts, plays alongside resident DJ Milton. Funky breaks, nasty bass lines and sick scratching for just $7.

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 Funky Monkey

Where: Dusty’s

Boogie on down to the Creekside Bar and Barbecue.

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.

Thursday, Feb. 6

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Honey Thursdays

Where: Dusty’s

Sweet sounds from the best women in the Whistler music scene. This week, live acoustic with Suzanne Wilson.

Who: The Splinters

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

With guitar, banjo and fiddle, this trio push the boundaries of bluegrass, Celtic and even gospel music.

Who: Cold Snap

Where: The Boot

Live rock ’n’ roll, a chance to get up and jam with good cheap chews and brews.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro

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

CLUBS AND DJS

What: L’80s Night Retrobution

Where: Maxx Fish

Ladies free all night as DJ Mr. Fister plays all the trax you forgot you loved.

What: Eye Candy

Where: Tommy Africa’s

No Cover for Ladies. Tommy’s "Promo Girls." DJ R3 plays hip hop, funk and top 40. Go-go dancers melt down the podiums.

What: Ladies Night

Where: Moe Joe’s

This night looks good, smells good and for the ladies, it’s all good with free entry and specials inside.

Who: Mat the Alien

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.

Playing sexy funk and thought evoking music.

What: Proud to be Locals’ Night

Where: Garfinkel’s

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

Who: DJ Tanner Hall

Where: Savage Beagle

Spinning hip hop all night long.

What: Thirstdays

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

DJ Peacefrog plays all the mainstream gems to get you grooving.

UPCOMING EVENTS

T.J Dawe in Slip-Knot, My Place, Feb. 7

Michael Franti and Spearhead, The GLC, Feb. 8 & 9

Altitude Eleven, Feb. 8-17

Inland Knights, Feb. 9, Tommy Africa’s

Out Of Bounds Film Festival, Village 8, Feb. 11-15