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Pique to Valley Listings Jan. 9-15

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Friday, Jan. 9

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Mutiny on the Airwaves — Freeradio Whistler Fundraiser

Where: Dusty’s

Music by local hardcore bands Truth Be Told and The Antithesis, along with MC Gigalo, DJ Deadly Cam, and Freeradio founders DJ Tone & Steve. Tickets $5 at the door with proceeds supporting the defunct pirate station’s application for a legitimate FM broadcasting licence.

What: Rob Funk Fridays

Where: Black’s Pub

A night of easy-going rock tunes served up with a smile by local jack-of-all-musical-trades Rob Funk.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Piano-man Chu sets the mood with lots of soul, R&B and classic torch favourites.

Who: Rob Thompson

Where: Crystal Lounge

Easy-going rock ’n’ roll hits with a touch of the blues.

Who: Guitar Doug

Where: Merlin’s

Payday Friday with local legend Guitar Doug playing and singing whatever he damn well pleases for the après and again in the evening.

Who: The Ecclestons

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub

Imagine Peter Paul & Mary hopped up on Irish Whiskey from the mouth of a cod and you’ve got the Ecclestons. High-energy Celtic soul with Vancouver Island roots – always a good time.

Who: WDC

Where: Moe Joe’s

Rock covers by Moe Joe’s Friday night 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: Zipper

Where: Pemberton Hotel

Classic rock.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Rob Banks

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

A funky après set of R&B, soul, hip-hop and reggae.

Who: DJ Trix

Where: Maxx Fish

Everything from ABBA to metal from the mic-wielding wild man.

What: Strange Tango with DJ Keph

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Sexy house grooves.

Who: DJ Peace Frog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Mainstream dance floor-filling faves to kick off another crazy weekend.

What: Flavour Fridays

Where: Tommy Africa’s

DJ Rob Banks throws down hip-hop and R&B hits to kick off a wild weekend. Doors at 9:30 p.m.

Who: DJ Derek

Where: Savage Beagle

Dropping the best Top 40 hip-hop, R&B and house cuts in the red lounge and down below.

Saturday, Jan. 10

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: The Big Shivoo

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Wrap party for Whistler-Blackcomb’s 2 nd Annual Big Mountain Experience featuring tunes by Vancouver band Yoko Casionos. Invitation only — tickets acquired through participation in BME clinics, tours and events. Ph: 604-932-3434.

Who: Cynthia MacLeod & Gordon Belsher

Where: MY (Millennium) Place

Traditional tunes from the pride of P.E.I. – 18-year-old fiddler MacLeod – accompanied by acclaimed singer/guitarist Belsher. Part of MY Place/Whistler Arts Council’s 2003/04 Performance Series. Tickets $12-$15. Ph: 604-935-8410.

Who: The Hairfarmers

Where: Dusty’s

If there is a ski-bum heaven then Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg are the choir. Acoustic versions of everything from Johnny Cash to Bob Marley to Led Zeppelin for the après hours, then the boys come back again to finish the night off right.

Who: Rob Thompson

Where: Crystal Lounge

Easy-going rock ’n’ roll hits with a touch of the blues.

Who: The Ecclestons

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub

Imagine Peter Paul & Mary hopped up on Irish Whiskey from the mouth of a cod and you’ve got the Ecclestons. High-energy Celtic soul with Vancouver Island roots – always a good time.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

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

Who: Rob Funk

Where: Second Cup

Guitar tunes on weekend afternoons for those who stick around to sip their coffee.

Who: Zipper

Where: Pemberton Hotel

Classic rock.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Rob Banks

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

A funky après set of R&B, soul, hip-hop and reggae from 3 to 7 p.m.

Who: DJ Buddha

Where: Merlin’s

Buddha is one with everything from Top 40 to hip-hop to reggae.

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.

What: Garf’s Gone Wild

Where: Garfinkel’s

DJ Rob Banks throws down hip-hop, dance tracks and old-skool beats.

Who: DJ Peace Frog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

The master of the mainstream mix doin’ his thing for the infamous Bill’s stagette parties.

Who: DJ Tone Ballone

Where: Moe Joe’s

Popular rock and dance tunes that get the girls dancing on the pool tables.

What: Goodtimes with DJ Trix

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Trix is definitely 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.

LOUNGES, PUBS AND PATIOS

Where: Longhorn Saloon

The prime-positioned patio is an internationally renowned après spot. Saturdays, check out Hockey Night in Canada as it’s meant to be watched, among friends, and on two 10-foot-wide TV screens.

Where: Mallard Lounge at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler

A classic dark-panelled bar for the premium scotch-on-the-rocks set.

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

A high-ceilinged room on top of the Whistler village gondola station with a sunny deck for checking out hillside action.

Where: Casa Tapas and Wine Bar

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

Where: Citta

Citta’s has nice long windows and a big deck in the Village Square making it the ideal place to meet and watch the world go by.

Where: The BrewHouse

Kick back with a locally brewed beer and play a game of pool or two in the casual atmosphere by the creek.

Where: Amsterdam Pub & Café

The Dam has cool tunes, unusual artwork and great burgers.

Where: Black’s Pub

A cozy spot overlooking the plaza by the Whistler and Blackcomb gondolas and a great place to chill out and dream about bike park days past and snow days to come.

Where: Tapley’s Neighbourhood Pub

The game’s always on the big screen TV, plus keno, darts and some of the best value pub food in Whistler.

Where: BBK’s Pub

A small, friendly pub nestled in the heart of Blackcomb. Good eats, bartending staff who know their wines, and a unique photo gallery.

Where: Merlin’s

The popular apres spot at the base of Blackcomb serves up a great plate of nachos. Open seven days a week for après and beyond.

Where: Hoz’s Pub

In old Creekside, enjoy a Whistler original with an excellent patio for watching the sun set.

Where: Dusty’s

A laid back hangout and the place to be for Creekside après.

Sunday, Jan. 11

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Watershed CD Release

Where: Moe Joe’s

Performances by musicians from the Rutherford Creek Collective to mark the release of Watershed, a benefit CD for family members of victims of the Rutherford Creek flooding tragedy last October. Tickets $15 at the door, includes CD. Ph: 604-935-1152.

Who: End This Week With Knives with Blue Sky Mile

What: The Punk Night

Where: Boot Pub

Skaters and the anti-club crowd join with the best of Vancouver’s indie punk scene to take back the night. Tickets $5 at the door. Ph: 604-932-3338.

Who: Rob Funk

Where: Second Cup

Chill guitar tunes on weekend afternoons for those who want to sit and sip their coffee.

Who: WDC

Where: Crab Shack

Familiar high-energy rock and alternative covers by the band the locals love.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Piano-man Chu sets the mood with lots of soul, R&B and classic torch 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: The Ecclestons

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub

Imagine Peter Paul & Mary hopped up on Irish Whiskey from the mouth of a cod and you’ve got the Ecclestons. High-energy Celtic soul with Vancouver Island roots – always a good time.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Kid Kio

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Upbeat lounge grooves for the après crowd from 3 to 7 p.m.

Who: DJ Home Stereo

Where: Maxx Fish

Groovy lounge tunes and Top 40 dance floor favourites.

What: Soul Kitchen

Where: Tommy Africa’s

The special this week is Vancouver’s DJ Czech, the man that started the Kitchen cooking, playing old school house tracks from the past decade. The granddaddy of Whistler club nights at 11 years and counting. Doors at 9:30 p.m.

Who: DJ Buddha

Where: Merlin’s

Buddha is one with everything, from Top 40 to hip-hop to reggae for après and beyond.

What: Moe Funk Night with DJ Kyluge the Funksta Queen

Where: Moe Joe’s

Dust off your ’70s gear and boogie down to all the funk classics.

Who: DJ Richie Rich

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Keep the weekend going! Richie Rich plays mainstream dance faves that make you feel like it’s Saturday night all over again.

What: Fire & Ice After-Party

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

DJ Noel spins funk and soul in the hillside lounge after the Fire & Ice events.

Monday, Jan. 12

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Guitar Doug

Where: Merlin’s

The ultimate ski bum plays the ultimate après set. Laid back acoustic rockers from 3 to 6 p.m.

Who: Sack Blabbath

What: Metal Mondays

Where: Garfinkel’s

A stadium-style Black Sabbath tribute from Vancouver, here to make evil angels in the snow and bring the weekly metal night back with a vengeance. Tickets $5 at the door.

Who: All Purpose

Where: Boot Pub

Vancouver trio rocks out College-radio alt-punk with Veruca Salt vocals for the Monday Madness live music night. $5 cover and a snowboard giveaway contest. Ph: 604-932-3338.

Who: Bowen Boys

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub

Fiddle-driven Celtic, Irish and easy-rock tunes from a pair of local legends. Music worth a toast of your pint.

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 classic torch favourites.

What: Open Mic Night with Creekside Phil & Grateful Greg

Where: Dusty’s

Acoustic stage opportunity for aspiring rockers hosted by two locals with a show or two under their belts. All skill levels welcome.

What: Open Mic Night with Rob Funk

Where: Second Cup

Bring an instrument and join local musician Funk for an open coffee shop jam from 7 to 11 p.m.

What: Open Mic Night

Where: Moe Joe’s

Think you’ve got what it takes to be a musician? Pete and Jason from local band WDC give the opportunity to put your money where your mouth is.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Mat the Alien

Where: Merlin’s

Hip-hop & drum ’n’ bass from the local scratch-master.

Who: DJ Rob Banks

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

A funky après set of soul, hip-hop, reggae and R&B from 3 to 7 p.m.

Who: DJ Skinny

Where: Maxx Fish

Skinny plays what you wanna hear at all-request Mondays.

Who: DJ Tanner

Where: Savage Beagle

You’re used to seeing the Digital Underdogg on Thursdays, but from now on, Mr. Full House is on the decks at the start of every week.

What: ’80s Night

Where: Tommy Africa’s

DJ Ryder rocks out retro-style for the packed dance floor. Doors at 8:30 p.m. Free cover for the first 50 people and VIP line treatment for ’80s outfits!

Who: DJ Richie Rich

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Mainstream tunes. Whistler Heli-Ski après party at 3 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 13

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Bowen Boys

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub

Fiddle-driven Celtic, Irish and easy-rock tunes from a pair of local legends. Music worth a toast of your pint.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Piano-man Chu sets the mood with lots of soul and R&B and classic torch 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 from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.

What: Open Mic Night

Where: Black’s Pub

Get cozy and check out some new talent at this impromptu showing. Might even be time to put your money where your mouth is and dust off that old guitar.

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.

What: Grizz’s Amateur Video Night

Where: Merlin’s

A chance for the local film community to show ski, snowboard and lifestyle footage on Merlin’s giant screen TV. Maximum 15 minutes each, with prizes for best footage judged by the audience. Screening starts at 8 p.m.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Cleveland

Where: Maxx Fish

Mainstream faves for a mid-week dance party.

Who: DJ Ace

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Whistler’s favourite go-go dancer spins an eclectic yard sale of whatever she feels like for the après crowd from 3 to 7 p.m.

Who: DJ Kori K

Where: Merlin’s

Local boy spins funky house for the après crowd.

Who: DJ SS

What: Jungle ’n’ Breaks Night

Where: Garfinkel’s

U.K. DJ/Producer and Formation Records founder is revered as a pioneer of the breakbeat sound.

What: ’90s Night

Where: Tommy Africa’s

A new nostalgia night, bringing back the last decade of the last millennium. DJ Trix spins one hit wonder dance tracks. Doors at 9:30 p.m. Free cover.

Who: DJ Seanski

Where: Savage Beagle

Old and new skool hip-hop night, six years strong and counting.

Who: DJ Peace Frog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

The Frog keeps the good tunes rockin’ in the cozy room.

Who: DJ Noel

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Hip-hop & house tracks in the hillside lounge.

What: Old School Hip-Hop Night

Where: Moe Joe’s

Dance floor classics from the ’80s and ’90s that’ll have you doin’ the humpty hump.

Wednesday, Jan. 14

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Whistler Idol Karaoke

Where: Merlin’s

Join host Luscious Lindsay for a night of liquid courage-fuelled singing insanity at the Blackcomb bar. 7-11 p.m.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

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

Who: Bowen Boys

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub

Fiddle-driven Celtic, Irish and easy-rock tunes from a pair of local legends. Music worth a toast of your pint.

Who: Transmission

Where: Moe Joe’s

Local boys play high-energy hard rock tunes.

Who: Wes Makepeace

Where: Crab Shack

Acoustic rockers played by a local boy and industry-night deals for the hardworking skateboarders that frequent his shows.

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 Phroh

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Dancehall reggae and deep bass grooves.

What: Don’t Blame Us… Blame Garfinkel’s!

Where: Garfinkel’s

The Hat Party – show up in your coolest head gear for the chance to win a prize from Comor Sports, and dance to funky house tunes by Whistler’s favourite, DJ Milton.

What: Cash Wednesdays with DJ Gary Moore

Where: Tommy Africa’s

A special guest percussionist joins Moore and cohort DJ Noel Boogie this week. Funk, house and breaks plus the chance to win $100 cash and the chance at the $2,000 grand prize in April. Doors at 9:30 p.m.

Who: DJ Rossco

Where: Savage Beagle

Hip-hop and R&B from Montreal’s finest.

Who: DJ Peace Frog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Mainstream mix tunes for a midweek dance party.

Who: DJ Buzz Rocker

Where: Maxx Fish

New and old school dance tunes.

Thursday, Jan. 15

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Greasy Jack & Juice

Where: Crystal Lounge

Groovy old-time blues from a couple of good ol’ Pembie boys.

What: Jam Night Thursday

Where: Boot Pub

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

What: Liquid Jazz Thursday

Where: La Bocca

Smooth swing, funk and jazz grooves from Vancouver’s Cory Curtis and Shawn Killaly on bass and drums, and a different guest musician rounding out the trio each week. Music starts 10:30 p.m.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

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

Who: Bowen Boys

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub

Fiddle-driven Celtic, Irish and easy-rock tunes from a pair of local legends. Music worth a toast of your pint.

Who: The Leth Dodis Band

Where: Moe Joe’s

Intense new age rock played by members of local band WDC.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Thrasher Thursdays

Where: Merlin’s

A night of old school punk and hardcore tunes hosted by infamous local ski-bum and hard music superfan Johnny Thrash.

Who: DJ Rob Banks

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

A funky après set of soul, hip-hop, reggae and R&B from 3 p.m. on.

What: Eye Candy

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Tommy’s promo babes and guest DJs pumping hip-hop and Top 40. Girls get in free! Doors at 9:30 p.m.

Who: DJ Peace Frog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

The Frog keeps the mid-week vibe alive with mainstream dance floor faves.

What: Locals Night

Where: Garfinkel’s

Whistler’s best local DJs on rotation so the local crowd can dance their local asses off.

Who: DJ Buzz Rocker

Where: Maxx Fish

New and old school dance tunes.

UPCOMING EVENTS

SWARM!, Jan. 17.

2 Live Crew, Jan. 21.

Buck 65, Jan. 21.

Charlie Ross: One Man Star Wars Trilogy, Jan. 23 & 24.

D.O.A., Jan. 25.

Aussie Day Party, Jan. 26.