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Week of December 28, 2006 - January 4, 2007

Thursday, December28
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS         
Who: Luis Giraldo Lounge piano with the man that once tickled the ivories for Shakira from 3:30-5:30 p.m. & 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 info@kostaman.com. 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 buddha23666@hotmail.com. Show starts 9 p.m.
Where: Merlin’s
 
Who: Cease and Desist All your cover favourites for après from 2:30-5:30 p.m.
Where: Monk’s Grill
 
What: Celtic shenanigans Guitar Doug and Moritz Behm fiddle out rock and folk covers, originals and Celtic classics.  Show 7 p.m. to  midnight.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
 
Who: G Willy All about acoustics with local guitar man.
Where: Crystal Lounge
 
CLUBS AND DJs
What: Party Beats  DJ Jamie Vale and brings fat funky house and chunky electro. Doors 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, December29
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Celtic shenanigans Cam Salay and Moritz Behm fiddle out rock and folk covers, originals and Celtic classics.  Show 7 p.m. to  midnight.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
 
Who: Cease and Desist All your cover favourites for après from 2:30-5:30 p.m.
Where: Monk’s Grill
 
Who: The Hairfamers You haven’t truly experienced the après phenomena until you’ve toasted a pint to legends Grateful Greg and Guitar Doug. Après at 3 p.m. and payday Friday night party.
Where: Merlin’s
 
What: Campground C  DJ Byron James spins the best in country rock. This week features a mechanical bull. Show 8 p.m.
Where: Longhorn Saloon & Grill
 
Who: Luis Giraldo Lounge piano with the man that once tickled the ivories for Shakira from 3:30-5:30 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge
 
Who: Rob Funk Originals, covers and everything in between on guitar and piano.
Where: Crystal Lounge
 
Who: Chicks ‘n’ Pajamas 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
 
Who: DJ Rob Banks Local turntable talent on deck for après from 3-7 p.m.
Where: GLC
 
What: 4Play Fridays DJ Trix plays retro Top 40, R&B and hip hop. Doors 9 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa
 
Saturday, December30
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS          
What: Celtic shenanigans Cam Salay and Moritz Behm fiddle out rock and folk covers, originals and Celtic classics.  Show 7 p.m. to  midnight.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
 
Who: Cease and Desist All your cover favourites for après from 2:30-5:30 p.m.
Where: Monk’s Grill
 
Who: Luis Giraldo Lounge piano with the man that once tickled the ivories for Shakira from 3:30-5:30 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge
 
Who: Dr. Dave Acoustic covers from noon until 4 p.m.
Where: Second Cup
 
What: Music Grind Matt Graham strums out cover classics from 2-5 p.m.
Where: Behind the Grind
 
Who: Rob Funk Originals, covers and everything in between on guitar and piano.
Where: Crystal Lounge
 
Who: The Hairfamers You haven’t truly experience the après phenomena until you’ve toasted a pint to legends Grateful Greg and Guitar Doug.
Where: Dusty’s
 
Who: Chicks ‘n’ Pajamas 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 Buddha Local favourite of famed Slow Nerve Action is into the house for après.
Where: Merlin’s
 
Who: DJPeacefrog 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: Foxy Moron Ace MacKay delivers old school funk, indie rock and electronica with everything in between for après.
Where: GLC
 
Who: DJ Rosco Local favourite on deck with hip hop.
Where: Moe Joe’s
 
Sunday, December31
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
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: Dr. Dave Acoustic covers from noon until 4 p.m.
Where: Second Cup
 
Who: Cease and Desist All your cover favourites for après from 2:30-5:30 p.m.
Where: Monk’s Grill
 
Who: Kal Mollison Duo Easing-going rock ‘n’ roll and classic favourites from 3-6 p.m. & 9 p.m.-2 a.m. for New Year’s Eve.
Where: Mallard Lounge
 
What: Burlesque NYE Big John Bates and the Voodoo Dollz Hot Rod Blues and Burlesque Show tear down the roof with high-octane rockabilly show.  Tickets are $35 for the show and $50 for dinner/show.
Where: Dusty’s
 
What: Endless Après Recently voted Best Band in Whistler, the legendary Hairfarmers rock out like no others for NYE. This party packs out early with only a $5 cover charge. Ring it in with the best in music. Duo also performs après set.
Where: Merlin’s
 
What: Funky New Year Rob Funk on piano and Gary Yoshida on guitar deliver best R&G in town. Party it up with famed locals. Party starts at 9 p.m. Champagne and appetizers at midnight. Tickets $40.
Where: Black’s Pub
 
What: The Glitter Party Shine bright for NYE by decking out in gold and silver glitter to sparkle with the reggae lovin’ grooves of the Kostaman quartet. Always welcome to jam along with the free-flowing band as well. Show 9 p.m.
Where: Crystal Lounge
 
What: Bowen Boys New Year The Bowen Boys fiddle out another high-kickin’ Guinness swilling’ NYE celebration with show and buffet. Tickets $130. Dinner starts at 8 p.m.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
 
CLUBS AND DJs
What: Unzipped Get Unzipped at The Mix for NYE with house music from DJ Late Night Luke. $75 tickets include champagne and appetizers at midnight. $125 for NYEparty and three-course dinner at 9:30 p.m.
Where: The Mix Lounge
 
What: Black & Silver Affair Whistler’s most talked about NYE party gives guests the red carpet treatment with music from DJ Peacefrog; cheese, fruit and dessert appetizers; and champagne toast. They even provide the tierras (or fedoras). Tickets are $150.
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
 
What: New Years Eve 2007  DJ Phd plays all the big parties with this one no exception with appetizers all night long. Doors 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. Tickets are $100. Casual to formal. Open to everybody. Champagne at midnight.
Where: Longhorn Saloon & Grill
 
What: Winter Wonderland 2007 Step out in silver and white for this glittering affair. DJ R3 on deck with Top 40 and house music. Appetizers and champagne at midnight. Tickets $115-$125. Doors 9:30 p.m.
Where: Garfinkel’s
 
What: NYE 2007 DJ Rob Banks on deck for high-energy dance party in intimate setting. Best bar martinis in town. Appetizers and champagne at midnight. Doors 9:30 p.m. Tickets $100-$115.
Where: Garfinkel’s
 
What: White Party Don white for infamous NYE party hosted by Lady Precise with DJs Vinyl Ritchie and Foxy Moron (Ace Mackay) on deck. Doors 9 p.m. Champagne at Midnight. Tickets $75.
Where: GLC
 
What: Masquerave Dress to impress at this masked affair with funky beats from Chorns, champagne and appetizers. Tickets $75.
Where: Citta
 
What: 1999 New Year Get out the purple clothing and big hair for this NYE bash. Tickets $5.
Where: Three Below
 
What: New Year local party Whistler’s oldest and most beloved pub welcomes the New Year with local turntable talent, appetizers and champagne. Door prizes to be won. Fun starts at 9 p.m.
Where: Tapley’s Pub
 
What: New Year’s Eve Begin with a five-course dinner and finish with DJ, dancing and party favours. Tickets $150.
Where: Monk’s Grill
 
What: Local New Year Leave your money for drinking. No cover.
Where: Hoz’s Pub
 
What: One Night of Ecstasy Celebrate NYE with local turntable talent and champagne toast. Dress to impress. Tickets $75.
Where: Moe Joe’s
 
Who: Foxy Moron Ace MacKay delivers old school funk, indie rock and electronica with everything in between for après 3-7 p.m.
Where: GLC
 
What: Studio 54 Party Disco balls and feathered coifs are alive and well at Studio 54. DJ Ryder spins ‘70s, ‘80s, Top 40, R&B and house. Dress to impress. $59 tickets include champagne and appetizers at midnight. Doors 9 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
 
Monday, January1
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
 
Who: Bruce Coughlan Rock and folk covers, originals and Celtic classics.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
 
Who: DJ Parris Tune into laid back lounge tracks with funky sets.
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: Foxy Moron Local DJ gets funky with special guests Scott and Brian “Wicked Lester” from 3-7 p.m.
Where: GLC
 
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, January2
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: Bruce Coughlan Rock and folk covers, originals and Celtic classics.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
 
CLUBS AND DJs
Who: DJ Ollie  DJ Ollie Playing the best in Top 40, Dance and Hip Hop.
Where:Moe Joe’s
 
Who: DJWilsonian Local turntable talent on deck from 3-7 p.m.
Where: GLC
 
Who: DJ J-Rawks Plenty of hip hop to go around with Whistler’s only double h girl J-Rawks spinning it out. Doors 7 p.m.
Where:Joey Chan’s Chinese eatery
 
What: Ladies Night Hip hop, R&B and dancehall with DJ Seanski.
Where: Maxx Fish
 
Wednesday,  January3
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Kostaman Jam Join Whistler’s own Reggae star Kostaman for 9 p.m. jam session.
Where: Black’s Pub
 
What: Music Bingo Test your music trivia.
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 info@garfswhistler.com
Where: Garfinkel’s
 
Who: Bruce Coughlan Rock and folk covers, originals and Celtic classics.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
 
CLUBS AND DJs
What: Industry Night Always a good time with Peacefrog.
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
 
Who: DJ Mister Mister Multi-talented Chili Thom on deck with chill vibe for après from 3-7 p.m.
Where: GLC
 
Who: Mat the Alien International scratch wizard on deck for legendary night with hip hop, funk and breaks.
Where: Moe Joe’s
 
What: Dirty Beats Features local and international DJs all winter long. Doors 9 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
 
 
Thursday, January4
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS         
What: Reggae Night Hip hop meets reggae with Kostaman and DJ Phroh live. Guest bands invited to join line up by contacting info@kostaman.com. 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 buddha23666@hotmail.com. Show starts 9 p.m.
Where: Merlin’s
 
Who: Bruce Coughlan Rock and folk covers, originals and Celtic classics.
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 Jamie Vale and brings fat funky house and chunky electro. Doors 9 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africas
 
What: Locals Night Get there early. Always a line up for this local favourite night.
Where: Garfinkel’s
 
Who: DJ Kork K Spinning down the hottest après at fireplace adorned hangout from 3-7 p.m. Voted Best Music place in Whistler.
Where: GLC
 
Up and Coming
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.
 
Trouble a.k.a. snowboard star Trevor Andrews performs live at Burton-sponsored show Thursday, Jan. 4 at Buffalo Bill’s. Pick up tickets early. Definite sell out. Check out his music at www.myspace.com/trevorandrewakatrouble.
 
Sweatshop Union West Coast hip hop legends return Friday, Jan. 15 at Moe Joe’s. Advance $12 tickets at Moe Joe’s.
 
BC/DC tribute band rocks out ACDCfavourites Friday, Jan. 12 at Longhorn Saloon.