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Friday, Jan. 25 LIVE IN PERSON Who: Slow Nerve Action Where: The Shack Groovy funky music from the quartet, Fridays at the Shack.

Friday, Jan. 25

LIVE IN PERSON

Who:

Slow Nerve Action

Where:

The Shack

Groovy funky music from the quartet, Fridays at the Shack.

Who:

Shannan Calcutt

Where:

Millennium Place

Award-winning playwright Shannan Calcutt brings you Burnt Tongue and It’s Me, Only Better, two one-woman comedy theatre performances.

Who:

Whole Damn County

Where:

Moe Joe’s

Whistler’s favourite local cover band rocks tonight.

Who:

Brian Lyster

Where:

Zeuski’s Taverna

Lyster adds a little espanol on Flamenco guitar this evening and every Friday.

Who:

Rob Thompson Duo

Where:

Dubh Linn Gate

Get fiddlin’ and come listen to the duo tonight. Pints of Guinness, mm mm good. Go Irish!

What:

Das Boot Ballet

Where:

The Boot Pub

Searching for culture in Whistler? Gorgeous women and manly men are both worth watching in this dance of détente between the sexes.

CLUBS AND DJS

What:

Full Moon Party

Where:

Merlin’s

DJ Tone and friends bring their full moon party out from the underground. Fire dancers from Solar Tribe and a cosmic space costume theme party are all part of the extraordinary. Tickets are $5 with a cosmic space costume, more without, so get crafty with the tin foil and come on out. Free admission if you bring your own drum.

Who:

Passion Fridays

Where:

Tommy Africa’s

Whistler’s own DJ Erin keeps grooving all night long with an incredibly delicious mix of funky vocal house including UK re-mixes.

What:

Moodswing

Where:

GLC

Dr. Digglesworth and guests bring you straight loungin’ with deep house, broken beat, soul and funk. Get downtempo tonight, at the Garibaldi Lift Co.

What:

Fresh Fridays with DJ R3

Where:

Garfinkel’s

DJ R3 spins his favourites so you can cut a rug.

Who:

DJ Peace Frog

Where:

Buffalo Bill’s

Classic tunes at Bill’s while you linger with a bevvie.

What:

Double Ought Buck

Where:

Maxx Fish

Double Ought Buck with dj brokenarrow at Maxx Fish. Classic yet nouveau sounds.

Who:

DJ Derek

Where

: Savage Beagle

Not to be disappointed, DJ Derek plays hip hop, top 40 and R&B. Come check it out!

What:

Honey

Where:

Dusty’s

The sweet life: beautifully drippin’ honey grooves from Mat the Alien and DJ Ghetto Boy. Sweet and sticky Creekside.

PUBS & PATIOS

Where:

Citta’

Citta’s central stage in Village Square attracts locals and visitors, too. Best people watching spot to enjoy a variety of pints on tap. Open for lunch; barstools and booths.

Where:

Amsterdam Café

With a Euro-look and feel, its wooden interiors lined with eye-candy décor make for a good lounging spot, cocktail or café in hand. Patio too. Live music some nights.

Where:

BBK’s Pub

It’s a locals’ favourite for unwinding after a hard day. This cozy pub in the Upper Village has a fine selection of B.C. wines and micro-brewed beer as well as an outstanding menu. Settle in on their couches for a game of cards or gab with their colourful bartenders. "We Be Smoke-free!"

Where:

Tapley’s Neighbourhood Pub

Casual atmosphere for warm conversation and cold beer. Bar staff operate a not-too-loud sound system of rock and roll numbers and the outdoor patio gives patrons the best air in the world.

Where:

Black’s Pub

Located at the base of the Village Gondolas, with awesome views of both mountains. Enjoy their telescope to people watch or star gaze. Fabulous food, 99 brands of beer, 40 scotches.

Where:

The Brew House

Brewhouse tunes are always hopping from morning ’til night, ’80s and ’90s being the favourites. A pool table and fireside comfy chairs, alongside full restaurant set up, make for a great meeting spot.

Where:

Hoz’s Pub

Down to earth pub but still in that Whistler style. Just a hop, skip and a jump from that brisk walk on the Valley Trail in Whistler Creekside.

Saturday, Jan. 26

LIVE & LOVING IT: AUSSIE DAY

So it’s Aussie day, whether you’re in or not. A day to mark Jan. 26, 1788 when "formal possession was taken of the Colony of New South Wales." Below a list of listening pleasures to help you celebrate and lounge through your Saturday Australia Day in ski town.

Who:

Thor and the Thundercats

Where:

The Shack

Texas blues hits Whistler, baby. Island band rocks the Shack tonight. See article.

Who:

Xavier Rudd

Where:

Merlin’s

Aussie Xavier works his magic on the didge. Come one, come all.

Who:

Skydog

Where:

Dusty’s

Get rockin with Skydog tonight at Dusty’s – Whistler’s greatest garage playing band.

Who:

Andante Trio

Where:

Our Lady of the Mountains Church, 7:30 p.m.

The trio plays selections from Vivaldi. See article.

Who:

Rob Thompson Duo

Where:

Dubh Linn Gate

See Friday’s listings.

Who:

Whole Damn County

Where:

Moe Joe’s

See Friday’s listings.

Who:

Cease & Desist

Where:

Monk’s Grill

Tunes Blackcomb side at Monk’s this evening.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who:

DJ DNA

Where:

Longhorn Saloon

The place where Aussie Day (in Whistler) was first celebrated. The Longhorn is attempting to bring back former manager and champion of music David Branigan, a.k.a. DNA, for one day-long Down Under party. Lock up your daughters.

Who:

DJ Amtrak

Where:

Tommy Africa’s

Progressive House and Trance for Aussie day.

Who:

DJ Derek

Where:

Savage Beagle

See Friday’s listings.

Who:

DJ Peace Frog

Where:

Buffalo Bill’s

Peace Frog plays, check out the virtual ski machine.

Who

: DJ Stoli

Where:

Garfinkel’s

Stoli mixes up your favourites for a Saturday night boogie or barfly mode.

Who:

DJ Larry

Where:

Dusty’s

Apres ski with hip grooves on a Saturday afternoon, Creekside.

What:

Super Funk with DJ Keph

Where:

Maxx Fish

Tracks from DJ Keph’s mixed bag of funky tricks.

What:

Moodswing

Where:

GLC

See Friday’s listings.

Sunday, Jan. 27

ON THE MIC

Who:

Shocore

Where:

Boot Pub

Vancouver band rocks Whistler with tunes from Devil Rock Disco. See article.

Who

: Hairfarmers

Where:

Dusty’s

Creekside rock apres-ski with the Hairfarmers.

Who:

Whole Damn County

Where:

The Shack

Local favourite cover band rocks your Sunday.

Who:

Leanne & Kyla

Where:

Dubh Linn Gate

Enchanting duo bring you Irish and Celtic tunes and a few originals, too.

CLUBS AND DJS

What:

The Duck Down Tour

Where:

Garfinkel’s

Boot Camp Click’s Cocoa Brovas (aka Smif ’n Wessun), Buckshot, and DJ Logic. Also King Solomon, Main Flow, and DJ 1987. Tickets available at Bestsellers.

Who:

DJ Horsey

Where:

Tommy Africa’s

House and techno tonight at Tommy’s.

What:

Context

Who:

Mat the Alien

Weekly hip hop theme night with Mat the Alien, dedicated to bringing the finest talent and visiting artists. Go vocal, go beats this Sunday night for a smooth groove.

Who:

DJ Larry

Where:

Dusty’s Bar

Bluesy apres-ski with DJ Larry, Creekside.

Who:

DJ Def Star Dub

Where:

Savage Beagle

Bad-ass beats at the Beagle.

What:

Moodswing

Where:

GLC

See Friday’s listings.

Monday, Jan. 28

SINGING MADLY

What:

Reggae Madness

Who

: Samsara

Where:

Boot Pub

Samsara band delivers Calypso, reggae and funk this Monday night. Hailing from the Okanagan, the band plays the summer festival circuit keeping audiences dancin’ free. The Samsara lineup is Thomas Thomas, a rhythm guitarist raised in Trinidad, West Indies, Devaki Thomas, singer and percussionist, who counts Indian music among her influences, Dean Gordon-Smith, lead guitarist, Jacob Chatterton, bass guitarist, Johnny Kerr, a drummer from Hamilton, Ont., and Andy Guy, steel drumer and percussionist with Caribbean connections. Samsara performed at the Vernon Jazz Festival 2000 and at sold-out dances in Smithers, Gibson’s, and Vernon this past year. Come shake your booty with reggae-funk rhythming tonight.

Who:

Susan Holden

Where:

Wicked Wheel, Pemberton

Mondays feature Ms. Holden playing Wicked songs at the Wheel.

Who:

Leanne & Kyla

Where:

Dubh Linn Gate

See Sunday’s listings.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who:

DJ Hebegebee

Where:

Dusty’s

Pint-drinking tunes at the base of the mountain for your apres-ski pleasure.

What:

Wig Out

Where:

Maxx Fish

The ’80s are officially over, so come get your freak out and get down to fun-key beats with DJ Spincat at Wig-Out. Come wearing a wig to really let your hair down.

Who:

DJ Laurent de St. Laurent and Kid Kio from Tokyo

What:

Fight Club

Where:

Garfinkel’s

Two DJs mix it up with their own special blend Sunday at Garf’s.

What:

Magnum Opus, Retro Boogie Night

Who:

DJ Deebo

Where:

Tommy Africa’s

Nine years running for this retro ’80s boogie night. Dress to impress with your Elton John platforms. Prizes for the best sequined halters and polyester anything.

What:

Drive

Where:

Savage Beagle

Funky house with Milton and guests.

Tuesday, Jan. 29

IN THE FLESH

Who:

Big Up

Where:

Garfinkel’s

Ska and reggae outfit brings you local rockin’ every Tuesday. Got live if you want it.

What:

Karoake Tuesdays

Where:

The Shack

Siobhan Duvall, songstress, hosts karaoke. Warm up those chords and come along.

Who:

Leanne & Kyla

Where:

Dubh Linn Gate

See Sunday’s listings.

What:

Das Boot Ballet

Where

: The Boot Pub

See Friday’s listings.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who:

Fluid with Jungle Soldier and Verbal Assassin

Where:

Tommy Africa’s

Drum and bass with Jungle Soldier and the Assassin bringing the freshest, phattest vibes to town.

Who:

DJ Seanski

Where:

Savage Beagle

The longest running hip-hop night in Whistler, brought to you by one of New York’s longest running DJs.

What:

DJ Mannequin

Where:

Maxx Fish

Ladies Night is Darren’s night to shine.

Who:

Laurent de St. Laurent and Kid Kio

What:

Sanctuary

Where

: GLC

DJ Laurent de St. Laurent (Montreal) and DJ Kid Kio (Tokyo) bring you a mix of goo beats and sweet beats at the Garibaldi Lift Company.

Wednesday, Jan. 30

ALIVE & KICKING

What:

Open Mic Night

Where:

The Shack

Pete, of Whole Damn County, hosts new musicians at open mic. night. Come one, come all!

Who:

Leanne & Kyla

Where:

Dubh Linn Gate

See Sunday’s listings.

What:

Das Boot Ballet

Where:

Boot Pub

See Friday’s listings.

CLUBS AND DJS

What

: Play

Where:

Tommy Africa’s

Play returns with DJ Shandy Rae, back from her Chilean tour and ready to funk you up!

Who:

DJ Czech with Boogie Cafe

Where:

Garfinkel’s

DJ Czech spins beats for you, apres-ski and into vinyl mode. Get down.

What:

Vinyl Survivor

Where:

Merlin’s

DJ Vars with VS says if you’ve got some albums and some friends, come on out and spin some wheels of steel tonight.

What:

Spare Grooves

Where:

Maxx Fish

Mat the Alien and Kilo Cee bring you Whistler hip hop with incredible ease. Two DJs, four turntables, unlimited energy!

What:

Wiggle

Where:

Savage Beagle

DJ Milton vs. Rabid tonight, bringing you tech house and tribal beats.

Who:

DJ Diamond Doug

Where:

Buffalo Bill’s

See Tuesday’s listings.

Thursday, Jan. 31

ACOUSTICALLY INCLINED

Who:

Valdy

Where:

Millennium Place

Veteran folky Valdy plays with Gary Fjellgaard. See article.

Who:

Todd Good

Where:

Crystal Lounge

Relax fireside at the lounge with Good at the mic.

Who:

Ecclestons

Where:

Dubh Linn Gate

More Irish gems live in person at the Gate. One sip at a time at the pub.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who:

Stoli and Erin

What:

Locals’ Night

Where:

Garfinkel’s

Still the best locals’ night 10 years running. DJ Stoli with guest DJ Erin shake things up down below.

What:

Disco Eruption with MC Velvet K!

Where:

Tommy Africa’s

The biggest disco night in Vancouver comes to Whistler. Velvet K plays the Commodore on Tuesdays in the city. Watch the go-go girls go crazy-crazy.

What:

Waxed

Where:

Savage Beagle

The finest mix of hip hop and deep house, with the finest mix of DJs at the finest Beagle in the village.

What:

Waveoake

Where:

Maxx Fish

New Waveoake. Be the lead singer of a live band and sing all your fave songs.

Who:

DJ Peace Frog

Where:

Buffalo Bill’s

See Saturday’s listings.