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ique to Valley Listings Aug. 27-Sept. 2

This week's entertainment listings

SUMMERTIME STREET ENTERTAINMENT

Family fun in Whistler Village! This weekend is all about Jazz, Blues ’n’ Swing. Check out music by rock-a-billy jive band Cousin Harley, jazz ensembles the Jeff Van de Mark Trio and lesismore, and bluesman Wes Mackey. Dancers from Abbotsford’s Suburban Swing crew along with local dancers from the Whistler Dance Academy will also be performing at various locations throughout the village. For more information call the Whistler Activity & Information Centre at 604-938-2769 or go to www.mywhistler.com.

And don’t forget the Whistler Farmers Market, every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Upper Village, rain or shine.

Friday, Aug. 27

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: The Barry Berg Ensemble

Where: Fifty-Two 80 Bistro & Bar

Classic jazz standards in the elegant fireside lounge at the brand new Four Seasons Resort.

Who: Guitar Doug

Where: Merlin’s

The legendary longhaired local rocks out one of his infamous Payday Friday patio parties.

What: Triple Threat Fridays

Where: Crab Shack

Karaoke for those that dare and fun funky dance tunes by DJ Steve Jiu.

What: Rob Funk Fridays

Where: Black’s Pub

Easy-going rock tunes with the versatile local musician and guests.

Who: Wes Mackey

Where: Crystal Lounge

True bluesman is a one-man show – playing guitar, pedal bass and singing his authentic originals.

Who: Murphy’s Lagh

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites with the guitar and fiddle duo.

Who: Cameron Chu with Bobby Taylor

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Motown recording artist joins the Bistro’s piano man for a night of old-time soul and R&B.

Who: Melanie Dekker

Where: Mallard Lounge

Jazzy pop tunes with the Vancouver-based singer/songwriter at the cocktail hour (4-6 p.m.) and again in the evening after 9 p.m.

What: Das Boot Ballet

Where: Boot Pub

This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Naked babes on stage shake their booty for the boys (and girls) that like to watch.

Who: Trama

Where: Pemberton Hotel

Classic rock.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Hip-hop Fridays

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Hip-hop and R&B hits with DJ Rob Banks. Doors at 10 p.m.

Who: DJ Peace Frog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

The mainstream mix-master plays the tunes that get the dance floor rockin’. Doors at 8 p.m.

Who: DJ Derek

Where: Savage Beagle

Top 40 hip-hop and R&B dance tunes. Doors at 9 p.m.

What: SummerDaze

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

DJ Garth lays down the funk all night long.

Who: DJ DOD

Where: Moe Joe’s

Good time party tunes.

Saturday, Aug. 28

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Brackendale Fall Fair Hootenanny

Where: Brackendale Art Gallery Theatre

Kick up your heels in the heart of Bracky to tunes by an all local lineup headed by the lovely Leslie Alexander. Doors at 8 p.m. Tickets: $8. Ph: 604-898-3333.

Who: Truth Be Told

What: Solartribe’s Saturday Night Slam

Where: Dusty’s

Local hardcore rockers will be shooting music video footage. Event doubles as a fundraiser for Emily Carrol, a local partygoer mauled by a dog at the last outdoor Solartribe event. Tickets: $5 at the door. Ph: 604-905-2171.

Who: The Barry Berg Ensemble

Where: Fifty-Two 80 Bistro & Bar

Classic jazz standards in the elegant fireside lounge at the brand-new Four Seasons Resort.

Who: Downtown Jay Brown

Where: Merlin’s

Groovy rock tunes with the local jam-master on the sun soaked patio (weather permitting), 4-7 p.m.

Who: Wes Mackey

Where: Crystal Lounge

True bluesman is a one-man show – playing guitar, pedal bass and singing his authentic originals.

Who: Brian Highley

Where: Crab Shack

’Shack unplugged – live acoustic tunes.

Who: Cameron Chu with Bobby Taylor

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Motown recording artist joins the Bistro’s piano man for a night of old-time soul and R&B.

Who: Murphy’s Lagh

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites with the guitar and fiddle duo.

Who: Rob Funk

Where: Second Cup

Noon hour guitar tunes for the coffee crowd.

Who: Trama

Where: Pemberton Hotel

Classic rock.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: Mat the Alien

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Seamless breakbeats with the extra-terrestrial turntablist.

Who: DJ Seanski

Where: Savage Beagle

The New York native spins the funkiest old and new school hip-hop tracks in the Beagle bass-ment. Doors at 9 p.m.

What: Goodtimes

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Hip-hop, R&B and Top 40 dance floor hits with special guest DJ Blaze. Doors at 10 p.m.

What: Garf’s Gone Wild

Where: Garfinkel’s

Top-40 hip-hop & dance tracks with DJ Rob Banks.

Who: DJ Peace Frog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Summer means it’s stagette season again and Bill’s is stagette central. Mainstream tunes for the brides to be and their Cosmopolitan-chugging cohorts. Doors at 8 p.m.

Who: DJ Easyleigh

Where: Moe Joe’s

Good time party tunes.

Sunday, Aug. 29

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Whistler Farmers Market

Where: Upper Village (Blackcomb Benchlands)

Arts and crafts, funky fashions, gourmet creations, organic produce, and street musicians. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., every Sunday until Oct. 11.

What: The Punk Night

Where: Boot Pub

Whistler’s ultimate anti-club night hosts Winnipeg punks The Brat Attack and Chilliwack punk/hardcore rulers New World On Fire. Ph: 604-932-3338.

Who: The Tea Party

Where: Garfinkel’s

Dark Canadian rock trio is back with new album Seven Circles. Opening sets by Ontario rockers The Years and local metal lords The Crowley Band. Ph: 604-932-2323.

Who: Rob Thompson

Where: Mallard Lounge

Easy-going rock ’n’ roll and Celtic classics at the cocktail hour (4-6 p.m.) and again in the evening after 9 p.m.

Who: G ’n’ R

Where: Merlin’s

Locals Gary Yoshida and Rob Funk play the sun soaked patio from 4 to 7 p.m. (weather permitting).

Who: Leth Dodis

Where: Crab Shack

Long-time Whistler party band plays all your favourite rockers.

What: Open Mic Night

Where: Crystal Lounge

Shower singers and basement guitar gods get their turn in the spotlight.

Who: Murphy’s Lagh

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites with the guitar and fiddle duo.

Who: Rob Funk

Where: Second Cup

Noon hour guitar tunes for the coffee crowd.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Soul Kitchen

Where: Tommy Africa’s

At the tables this week is a Cayman Island special – DJ Craig Urchyshyn mixin’ up house and breaks. The granddaddy of Whistler club nights at 11 years and counting. Doors at 10 p.m.

Who: DJ NT

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Top 40 dance tunes keep the weekend vibe alive. Doors at 8 p.m.

What: The Power Hour

Where: Moe Joe’s

Max out the weekend. The bar opens at midnight for one hour of craziness.

Monday, Aug. 30

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: The Under Attack Tour

Where: Whistler Skateboard Park

Pro demos and gear giveaways galore. Things kick off at 6 p.m. Call the Circle for info: 604-905-4422.

Who: Strugglah

Where: Boot Pub

Calgary-based authentic reggae collective bring it on down this way again to Whistlah’. Ph: 604-932-3338.

What: Reggae Night

Where: Moe Joe’s

Local reggae band Kosta Man and the Mighty Back ’Ho’s is in the house.

What: Karaoke Night

Where: Crystal Lounge

Take the mic and let yourself go – that Chicago ballad won’t sing itself.

Who: Taylor James

Where: Mallard Lounge

Everything from U2 to Joni Mitchell. at the cocktail hour (4-6 p.m.) and again in the evening after 9 p.m.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Rock Night

Where: Savage Beagle

A new night with DJ Derek on the decks rockin’ out all night long.

What: ’80s Night

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Popular club night features DJ Ryder playing’80s retro tracks all night long. Free cover for the first 50 people. Doors at 10 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 31

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Comedy Night

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Weekly event hosts the return of The Nasty Show featuring Vancouver’s Patrick Maliha and guests. Content and language warning: not for virgin ears. Show starts 9:30 p.m. Ph: 604-932-6613.

What: Open Mic Night

Where: Black’s Pub

Grab your guitar and take the mic or settle in with a pint and let other locals surprise you.

Who: Taylor James

Where: Mallard Lounge

Everything from U2 to Joni Mitchell. at the cocktail hour (4-6 p.m.) and again in the evening after 9 p.m.

What: Das Boot Ballet

Where: Boot Pub

This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Naked babes on stage shake their booty for the boys (and girls) that like to watch.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Freaky Flow

Where: Garfinkel’s

Popular Toronto drum ’n’ bass DJ comes back through Whistler for a night of deep down ’n’ dirty beats. Ph: 604-932-2323.

Who: DJ Seanski

Where: Savage Beagle

The New York native spins the funkiest old and new school hip-hop tracks in the Beagle bass-ment. Doors at 9 p.m.

What: Cowgirls Inc.

Where: Moe Joe’s

Modern country and rock tunes with Coyote Ugly- style bartender antics. Saddle up and get ready to party.

Wednesday, Sept. 1

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: C1rca Skate Jam/CD release party

Where: Whistler Skateboard Park

BBQ and open skate jam starting at 5 p.m. Tunes by Mat the Alien to celebrate the release of his C1rca Presents CD with World DMC Champion DJ Dopey. After party at Moe Joes (Mat’s regular night.)

What: Reggae Wednesdays

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.

Laid back jams (on the patio if it’s sunny) with local world beat troupe Kosta Man & The Mighty Back Ho’s starting in the afternoon. DJ Phroh takes over with dancehall tracks on the tables until the end of the night.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Piano-man sets the mood with lots of soul and R&B and jazzy lounge favourites.

Who: Tom Hooper

Where: Mallard Lounge

Former lead singer of Canadian college-rock bands The Grapes of Wrath and Ginger plays quirky, folksy guitar and piano tunes at the cocktail hour (4 — 6 p.m.) and again in the evening after 9 p.m.

What: Das Boot Ballet

Where: Boot Pub

This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Naked babes on stage shake their booty for the boys (and girls) that like to watch.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: Mat the Alien

Where: Moe Joe’s

The Alien has landed! Whistler turntablist with extra-terrestrial skills throws down hip-hop, funk, breaks, dancehall & drum ’n’ bass tracks. After-party for earlier skate jam/C1rca Presents CD Release. Doors at 9 p.m.

Who: DJ Rosco

Where: Savage Beagle

Hip-hop and R&B. Doors at 9 p.m.

What: Industry Night

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Industry locals only until 10:30 p.m. After that, industry deals for everyone until the end of the night.

Thursday, Sept. 2

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Pemberton Skatepark Fundraiser

Where: Pemberton Hotel

Groove to tunes by Slow Nerve Action while your $5 cover fee brings a local skatepark one step closer to reality. Ph: 604-894-1580.

Who: The Hairfarmers

Where: Tapley’s Pub

Rockin’ patio party with legendary locals Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg starting at 7 p.m.

What: The Love Shack

Where: Crab Shack

Be a player in the popular Shag ’n’ Tag dating game and dance to tunes by DJ Buzza.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Piano-man sets the mood with lots of soul and R&B and jazzy lounge favourites.

Who: Tom Hooper

Where: Mallard Lounge

Former lead singer of Canadian college-rock bands The Grapes of Wrath and Ginger plays quirky, folksy guitar and piano tunes at the cocktail hour (4 — 6 p.m.) and again in the evening after 9 p.m.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Rob Banks

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Cool eclectic hip-hop and old school soul.

What: Double Daze Thursdaze

Where: Boot Pub

$100 pool tourney, darts and no techno or R&B – guaranteed. Ph: 604-932-3338.

What: Locals’ Night

Where: Garfinkel’s

The biggest locals’ party in town.

Who: DJ Pete

Where: Savage Beagle

Good time hip-hop & R&B club tunes. Doors at 9 p.m.

What: The Kenny & Andy Show

Where: Moe Joe’s

Rock tunes with the dangerous duo.

UPCOMING EVENTS.

Slush, Sept. 5.

Burning Spear with Bedouin Soundclash, Sept. 7.

She Stole My Beer, Sept. 11.