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Week of January 26-February 2, 2006

Thursday, January26

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: ACDC Aussie Day Join AC/DC tribute band from Nelson, BC/DC, for classic favourites with a high-energy punk punch for Australia Day. Tickets $12 at Evolution or $15 at the door. Doors 7 p.m.

Where: Moe Joe’s

Who: Guitar Doug Down Under Local legend plays acoustic favourites for Australia Day at 1 p.m.

Where: Black’s Pub

What: Triple Threat Thursdays The sensational multi-talented Steve Jiu hosts a competition of rap battles, spoken word, karaoke and open jams for great prizes.

Where: Crystal Lounge

Who: Cameron Chu Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guests.

Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Who: Gordo Plus One Veteran musician covers decades of great roots, blues and rock n' roll with lead guitar from Pierre Eady.

Where: Pemberton Hotel

Who: Bruce Coughlan Rock and folk covers, originals and Celtic classics. Apres 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Evening 8 p.m. to midnight.

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub

Who: Michael Sicoly Whistler’s own piano man always gets the dance floor rocking. Shows 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight.

Where: Mallard Lounge

What: Living Room Weekly rotation of live local musicians play cover favourites for Club Shred. This week the Living Room with laid back jams with locals Mike Redmond, Phil-T-Beats and Raj. Show 7 p.m. DJ Buddah warms up crowd for apres.

Where: Merlin’s

What: Mechanical Bull Mosey on down to the local watering hole for a wild ride

Where: Pemberton Hotel

CLUBS AND DJs

What: Locals Night Popular party night around these parts with local DJs on the decks.

Where: Garfinkel’s

What: Vanessa Stark Reception Dub and reggae beats from Select-R-Us for artist reception celebrating local painter and snowboard pro Vanessa Stark. Event 8 p.m.

Where: BBKs

Who: Fister & Milton DJ Fister spins wicked mix of funk and electro breaks for apres from 2:30-8:30 p.m. DJs Milton and Toddski Break Down the House with funky beats and bass for after dark session.

Where: GLC

What: Australia Day Aussies begin partying at 9 a.m. with Victoria Bitter and meat pies all day long. Whistler’s biggest kangaroo party. Get into the spirit in green and yellow with DJs turning over all day.

Where: Longhorn Saloon

What: Aussie Party Beats Paul Moritz spins fresh and funky house along side the infamous Go Go girls for the annual Australia Day madness. Event includes Miss Australia Contest with $400 for first place. Doors 9 p.m.

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Friday, January27

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Funk & Friends Piano, guitar, Rob Funk and friends play all your favourites with bold original jams.

Where: Black’s Pub

What: Last Call Ladies Night Jason Bonnell and his local band is playing all of your favourite cover tunes. No cover for ladies. Doors 8 p.m.

Where: Moe Joe’s

Who: Dr. Dave Acoustic guitar tunes in a cozy local hangout. Show 9 p.m.

Where: BBK’s (Upper Village)

Who: Kel & Joel Live acoustic tunes.

Where: Tapley’s Sports Bar

Who: Rob Funk Laid back guitar versions of anything and everything.

Where: Crystal Lounge

Who: Rob Lee Veteran pianist of 20 years spans classic, jazz, rock and pop music over the ivories. Show 6-8 p.m. and 10 p.m. to midnight.

Where: Four Seasons Fifty Two 80 Bistro & Bar

Who: The Hairfarmers Legendary local duo Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg for apres from 3 to 6 p.m. and evening show 8:30 p.m.

Where: Merlin’s

Who: Kitangus Traditional meets new world music on mandolin, fiddle and whistle. Apres 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Evening 8 p.m. to midnight.

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub

Who: Big Radio Static Classic rock.

Where: Pemberton Hotel

Who: Cameron Chu Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guests.

Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Who: Michael Sicoly Whistler’s own piano man always gets the dance floor rocking. Shows 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight.

Where: Mallard Lounge

Who: Ace & BC/DC Foxy Moron spins everything from old soul funk to indie rock and electronic from 2:30-8:30 p.m. Nelson-based BC/DC rocks out all your favourite AC/DC covers for after-dark session. Tickets $15.

Where: GLC

CLUBS AND DJs

What: 90’s Night Party like you are Nikki Sixx to one hit wonders and old school dance tracks supplied by DJ Trix. Doors 9 p.m.

Where: Tommy Africa’s

What: Jump Off Fridays Hip-hop, funk, and dancehall with resident TMS DJ crew.

Where: Savage Beagle

What: VIP Fridays Hip-hop club bangers and dancehall grinders with DJ Rosco.

Where: Garfinkel’s

Who: DJ Peacefrog A mainstream mix of tunes that gets the dance floor going.

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

What: Kumon-i-wanna-laya Hawaiian party hulas all day with daytime ski-boot limbo competition and bikini summer wear fashion show. Win trip for two to Hawaii.

Where: Longhorn Saloon

Saturday, January28

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Kitangus Traditional meets new world music on mandolin, fiddle and whistle. Apres 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Evening 8 p.m. to midnight.

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub

Who: Rob Lee Veteran pianist of 20 years spans classic, jazz, rock and pop music over the ivories. Show 6-8 p.m. and 10 p.m. to midnight.

Where: Four Seasons Fifty Two 80 Bistro & Bar

Who: Michael Sicoly Whistler’s own piano man always gets the dance floor rocking. Shows 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight.

Where: Mallard Lounge

Who: Rob Funk Laid back guitar versions of anything and everything.

Where: Crystal Lounge

Who: Cameron Chu Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guests. Special New Year’s menu.

Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Who: The Hairfarmers Legendary local duo Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg for apres and all-night long.

Where: Dusty’s

Who: Big Radio Static Classic rock.

Where: Pemberton Hotel

CLUBS AND DJs

Who: J-Rawks & Buddah Slow Nerve Action DJ Buddah heats up apres. DJ J-Rawks spins what she wants at 9:30 p.m.

Where: Merlin’s

Who: DJ Easy Leigh Local turntable master plays latest music and favourite tunes. Doors 8 p.m.

Where: Moe Joe’s

What: Goodtimes The hottest Top 40, R&B and club tracks on the charts shake up a packed dance floor. Doors 9 p.m.

Where: Tommy Africa’s

What: The Big Party Saturday night goes big with hop-hop hits from DJ Rob Banks.

Where: Garfinkel’s

Who: DJ Peacefrog A mainstream mix of tunes that gets the dance floor going.

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

What: Mr. Dress Up Party Dip deep in your tickle trunk for the costume party that takes you back to your childhood hero with electro breaks and childhood greats from DJ Mr. Fister a.k.a. Chili Thom. Puppets welcome. Sock puppet station on site. Doors 9 p.m. Foxy Moron spins everything from old soul funk to indie rock and electronic from 2:30-8:30 p.m.

Where: GLC

Sunday, January29

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: The Punk Night Whistler’s ultimate anti-club night. This week double album launch with punk rockers Married to Music and Circle the Wagons (BC/DC members).

Where: Boot Pub

Who: Sean Rose Rhythm and blues review with Sean Rose every Sunday at local hangout. Show 9 p.m. to close.

Where: BBK’s (Upper Village)

What: Jam Session Play along side the best with Reggae Master Kostaman leading the way. Show 9 p.m.

Where: Crystal Lounge

Who: G Willy Classic sing-a-longs for apres from 2-6 p.m.

Where: Brew House Pub

Who: Kenny Wayne Boisterous boogie-woogie blues piano with a touch of Kansas City Swing and N'Awlin's jazz. Shows 6 to 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. to midnight.

Where: Mallard Lounge

Who: Kitangus Traditional meets new world music on mandolin, fiddle and whistle. Apres 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Evening 8 p.m. to midnight.

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub

CLUBS AND DJs

What: S.I.N. DJ Easyleigh spins hip hop, Top 40, dancehall and all your favourite tracks. Ipod Nano grand-prize giveaway. Doors 8 p.m.

Where: Moe Joe’s

Who: Mad Professor Best reggae producer to come out of Britain drops dubtronic and electronica mixes fused with bass n' drum sounds alongside Aisha of The Ariwa Posse. Doors 8:30 p.m. Tickets $10/$15. Dj Ricochet on deck for apres from 2:30-8:30 p.m.

Where: GLC

What: Locals Night End the weekend of madness with local DJs and giveaways.

Where: Longhorn Saloon

What: Soul Kitchen Frank Cueto and Rusty Belicek are at the kitchen tables with Latin-inspired deep house and break beat funk to get crowds and the infamous go-go dancers shaking. Tickets $10. Doors 9 p.m.

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Who: DJ Buddah Slow Nerve Action’s turntablist throws down dance favourites for apres set.

Where: Merlin’s

Monday, January30

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: The Wizard of Oz All of your Ozzy Osbourne favourites with legendary guitar work and wild stage antics that makes you swear you were listening to the metal god himself.

Where: Boot Pub

Who: Bowen Boys Toe tapping favorites and Celtic traditional tunes with Bowen Island's Rob Thompson with Moritz Behm on fiddle or Cam Salay on banjo. Apres 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Evening show 8 p.m. to midnight.

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Who: Kenny Wayne Boisterous boogie-woogie blues piano with a touch of Kansas City Swing and N'Awlin's jazz. Shows 6 to 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. to midnight.

Where: Mallard Lounge

What: Karaoke Night Take the mic and let yourself go-‘I Will Survive’ won’t sing itself.

Where: Crystal Lounge

CLUBS AND DJs

What: ‘80s Night Retro tracks with DJ Ryder. Free cover for ‘80s outfits! Doors 9 p.m.

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Who: J-Rawks DJ J-Rawks spins what she wants for apres.

Where: Merlin’s

What: Mash Up Mondays World-class DJs spin along side long-time local turntablists. This week United Kingdom’s top producer DJ SS of Formation Records is an original breakbeat pioneer in drum n’ bass. Joined by LTC (Ladies Take Control), two of the youngest and hottest talents to grace an otherwise male-dominated drum n’ bass. Tickets $7/$11.

Where: Savage Beagle

Who: Kori K & Ace DJ Kori K shakes things up for apres from 2:30-8:30 p.m. Foxy Moron spins everything from old soul funk to indie rock and electronic- basically anything but new country for the After Dark session from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Where: GLC

What: Underground Sessions DJs Guggi and Figo spin funk, electrohouse and breaks. Doors 8 p.m.

Where: Moe Joe’s

Tuesday, January31

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Bowen Boys Toe tapping favorites and Celtic traditional tunes with Bowen Island's Rob Thompson with Moritz Behm on fiddle or Cam Salay on banjo. Apres 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Evening show 8 p.m. to midnight.

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Who: Michael Sicoly Whistler’s own piano man always gets the dance floor rocking. Shows 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight.

Where: Mallard Lounge

What: Das Boot Ballet This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Naked babes shakin’ it three nights a week.

Where: Boot Pub

What: Rocket Lounge Late night hangout with music, pool tables, movies, internet access, snacks and alcohol-free drinks. This week DJ Dave Ryan. Drop in between 8pm and midnight. Entry is free for LUNA members and $2 non-members.

Where: MY Millennium Place

CLUBS AND DJs

What: Showdown at C-Side Local DJs battle out on the decks for cash and bragging rights. Finals tonight. Hosted by DJ Phroh. Show starts at 9 p.m.

Where: Joey Chan’s

Who: Afrika Bambaataa The Godfather of Hip Hop and the Father of the Break Beat Sound, Bam has produced and spun with the best, including James Brown, George Clinton and Run DMC. Tickets $10 at Electric Daisy. $20 at the door. Doors 9 p.m.

Where: Tommy Africa’s

What: Play Every week guest DJs from Kori K.

Where: Garfinkel’s

What: Celebration The Faction Sound Crew dial up hip hop for Whistler’s smallest nightclub and biggest party. Locals free cover before 10 p.m. Ladies never wait in line.

Where:Savage Beagle

Who: DJ Rosco Hip hop local turntablist on deck. Doors 8 p.m.

Where:Moe Joe’s

Who: James Cotton Blues Band Legendary harpist played with greats like Grateful Dead and B.B. King. Tickets $25. Doors 8 p.m. DJ Ace spins soul funk from 2:30-8:30 p.m.

Where: GLC

Who: djtone Sit back for apres with Solar Tribe Collective's ambient vibe.

Where: Merlin’s

Wednesday, February1

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Kung Fu Karaoke Sing all your favourites with the multi-talented Steve Jiu at the Creekside Chinese eatery. Prizes for best performance. Show starts 9 p.m.

Where: Joey Chan’s

What: Live Celtic Music Toe tapping favorites and Celtic traditional tunes from guest performers. Apres 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Evening 8 p.m. to midnight.

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub

Who: Wes Makepeace & Jay Greenway Acoustic rockers by two local boys.

Where: BBK’s (Upper Village)

What: Whole Lotta Led Thrash around to Zeppelin classics with local rockers Creekside Phil and Grateful Greg.

Where: Garfinkel’s

Who: Michael Sicoly Whistler’s own piano man always gets the dance floor rocking. Shows 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight.

Where: Mallard Lounge

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 know how with Zoo and Big Rich.

Where: Citta

What: Das Boot Ballet This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Naked babes shakin’ it three nights a week.

Where: Boot Pub

CLUBS AND DJs

What: Industry Night Rockin’ locals scene and giveaways galore.

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

What: Ice Party Chunky, funky break beats with DJs Lennie and Ricochet for cool sets and avalanche inducing go-go girls. Doors 9 p.m.

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Who: DJ Rob Banks All your listening favourites banked into one night.

Where: Tapley’s Sports Bar

Who: Mat the Alien Internationally renowned local scratch wizard, recently voted number one DJ in Whistler, breaks into hip hop, funk and dancehall beats. Doors 8 p.m.

Where: Moe Joe’s

Who: Ace & Vambeck Ace spins old soul funk and indie rock from 2:30-8:30 p.m. DJ Peter Vambeck is all about sexy, deep house for after dark sessions.

Where: GLC

Who: DJ J-Rawks Local DJ spins what she wants for apres.

Where: Merlin’s

Thursday, February2

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Reggae Night Live reggae grooves with locals Kostaman & Dj Phroh. Doors 8 p.m.

Where: Moe Joe’s

What: Triple Threat Thursdays The sensational multi-talented Steve Jiu hosts a competition of rap battles, spoken word, karaoke and open jams for great prizes.

Where: Crystal Lounge

Who: Cameron Chu Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guests.

Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Who: Gordo Plus One Veteran musician covers decades of great roots, blues and rock n' roll with lead guitar from Pierre Eady.

Where: Pemberton Hotel

What: Live Music Toe tapping favorites and Celtic traditional tunes from guest performers. Apres 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Evening 8 p.m. to midnight.

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub

Who: Michael Sicoly Whistler’s own piano man always gets the dance floor rocking. Shows 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight.

Where: Mallard Lounge

What: Sex and the Village An evening of spicy sex ed and cheeky pleasures in time for Valentine’s Day. Workshops include Female Pleasure (women only) and Hot Sex for Women and the People that Love Them (both men and women). Massage, online chat with safe-sex nurse, food, lingerie modeling, music and toys. Tickets $8 for LUNA members (ages 18-29) and $10 for non-members. Doors 9 p.m.

Where: MY Millennium Place

CLUBS AND DJs

What: Locals Night Popular party night around these parts with local DJs on the decks.

Where: Garfinkel’s

What: Party Beats DJ Nooks spins fresh, funky house and club anthems along side the infamous go-go dancers. Doors 9 p.m.

Where: Tommy’s

Who: Milton DJs Milton and Toddski Break Down the House with funky beats and bass after 8:30 p.m.

Where: GLC

What: Top Model Weekly rotation of live local musicians play cover favourites for Club Shred. This week Top Model party. DJ Buddah warms up crowd for apres.

.Where: Merlin’s

UPCOMING SHOWS

Fort Knox Five brings funk, break beat and electronica sounds Feb. 11 to the GLC.

Tall Paul is all about house and club anthems Feb. 21 at Tommy’s.