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Week of February 9-16, 2006

Thursday, February 9

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

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

Where: Moe Joe’s

Who: Kim Kuzma Award-winning dance music spiced up with killer Latin vocals for GayWhistler Ski Week festivities. Cocktail reception 8 p.m. Show 9 p.m. Tickets are $39/$44. Call 604-905-0510.

.Where: Telus Conference Centre

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: Bowen Boys Toe tapping favorites and Celtic traditional tunes with Bowen Island's Rob Thompson and guests. 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: Club Shred Weekly rotation of live local musicians play cover favourites for Club Shred. This week acoustics from Gord Rutherford. DJ Buddah warms up crowd for apres.

.Where: Merlin’s

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 Whistler’s hottest go-go dancers. Doors 9 p.m.

Where: Tommy’s

Who: Toddski & Ellohen DJ Ellohen on deck for apres at 3:30 p.m. DJs Milton and Toddski Break Down the House with funky beats and bass to get your ass movin’ after 8:30 p.m.

Where: GLC

Who: Matt Bitze Local turntablist on deck from 3:30-6:30 p.m.

Where: Four Seasons Fifty Two 80 Bistro & Bar

Friday, February10

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Mike Weterings Acoustic folk-rock with African world beat rhythms.

Where: Black’s Pub

What: Upper Village Jam Couches are being pulled to make room for local music jam session. Everyone welcome.

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: 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.

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub

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: The Krave Classic rock.

Where: Pemberton Hotel

CLUBS AND DJs

Who: Riccochet & Alien DJ Riccochet for apres at 3:30 p.m. It’s a Beat Street Party with Fort Knox Five at 9 p.m. FK5 tickets $10.

Where: GLC

Who: DJ Nasa Rocket to another planet with DJ Nasa’s Top 40 hip hop.

Where: Maxx Fish

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

Who: DJ Peter Vambeck Soulful, jazzy house music with Latin notes from Irish turntablist from 3:30-6:30 p.m.

Where: Four Seasons Fifty Two 80 Bistro & Bar

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: Gay Night Get those tops off to dance the night away with funky tunes from DJ Easy Leigh. Doors 8 p.m.

Where: Moe Joe’s

Saturday, February 11

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Kitangus Traditional meets new world music on mandolin, fiddle and whistle.

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub

Who: The Hairfarmers Legendary local duo Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg for apres and Saturday Night Live evening show.

Where: Dusty’s

Who: Double D Rock out all your favourites with long-time locals.

where: Citta

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: Shannon Saunders Fiddle folk from 3:30-6:30 p.m.

Where: Four Seasons Fifty Two 80 Bistro & Bar

Who: The Krave Classic rock.

Where: Pemberton Hotel

CLUBS AND DJs

Who: Buddah Slow Nerve Action DJ Buddah heats up apres. Evening closed for private party.

Where: Merlin’s

What: Hip Hop Night Top 40 hip hop.

Where: Maxx Fish

Who: DJ Easy Leigh Local turntable master pumps up crowds with house, hip hop and dancehall. 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: Fresh New Heights New York’s DJ John Miller breaks out high-energy vocals mixed with dark, tribal beats for Gay Ski Week’s signature event. Tickets are $60. Show 11 p.m. to 4 a.m.

Where: Telus Conference Centre

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

Who: Ace & Fister Foxy spins on old soul funk to indie rock and electronica from DJ Ace at 3:30 p.m. for apres. It’s Elbow Deep with wicked beats and electro from Mr. Fister at 8:30 p.m.

Where: GLC

Who: James Bondage Valentines The Squamish Women’s programs fundraiser includes lingerie fashion show, performers and DJs Josh Hall, Sheila and Ugly Boy. Dress to impress. Tickets $15. Doors 9 p.m.

Where: Howe Sound Inn

Sunday, February 12

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: The Punk Night Whistler’s ultimate anti-club night. This week punk rockers Nim Vid, Lights Below and High Five Drive.

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: Jack Connolly All your piano favourites. Shows 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight.

Where: Mallard Lounge

Who: Kitangus Traditional meets new world music on mandolin, fiddle and whistle.

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub

Who: G Willy Fireplace fun and sing-a-longs on acoustic guitar.

Where: Brew House Pub

CLUBS AND DJs

What: S.I.N. DJ Jiu spins hip hop and pop house along with all your favourite tracks. Doors 8 p.m.

Where: Moe Joe’s

Who: Kio & Banks DJ Kio for apres at 2:30 p.m. with DJ Banks stoking the Fire & Ice Afterparty at 8:30 p.m.

Where: GLC

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

Where: Longhorn Saloon

What: Fort Knox Five Muchi Mambo and Fort Knox Five is at the Soul Kitchen tables with with house, hip hop and breaks to get go-go dancers and crowds shaking. Special guest Jon H a.k.a. Fort Knox Five spins funky birthday beats for Lindsay. Doors 9 p.m.

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Who: Buddah Slow Nerve Action DJ Buddah heats up apres. Evening closed for private party.

Where: Merlin’s

Monday, February 13

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Whole Lotta Led Zeppelin-tribute rockers play Three Sheets to the Wind fundraiser for Dave Sheets memorial party. DJ Milton on deck for apres at 2:30 p.m.

Where: GLC

Who: Hounds of Buskerville The Vogler brothers are back with ska-reggae beats at punk speed with jazz stylings.

Where: Boot Pub

WHO: Bowen Boys Toe tapping favorites and Celtic traditional tunes with Bowen Island's Rob Thompson and guests. Apres 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Evening show 8 p.m. to midnight.

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Who: Jack Connolly All your piano favourites. Shows 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9 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

What: Open Mic Strum out all your favourites with Dr. Dave.

Where: Tapley’s Lounge

CLUBS AND DJs

What: Martini Mondays It’s shakin’ not stirred with DJ Parris pouring a tasty elixir of lounge beats.

Where: Maxx Fish

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 Vancouver’s Matty Pacific and DJ Soda with Drum n’ Bass/Jungle.

Where: Savage Beagle

What: Underground Sessions House music at its finest from local turntablists. Doors 8 p.m.

Where: Moe Joe’s

Tuesday, February 14

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

WHO: Bowen Boys Toe tapping favorites and Celtic traditional tunes with Bowen Island's Rob Thompson and guests. Apres 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Evening show 8 p.m. to midnight.

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Who: Jack Connolly All your piano favourites. 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. Acoustic open mic sessions. Drop in between 8pm and midnight. Entry is free for LUNA members and $2 non-members.

Where: MY Millennium Place

CLUBS AND DJs

What: C-Side Showdown Host DJ Phroh and winner of the DJ showdown mix it up at the Creekside Chinese eatery.

Where: Joey Chan’s

What: Valentine’s Boots Wear your sexiest boots for great prizes and chocolate. DJ Rob Banks unearths 90s hip hop, Top 40 and dance beats. Doors 9 p.m.

Where: Tommy Africa’s

What: Play Every week guest DJs from Kori K.

Where: Garfinkel’s

What: Hipnodic Hip hop, funk, R&B, reggae, dance hall and old school beats with DJ Seanski.

Where: Maxx Fish

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

What: Hot Date Enter the blind date competition for Valentine’s Day and win dinner for two at La Rua.

Where: Moe Joe’s

Who: Dagan & Valentines DJ Dagan on deck from 2:30-8:30 p.m. International scratch wizard Mat the Alien and DJ Mister Fister drop 45s all night long.

Where: GLC

Who: Solartribe Love-In Party Join DJs Milton, Phroh, Lava and Tone for Dirty Loving Beats for the Valentine’s Day Massive in the evening. Lovin with Daddio of the Patio Guitar Doug for apres.

Where: Merlin’s

Wednesday, February 15

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

WHo: The Black Maria Victory Records rockers can’t be catagorized with dark hard rock feel and high-energy punk show. Joined by Redfish which has shared stages with Finger Eleven, Evanescence and The Trews.

Where: Garfinkel’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)

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

Who: Music Bingo Test your music trivia with Zoo and Big Rich at 8 p.m.

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

Who: DJ Habersham The producer of Blueprint and Lobotomy Recordings brings electronic beats on deck with opening sets from DJs Molly Fi, Milton and the Figo-Moksha tag team. Tickets are $10/$5. Doors 8:30 p.m.

Where: Maxx Fish

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

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

What: Shake ‘N Break Chunky, funky break beats with DJs Lennie and Ricochet. They supply the breaks and Tommy’s go go girls the shakes. 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: Kori K & Vambeck DJ Kori K plays all your favourites from 2:30-8:30 p.m. DJ Peter Vambeck is all about sexy, soulful breaks with a side of electro for evening show called Illumination.

Where: GLC

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

Where: Merlin’s

Who: DJ Sydney Blu Canada’s top female DJ pounds hard, dirty, tribal and progressive beats to rock the crowd. The Toronto gal was voted Best New DJ by Eye Magazine.

Where: Savage Beagle

Thursday, February 16

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: Club Shred Weekly rotation of live local musicians play cover favourites for Club Shred.

Where: Merlin’s

What: Snowbound Learn insider tricks from Kevin Sansalone and Sandbox Crew on how to capture killer mountain footage. Evening include snowboard flick and late-snack from Four ‘N Twenty. Entry is $3 for LUNA members and $5 for non-members.

Where: MY Millennium Place

CLUBS AND DJs

What: House Night Rotating local DJs every week.

Where: Maxx Fish

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 Whistler’s hottest go-go dancers. Doors 9 p.m.

Where: Tommy’s

Who: Fister & Milton Wicked electro beats from Mister Fister for apres at 2:30 p.m. DJs Milton and Toddski Break Down the House with funky beats and bass to get your ass movin’ after 8:30 p.m.

Where: GLC

Upcoming Shows

Pacifica Friday, Feb. 17 at the GLC. Tickets $10/$15.

Tall Paul is all about house and club anthems Feb. 21 at Tommy’s. Tickets $25.

Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience from Southwest Louisiana, voted in Top 10 Live Performance by Billboard Magazine, plays Feb. 22 at the GLC. Tickets $20. Call 604-905-2220.

Simple Plan Join in Celebration 2010 with a free live outdoor concert from award-winning rockers Simple Plan Friday, Feb. 24 in Village Square.

Mike RelmToronto turntablist is back with the No Luck Club Feb. 26 at Garfinkel’s. Tickets $12 at Electric Daisy.

Perry Farrell The Janes Addiction legend is coming March 1 to Garfinkel’s. Tickets at Electric Daisy.