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Week of March 23-30, 2006
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Black Swade, Battle of the Band contenders, stir it up Friday at Merlin's

Thursday, March23

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

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

Where: Moe Joe’s

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

Where: Crystal Lounge

What: Open Mic Grab an instrument and some liquid courage and join G Willy on an open stage at 8 p.m.

Where: Joey Chan’s

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

Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

WHO: Guitar Doug The man, the hair, the legend. Doug strums tunes worth a toast of your pint. Apres 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Evening show 8 p.m. to midnight.

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Who: Rob Lee All your cover favourites. Shows 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight.

Where: Mallard Lounge

What: Club Shred Weekly rotation of local musicians and DJs. Apres with DJ Buddah and evening acoustics with Ben Russell.

Where: Merlin’s

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: Snowbound Episode 4 Learn the tricks of the trade with mountain films. Kevin Sansalone and the Sandbox Crew will share their secrets. Evening includes Four ‘n Twenty dinner pies and Monster energy drinks. Entry $3 for LUNA members (ages 18-29) and $5 for non-members. Event 9 p.m.

Where: MY Millennium Place

CLUBS AND DJs

What: Red Velvet Classic house and funky beats from your host DJ Parris.

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 picks the biggest club anthems to hit the charts along with funky fresh house to shake up the go go girls. DJ O’Ryan warms crowds up at 9 p.m.

Where: Tommy’s

Who: Banks & Milton DJ Rob Banks spins 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

What: Las Vegas Party Glamour and gaud with snowboard giveaway. Doors 8:30 p.m.

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

CLUBS AND DJs

What: Red Velvet Classic house and funky beats from your host DJ Parris.

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 picks the biggest club anthems to hit the charts along with funky fresh house. Don’t miss the booty shakin’ talents of the go go girls. Doors 9 p.m.

Where: Tommy’s

Who: Banks & Milton DJ Rob Banks spins 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

Friday, March24

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Murphy's Lagh High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites. Apres 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Evening show 8 p.m. to midnight.

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub

Who: Hairfarmers & Black Swade Local legends Grateful Greg and Guitar Doug cover all your acoustic favourites from 3-6 p.m. Squamish’s Black Swade, made up of 13-year-old somethings rock it out hard from 6-8 p.m. These Whistler 2006 Battle of the Band contenders get crowds on their feet. Hairfarmer’s return for evening set.

Where: Merlin’s

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

Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Who: Tim Moss Classy cocktail lounge piano. Shows 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight.

Where: Mallard Lounge

What: Open Mic Jam Join Dr. Dave for acoustic jams with an open stage.

Where: BBK’s (Upper Village)

Who: Rob Funk Acoustic everything with funky originals and covers.

Where: Black’s Pub

Who: Kel & Joel Live acoustic tunes.

Where: Tapley’s Sports Bar

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

Where: Crystal Lounge

Who: Last Call Live music from local rockers Last Call. DJ Easy Leigh warms up dancefloor with dancehall, hip hop and house. Doors 8 p.m.

Where: Moe Joe’s

Who: Nigel Mack Classic rock.

Where: Pemberton Hotel

CLUBS AND DJs

Who: Ace & Alien DJ Ace plays melange of blues, soul, funk and rock for apres at 2:30 p.m. International scratch wizard Mat the Alien takes over with fresh beats and mid-tempo breaks of funk and underground hip hop at 8:30 p.m.

Where: GLC

 

 

What: Las Vegas Party DJ Trix spins retro top 40, R& B and old school dance tracks for Bacardi party with poker tables. 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

Who: Mark Krstich Wind down from the slopes with funky grooves from local DJ from 3:30-6:30 p.m.

Where: Four Seasons Fifty Two 80 Bistro & Bar

Saturday,March25

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Zilla meets DJ Hoola Don’t miss this truly improvisational show. Colorado’s trio Zilla, which includes String Cheese Incident drummer Michael Travis, take electronica dance music off the turntable and onto instruments for a one of a kind sound. No songs, no set list, the band embodies the purist form of a jam band. To further heighten the experience, Nelson’s DJ Hoola (who recently opened for Lorin Bassnectar in Whistler this winter) will spin in a live jam with Zilla. Tickets $20.

Where: Boot Pub

Who: Murphy's Lagh High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites. Apres 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Evening show 8 p.m. to midnight.

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub

Who: Tim Moss Classy cocktail lounge piano. Shows 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight.

Where: Mallard Lounge

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

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: Kuli Loach Blending improvisational rock n’ roll, space, boogie and blues, spanning Grateful Dead covers to ‘60s greats, the band brings 20 years of live jammin’ dance music to the stage. The Hairfarmers will open with Grateful Dead covers to warm up the crowds.

Where: Dusty’s

Who: Hairfarmers & Mr. Fister Local legends Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg rock out Whistler’s best apres tunes at 2:30 p.m. Mr. Fister takes over with wicked beats and electro breaks at 8:30 p.m.

Where: GLC

Who: Nigel Mack Classic rock.

Where: Pemberton Hotel

CLUBS AND DJs

Who: DJ Switch DJ Switch keeps the party going until the late night hours.

Where: Longhorn Saloon

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 from DJ John Hammer. 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: 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: Buddah & J-Rawks Slow Nerve Action’s DJ Buddah on deck for apres. DJ J-Rawks spins what she wants at 9:30 p.m.

Where: Merlin’s

Sunday, March26

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Comedy Night International guest comedians tickle the funny bone at 7:15 p.m.

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

What: The Punk Night Whistler’s ultimate anti-club night. This week Black Collar Crowd, DuvallStar and The Doers punk out with debut of Kindergarten Failure clothing line fashion show from Whistler designer Sarah Peebles.

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)

Who: G Willy Acoustic favourites from local rocker from 2-6 p.m. Kids welcome.

Where: Brewhouse Pub

What: Live Acoustic favourites from local musicians from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Where: Brandy’s @ The Keg

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

Where: Crystal Lounge

Who: The Hairfarmers Local legends Grateful Greg and Guitar Doug play all your favourites for apres.

Where: Dusty’s

Who: Doc Fingers Jazz, soul, cajun, blues and boogie woogie tunes. Shows 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight.

Where: Mallard Lounge

Who: Buddah & Whole Lotta Led Slow Nerve Action’s DJ is on deck for apres. Whole Lotta Led strikes up Zeppelin favourites with live show at 8 p.m. Tickets $5. Free for Club Shred members.

Where: Merlin’s

Who: Rob Funk Funky twist on Celtic favourites and bold originals. Apres 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Evening 8 p.m. to midnight.

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub

CLUBS AND DJs

Who: Ricochet & Banks DJ Ricochet on deck for apres at 2:30 p.m. DJ Rob Banks heats up the evening for the Fire and Ice Afterparty at 8:30 p.m.

Where: GLC

What: Locals Night End the weekend of madness with DJ Push N’ Play and Atomic Ski giveaway.

Where: Longhorn Saloon

Who: Mark Krstich Wind down from the slopes with funky grooves from local DJ from 3:30-6:30 p.m.

Where: Four Seasons Fifty Two 80 Bistro & Bar

What: SIN Sunday Service Industry Night entry is free before 10 p.m. Doors 8 p.m.

Where: Moe Joe’s

What: Soul Kitchen Local DJs at the kitchen tables with Whistler’s hottest go go girls for company. This week Bristol DJ Boca45 with mash of soul and hip hop vocals with funk-influenced tracks. Global-breaks-wonder Myagi warms crowds up at 10 p.m. Tickets $10.

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Monday, March27

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Monday Madness Weekly rotation of guest bands from all over North America. This week local boys The Nuggs bring rock-reggae originals to the floor.

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: Doc Fingers Jazz, soul, cajun, blues and boogie woogie tunes. Shows 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight.

Where: Mallard Lounge

What: Karaoke Farewell Friends of the King of Karaoke Pat Blashill are bidding the host adieu after encouraging people to the mic for more than a decade. Join friends at 9 p.m. to sing a goodbye to the former Roy Orbinson back up singer and long-time beloved Whisterite.

Where: Crystal Lounge

What: Open Mic Strum out all your favourites with Dr. Dave at 9 p.m.

Where: Tapley’s Lounge

CLUBS AND DJs

What: Creekside Showdown Local turntablists battle it out every Monday until April 3 when a winner takes home bragging rights. Show on deck at 9 p.m.

Where: Joey Chan’s Creekside Chinese eatery

What: Martini Mondays It’s shakin’ not stirred with DJ Parris pouring a tasty elixir of classic funk, hip-hop and breaks.

Where: Maxx Fish

What: ‘80s Night Retro tracks from 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: Underground Sessions Local DJs switch off. Doors 8 p.m.

Where: Moe Joe’s

What: Mash Up Mondays World-class DJs spin alongside longtime local turntablists. This week Vancouver’s Manos One contributes to the jungle.

Where: Savage Beagle

Who: Kio & Banks DJ Kio gets funky for apres . DJ Feet Banks takes over at 8:30 p.m. with rockin oldies.

Where: GLC

Tuesday, March28

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Rob Tamblyn Original and cover acoustic favourites with runner up of the 2006 Whistler Battle of the Bands from 5-8 p.m.

Where: Crystal Lounge

Who: G-Willy Acoustic cover favourites at the Creekside Chinese eatery. Show 9 p.m.

Where: Joey Chan’s

Who: Jay Greenway Acoustic favourites at tucked away tapas bar.

Where: 21 Steps The Attic

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: Doc Fingers Jazz, soul, cajun, blues and boogie woogie tunes. Shows 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight.

Where: Mallard Lounge

What: Rocket Lounge The local hangout night hosts a late night drum circle. Bring your own drums or use a few provided. Snacks and chai teas on hand. Free for LUNA members (ages 18-29) and $2 for non-members. Open 8-11 p.m.

Where: MY Millennium Place

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: Kareoke Kung Fu Hustle won’t sing itself. Join the sensational Steve Jiu at the Creekside Chinese eatery at 9 p.m.

Where: Joey Chan’s

CLUBS AND DJs

What: 90s Night DJ Rob Banks unearths all your decade-old favourites. 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: T & A Tuesdays DJ Rosco spins all your favourite dance tunes. Doors 8 p.m.

Where:Moe Joe’s

Who: Ace & Ritchie DJ Ace spins ChunkaSoulFunkDiscoRockronic (translations a bit of everything) for apres at 2:30 p.m. It’s funk 45s all night long with DJ Vinyl Ritchie playin’ original b-boy breaks, rare grooves and plenty of reggae at 8:30 p.m.

Where: GLC

Who: djtone Local DJ spins Solar Tribe ambient vibe for apres.

Where: Merlin’s

Wednesday, March29

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

WHat: Kareoke Kung Fu Hustle won’t sing itself. Join the sensational Steve Jiu at the Creekside Chinese eatery at 9 p.m.

Where: Joey Chan’s

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

Where: BBK’s (Upper Village)

Who: Michael Sicoly Singer, guitarist, piano man plays all the crowd pleasers. Shows 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight.

Where: Mallard Lounge

Who: G Willy Acoustic favourites at a local hangout.

Where: Crystal Lounge

What: Kostaman Jam Join Whistler’s own Reggae star Kostaman for 9 p.m. jam session.

Where: Black’s Pub

Who: Rob Tamblyn Original and cover acoustic favourites with runner up of the 2006 Whistler Battle of the Bands from 5-8 p.m.

Where: Crystal Lounge

What: Music Bingo Test your music trivia at 8 p.m.

Where: Citta

What: Grateful Open Mic Grateful Greg and Creekside Phil of A Whole Lotta Led invite singers, guitarists and drummers to the mic every Wednesday.

Where: Dusty’s

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

Who: Dagan & Vambeck DJ Dagan is on deck for apres at 2:30 p.m. DJ Peter Vambeck spins out Illumination Soulful House wit breaks and electro at 8:30 p.m.

Where: GLC

What: Bootylicious Hot off of his set of opening for Australia’s number one house DJ Mark Dynamix, DJ Jamie Vale can pack a dance floor like no other with booty-groove hip hop and delicious house. Opens for Jazzy Jeff Thursday.

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 International scratch wizard spins funk, hip hop and breaks. Doors 8 p.m.

Where: Moe Joe’s

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

Where: Merlin’s

Thursday, March30

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

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

Where: Moe Joe’s

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

Where: Crystal Lounge

What: Open Mic Grab an instrument and some liquid courage and join G Willy on an open stage at 8 p.m.

Where: Joey Chan’s

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 Singer, guitarist, piano man plays all the crowd pleasers. Shows 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight.

Where: Mallard Lounge

what: Club Shred Weekly rotation of local musicians and DJs. Apres with DJ Buddah. Closed for private function at 7 p.m.

Where: Merlin’s

CLUBS AND DJs

What: Red Velvet Classic house and funky beats from your host DJ Parris.

Where: Maxx Fish

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

Where: Garfinkel’s

Who: Jazzy Jeff Some know him as "Jazz" on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Others as the producing talent behind Will Smith. Most identify DJ Jazzy Jeff as the ring leader for a packed dancefloor with his old school, urban hip hop, 80s remixes and funky house. Joined by MC Skillz. DJ Jamie Vale warms crowds up. Advanced $20 tickets available at the Hub and HotBox. Tickets $25 at the door. Doors 9 p.m.

Where: Tommy’s

Who: Ace & Milton DJ Ace spins 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

Stanton Warriors UK DJs April 2 at Tommy Africa’s. Advance $15 tickets available at The Hub at Creekside or Tommy’s. Tickets $20 at the doors.

Asad Rizvi on deck April 6 at the GLC.

Yuk Yuks Live with internationally-acclaimed comedians April 1 at Dusty’s. Tickets $15 at the door.

Cease and Desist April 1 at Monk’s in the Upper Village.

Beautiful Girls Whistler’s favourite Aussies return April 1 and 3 at the Boot Pub. Advanced $15 tickets available at the Boot and Ticketmaster.