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Nightlife Listings Dec. 30-Jan.6

This Week's Entertainment Listings
Thursday,

December30 LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTs Who: Cameron Chu & Guests Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guest performers. Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar Who: Doug & Shannon Rollicking pub music with local legend Guitar Doug and Shannon Saunders of bluegrass band The Splinters. Après-ski and evening sets. Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub Who: Cease & Desist Classic rock at après-ski. 2:30 -5:30 p.m. Where: Monk’s Grill Who: Wes Mackey Old-time authentic South Carolina blues. 4-6 p.m. & 10-p.m. - midnight. Where: Fifty-Two 80 Bistro & Bar Who: Melanie Dekker Jazzy pop-rock guitar tunes with the local favourite. 3:30-5:30 and 9-midnight. Where: Mallard Lounge Who: Living Room Laidback jams with locals Mike Redmond, Phil-T-Beats and Raj. Where: Crystal Lounge What: Das Boot Ballet This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Naked babes shakin’ it four nights a week. Where: Boot Pub What: Jam Night Take the mic and show ’em what you’ve got. Where: Pem berton Hotel CLUBS AND DJS What: Locals Night Popular party night with DJ Trix and friends. Where: Garfinkel’s What: Break Rocks Breakbeats and rock ’n’ roll with DJ Rob Banks, also on the decks for après-ski starting at 3 p.m. Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC) What: Party Beats House music and dance floor hits with DJ Garth and guests. Where: Tommy Africa’s Who: DJ Derek Top 40 dance flloor hits. Where: Savage Beagle What: Club Shred Party tunes with DJ Buddha. Where: Merlin’s Who: DJ Skinny Top 40 dance tunes. Where: Down Under Who: DJ Rosco Hip-hop, dancehall and R&B. Where: Moe Joe’s

Friday, December31 New Years Eve Nightlife What: First Night Annual community celebration for all ages produced by the Resort Municipality of Whistler. Music, theatre, art, activities. Alcohol free event. Tickets: $15, $5 for kids 12 and under, children under 2 free. Ph: 604-935-8188. www.whistler.ca. Where: Whistler Village What: Canadian Classic Rock New Year’s Eve Party Rock in the New Year like a true hoser with ex-Guess Who member Donnie McDougall and members of the Randy Bachman band. Tickets: $150 includes buffet dinner (8-10 p.m.) & party favours. Ph: 604-932-9677. Where: Monk’s Grill Who: Slow Nerve Action Dance in the New Year with Whistler’s sexiest funk-rockers. Sentimental connection: Last New Year’s Party ever for the Boot! Tickets: $45. Ph: 604-932-3338. Where: Boot Pub What: 9th Annual New Year’s Eve Party Champagne, gourmet appies and mainstream dance tunes. Tickets: $175. Ph: 604-932-6613. Where: Buffalo Bill’s What: Endless Après Rock in the New Year with Whistler legends Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg a.k.a. the Hairfarmers starting at après-ski. $5 cover after 9 p.m. Ph: 604-938-7700. Where: Merlin’s What: New Years Eve with DJ Seanski Hip-hop, funk and R&B with ex-New Yorker DJ Seanski on the decks. Tickets: $95, includes party favours, champagne at midnight and appies. Ph: 604-938-3337. Where: Savage Beagle What: Endless Après Rock in the New Year with Whistler legends Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg a.k.a. the Hairfarmers starting at après-ski. $5 cover after 9 p.m. Ph: 604-938-7700. Where: Merlin’s Who: Cousin Harley NYE in Creekside with the high-energy, rock-a-billy jive band. Tickets: $68, includes buffet dinner, champagne and party favours. Doors at 7 p.m., show at 9 p.m. Ph: 604-905-2171. Where: Dusty’s What: Longhorn New Year’s Eve Party Dance in 2005 at the base of the mountain. Tickets: $125 includes all night hors d’oeurves & party favours. Ph: 604-932-5999. Where: Longhorn Saloon Who: Rob Funk & Gary Yoshida Party in the pub at the base of the mountain with the local musicians. Tickets: $50, includes party favours, champagne at midnight, late night appetizers. Doors at 9 p.m. Ph: 604-932-6945. Where: Black’s Pub What: Pimp & Ho New Years Party Dress up a little or dress up a lot and groove to hip-hop, R&B and Top 40 tracks by DJ Rob Banks. Tickets: $50 ($69 with bottle of champagne), includes hors d’oeurves. Locals pay $10 cover after midnight. Doors at 9:30 p.m. Ph: 604-932-6090. Where: Tommy Africa’s What: New Years Party Rock, house and hip-hop tunes with DJ Easy Leigh until 4 a.m. Tickets: $50, includes champagne at midnight and late night appetizers. Ph: 604-935-1152. Where: Moe Joe’s Who: Jolene & Ari Acoustic tunes in the lounge for NYE. The ’Shack is also bringing back their annual "Locals’ New Years Eve" party on Saturday, Jan. 01 with acoustic guitar wild man Wil Mimnaugh. Ph: 604-932-4451. Where: Crab Shack Who: Leth Dodis Longtime Whistler cover band rocks in the New Year. Tickets: $75, includes champagne at midnight. Ph: 604-905-2220. Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC) What: Winter Wonderland 2005 If you want to go big, this bash is for you. Tickets: $115 before Dec. 31. The club is reserving 35 tickets to sell on Dec. 31 for $125 for last minute partiers. Includes late night appetizers and a personal bottle of champagne. Ph: 604-932-2323. Where: Garfinkel’s What: Jazz & Fine Dining New Years Eve Three dinner and dancing package rates for the evening ranging from $250-$800. Three or five course fine dining, Dom Perignon and a live jazz band. 9 p.m. or later seating. Ph: 604-932-3433. Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar Who: Suzanne Wilson Sheryl Crow-style vocals backed by acoustic guitar covering everything from 60s folk classics to modern rockers–a New Years Eve tradition in the Lounge. Tickets: $30 includes champagne and party favours. Ph: 604-938-1081. Where: Crystal Lounge Who: Bowen Trio Celtic rockers Rob Thompson, Cam Salay and Moritz Behm provide the soundtrack for NYE at Whislter’s only Irish-themed pub. Tickets: $125 includes buffet dinner, party favours and champagne at midnight. Ph: 604-905-4047. Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub What: The 70s Live! Four course dinner and dancing with live music by classic rock band the Nick Gilder Sweeny Todd Show. Tickets: $275. Ph: 604-966-2607. Where: Four Seasons Resort-Harmony Room What: New Years Eve Party Dance in the new year with DJ Skinny and friends at Whistler’s newest club. Tickets: $100, ($125 at the door on Dec. 31), includes champagne, late night gourmet appies, party favours. Ph: 604-932-1904. Where: Down Under What: Paint the Town Red NYE gala dinner and dance. Five course plated meal, DJ and entertainment. Formal dress requried. Reception starts 7 p.m., dinner at 8 p.m. Tickets: $350, (kids 10-16 $175). Ph: 604-938-2215. Where: Fairmont Chateau Whistler-MacDonald Ballroom What: New Years Eve Party Dinner, DJ and dancing for patrons reserving the 8 p.m. seating. Tickets: $115, includes four course meal and party favours. Ph: 604-932-6009. Where: Zeuski’s What: One Cool Night Semi-formal dinner and dancing event in the Upper Village featuring live jazz by Lee Aaron. Adult only event (ages 12 and over). Tickets: $225, includes six course meal, one glass Moet champagne, party favours. Limited to 180 people. Ph: 604-938-2215. Where: Fairmont Chateau Whistler-Wildflower Apres-ski EVENTS Who: Cease & Desist Classic rock at après-ski. 2:30 -5:30 p.m. Where: Monk’s Grill Who: DJ Rob Banks Easy going grooves for après-ski. 2:30 -5:30 p.m. Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC) Who: Gordo Goodtime singalong guitar tunes for après-ski. Where: Mallard Lounge

Saturday,January01 LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS What: Hair of the Doug All day après with Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg a.k.a. the Hairfarmers and guests. New Years Eve casualties are welcome to wear their pyjamas. Where: Dusty’s What: Locals New Years with Wil Mimnaugh For those who had to work last night the ’Shack salutes you with their annual day after party featuring tunes by the acoustic guitar wild man. Tickets: $59.95. Ph: 604-932-4451. Where: Crab Shack Who: Luis Giraldo Jazzy lounge piano and vocals. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 6-8 p.m. & 10 p.m.-midnight. Where: Fifty-Two 80 Bistro & Bar Who: Bowen Trio Guitar and fiddle Celtic favourites with Rob Thompson, Cam Salay and Moritz Behm. Après-ski and evening sets. Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub Who: Cameron Chu & Guests Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guest performers. Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar Who: Melanie Dekker Jazzy pop-rock guitar tunes with the local favourite. 3:30-5:30 and 9-midnight. Where: Mallard Lounge Who: Steve ’N Holmes Acoustic tunes. Where: Crystal Lounge What: Noon Tunes Rob Funk, KostaMan and guests play for the coffee crowd. Where: Second Cup CLUBS AND DJS Who: DJ Seanski The ex-New Yorker spins the funkiest old and new school hip-hop, reggae and R&B tracks in the Beagle bass-ment. Where: Savage Beagle What: Goodtimes Hip-hop, house and Top 40 dance floor hits with DJ Trix. Doors at 9:30 p.m. Where: Tommy Africa’s What: The Big Party Super Saturday night DJ Rob Banks lays down hip-hop and top 40 hits. Where: Garfinkel’s Who: DJ Peacefrog A mainstream mix of tunes that gets the dance floor going. Where: Buffalo Bill’s Who: DJ Easy Leigh Party tunes to getcha’ on the dance floor. Where: Moe Joe’s What: Musical Education 101-Locals New Years Eclectic old school and new school electro and funky breaks with Mr. Fister. Rob Banks on the decks for après-ski starting at 3 p.m. Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC) Who: DJ Buddha Après-ski tunes. Where: Merlin’s Who: DJ Skinny Rock, house and Top 40 dance tunes. Where: Down Under

Sunday, January02 LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS Who: KostaMan & The Mighty Backhoes Live reggae grooves. DJ Phroh throws down après-ski reggae tracks starting at 3 p.m. Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC) What: The Punk Night Whistler’s ultimate anti-club night. This week: Vancouver punk band The Excessives and Royal Grand Prix. Ph: 604-932-3338. Where: Boot Pub Who: Leth Dodis Whistler cover band is still going strong, playing all your favourite rockers. Where: Crab Shack Who: Bowen Boys Guitar and fiddle Celtic favourites with Rob Thompson and Cam Salay. Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub Who: Luis Giraldo Jazzy lounge piano and vocals. 6-8 p.m. & 10 p.m.-midnight. Where: Fifty-Two 80 Bistro & Bar What: Open Mic Night Step up and show ’em what you’ve got. Where: Crystal Lounge What: Noon Tunes Rob Funk, KostaMan and guests play for the coffee crowd. Where: Second Cup CLUBS AND DJS What: Sunday Night Bounce Weekly hip-hop, R&B and reggae night features local DJ PhD. Where: Garfinkel’s Who: DJ Rosco Hip-hop, dancehall & R&B. Where: Savage Beagle Who: DJ Buddha Après-ski tunes. Where: Merlin’s What: Soul Kitchen Vancouver DJ Dana D is at the Kitchen tables this week mixing up an eclectic set of everything from deep house to drum ’n’ bass. The granddaddy of Whistler club nights at 12 years and counting. Where: Tommy Africa’s What: Sunday Church Session DJ Garth and guests throw down old and new-school house music anthems. Doors at 8 p.m. Where: Moe Joe’s What: Locals Night Party tunes by DJ McKeeman and weekly Dynastar ski giveaways. Where: Longhorn Saloon What: Sexually Oriented Sunday Top 40 dance tunes for a weekend ender bender. Where: Down Under Who: DJ NT Mainstream dance tunes keeps the weekend vibe alive. Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Monday, January03 LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS Who: Josh Gontier An eclectic set for après-ski with the guitarist/vocalist from Slow Nerve Action. Where: Merlin’s Who: Cameron Chu & Guests Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guest performers. Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar Who: The Minions with Truth Be Told Rock and metal Monday mayhem with two local bands. Where: Garfinkel’s What: Karaoke Night Take the mic and let yourself go – Gloria Gaynor’s ‘I Will Survive’ won’t sing itself. Where: Crystal Lounge Who: Wendy MacIsaac Trio Authentic Celtic band from Cape Breton fronted by the acclaimed fiddle player. Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub What: Reggae Night Locals Kosta Man and the Mighty Backhoes jammin’ all night long with special guest DJ Phroh. Doors at 8 p.m. Where: Moe Joe’s Who: Luis Giraldo Jazzy lounge piano and vocals. 6-8 p.m. & 10 p.m.-midnight. Where: Fifty-Two 80 Bistro & Bar What: Open Mic Step up and play. Hosted by Greg and Phil from local Zeppelin tribute Whole Lotta Led. Where: Dusty’s CLUBS AND DJS What: ’80s Night ’80s retro tracks with DJ Ryder all night long. Doors at 9:30 p.m. Where: Tommy Africa’s Who: DJ Rosco Hip-hop, dancehall and R&B. Where: Savage Beagle Who: Mat the Alien Local turntable technician brings the funk. Mr. Fister’s on the decks for après-ski starting at 3 p.m. Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC) What: Martini Monday All request tunes. Where: Down Under Who: DJ NT Mainstream dance tunes all night long. Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Tuesday, January04 LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS Who: Cameron Chu & Guests Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guest performers. Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar What: Open Mic Night Grab your guitar or settle in with a pint and let other locals surprise you. Where: Black’s Pub Who: Wendy MacIsaac Trio Authentic Celtic band from Cape Breton fronted by the acclaimed fiddle player. Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub What: Das Boot Ballet This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Naked babes shakin’ it four nights a week. Where: Boot Pub CLUBS AND DJs Who: DJ Lennie Girls rule Tuesdays at the GLC! Sexy house grooves starting at 3 p.m. for après-ski and going all night long. Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC) What: Cowgirls Inc. Rock and country tunes with Coyote Ugly-inspired dancers. Where: Moe Joe’s What: Hip-Hop Night New York native DJ Seanski is on the decks at Whistler’s longest-running hip-hop night – seven years and counting! Where: Savage Beagle What: Foundation JnB Productions and Dirty Beats weekly club night. This week: DJs Muchi Mambo and OJ throwing down funky breakbeat sets. Ph: 604-935-3135. Where: Garfinkel’s Who: DJ Loki House tunes with the Solartribe member. Where: Merlin’s What: ’90s Night Dance hits from yester-decade with DJ Trix. Free cover. Where: Tommy Africa’s What: Industry Night Rock, beats and Top 40 dance tunes. Where: Down Under

Wednesday, January05 LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS Who: Wendy MacIsaac Trio Authentic Celtic band from Cape Breton fronted by the acclaimed fiddle player. Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub Who: Wes Makepeace Acoustic rockers with the Whistler local. Where: Crab Shack Who: Cameron Chu & Guests Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guest performers. Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar Who: Michael Sicoly Singer-guitar player-piano man plays all the crowd pleasers. 3:30-5:30 and 9-midnight. Where: Mallard Lounge What: Das Boot Ballet This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Naked babes shakin’ it four nights a week. Where: Boot Pub CLUBS AND DJS Who: DJ Buddha Après-ski tunes. Where: Merlin’s Who: DJ Garth Jazzy house grooves starting at 3 p.m. for après-ski and going all night. Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC) What: Wet Wednesdays Top 40 dance tunes. Where: Down Under Who: Mat the Alien Popular local scratch technician is back at the decks. Hip-hop, funk, breaks, drum ’n’ bass and other delights. Where: Moe Joe’s What: Humperdinck Slapptyback Eclectic vinyl variety: rock, funk, breaks, electro, house, anything goes. Where: Tommy Africa’s What: Industry Night Industry deals and a rockin’ locals scene. This week: Apple iPOD giveaway! Tunes by DJ Peacefrog. Where: Buffalo Bill’s Who: DJ Tanner Hip-hop and dancehall tracks with the Faction Sound Crew. Where: Savage Beagle What: In Bed with Garfinkel’s Weekly theme club night. This week: Confessions of a Beach Bum. Fun in the sun party featuring house music by DJ Milton. Wear bikinis or boardshorts to get in without paying cover. Where: Garfinkel’s

Thursday, January06 LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTs Who: Cameron Chu & Guests Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guest performers. Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar Who: Wendy MacIsaac Trio Authentic Celtic band from Cape Breton fronted by the acclaimed fiddle player. Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub Who: Luis Giraldo Jazzy lounge piano and vocals. 6-8 p.m. & 10 p.m.-midnight. Where: Fifty-Two 80 Bistro & Bar Who: Michael Sicoly Singer-guitar player-piano man plays all the crowd pleasers. 3:30-5:30 and 9-midnight. Where: Mallard Lounge What: Das Boot Ballet This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Naked babes shakin’ it four nights a week. Where: Boot Pub What: Jam Night Take the mic and show ’em what you’ve got. Where: Pem berton Hotel CLUBS AND DJS Who: DJ Dakota Chill hip-hop beats. Where: Crystal Lounge What: Locals Night Popular party night with DJ Trix and friends. Where: Garfinkel’s What: Break Rocks Breakbeats and rock ’n’ roll with DJ Rob Banks, also on the decks for après-ski starting at 3 p.m. Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC) What: Party Beats Weekly house music night welcomes back DJ Cameron for a New Year’s afterparty. Doors at 9:30 p.m. Where: Tommy Africa’s Who: DJ Derek Top 40 dance flloor hits. Where: Savage Beagle What: Club Shred Party tunes with DJ Buddha. Where: Merlin’s Who: DJ Skinny Top 40 dance tunes. Where: Down Under Who: DJ Rosco Hip-hop, dancehall and R&B. Where: Moe Joe’s