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Week of August 3-10, 2006

Thursday, August 3
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Cameron Chu Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guests.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Who: Lyndon Davies Jazzy vocals accompanied by piano and guitar from 4:30-6:30 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge
Who: Cesar Beltran Unique blend of Latin jazz, Flamenco and world beats from 6-10 p.m.
Where: Morgan’s
Who: Rob Thompson Toe tapping Celtic and rock tunes with the boy from Bowen Island. Show 7 p.m.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
What: LUNAFLIKS Grab a blanket and friends to sit back under the stars to enjoy the outdoor screen presented by LUNA and Sharp’s Audio-Visual. This week 54 characters and 11 storylines intersect in Intermission. Tickets are $3 for LUNA members and $5 for non-members. Show up at 9 p.m. to enjoy local DJ sets and good seats. Dress warm. Take the extended Lost Lake bus service for $.50, leaving from the Gondola Transit Exchange at 9 p.m. Event is cancelled if it rains.
Where: Lost Lake Park

CLUBS AND DJs
What: Locals Night Get there early. Always a line up for this local favourite night.
Where: Garfinkel’s
What: Life’s a Beach DJ Rob Banks spins the coolest summer with reggae, island thumpers and beach party tunes. No cover. Dress for the heat. Doors 10 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Who: DJ Parris Red Velvet hosts spins sexy beats and house grooves.
Where: Maxx Fish
Who: Kostaman Whistler’s number one reggae band is all about feel-good grooves with the Scott Party. Doors 9:30 p.m.
Where: Moe Joe’s
 

 
Friday, August 4
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Big Up Get into the reggae groove with Guitar Doug and friends at 10 p.m.
Where: Dusty’s
Who: Gnar Boots The Boot open mic band keeps the jam vibe alive. All styles welcome. Drums and amps provided. Starts 9 p.m.
Where: Merlin’s
Who: One Voice Lyric1 and friends touch down their B.C. tour in Whistler, promoting their new album, Get In On the Ground Floor.. The MC founded Maintain One Voice Entertainment.
Where: Garfinkel’s
Who: The Bowen Boys Toe tapping favorites and Celtic traditional tunes with Bowen Island's Rob Thompson and guests. Show 7 p.m.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
What: Photography Opening Local Djs on deck for photographer Mike Barry’s opening reception of landscape and nature exhibit.
Where: BBK’s in the Upper Village
Who: Cesar Beltran Unique blend of Latin jazz, Flamenco and world beats from 6-10 p.m.
Where: Morgan’s
Who: Cameron Chu Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guests.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Who: John Gilliat Rumba, Flamenco, world beat and pop come together on guitar from 3:30-6:30 p.m. and 8-10 p.m.
Where: Fifty Two 80 Bistro & Lounge
Who: Gord Rutherford Guitar acoustic covers from 5-7 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge
What: Karaoke Fridays New to the Crystal line up. Get your karaoke fix now on Mondays and the first Friday of every month.
Where: Crystal Lounge
Who: Sean Rose Rhythm and blues reviews form local strummer at 8 p.m.
Where: Black’s Pub
Who: Blind Pigeon Classic rock.
Where: Pemberton Hotel

CLUBS AND DJs
What: Heat Fridays Locals only hot party with Heat girls for spring.
Where: Savage Beagle
Who: DJ Peacefrog A mainstream mix of tunes that gets the dance floor going.
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
What: Elektric Relaxation Music appreciation night of hip-hop classics, funk,, R&B and drum ‘n’ breaks. Doors 9:30 p.m.
Where: Moe Joe’s
What: ‘90s Night Party like your Nikki Sixx with guest DJ spinning one hit wonders and old school dance tracks. Doors 10 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
What: Breast Cancer Fundraiser Join Jenny Mccormack and Rebecca Kleinman who are inviting people to dress in pink to help raise money for Breast Cancer research. Tons of prizes to be won. Tickets are $10.
Where: Maxx Fish

Saturday, August 5
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Big John Bates and the Voodoo Dollz Rockabilly punkers meets naughty burlesque show for sure to sell-out night at the Barbecue Championships festivities. Tickets $8. Guitar Doug and Shannon Saunders hold down the apres sets with acoustic guitar and rocking fiddle from 12:30-3:30 p.m.
Where: Dusty’s
Who: The February March Four piece indie rock band is a favourite from the Telus World Ski and Snowboard Festival and Western Canadian Music Awards. Show 1, 5 p.m.
Where: Village Common, Town Plaza
Who: The Bowen Boys Toe tapping favorites and Celtic traditional tunes with Bowen Island's Rob Thompson and guests. Show 7 p.m.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who: John Gilliat Rumba, Flamenco, world beat and pop come together on guitar from 3:30-6:30 p.m. and 8-10 p.m.
Where: Fifty Two 80 Bistro & Lounge
Who: Cesar Beltran Unique blend of Latin jazz, Flamenco and world beats from 6-10 p.m.
Where: Morgan’s
Who: Brian Flanagan All your favourite covers with Celtic interludes from 4:30-6:30 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge
Who: Dr. Dave Duo Dave Morris joins Chris Munro for acoustic covers. Show 9 p.m.
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: Dr. Dave Acoustic rock from mellow to rockin’ with local favourite noon to 4 p.m.
Where: Second Cup
Who: Blind Pigeon Classic rock.
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Who: Kostaman Whistler’s best reggae travels south with live band and DJ Phroh. Doors 9 p.m. Advanced tickets are $8 or $10 at the door.
Where: Howe Sound Inn Pub

CLUBS AND DJs
Who: DJ Peacefrog A mainstream mix of tunes that gets the dance floor going.
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
Who: DJ Easyleigh Local favourite spins hip hop, house, rock and dancehall. Doors 9:30 p.m.
Where: Moe Joe’s
What: Bang On DJ Business or Pleasure throws down hottest Top 40, R&B grinders and house. Doors 10 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s

Sunday, August 6
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Guitar Doug times two The Daddio of the Patio and Shannon Saunders hold down the apres sets with acoustic guitar and rocking fiddle from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Dougaroo goes bonsai at 9 p.m.
Where: Dusty’s
Who: The February March Four piece rock band is a favourite from the Telus World Ski and Snowboard Festival and Western Canadian Music Awards. Show 1, 4:30 p.m.
Where: Village Common, Village Square
Who: Dr. Dave Acoustic rock from mellow to rockin’ with local favourite noon to 4 p.m.
Where: Second Cup
Who: Liquid Language Writer Stephen Vogler and bassist Rajan Das deliver poetic music from 7-9 p.m.
Where: Village Square, Village Common, Town Plaza
Who: Still Smokin’ Lite Pemberton’s Don and Sue Stearns play acoustic favourites at the Whistler Farmer’s Market from 11-4 p.m.
Where: Upper Village
Who: The Helsium Daze Downtown Jay Brown, Evan Biswanger and James Lawson tune into nostalgic and modern-day rock that spans the timelines from 4-7 p.m.
Where: Merlin’s
Who: G Jam Join G Willy and Greg Garland for an open-stage jam from 8-11 p.m.
Where: Tex Corleones
Who: Brian Flanagan All your favourite covers with Celtic interludes from 4:30-6:30 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge
Who: Cesar Beltran Unique blend of Latin jazz, Flamenco and world beats from 6-10 p.m.
Where: Morgan’s
What: Jam Session Play along side the best with Reggae Master Kostaman leading the way. Show 9 p.m.
Where: Crystal Lounge
Who: Rob Funk Celtic and originals with a funky twist. Show 7 p.m.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who: The Little Brother Band The Vancouver band fronted by Grateful Greg’s little brother Wes Reamsbottom hosts a CD release party with plenty of folk rock to go around.
Where: Merlin’s
Who: Grass Roots Jam Musicians gather the first Sunday of every month to jam from 7:30-10 p.m.
Where: Brackendale Art Gallery (BAG)

CLUBS AND DJs
What: Locals Night End the weekend of madness with a local crew.
Where: Longhorn Saloon
What: S.I.N. Hang out with Moe Joe crew for service industry night. Doors 9:30 p.m.
Where: Moe Joe’s
What: Soul Kitchen Turntable tricksters are at the kitchen tables. This week DJ Quest from San Fran who has worked with big names such as DJ Shadow, Blackalicious and Rob Swift. Doors 10 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s

Monday, August 7
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTs
Who: Rob Funk Celtic and originals with a funky twist. Show 7 p.m.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who: The February March Four piece rock band is a favourite from the Telus World Ski and Snowboard Festival and Western Canadian Music Awards. Show noon, 3 p.m.
Where: Village Common, Village Square
What: Karaoke Night I Will Survive won’t sing itself, so come out to sing all your favourites at the Full Moon special edition.
Where: Crystal Lounge
Who: Brian Flanagan All your favourite covers with Celtic interludes from 4:30-6:30 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge

CLUBS AND DJs
What: ‘80s Night Retro night with DJ Ryder who spins retro and old school dance tracks. Free cover for ‘80s outfits. Doors 9:30 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
What: Dance Contest DJ Mixmaster Fab spins old and new school vinyl for Lovenest dance contest. $300 in prizes to be won.
Where: Maxx Fish

Tuesday, August 8
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Locals Lounge Join G Willy at the Creekside jam starting at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Joey Chan’s
Who: Rob Lee Vancouver lounge piano man tickles the ivories from 4:30-6:30 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge
Who: Rob Thompson Toe tapping Celtic and rock tunes with the boy from Bowen Island. Show 7 p.m.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
CLUBS AND DJs
What: Celebration The Faction Sound Crew dial up hip hop for Whistler’s smallest nightclub and biggest party. Ladies never wait in line.
Where:Savage Beagle

Wednesday, August 9
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Rob Thompson Toe tapping Celtic and rock tunes with the boy from Bowen Island. Show 7 p.m.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who: Cesar Beltran Unique blend of Latin jazz, Flamenco and world beats from 6-10 p.m.
Where: Morgan’s
Who: Wes Makepeace & Jay Greenway Local favourites offer up chillin’ acoustics.
Where: Three Below
Who: Rob Lee Vancouver lounge piano man tickles the ivories from 4:30-6:30 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge
What: Music Bingo Test your music trivia at 7 p.m. with Zoo and Big Rich.
Where: Citta
What: Kostaman Jam Join Whistler’s own Reggae star Kostaman for 9 p.m. jam session.
Where: Black’s Pub
What: Clothing Swap Jam Ladies can swap clothes while sitting back to live music from Steve Jiu and Kostaman from 6-8 p.m. Extra clothing will be donated to Pearls Safe House for Women.
Where: Farfalla

CLUBS AND DJs
What: Real Deal International scratch wizard Mat the Alien mixes up hip hop, funk, breaks, dancehall and drum ‘n’ bass. Doors 9:30 p.m.
Where: Moe Joe’s
What: Industry Night Rockin’ locals scene and giveaways galore.
Where: Buffalo Bill’s

 
Thursday, August 10
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Cameron Chu Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guests.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Who: Rob Lee Vancouver lounge piano man tickles the ivories from 4:30-6:30 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge
Who: Cesar Beltran Unique blend of Latin jazz, Flamenco and world beats from 6-10 p.m.
Where: Morgan’s
Who: Rob Thompson Toe tapping Celtic and rock tunes with the boy from Bowen Island. Show 7 p.m.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
What: LUNAFLIKS Grab a blanket and friends to sit back under the stars to enjoy the outdoor screen presented by LUNA and Sharp’s Audio-Visual. This week The Life and Hard Times of Guy Terrifico is screened in cooperation with the Whistler Film Festival. The film is a Canadian honky-tonkumentary about the rise and fall of singer Guy Terrifico. Local filmmaker Tom Meraw’s short film Trash Bash show beforehand. Tickets are $3 for LUNA members and $5 for non-members. Show up at 9 p.m. to enjoy local DJ sets and good seats. Dress warm. Take the extended Lost Lake bus service for $.50, leaving from the Gondola Transit Exchange at 9 p.m. Event is cancelled if it rains.
Where: Lost Lake Park

CLUBS AND DJs
What: Locals Night Get there early. Always a line up for this local favourite night.
Where: Garfinkel’s
What: Swimwear Showdown Girls compete for national finals for Miss Canadian Swimwear in Vancouver with a chance to win $10,000 cash and an international modeling contract. Plenty of local prizes to be won as well. Three finalists chosen tonight. DJ Rob Baanks and Business or Pleasure on deck. Doors 10 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Who: DJ Parris Red Velvet hosts spins sexy beats and house grooves.
Where: Maxx Fish
Who: Kostaman Whistler’s number one reggae band is all about feel-good grooves with the Scott Party. Doors 9:30 p.m.
Where: Moe Joe’s