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Nightlife Listings Jan 6-13

Taken from Pique Newsmagazine entertainment section.
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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 p.m. and 9p.m.-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: Pemberton 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 Hip-hop and top-40 dance floor 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,
January07

Live Music and Events
What: Tsunami Relief Fundraiser "Apres-ski" (3-9 p.m.) art and music extravaganza to raise money for Red Cross disaster relief in South East Asia. Admission by donation. www.tourismwhistler.com.
Where: Whistler Conference Centre
Who: She Stole My Beer Longtime local seven-piece jam rock band reunites for their legions of fans. Tickets: $15. Ph: 604-905-2220.
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.
Who: Guitar Doug Rock ’n’ roll après with the local legend.
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
What: Rob Funk Fridays Easy going rock ’n’ roll and eccentric cover tunes to launch the weekend.
Where: Black’s Pub
What: Karaoke Fridays Open jam and karaoke night hosted by DJ Steve Jiu.
Where: Crab Shack
Who: Michael Sicoly Singer-guitar player-piano man plays all the crowd pleasers. 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9p.m.-midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge
Who: Luis Giraldo Jazzy lounge piano and vocals. 6-8 p.m. & 10 p.m.-midnight.
Where: Fifty-Two 80 Bistro & Bar
Who: Rob Thompson Easy going rock n roll and Celtic hits with a touch of the blues.
Where: Crystal Lounge
Who: Last Call Friday night house band plays all your rockin’ requests.
Where: Crystal Lounge
Who: The Ecclestons Imagine Peter Paul & Mary hopped up on Irish Whiskey... high-energy Celtic soul with Vancouver Island roots. Après-ski and evening sets.
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 PhD Silky smooth hip-hop and R&B.
Where: Garfinkel’s
Who: DJ Rob Banks Easy going grooves for après-ski. 2:30 -5:30 p.m.
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Who: DJ Derek Hip-hop and top-40 dance floor hits.
where: Savage Beagle
Who: Hip-hop Fridays Special guest DJ Jason Capeli and recording artist Jon B from L.A. join Friday night DJ Rob Banks this week. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
where: Tommy Africa’s
Who: DJ Peacefrog A mainstream mix of tunes that gets the dance floor going.
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
What: Fresh Meat Fridays Rock, house and Top 40 dance tunes with DJ Skinny.
Where: Down Under

Saturday,
January08

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Rob Funk & Gary Yoshida Easy going rock ’n’ roll and eccentric cover tunes with the local musicians.
Where: Tapley’s Pub
Who: The Ecclestons Imagine Peter Paul & Mary hopped up on Irish Whiskey... high-energy Celtic soul with Vancouver Island roots. Après-ski and evening sets.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who: Rob Thompson Easy going rock n roll and Celtic hits with a touch of the blues.
Where: Crystal Lounge
Who: Luis Giraldo Jazzy lounge piano and vocals. 6-8 p.m. & 10 p.m.-midnight.
Where: Fifty-Two 80 Bistro & Bar
Who: Jam Night Weekly open jam with house band Cold Snap. All amateur musicians welcome.
Where: Boot 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: Michael Sicoly Singer-guitar player-piano man plays all the crowd pleasers. 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9p.m.-midnight.
Where: Mallard 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 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,
January09

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)
Who: Cameron Chu & Guests Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guest performers.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
What: The Punk Night Whistler’s ultimate anti-club night. This week:Ten Second Epic with Mongoose and Half Cut. 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: The Ecclestons Imagine Peter Paul & Mary hopped up on Irish Whiskey... high-energy Celtic soul with Vancouver Island roots. Après-ski and evening sets.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who: Taylor James Everything from U2 to Joni Mitchell. 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9p.m.-midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge
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 On the decks this week: Vancouver DJ Needle Kineval throwing down funk, hip-hop, breaks,
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 The man that got the Kitchen cooking-DJ Czech is at the tables this week. 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.
Where: Moe Joe’s
What: Locals Night Party tunes by DJ McKeeman and weekly ski giveaways.
Where: Longhorn Saloon
Who: DJ NT Mainstream dance tunes keeps the weekend vibe alive.
Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Monday,
January10

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Themasses Vancouver jam band comes back for a little Monday Madness. Ph: 604-932-3338.
Where: Boot Pub
Who: Suzanne Wilson Eclectic après set of rock, folk and originals with the local lass.
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: Taylor James Everything from U2 to Joni Mitchell. 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9p.m.-midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge
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: Bowen Boys Guitar and fiddle Celtic favourites with Rob Thompson and Cam Salay. Après-ski and evening sets.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
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 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)
Who: DJ NT Mainstream dance tunes all night long.
Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Tuesday,
January11

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: Bowen Boys Guitar and fiddle Celtic favourites with Rob Thompson and Cam Salay. Après-ski and evening sets.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who: Taylor James Everything from U2 to Joni Mitchell. 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9p.m.-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 Ace Girl DJs rule Tuesdays at the GLC! Eclectic grooves and bitchin’ beats 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: Vancouver house music DJ Tyler "T-Bone" Stadius." Ph: 604-935-3135.
Where: Garfinkel’s
Who: DJ Loki House tunes with the Solartribe member. DJ Lee is on the decks for après-ski.
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,
January12

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Michael Sicoly Singer-guitar player-piano man plays all the crowd pleasers. 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9p.m.-midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge
Who: Bowen Boys Guitar and fiddle Celtic favourites with Rob Thompson and Cam Salay. Après-ski and evening sets.
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
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 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: hip-hop, breaks, rock and house with DJ Scott Arkwell and MC Curtis Santiago. Free cover for locals. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
What: Industry Night Industry deals and a rockin’ locals scene. 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 Hollywood Starlet. Garf’s Girls portraying Marilyn Monroe, Wonderwoman and other babes of the silver screen. House music by DJs Loki and Syrdon.
Where: Garfinkel’s
Who: DJ Buddha Après-ski tunes.
Where: Merlin’s

Thursday,
January13

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: LTJ Bukem & MC Conrad First Whistler appearance for the U.K. originator and founder of Good Looking Records. Opening sets by locals Jungle Souldier and Plastic Surgeon. Tickets: $17 first 100, $20 second 100, available in advance from Dirty Beats and The Electric Daisy Internet Cafe, more at the door.
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.
Who: Susan Holden Local gal with a singing style similar to Natalie Merchant/Tracy Chapman. Rock ’n’ roll with a touch of soul.
Where: Crystal Lounge
Who: CARDA Fundraiser Silent auction for Canadian Avalanche dog program. Tunes by DJ Rosco.
Where: Moe Joe’s
What: The Grind Premiere New locally produced snow and skate video from The Wolfpack Productions. Tunes by longtime local punk band Slush. Tickets: $5 at the door.
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: Michael Sicoly Singer-guitar player-piano man plays all the crowd pleasers. 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9p.m.-midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge
Who: Bowen Boys Guitar and fiddle Celtic favourites with Rob Thompson and Cam Salay. Après-ski and evening sets.
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
What: Jam Night Take the mic and show ’em what you’ve got.
Where: Pem berton Hotel

CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Rob Banks Easy going grooves for après-ski. 2:30 -5:30 p.m.
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
What: Locals Night Popular party night with DJ Trix and friends.
Where: Garfinkel’s
What: Party Beats Weekly house music night with special guest DJ Little Al (Birmingham, U.K.) on the decks.
where: Tommy Africa’s
Who: DJ Derek Hip-hop and top-40 dance floor hits.
where: Savage Beagle
Who: DJ Skinny Top 40 dance tunes.
Where: Down Under