Nightlife Listings Jan 20-27
Taken from Pique Newsmagazine entertainment section.
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Thursday,
January20
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTs
What:
LUNA-Big in Japan Martial arts, Anime movies, maki rolls, sumo suits and live music by Japanese trio The Roommates starting at 8:30 p.m. Alcohol-free alternative for the bar-hopping aged crowd. Tickets: $2/members, $4/non-members. www.lunawhistler.com.
Where:
Spruce Grove Field House
Who:
Slow Nerve Action Notorious local funk-rock band in the house for Club Shred. Tickets: $5 at the door.
Where:
Merlins
Who:
Lyndon Davies Jazzy vocals accompanied by piano and guitar. 6-8 p.m. & 10 p.m.-midnight.
Where:
Fifty-Two 80 Bistro & Bar
What:
Hustler Lingerie Party Lingerie fashion show. Tunes by DJ Rosco. $10 cover, girls get in free. First 100 gals get free lingerie.
Where:
Moe Joes
Who:
Mike Weterings Acoustic guitar grooves inspired by African world beat rhythms.
Where:
Crystal Lounge
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:
Quilligans Quake Rollicking pub music with John Bottomley and fiddler Moritz Behm. Après-ski and evening sets.
Where:
Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who:
Dave Crowley Acoustic rockers with the local metal musician.
Where:
Crab Shack
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 Rob Banks Easy going grooves for après-ski. Break Rocks! rock n roll & breakbeats in the evening. Dinner DJ Dr. Sauce on the decks 7-9 p.m.
Where:
Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
What:
Locals Night Popular party night with DJ Trix and friends.
Where:
Garfinkels
What:
Party Beats Weekly house music night with guest DJ Garth on the decks.
Where:
Tommy Africas
What:
Pyjama Party Get into the groove in your sleepwear. Event is in conjunction with the FIS World Snowboard Championships.
Where:
Savage Beagle
What:
Thirsty Top 40 dance tunes.
Where:
Down Under
Friday,
January21
Live Music and Events
Who:
Kaejema Groovy funk-dub-jazz band.
Where:
Dustys
Who:
Kitangus High-energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites. Après-ski and evening sets.
Where:
Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who:
Guitar Doug Rock n roll Friday with the legendary local. Après-ski set with Grateful Greg and evening set solo.
Where:
Merlins
Who:
Lee Aaron with Cameron Chu Sultry Vancouver jazz singer joins the Bearfoots piano man for five nights.
Where:
Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
What:
Rob Funk Fridays Easy going rock n roll and eccentric cover tunes to launch the weekend.
Where:
Blacks Pub
What:
Fun Festival Friday Open stage 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:
Lyndon Davies Jazzy vocals accompanied by piano and guitar. 6-8 p.m. & 10 p.m.-midnight.
Where:
Fifty-Two 80 Bistro & Bar
Who:
Living Room Laidback jams with locals Mike Redmond, Raj Das and Phil-T-Beats.
Where:
Crystal Lounge
Who:
Last Call Friday night house band plays all your rockin requests.
Where:
Moe Joes
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
Who:
Chick n Pyjamas Classic Rock.
Where:
Pemberton Hotel
Who:
Jeff Van de Mark & Friends Organized weekly open jam.
Where:
Big Smoke (Mount Currie)
CLUBS AND DJS
Who:
DJ PhD Silky smooth hip-hop and R&B.
Where:
Garfinkels
Who:
DJ Rob Banks Easy going grooves for après-ski. 2:30 -5:30 p.m. Dinner DJ Dr. Sauce 7-9 p.m. Closed in the evening for a private function.
Where:
Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Who:
DJ Derek Hip-hop and top-40 dance floor hits.
Where:
Savage Beagle
What:
Hip-hop Friday Hip-hop and R&B hits with DJ Rob Banks. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Where:
Tommy Africas
Who:
DJ Peacefrog Mainstream dance tunes to get the weekend in motion.
Where:
Buffalo Bills
What:
Fresh Meat Friday Beats, breaks and rock n roll with DJ Skinny.
Where:
Down Under
Who:
DJ Funky Monkey Après-ski tunes.
Where:
Dustys
Saturday,
January22
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who:
k-os Canadian superstar of conscious hip-hop closes the World Snowboard Championships. SOLD OUT. www.whistlerworlds.com.
Where:
Whistler Conference Centre
What:
Burning Down the House Burning Man-inspired party. Performance art, fire dancing, films, slideshows and tracks by reunited DJ duo Super Secret. Come in costume. Tickets: $10. Ph: 604-905-2220.
Where:
Garibaldi Lift Co.
Who:
Jay Bonnell Acoustic tunes with the Leth Dodis/Last Call player.
Where:
Crab Shack
Who:
Rob Funk & Gary Yoshida Easy going rock n roll and eccentric cover tunes with the local musicians.
Where:
Tapleys Pub
Who:
Coldsnap Local jam band throw down psychedelic and rock covers for Saturday Night Live.
Where:
Dustys
Who:
Kitangus High-energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites. Après-ski and evening sets.
Where:
Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who:
Living Room Laidback jams with locals Mike Redmond, Raj Das and Phil-T-Beats.
Where:
Crystal Lounge
Who:
Lyndon Davies Jazzy vocals accompanied by piano and guitar. 6-8 p.m. & 10 p.m.-midnight.
Where:
Fifty-Two 80 Bistro & Bar
Who:
Lee Aaron with Cameron Chu Sultry Vancouver jazz singer joins the Bearfoots piano man for five nights.
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
What:
Pickin For Relief Bluegrass/roots music concert with all proceeds donated to the Red Cross tsunami relief effort. Performances by the Courageous Mountain Rangers (formerly Tragically Hick) Archie Pateman & The Boot Screefers and the Mountain Bluebirds. Tickets: $10 available at Pemberton Esso, Pioneer Junction Shell and Alpine Meadows Market.
Where:
St. Davids United Church (Pemberton)
Who:
Chick n Pyjamas Classic Rock.
Where:
Pemberton Hotel
CLUBS AND DJS
Who:
DJ Seanski The ex-New Yorker spins the funkiest old and new school hip-hop, dancehall and R&B 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 Africas
What:
The Big Party Super Saturday night DJ Rob Banks lays down hip-hop and top 40 hits.
Where:
Garfinkels
Who:
DJ Peacefrog A mainstream mix of tunes that gets the dance floor going.
Where:
Buffalo Bills
Who:
DJ Easy Leigh Hip-hop, house, and rock n roll party tunes.
Where:
Moe Joes
Who:
DJ Rob Banks Après-ski grooves. Dinnertime DJ Dr. Sauce 6-8 p.m.
Where:
Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Who:
Sin City Classic club tunes.
Where:
Down Under
Who:
DJ Buddha Slow Nerve Actions DJ mixes it up for après-ski.
Where:
Merlins
Sunday,
January23
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What:
Afterlame Premiere Screening of the latest snowboard flick from Robot Food. Option Snowboard and Dynastar ski giveaways and tunes by DJ McKeeman.
Where:
Longhorn Saloon
Who:
Wes Mackey Old-time authentic South Carolina blues. 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9p.m.-midnight.
Where:
Mallard Lounge
Who:
Lee Aaron with Cameron Chu Sultry Vancouver jazz singer joins the Bearfoots piano man for five nights.
Where:
Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
What:
The Punk Night Whistlers ultimate anti-club night. This week: eclectic art rock duo Run Chico Run and The Mark Inside. Ph: 604-932-3338.
Where:
Boot Pub
Who:
Lyndon Davies Jazzy vocals accompanied by piano and guitar. 6-8 p.m. & 10 p.m.-midnight.
Where:
Fifty-Two 80 Bistro & Bar
Who:
Leth Dodis Longtime Whistler cover band plays all your favourite rock songs all night long.
Where:
Crab Shack
Who:
Kitangus High-energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites. Après-ski and evening sets.
Where:
Dubh Linn Gate Pub
What:
Open Mic Night Step up and show em what youve got.
Where:
Crystal Lounge
What:
Noon Tunes Rob Funk, KostaMan and guests play for the coffee crowd.
Where:
Second Cup
CLUBS AND DJS
Who:
DJ Buddha Après-ski tunes.
Where:
Merlins
What:
Sunday Night Bounce Weekly hip-hop night with Vancouvers Faction Sound Crew (DJ Tanner and DJ Arems) throwin down hip-hop, breaks, RnB, reggae and funk.
Where:
Garfinkels
Who:
DJ Rosco Hip-hop, dancehall & R&B.
Where:
Savage Beagle
What:
Soul Kitchen At the Kitchen tables this week: Girls On WaxDJ Leanne from Vancouver and local DJ Lennie servin up booty-groovin house beats. The granddaddy of Whistler club nights at 12 years and counting.
Where:
Tommy Africas
What:
Sunday Church Session Old and new-school house music with DJ Garth.
Where:
Moe Joes
Who:
DJ NT Mainstream dance tunes keeps the weekend vibe alive.
Where:
Buffalo Bills
What:
Trailer Park Sundays Slow Nerve Actions DJ Buddha mixes up rock and beats. Après-ski tunes with DJ Funky Monkey.
Where:
Dustys
What:
Curiosity Sunday Beats, breaks and rock n roll.
Where:
Down Under
Monday,
January24
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who:
Slammin Jack Vancouver jam band throws down Phish-y grooves for Monday Madness. Ph: 604-932-3338.
Where:
Boot Pub
Who:
Wes Mackey Old-time authentic South Carolina blues. 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9p.m.-midnight.
Where:
Mallard Lounge
Who:
Sailesh Youre getting very very sleepy...The uncensored hypnotist returns for another wild and sexy session. $5 cover.
Where:
Merlins
What:
Reggae Night Live reggae grooves with locals KostaMan & the Mighty Backhoes and DJ Phroh.
Where:
Moe Joes
Who:
Lee Aaron with Cameron Chu Sultry Vancouver jazz singer joins the Bearfoots piano man for five nights.
Where:
Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Who:
The Minions & guests Rock and metal Monday mayhem.
Where:
Garfinkels
What:
Karaoke Night Take the mic and let yourself go Gloria Gaynors I Will Survive wont sing itself.
Where:
Crystal Lounge
Who:
The Bowen Boys Fiddle-driven Celtic pub favourites with locals Rob Thompson and Cam Salay. Après-ski and evening sets.
Where:
Dubh Linn Gate Pub
What:
Open Mic Step up and give er. Hosted by Greg and Phil from local Zeppelin tribute Whole Lotta Led.
Where:
Dustys
CLUBS AND DJS
What:
80s Night 80s retro tracks with DJ Ryder all night long. Doors at 9 p.m.
Where:
Tommy Africas
Who:
DJ Rosco Hip-hop, dancehall and R&B.
Where:
Savage Beagle
Who:
Mr. Fister Funky après-ski tracks. Dinner DJ Dr. Sauce 7-9 p.m. Closed in the evening for a private function.
Where:
Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Who:
DJ NT Mainstream dance tunes all night long.
Where:
Buffalo Bills
What:
Inspiration Dance tunes with DJ Skinny.
Where:
Down Under
Tuesday,
January25
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTs
Who:
Lee Aaron with Cameron Chu Sultry Vancouver jazz singer joins the Bearfoots piano man for five nights.
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:
Blacks Pub
Who:
Wes Mackey Old-time authentic South Carolina blues. 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9p.m.-midnight.
Where:
Mallard Lounge
Who:
The Bowen Boys Fiddle-driven Celtic pub favourites with locals 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
CLUBS AND DJs
Who:
DJ Ace Girl DJs rule Tuesdays at the GLC! Eclectic grooves and bitchin beats for après-ski and through the dinner hour. Closed in the evening for a private function.
Where:
Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
What:
Cowgirls Inc. Rock and country tunes with Coyote Ugly-inspired dancers.
Where:
Moe Joes
What:
Hip-Hop Night New York native DJ Seanski is on the decks at Whistlers longest-running hip-hop night.
Where:
Savage Beagle
What:
Foundation JnB Productions and Dirty Beats weekly club night. This week: DJ/Producer Robb G (Promo Records) from Toronto. Tickets at the door. Ph: 604-935-3135.
Where:
Garfinkels
What:
Full Moon Party Solartribe celebrates la lune with house tunes by DJs Loki, Phroh, Garth and Tone.
Where:
Merlins
What:
90s Night Dance hits from yester-decade. Free cover.
Where:
Tommy Africas
What:
Industry Night
Where:
Down Under
Wednesday,
January26
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:
The Bowen Boys Fiddle-driven Celtic pub favourites with locals 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
What:
Mechanical Bull Throw back a shot of liquid courage and ride em cowboy (or girl)!
Where:
Pemberton Hotel
CLUBS AND DJS
What:
Aussie Day Bash Party central for transplanted Aussies. Starting at 9 a.m. and raging until 1 a.m. Aussie rules footy and cricket on the big screens, meatpies and 8 DJs.
Where:
Longhorn Saloon
Who:
DJ Dakota Hip-hop tunes for a crazy Australia Day.
Where:
Crystal Lounge
Who:
Dr. Sauce Deep house grooves starting at the dinner hour. DJ Ace on the decks for après-ski.
Where:
Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
What:
Wet Wednesday Top 40 dance tunes for Aussie Day.
Where:
Down Under
Who:
Mat the Alien Whistlers favourite DJ mixes up hip-hop, funk, breaks, dancehall, drum n bass and other delights.
Where:
Moe Joes
What:
7th Annual Aussie Fest Party Rock out to hits from down unda with DJ Trix. Miss Australia wet T-shirt contest with $400 total in cash prizes. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Where:
Tommy Africas
What:
Aussie Day Industry Night Industry deals and a rockin locals scene. Forum Snowboard giveaway! Tunes by DJ Peacefrog.
Where:
Buffalo Bills
Who:
DJ Tanner Hip-hop and dancehall tracks with the Faction Sound Crew.
Where:
Savage Beagle
What:
In Bed with Garfinkels Weekly theme club night. This week: in honour of Australia Day catch "Confessions of an Aussie," a rockin party specially for the down unda bunch. Tickets available in advance from the Electric Daisy Internet Cafe.
Where:
Garfinkels
Thursday,
January27
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTs
Who:
Gary & Mark Live music for Club Shred.
Where:
Merlins
Who:
The Bowen Boys Fiddle-driven Celtic pub favourites with locals Rob Thompson and Cam Salay. Après-ski and evening sets.
Where:
Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who:
Rob Funk Eclectic acoustic covers with the local jack of all musical trades.
Where:
Crystal Lounge
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:
Dave Crowley Acoustic rockers with the local metal musician.
Where:
Crab Shack
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 Rob Banks Easy going grooves for après-ski. 2:30 -5:30 p.m. Break Rocks! rock n roll & breakbeats in the evening. Dinner DJ Dr. Sauce on the decks 7-9 p.m.
Where:
Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
What:
Locals Night Popular party night with DJ Trix and friends.
Where:
Garfinkels
What:
Party Beats House music tracks with DJ Little Al from Birmingham U.K. .
Where:
Tommy Africas
Who:
DJ Derek Hip-hop and top-40 dance floor hits.
Where:
Savage Beagle
What:
Thirsty Top 40 dance tunes.
Where:
Down Under
Who:
DJ Peacefrog Mainstream mix of dance favourites.
Where:
Buffalo Bills
Who:
DJ Rosco Hip-hop, dancehall & RnB.
Where:
Savage Beagle