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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: Merlin’s
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 Joe’s
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: Quilligan’s 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: Garfinkel’s
What: Party Beats Weekly house music night with guest DJ Garth on the decks.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
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: Dusty’s
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: Merlin’s
Who: Lee Aaron with Cameron Chu Sultry Vancouver jazz singer joins the Bearfoot’s 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: Black’s 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 Joe’s
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: Garfinkel’s
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 Africa’s
Who: DJ Peacefrog Mainstream dance tunes to get the weekend in motion.
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
What: Fresh Meat Friday Beats, breaks and rock ’n’ roll with DJ Skinny.
Where: Down Under
Who: DJ Funky Monkey Après-ski tunes.
Where: Dusty’s

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: Tapley’s Pub
Who: Coldsnap Local jam band throw down psychedelic and rock covers for Saturday Night Live.
Where: Dusty’s
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 Bearfoot’s 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. David’s 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 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 Hip-hop, house, and rock ’n’ roll party tunes.
Where: Moe Joe’s
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 Action’s DJ mixes it up for après-ski.
Where: Merlin’s

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 Bearfoot’s piano man for five nights.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
What: The Punk Night Whistler’s 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 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
Who: DJ Buddha Après-ski tunes.
Where: Merlin’s
What: Sunday Night Bounce Weekly hip-hop night with Vancouver’s Faction Sound Crew (DJ Tanner and DJ Arems) throwin’ down hip-hop, breaks, RnB, reggae and funk.
Where: Garfinkel’s
Who: DJ Rosco Hip-hop, dancehall & R&B.
Where: Savage Beagle
What: Soul Kitchen At the Kitchen tables this week: Girls On Wax–DJ 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 Africa’s
What: Sunday Church Session Old and new-school house music with DJ Garth.
Where: Moe Joe’s
Who: DJ NT Mainstream dance tunes keeps the weekend vibe alive.
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
What: Trailer Park Sundays Slow Nerve Action’s DJ Buddha mixes up rock and beats. Après-ski tunes with DJ Funky Monkey.
Where: Dusty’s
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 You’re getting very very sleepy...The uncensored hypnotist returns for another wild and sexy session. $5 cover.
Where: Merlin’s
What: Reggae Night Live reggae grooves with locals KostaMan & the Mighty Backhoes and DJ Phroh.
Where: Moe Joe’s
Who: Lee Aaron with Cameron Chu Sultry Vancouver jazz singer joins the Bearfoot’s piano man for five nights.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Who: The Minions & guests Rock and metal Monday mayhem.
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: 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: 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: 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 Bill’s
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 Bearfoot’s 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: Black’s 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 Joe’s
What: Hip-Hop Night New York native DJ Seanski is on the decks at Whistler’s 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: Garfinkel’s
What: Full Moon Party Solartribe celebrates la lune with house tunes by DJs Loki, Phroh, Garth and Tone.
Where: Merlin’s
What: ’90s Night Dance hits from yester-decade. Free cover.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
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 Whistler’s favourite DJ mixes up hip-hop, funk, breaks, dancehall, drum ’n’ bass and other delights.
Where: Moe Joe’s
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 Africa’s
What: Aussie Day Industry Night Industry deals and a rockin’ locals scene. Forum Snowboard 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: 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: Garfinkel’s

Thursday,
January27

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTs
Who: Gary & Mark Live music for Club Shred.
Where: Merlin’s
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: Garfinkel’s
What: Party Beats House music tracks with DJ Little Al from Birmingham U.K. .
Where: Tommy Africa’s
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 Bill’s
Who: DJ Rosco Hip-hop, dancehall & RnB.
Where: Savage Beagle