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Nightlife Listings April 7-14

Taken from Pique Newsmagazine entertainment section.
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Thursday,
April07
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Hot Dog The Movie Party
5th annual memorial night for the late Brett Carlson. Hot Dog retro ski movie theme complete with wet T-shirt contest. Tunes by Juiced Newton and Mr. Fister. Tickets $15. Fundraiser for backcountry hut building & Zero Ceiling Society.
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Who: Dave Crowley
Local rock ruler tones it down.
Where: Crab Shack
Who: Susan Holden
Rootsy guitar folk-rock with the local gal and former Tuned Woman.
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: Michael Sicoly
Singer-guitar player-piano man plays all the crowd pleasers. 4:30-6:30 p.m. and 9p.m.-midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge
Who: Guitar Doug
Legendary local throws a little Celtic flavour in with his rock ’n’ roll classic covers. Après 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
What: Cowgirls Inc.
The honky-tonk hotties have a new night! Line dancing instruction and Coyote Ugly-style antics. Yee-ha!
Where: Moe Joe’s
What: Ladies Night
Girls get in free.
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
Who: Kid Kenobi
Superstar Aussie breaks DJ in Whistler. Opening sets by DJs Garth and Noel Boogie. Tickets: $15 in advance from SnoMotion. Doors at 9:30.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
What: Locals Night
Popular party night with DJ Trix and friends.
Where: Garfinkel’s
What: Over-Flo Thursdays
Hip-hop and top-40 with DJ Derek.
Where: Savage Beagle
What: The Main Event
Dancehall and funky beats with DJ Skinny and the crew.
Where: Down Under

Friday,
April08
Live Music and Events
Who: The String Cheese Incident
Colorado hippie bluegrass jam band launches the Telus World Ski & Snowboard Festival DKNY Jeans outdoor concert series. 2:30-5:30 p.m. www.whistler2005.com.
Where: Outdoor main stage - Skier’s Plaza
Who: The Hairfarmers
Legendary local duo Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg rockin’ après-ski. Part of the TWSSF Kokanee Freeride music lineup. www.whistler2005.com. Back again for an evening set.
Where: Merlin’s
Who: Themasses
Vancouver jam band. Part of the TWSSF Kokanee Freeride music lineup. Free admission. www.whistler2005.com.
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.
Who: Zilla
Colorado jam band takes the stage at the official afterparty for the afternoon’s String Cheese Incident show. Tickets: $20. www.upstreamentertainment.com.
Where: Boot Pub
Who: Murphy’s Lagh
High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites. Après and evening sets.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who: Cameron Chu
Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guests.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
What: Rob Funk
Fridays Easy-going rock ’n’ roll and eccentric cover tunes.
Where: Black’s Pub
Who: Michael Sicoly
Singer-guitar player-piano man plays all the crowd pleasers. 4:30-6:30 p.m. and 9p.m.-midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge
Who: Rob Thompson
Easy-going rock ’n’ roll, Celtic faves and a touch of the blues.
Where: Crystal Lounge
Who: Last Call Jason
Bonnell’s Friday night house band plays all your rock requests.
Where: Moe Joe’s
Wh0: Chick ’n Pyjamas
Classic rock.
Where: Pemberton Hotel
What: Open Mic Night
Acoustic open jam hosted by Still Smokin’ Lite starting at 9 p.m. Ph: 604-894-3340.
Where: Pemberton Trail Steakhouse
What: Jam Night
Organized open jazz jam 7-10 p.m. Call in advance: 604-894-1227.
Where: Big Smoke (Mount Currie)

CLUBS AND DJs
What: DJ Kilocee
Classic hip-hop, breaks, funk, soul and reggae.
Where: Savage Beagle
Who: DJ PhD
Silky smooth hip-hop and R&B.
Where: Garfinkel’s
What: Freeforall Fridays
Creekside club night with DJ Buddha at the decks.
Where: Dusty’s
What: Hip-hop Friday
Hip-hop 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: The Chai Sessions
Eclectic beats for the coffee crowd starting at 7 p.m.
Where: Second Cup

Saturday,
April09
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Finger Eleven
Can-rockers soundtrack the evening beergarden in Skier’s Plaza with Days Dawning and State Of Shock. Part of the Telus World Ski & Snowboard Festival DKNY Jeans outdoor concert series. 7-10:30 p.m. www.whistler2005.com.
Where: Outdoor main stage - Skier’s Plaza
Who: The Hairfarmers
Legendary local duo Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg rockin’ après-ski. Part of the TWSSF Kokanee Freeride music lineup. www.whistler2005.com.
Where: Citta’s
Who: Bob Schneider
Edgy roots-rocker from Austin Tex. goes live in Creekside. Part of the TWSSF Kokanee Freeride nightclub concert series. Free admission. www.whistler2005.com.
Where: Dusty’s
Who: Murphy’s Lagh
High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites. Après and evening sets.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who: Jason Bonnell
Acoustic solo set with the Last Call frontman.
Where: Crab Shack
Who: Rob Thompson
Easy-going rock ’n’ roll, Celtic faves and a touch of the blues.
Where: Crystal Lounge
Who: Michael Sicoly
Singer-guitar player-piano man plays all the crowd pleasers. 4:30-6:30 p.m. and 9p.m.-midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge
Who: Cameron Chu
Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guests.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
What: Noon Tunes
Rob Funk, KostaMan and guests play for the coffee crowd.
Where: Second Cup
Wh0: Chick ’n Pyjamas
Classic rock.
Where: Pemberton Hotel
What: Burlesque Lounge Night
Fashion show and performance by Sweet Soul Designs Burlesque Troupe. Fundraiser for Cedar Valley School in Squamish. Tickets: $15. Ph: 604-892-2603.
Where: Howe Sound Inn (Squamish)

CLUBS AND DJS
What: Lounge Lizard Saturdays
Downtempo beats and cheap martinis.
Where: Black’s Pub
What: Goodtimes
Hip-hop, house and Top 40 dance tracks with DJ Trix. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Who: Rob Banks
Hip-hop & dancehall après-ski beats. Closed 6-10 p.m. for private function.
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
What: Climax Saturdays
Bangin’ club tunes at the peak of the weekend.
Where: Down Under
Who: DJ Easy Leigh
Hip-hop, house, rock and dancehall.
Where: Moe Joe’s
What: The Big Party
Retro-jam night with DJ Rob Banks and guests laying down old-school hits.
Where: Garfinkel’s
Who: DJ Peacefrog
A mainstream mix of tunes that gets the dance floor going.
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
Who: DJ Derek Hip-hop and top-40.
Where: Savage Beagle

Sunday,
April10
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Hot Hot Heat
Hot dance rock band from Vancouver. With San Diego glam-rockers Louis XIV and U.K. aggro pop band The Futureheads. Part of the Telus World Ski & Snowboard Festival DKNY Jeans outdoor concert series. 2:30-5:30 p.m. www.whistler2005.com.
Where: Outdoor main stage - Skier’s Plaza
Who: The Hairfarmers
Legendary local duo Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg rockin’ après-ski. Part of the TWSSF Kokanee Freeride music lineup. www.whistler2005.com.
Where: Dusty’s
Who: Wil Mimnaugh
Prairie wildman with an electric/acoustic guitar. Part of the TWSSF Kokanee Freeride nightclub concert series. Free admission. www.whistler2005.com.
Where: Merlin’s
Who: Royal Bliss
Rock band from Salt Lake City.
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
What: The Punk Night
Whistler’s ultimate anti-club night. This week: metal mayhem with 3 Inches of Blood, Angel Grinder, and the return of Crepitus. Ph: 604-932-3338.
Where: Boot Pub
Who: Dana Johnson
Local gal playing laidback tunes with guests Wes Makepeace & Jay Greenway. Spy industry party starting at 7 p.m.
Where: Tapley’s Pub
Who: Suzanne Wilson
Well-known covers, originals and Emerald Isle classics. Après-ski set with Murphy’s Lagh.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who: Cameron Chu
Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guests.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Who: Guitar Doug
Acoustic good time rock ’n’ roll with the local legend.
Where: Crab Shack
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 night presents 2003 World DMC Champion DJ Dopey with MC DL Incognito. Tickets: $7 in advance from the Electric Daisy Internet Cafe. Ph: 604-761-0110.
Where: Garfinkel’s
Who: Funk Royale
Deep down ’n’ dirty tracks with DJ Noel Boogie. Après-ski dancehall and reggae with DJ Phroh.
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
What: Soul Kitchen
At the tables this week: the man that got the Kitchen cookin’–DJ Czech mixin’ up breaks, new school, ragga and electro. Doors at 9:30 p.m. The granddaddy of Whistler club nights at 13 years and counting.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
What: Locals Night
Prepare for TWSSF World Snowboarding Invitational afterparty craziness.
Where: Longhorn Saloon
What: Sunday Church Sessions
Old and new-school house music with DJ Garth.
Where: Moe Joe’s

Monday,
April11
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: DL Incognito
Nine Planets hip-hop MC. With Vancouver urban music collective The Front. Part of the Telus World Ski & Snowboard Festival DKNY Jeans outdoor concert series. 2:30-5:30 p.m. www.whistler2005.com.
Where: Outdoor main stage - Skier’s Plaza
Who: The Mixologists
U.K. hip-hop DJ duo. Part of the TWSSF Kokanee Freeride nightclub concert series. Free admission. www.whistler2005.com.
Where: Savage Beagle
Who: Whole Lotta Led
Whistler’s notorious Zeppelin tribute band. Part of the TWSSF Kokanee Freeride nightclub concert series. Free admission. www.whistler2005.com.
Where: Boot Pub
What: Snowboard.com Party
Seattle band The Senate Arcade, locals The Fall of Summer and Vancovuer’s One Eyed Jacks celebrate the wrap up of the World Snowboarding Invitational. www.whistler2005.com.
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
Who: The Front
Five piece live hip-hop/funk./soul collective from Vancouver.
Where: Garfinkel’s
Who: The Bowen Boys
Energetic faves and Celtic tradtional tunes with Bowen Island’s Rob Thompson and Moritz Behm on fiddle or Cam Salay on banjo. Après 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 band Whole Lotta Led.
Where: Dusty’s
What: Reggae Night
Live reggae grooves with locals Kostaman & the Mighty Backhoes.
Where: Moe Joe’s
Who: Cameron Chu
Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guests.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
What: Karaoke Night
Take the mic and let yourself go-‘I Will Survive’ won’t sing itself.
Where: Crystal Lounge
What: LUNA Lounge
Games room, dinner and a movie. Tickets: $2/$4. Ph: 604-902-0769. www.lunawhistler.com.
Where: MY Millennium Place Basement

CLUBS aND DJS
What: Guero Release Party
Come out to hear the new Beck album and check out a showcase of Beck videos.
Where: Longhorn Saloon
What: ’80s Night
’80s retro tracks with DJ Ryder all night long. Doors at 9 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Who: Mat the Alien
Whistler’s favourite DJ with guest MCs. Après-ski grooves with Mr. Fister. Dinnertime flavour session with Dr. Sauce.
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Tuesday,
April12
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTs
Who: The Tea Party
Enigmatic Canadian hard rockers. Part of the Telus World Ski & Snowboard Festival DKNY Jeans outdoor concert series. 2:30-5:30 p.m. www.whistler2005.com.
Where: Outdoor main stage - Skier’s Plaza
Who: Groundwerk
Montreal urban music collective featuring DJ Grandtheft. Opening set by local DJ Rob Banks. Part of the TWSSF Kokanee Freeride nightclub concert series. Free admission. www.whistler2005.com.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Who: Royal Bliss
Pop-rock band from Salt Lake City. Part of the TWSSF Kokanee Freeride nightclub concert series. Free admission. www.whistler2005.com.
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
What: 4th Annual Magnum P.I. Appreciation Night
After a month of growing, Sushi Village staffers compete for the honour of most Selleck-licious mustache. Wear your loudest Hawaiian shirt and a real or fake ’stache of your own. Open at 5 p.m.
Where: Sushi Village
Who: Cameron Chu
Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guests.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

What: Open Mic Night
Grab your guitar and give it a go or settle in with a pint and let other locals surprise you.
Where: Black’s Pub
Who: The Bowen Boys
Energetic faves and Celtic tradtional tunes with Bowen Island’s Rob Thompson and Moritz Behm on fiddle or Cam Salay on banjo. Après 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 Brother
Deep bass breaks and tribal rhythms. With Select-R-Us and Lion-S. Tickets: $15 in advance, more at the door. Doors at 9 p.m. Après-ski grooves with DJ Foxy Moron.
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
What: Foundation
JnB Productions and Dirty Beats Records club night. This week: Vancouver breaks DJ duo Muchi Mambo and OJ. Ph: 604-935-3135.
Where: Garfinkel’s
What: The Bassment
Hip-hop night with DJ Seanski. Old school, new school, funk & soul.
Where: Moe Joe’s
Who: DJs Skinny & Strokker
Laying down the law with sick tracks all night.
Where: Down Under
Who: DJ Loki
House music DJ from Manchester, U.K. mixes it up at après-ski.
Where: Merlin’s
What: Locals Night
Hip-hop & dancehall tracks with DJ Tanner and DJ Arems. Mini-DVD player giveaway!
Where: Savage Beagle

Wednesday,
April13
Live Music And EvENTS
Who: Sweatshop Union
West Coast conscious hip-hop crew with Montreal’s Groundwerk. Part of the Telus World Ski & Snowboard Festival DKNY Jeans outdoor concert series. 2:30-5:30 p.m. www.whistler2005.com.
Where: Outdoor main stage - Skier’s Plaza
What: O’Neill Beach Party
Special event featuring DJs Noel Boogie and Vinyl Ritchie. VIP tickets available from the O’Neill tent in Mountain Square and at the door. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. www.whistler2005.com.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Who: Wes Makepeace
Acoustic rockers with the Whistler local.
Where: Crab Shack
Who: The Bowen Boys
Energetic faves and Celtic tradtional tunes with Bowen Island’s Rob Thompson and Moritz Behm on fiddle or Cam Salay on banjo. Après and evening sets.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who: Cameron Chu
Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guests.
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: Sweatshop Union
West Coast conscious hip-hop crew. Part of the TWSSF Kokanee Freeride nightclub concert series. Free admission. www.whistler2005.com.
Where: Garfinkel’s
Who: Foxy Moron
Eclectic après-ski yard sale of cool tracks. Lots of old school funk and soul. Dinnertime grooves with Dr. Sauce. Closed 7 p.m.-9 p.m. for special event.
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Who: Mat the Alien
Whistler’s favourite DJ mixes up hip-hop, funk, breaks, dancehall and drum ’n’ bass. With special guest MCs.
Where: Moe Joe’s
What: Industry Night
Industry deals and a rockin’ locals scene. Tunes by DJ Peacefrog. You never know what you’re gonna get!
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
Who: DJ Lon
House and breaks rockin’ the Beagle basement.
Where: Savage Beagle
Who: DJ Buddha
Slow Nerve Action’s DJ mixes it up.
Where: Down Under
 
Thursday,
April14
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTs
Who: Toots & The Maytals
Jamaican dancehall legends. With Vancouver reggae-rockers Freeflow. Part of the Telus World Ski & Snowboard Festival DKNY Jeans outdoor concert series. 2:30-5:30 p.m. www.whistler2005.com.
Where: Outdoor main stage - Skier’s Plaza
Who: Toots & The Maytals
Intimate evening gig following the outdoor show. Part of the TWSSF Kokanee Freeride nightclub concert series. Free admission. Limited space. Doors at 8 p.m. www.whistler2005.com.
Where: Moe Joe’s
Who: Dave Crowley
Local rock ruler tones it down.
Where: Crab Shack
Who: Cameron Chu
Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guests.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Who: The Bowen Boys
Energetic faves and Celtic tradtional tunes with Bowen Island’s Rob Thompson and Moritz Behm on fiddle or Cam Salay on banjo. Après and evening sets.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who: Gordo
Good time sing-a-long guitar tunes.
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

CLUBS AND DJs
What: MSP’s The Best So Far
Matchstick Productions screening party for a compilation of the best segments from all their past ski movies.
Where: Longhorn Saloon
Who: Break Rocks
Break beats and rock ’n’ roll with DJ Rob Banks, also on the decks for après. Dinnertime grooves with Dr. Sauce.
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
What: Party Beats
Funky house music with DJ Garth.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
What: Locals Party
A Smirnoff Platinum event for the locals featuring Thursday night DJ Trix and guest hip-hop DJ Kidd.
Where: Garfinkel’s
What: Over-Flo Thursdays
Hip-hop and top-40 with DJ Derek.
Where: Savage Beagle