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Nightlife Listings Sept 1-8
Taken from Pique Newsmagazine entertainment section.
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Thursday, September01
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Rob Thompson
Celtic & rock favourites with the Bowen Boy. 7-11 p.m.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
What: Reggae Night
Live reggae grooves with local reggae world beat players Kostaman & DJ Phroh.
Where: Moe Joe’s
Who: Club Shred
Weekly event for W-B staff and friends. Live music performers. 6-9 p.m.
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Who: Cameron Chu
Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guests.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Who: The Struggle Brothers
Live acoustic tunes.
Where: Tapley’s Sports Bar
Who: Michael Sicoly
Singer, guitar player and piano man plays all the crowd pleasers. 4:30-6:30 p.m. & 9 p.m.-midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge

CLUBS AND DJS
What: Party Beats
House music night with resident DJ Al Churchill from Birmingha, U.K. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Who: Rob Banks
Gangstar boogie hip-hop, rock & electro starting at 9 p.m.
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
What: Locals Night
Popular party night around these parts with DJ Trix.
Where: Garfinkel’s

Friday, September02
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Trish Jamieson
Rock, folk and country-cool with the Pembie gal and her guitar.
Where: Crystal Lounge
Who: Kenny Wayne
Boisterous boogie-woogie blues piano with a touch of Kansas City Swing and N'Awlin's jazz. 6-8 p.m. in the courtyard, 10 p.m.-midnight in the bar.
Where: Fifty-Two 80 Bistro and Bar
Who: The Hairfarmers
Acoustic rock favourites with legendary local duo Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg. 7-10 pm.
Where: Merlin’s
Who: Rob Funk
Easy-going rock ’n’ roll and eccentric cover tunes. Starting at 9 p.m.
Where: Black’s Pub
Who: Michael Sicoly
Singer, guitar player and piano man plays all the crowd pleasers. 4:30-6:30 p.m. & 9 p.m.-midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge
Who: The Bowen Boys
Toe tapping favourites and Celtic tradtional tunes with Bowen Island's Rob Thompson and guests. 8 p.m.-midnight.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who: Dr. Dave
Familiar songs and acoustic loops, from rockin’ to mellow, every Friday night.
Where: BBK’s Pub
Who: Cameron Chu
Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guests.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Who: Last Call
Friday night house band plays all your rockin’ requests. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Where: Moe Joe’s
What: Das Boot Ballet
This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Naked babes shakin’ it three nights a week.
Where: Boot Pub
Wh0: Nigel Mack
Classic rock.
Where: Pemberton Hotel

CLUBS AND DJS
Who: Lennie & Ricochet
He-spins, she-spins. House and breakbeats with the Whistler DJ duo.
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Who: Jump Off Fridays
Hip-hop, funk, and dancehall with resident TMS DJ crew.
Where: Savage Beagle
What: Hip-Hop Fridays
Hip-hop and R&B with DJ Rob Banks. Weekly pool tourney all summer. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Who: DJ Peacefrog
A mainstream mix that gets the dance floor going.
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
What: VIP Fridays
Hip-hop club bangers and dancehall grinders with DJ Rosco.
Where: Garfinkel’s
Who: DJ McKeeman
Hip-hop, funk, rock & RnB on Whistler’s biggest patio.
Where: Longhorn Saloon
Who: DJ Buddha
Ecletic mix-mash with Slow Nerve Action’s turntablist.
Where: Dusty’s

Saturday, September03
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: The Bowen Boys
Toe tapping favourites and Celtic tradtional tunes with Bowen Island's Rob Thompson and guests. 8 p.m.-midnight.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who: Kenny Wayne
Boisterous boogie-woogie blues piano with a touch of Kansas City Swing and N'Awlin's jazz. 6-8 p.m. in the courtyard, 10 p.m.-midnight in the bar.
Where: Fifty-Two 80 Bistro and Bar
Who: Gordo
Acoustic rock classics.
Where: Crystal Lounge
Who: Downtown Jay Brown
Eclectic jams and acoustic covers on the patio. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Citta’s
Who: The Hairfarmers
Legendary local acoustic duo Guitar Doug & Grateful Greg do a Creekside doubleheader with afternoon (3-6 p.m.) and evening sets.
Where: Dusty’s
What: Ragga Beats
Local reggae world beat player Kostaman and DJ Phroh play the Creekside Chinese eatery.
Where: Joey Chan’s
Who: Michael Sicoly
Singer, guitar player and piano man plays all the crowd pleasers. 4:30-6:30 p.m. & 9 p.m.-midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge
Who: Rock & Gems
Rock ’n’ roll covers with Randy Phelan and Gemma Turner on the Upper Village patio (weather permitting) 1-5 p.m.
Where: Ciao Thyme Bistro
Who: Cameron Chu
Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guests.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Who: Dr. Dave
Guitar tunes at noon for the coffee crowd.
Where: Second Cup
Wh0: Nigel Mack
Classic rock.
Where: Pemberton Hotel

CLUBS AND DJS
What: Goodtimes
Hip-hop, Top-40, and house hits with DJ Jonny Dangerous. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Who: DJ Easy Leigh
Hip-hop, house, rock and dancehall. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Where: Moe Joe’s
What: The Big Party
Saturday night goes big with hip-hop hits from DJ Rob Banks.
Where: Garfinkel’s
Who: DJ Peacefrog
A mainstream mix of tunes that gets the dance floor going.
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
Who: DJ Switch
Funky beats on Whistler’s biggest patio.
Where: Longhorn Saloon
Who: DJ Derek
Hip-hop, Top-40 dance hits.
Where: Savage Beagle

Sunday, September04
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: The Punk Night
Whistler’s ultimate anti-club night. This week: Vancouver’s Stress Factor 9 with Autonomadic from Seattle and Victoria’s Grey Army. Ph: 604-932-3338.
Where: Boot Pub
Who: Kenny Wayne
Boisterous boogie-woogie blues piano with a touch of Kansas City Swing and N'Awlin's jazz. 6-8 p.m. in the courtyard, 10 p.m.-midnight in the bar.
Where: Fifty-Two 80 Bistro and Bar
Who: Gordo
Acoustic classics. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Citta’s
Who: The Hairfarmers
Acoustic rock favourites with legendary local duo Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg. 4-7 pm.
Where: Merlin’s
Who: The Bowen Boys
Toe tapping favourites and Celtic tradtional tunes with Bowen Island's Rob Thompson and guests.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who: Jason Bonnell
Live acoustic music with the Last Call front man.
Where: Moe Joe’s
What: The Crystal Collective
Jam Session Weekly open stage.
Where: Crystal Lounge
Who: Wes Makepeace & Jay Greenway
Acoustic rock and punk.
Where: Tapley’s Sports Bar
Who: Dr. Dave
Guitar tunes at noon for the coffee crowd.
Where: Second Cup

CLUBS AND DJS
What: Locals Night
End of the weekend madness with local DJs and giveaways.
Where: Longhorn Saloon
What: Soul Kitchen
At the Kitchen tables this week: local boy Kori K mixin’ up dirty house tracks before he heads to Ibiza. The granddaddy of Whistler club nights at 14 years and counting.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
What: Labour Day Party
Hip-hop night with DJ Mat The Alien and the Party Killahs Crew.
Where: Garfinkel’s
Who: DJ Buddha
Ecletic mix-mash with Slow Nerve Action’s turntablist.
Where: Dusty’s
Who: Guggi & Figo
Soulful house tracks with the Monkeyfunktional DJ duo. 6-10 p.m.
Where: Citta’s

Monday, September05
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Fully Loaded
Vancouver rock band play the Monday Madness live music night. Ph: 604-932-3338.
Where: Boot Pub
Who: Rob Funk
Eclectic mix of covers with the local guitar & keyboard player. 7-11 p.m.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
What: Karaoke Night
Take the mic and let yourself go-‘I Will Survive’ won’t sing itself.
Where: Crystal Lounge

CLUBS AND DJS
What: Jungle Love
World-renowned DJ SS makes a special appearance at Whistler’s all jungle/drum ’n’ bass club night.
Where: Savage Beagle
What: ’80s Night
Retro tracks with DJ Ryder. Free cover for ’80s outfits! Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s

Tuesday, September06
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Rob Funk
Eclectic mix of covers with the local guitar & keyboard player. 7-11 p.m.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who: Dave & Josh’s Funky Patio
Bob Marley, Steeley Dan, Phish and more with guitar players Josh Suhrheinrich and Dave McPeake. 6-10 p.m.
Where: Citta’s
What: Movie Night
Weekly comedy classics on the big screen TV. Free popcorn!
Where: Brewhouse
What: Das Boot Ballet
This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Naked babes shakin’ it three nights a week.
Where: Boot Pub

CLUBS AND DJS
What: The Bassment Special guest DJ Rock Raider joins DJ Seanski at his weekly hip-hop night.
Where: Moe Joe’s
What: Locals Night
Hip-hop club faves and a local crowd with nothin’ to lose.
Where: Savage Beagle
Who: Guggi & Figo
House music with the Monkeyfunkional DJ duo. 9-late.
Where: Joey Chan’s

Wednesday, September07
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: The Imperial Playground
Eclectic five-piece band from North/West Vancouver with dyanmic vocals and Brit-industrial influences. Ph: 604-932-2323.
Where: Garfinkel’s
Who: Guitar Doug
Local legend plays acoustic rock & Celtic favourites. 7-11 p.m.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
What: Das Boot Ballet
This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Naked babes shakin’ it three nights a week.
Where: Boot Pub

CLUBS AND DJS
What: DJ Battle Series
Finals this week featuring the top four DJs throwing down for cash prizes. Contest kicks off at 10 p.m.
Where: Joey Chan’s
Who: Mat the Alien
Whistler’s favourite DJ mixes up hip-hop, funk, breaks, dancehall and drum ’n’ bass. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Where: Moe Joe’s
What: Industry Night
Rockin’ locals scene and giveaways galore.
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
What: Phat Wednesday
Funky breakbeats with DJ Toddski.
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Thursday, September08
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Duran Duran Duran
The coolest covers with Chris, Josh & Benson from Slow Nerve Action. 2-6 p.m.
Where: Citta’s
Who: Dub Empire
Local band goes live with guests No Cover Lee & The Fun Inspectors. Show starts: 9 p.m.
Where: Merlin’s
Who: Michael Sicoly
Singer, guitar player and piano man plays all the crowd pleasers. 4:30-6:30 p.m. & 9 p.m.-midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge
Who: Guitar Doug
Local legend plays acoustic rock & Celtic favourites. 7-11 p.m.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
What: Reggae Night
Reggae grooves with locals Kostaman & DJ Phroh.
Where: Moe Joe’s
Who: Club Shred
Weekly event for W-B staff and friends. Live music performers. 6-9 p.m.
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Who: Cameron Chu
Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guests.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Who: The Struggle Brothers
Live acoustic tunes.
Where: Tapley’s Sports Bar

CLUBS AND DJS
What: Party Beats
House music night with resident DJ Al Churchill from Birmingham, U.K. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Who: DJ Rob Banks
Gangstar boogie hip-hop, rock & electro starting at 9 p.m.
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
What: Locals Night
Popular party night around these parts with DJ Trix and friends.
Where: Garfinkel’s