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December 29-Jan.5, 2006

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Reggae Night Live reggae grooves with locals Kostaman & DJ Phroh. Doors 8 p.m.
Where: Moe Joe’s
Who: Triple Threat Thursdays The inaugural weekly event kicks off with the sensational multi-talented Steve Jiu hosting a competition of turntables, karaoke and open jams for great prizes and entertainment.
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: Gordo Plus One Veteran musician covers decades of great roots, blues and rock n' roll with lead guitar from Pierre Eady.
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Who: Bruce Coghlan Rootsy acoustic gems flavoured with a touch of the Emerald Isle. Apres 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Evening 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who: Hip Hop Workshop Learn the art of spoken word and rap at a hip hop workshop hosted by VanCity hip-hop artist Ndidi Cascade as part of the 2006 LUNA program.
Where: MY Millennium Place
Who: Wes Mackey Ultra smooth blues from the South Carolina musician who worked his way up from playing the honky tonks in Augusta and Georgia to backing up great legends such as Muddy Waters Jimmy Reed and John Lee Hooker, just to name a few. Shows 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge
Who: Tim Moss From Germany and Switzerland to world-class hotels around Vancouver, the piano man plays all of your classic favourites from Layla to Return to Sender.
Where: Four Seasons Fifty Two 80 Bistro & Bar

CLUBS AND DJs
What: Locals Night Popular party night around these parts with local DJs on the decks.
Where: Garfinkel’s
Who: DJ Milton & Toddski It’s party beats with DJ Rob Banks for apres from 3-9 p.m. DJ Milton & Toddski drop funky beats and bass to get you shakin’ for late night sessions from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Where: GLC
What: Club Shred Weekly rotation of live local musicians play cover favourites.
Where: Merlin’s
What: Party Beats DJ Paul Moritz spins fresh funky house to pack the dance floor weekly. Doors 9 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
What: Om New weekly DJ night gives partiers one more excuse to dance the night away.
Where: Savage Beagle
Friday, December 30


LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Garaj Mahal Legendary jazz musicians Garaj Mahal fuse funky jazz with tasty world music flare. Advanced $20 tickets available at the Shoe String Lodge.
Where: Boot Pub
What: Funk and Friends Join piano and guitar man Mr. Funk for all of your favourite covers as well as original jams where you never know what might happen. Show 9 p.m.
Where: Black’s Pub
Who: Last Call Ladies Night Jason Bonnell and his local band is playing all of your favourite cover tunes. No cover for ladies. Doors 8 p.m.
Where: Moe Joe’s
Who: Dr. Dave Acoustic guitar tunes in a cozy local hangout. Evening includes one-time-only Lighthouse Brewery tasting. Show 9 p.m.
Where: BBK’s (Upper Village)
Who: Kel & Joel Live acoustic tunes.
Where: Tapley’s Sports Bar
Who: Mike Weterings Acoustic folk-rock with African world beat rhythms.
Where: Crystal Lounge
Who: Wes Mackey Ultra smooth blues from the South Carolina musician who worked his way up from playing the honky tonks in Augusta and Georgia to backing up great legends such as Muddy Waters Jimmy Reed and John Lee Hooker, just to name a few. Shows 6 to 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Four Seasons Fifty Two 80 Bistro & Bar
Who: The Hairfarmers Legendary local duo Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg for apres from 3 to 6 p.m. and evening set at 8:30 p.m.
Where: Merlin’s
Who: The Bowen Boys High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites. Apres 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Evening show 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Who: Chick ‘n’ Pyjammas Classic Rock.
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Who: Cameron Chu Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guests.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Who: Michael Sicoly Whistler’s own piano man always gets the dance floor rocking. Shows 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge

CLUBS AND DJs
Who: DJ Lon Retro-Funk DJ Lon mixes retro funk at the Creekside Chinese eatery. Music starts 8 p.m.
Where: Joey Chan’s
Who: Ace & Vinyl DJ Ace Foxy Moron spins everything from old soul funk to indie rock and electronic from 3-9 p.m. It’s Funk 45’s with DJ Vinyl Ritchie who plays b-boy breaks, funk, rare grooves and reggae all on 45s for late night session 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Where: GLC
What: 90’s Night Party like you are Nikki Sixx to one hit wonders and old school dance tracks supplied by DJ Trix. Doors 9 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
What: Jump Off Fridays Hip-hop, funk, and dancehall with resident TMS DJ crew.
Where: Savage Beagle
What: VIP Fridays Hip-hop club bangers and dancehall grinders with DJ Rosco.
Where: Garfinkel’s
Who: DJ Peacefrog A mainstream mix of tunes that gets the dance floor going.
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
Who: DJ Push ‘N Play Local DJ spins the latest beats.
Where: Longhorn Saloon

Saturday, December 31

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Celtic New Year It's eat, drink and be merry at Whistler's Irish pub with the Bowen Boys - Rob Thompson, Peter Sinclair and Cam Salay - bringing down the house with all of your toe-tapping favourites and Celtic classics. The ticketed event includes a roast beef dinner, dessert, champagne, party favours and not to mention a rocking good time. Advanced tickets $130.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Who: Jazzed Up 2006 Elegant Jazz chanteuse Lee Aaron has shed her pin-up rocker days of multi-platinum albums and retreated to cool jazz and blues. Show runs 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Special New Year’s Eve dinner menu.
Where: Four Seasons Fifty Two 80 Bistro & Bar
Who: Endless Après Begin your New Year's celebrations earlier than anyone else with legendary local duo Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg of the Hairfarmer's hitting the après stage at 3 p.m. and carrying on all your cover favourites until well past midnight. Cover is free before 5 p.m., $5 there after, so get to Whistler's cheapest New Year's celebration early.
Where: Merlin’s
Who: Sing in the New Year Rock out 2005 with Karaoke craziness with DJ Steve Jiu from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. Tickets are $35 and includes champagne toast and buffet. A family buffet puts kids to bed early from 5-7:30 p.m. with face painting and other kid-related activities. Tickets are $20.
Where: Joey Chan’s
Who: Mike Weterings New Year Two-time West Coast Music Award nominee Mike Weterings blends African influences with trippy pop/rock sounds. Champagne toast and party favours. Tickets $30. Doors 9 p.m.
Where: Crystal Lounge
Who: Cameron Chu Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guests. Special New Year’s menu.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Who: Sweaty Cheddar New Year Local band Sweaty Cheddar, which includes band members from She Stole My Beer, rocks in the New Year with cover tunes - Def LEPARD classics their favourite. Champagne at midnight. Doors 10 p.m. First 100 tickets are $50, thereafter $60. Call 604-905-2220 to reserve.
Where: Garibaldi Lift Company (GLC)
Who: Garaj Mahal New Year Legendary jazz musicians Garaj Mahal fuse funky jazz with tasty world music flare for New Year. Champagne at midnight. Advanced $60 tickets available at the Shoe String Lodge.
Where: Boot Pub
Who: Zeppelin New Year Local Led Zepplin Tribute Band (A Whole Lotta Led minus Grateful Greg who is at Merlin’s for New Year’s Eve) for a Dazed and Confused evening. Buffet dinner from 7-9 p.m. plus band is $40. Only show $25. Champagne at midnight and party favours included.
Where: Dusty’s
Who: Wil Mimnaugh New Year Acoustic Calgary rocker, recently nominated for three West Coast Music Awards, will leave the First Night stage to strum up New Year’s at the shack. Dinner and show $100. Includes champagne and party favours.
Where: Crab Shack/Tex Corleone’s
Who: Dynamic New Year The Dynamics harken back to the 1960s and 70s of R&B and soul. Celebration includes buffet dinner, party favours, dancing and live music for $120.
Where: Westin Resort
Who: Multi-Musician New Year Violinist virtuoso Kyla Uyede fiddles out violin with hip-hop and electronica as Kytami along with dance music from Third Eye Tribe, punk from Blackie LeBlanc and The Kytami Revolution and folk tunes from Leanne Lamour. Tickets $50. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Where: Black's Pub
Who: Wild and Funky New Year Rob Funk and Gary Yoshida play sing-along and original jams for dinner crowd. Second-sitting dinner at 8:30 p.m. includes entertainment until 1 a.m., prime rib and seafood buffet and champagne toast. Tickets are $86.
Where: Wildwood Restaurant at Tennis Club
Who: Pemberton New Year Guitarist and vocalist Sue Stearns of Still Smokin' and Chicks with Picks joins forces with bassist Daddy Don Murray and drummer Steve Oulette for all of your cover favourites with acoustic rock with a twist. Everyone welcome.
Where: Pemberton Legion
Who: New Year’s Eve with Pajammas Chick ‘n’ Pajammas play cover rock tunes. Free admission. Business as usual, so bring your own hats and noisemakers.
Where: Pemberton Hotel

CLUBS AND DJs
Who: Masquerade Party Masks and champagne at midnight with rocking dance floor from DJ Easyleigh. Dress up for the New Year. Tickets $50 before 10 p.m., $75 thereafter. Doors 8 p.m. Advance tickets available by calling 604-935-1152.
Where: Moe Joe’s
What: Black and White New Year's It's top hat and tails, or at least black and white for Tommy's celebrations with DJ Ryder spinning Top 40 tracks, R&B grinders and house party mixes. Champagne and appetizers at midnight. Doors open 9 p.m. Advanced tickets are $49. Call 604-932-6090.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
What: Winter Wonderland 2006 Selling out every year over the last decade, DJ Rob Banks continues to bring his eclectic party beats, hip-hop, dance and Top 40 tracks to New Year's celebrations. Party favours, treats and champagne included. VIP table reservations and Dom Perignon bar passes also available at additional cost. General tickets are $100 before Christmas, $115 afterwards and $125 at the door. Doors 9 p.m.
Where: Garfinkel’s
Who: A Black and Silver Affair It's the red-carpet treatment with Whistler's DJ Peacefrog on deck with butlered appetizers throughout the evening, a champagne toast and party favours to ring in the New Year. Tickets $150. Call 604-932-6443.
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
Who: Longhorn New Year DJ Switch will spin in midnight with dancing, appetizers and complimentary champagne from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. The first 150 receive a free disposable camera. Advanced $95 tickets.
Where: Longhorn
Who: Dance 2006 Whistler's own DJ R3 spins Top 40, hip-hop and dance. Party favours, midnight champagne toast and after-midnight snacks included. Table and upstairs lounge reservations also available at additional cost. General tickets $85 before Christmas, $100 afterwards and $115 at the door. Doors 9 p.m.
Where: Savage Beagle
Who: In Your Element DJ Phroh, all-night tapas and champagne toasts fit into this intimate, chic cocktail gathering. Tickets $125.
Where: Elements tapas lounge
Who: Brewed New Year Local DJ spins party favourites for three-course dinner, party favours, midnight champagne and buffet. Tickets $100. Dinner at 8:30 p.m.
Where: Brewhouse
Who: Black & White Party DJ Aloha spins dance favourites for the swank leave your jeans at the door party. Includes appetizers all night and fruit and dessert after midnight. Tickets $40.
Where: Tapley’s
Who: DJ Ace Foxy Moron spins everything from old soul funk to indie rock and electronic from 3-9 p.m.
Where: GLC
Who: Michael Sicoly Whistler’s own piano man always gets the dance floor rocking. Shows 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge

Sunday, January 1
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: The Punk Night Whistler’s ultimate anti-club night. Punk Night takes a break over Christmas holidays, but will return with a vengeance Sunday, Jan. 8, 2006.
Where: Boot Pub
Who: Sean Rose Rhythm and blues review with Sean Rose every Sunday at local hangout. Show 9 p.m. to close.
Where: BBK’s (Upper Village)
What: Jam Session Play along side the best with Reggae Master Kostaman leading the way.
Where: Crystal Lounge
Who: The Bowen Boys High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites. Apres 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Evening show 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Who: Local New Year Acoustic rocker WIl Mimnaugh, who recently received three West Coast Music Award nominations, will playout the 10th annual Local New Year’s Eve Party. Evening includes dinner, champagne at midnight and live music. Tickets for dinner and show $50. Show only $15.
Where: Crab Shack/Tex Corleone’s
Who: The Hairfarmers Legendary local duo Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg for apres from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. and evening set at 8:30 p.m.
Where: Dusty’s
Who: Rob Deans Lounge pianist spans the ivories with classical, pop, blues and jazz standards. The former pop/rock musician, who recorded with Seattle’s Heart, Trooper and Prism, covers the hotel circuit with shows at the Hotel Grand Pacific in Victoria and Wedgewood Hotel in Vancouver. Shows 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 6-8 p.m. and 9 to 11 p.m.
Where: Four Seasons Fifty Two 80 Bistro & Bar
Who: Chad Oliver All of your favourite old-time favourites, blues, jazz and everything inbetween on the ivories. Shows 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge

CLUBS AND DJs
What: Local New Year’s Eve Ringing in the New Year for everyone who worked Dec. 31. DJ Easyleigh spins hip hop, Top 40, dancehall and all your favourite tracks. Doors 9 p.m.
Where: Moe Joe’s
What: Locals Night End the weekend of madness with local DJs and giveaways.
Where: Longhorn Saloon
What: Industry New Year Celebrate again with DJ Milton’s breaks, house and electro. Champagne at midnight. No cover. Doors 9 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
What: Fire and Ice Afterparty DJ Ricochet mixes it up with party tracks for apres show 3-9 p.m. Hip-hop DJ Rob Banks heats up cool tracks at the Fire and Ice afterparty at 9 p.m.
Where: GLC

Monday, January 2
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Dub Empire The Mount Currie-based band plays a laidback acoustic roots reggae groove at the local’s livingroom.
Where: Boot Pub
Who: Guitar Doug The man, the hair, the legend. Doug strums tunes worth a toast of your pint. Apres 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Evening show 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Who: Chad Oliver All of your favourite old-time favourites, blues, jazz and everything inbetween on the ivories. Shows 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge
What: Karaoke Night Take the mic and let yourself go-‘I Will Survive’ won’t sing itself.
Where: Crystal Lounge

CLUBS AND DJs
What: ‘80s Night Retro tracks with DJ Ryder. Free cover for ‘80s outfits! Doors 9 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
What: Mash Up Mondays World-class DJs spin along side long-time local turntablists. This week Toronto’s Marcus Visionary of Hustlin Beats and Sound Boy, a legendary founder of the North American Jungle scene who has spun the nightclub scene for more than 15 years. With multiple releases coming out on SHy Fx’s Sound Boy Label, expect a huge mix of unreleased material. Marcus Visionary will be joined by resident DJs B Traits and Plastic Surgeon. Doors 10 p.m. Tickets $7.
Where: Savage Beagle
Who: DJ Ace DJ Toddski shakes things up for apres set from 3-9 p.m. Foxy Moron spins everything from old soul funk to indie rock and electronic- basically anything but new country for the night session from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. The fierce go go dancer sensation calls it ChunkaSoulFunkDiscoRocktronic.
Where: GLC
What: Underground Sessions DJs Guggi and Figo spin funky and electrohouse. Doors 8 p.m.
Where: Moe Joe’s
What: Ill Out Regular Monday night show showcases changing DJ line up every week.
Where: Garfinkel’s

Tuesday, January 3
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Guitar Doug The man, the hair, the legend. Doug strums tunes worth a toast of your pint. Apres 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Evening show 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Who: Chad Oliver All of your favourite old-time favourites, blues, jazz and everything inbetween on the ivories. Shows 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge
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
What: Rocket Lounge Late night hangout with music, pool tables, movies, internet access, snacks and alcohol-free drinks. Drop in between 8pm and midnight. Entry is free for LUNA members and $2 non-members.
Where: MY Millennium Place

CLUBS AND DJs
What: Brand New Styles DJ Rob Banks spins a hard mix of rock and rap favourites. Snowboard giveaway. Doors 9 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
What: Play Every week guest DJs from Kori K.
Where: Garfinkel’s
What: Celebration The Faction Sound Crew dial up hip hop for Whistler’s smallest nightclub and biggest party. Locals free cover before 10 p.m. Ladies never wait in line.
Where: Savage Beagle
Who: DJ Seanski Hip hop local turntablist on deck. Doors 8 p.m.
Where: Moe Joe’s
Who: Ace & Ritchie Foxy Moron aka DJ Ace spins everything from old soul funk to indie rock and electronic for apres from 3-9 p.m. DJ Vinyl Ritchie takes over at 9 p.m. with original b-boy breaks, funk, rare grooves and reggae all on 45s.
Where: GLC

Wednesday, January 4
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Kung Fu Karaoke Sing all your favourites with the crazy and multi-talented Steve Jiu at the Creekside Chinese eatery. Prizes for best performance.
Where: Joey Chan’s
Who: Live Music Toe tapping favorites and Celtic traditional tunes from guest performers. Apres 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Evening 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who: Wes Makepeace Acoustic rockers by a local boy.
Where: BBK’s (Upper Village)
Who: Jack Velker Velker's repertoire features rootsy renditions of popular tunes drawn from jazz, blues, folk and world music. Shows 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge
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: Industry Night Rockin’ locals scene and giveaways galore.
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
What: Shake ‘N Break Expect chunky, funky break beats spun by DJs Lennie and Ricochet. Joined by special guest DJ Toddski. Doors 9 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Who: DJ Rob Banks All your listening favourites banked into one night.
Where: Tapley’s Sports Bar
Who: Disco Fever Internationally renowned local scratch wizard Mat the Alien, recently voted number one DJ in Whistler, breaks into Disco beats for the Saturday-Night-Fever-inspired costume party. Doors 8 p.m.
Where: Moe Joe’s
Who: Mister Fister Loungy beats with runner up for Whistler’s Best DJ, turntablist MIster Fister for apres from 3-9 p.m. Local DJ spins late night session from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Where: GLC

Thursday, January 5
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Reggae Night Live reggae grooves with locals Kostaman & DJ Phroh. Doors 8 p.m.
Where: Moe Joe’s
Who: Triple Threat Thursdays The inaugural weekly event kicks off with the sensational multi-talented Steve Jiu hosting a competition of turntables, karaoke and open jams for great prizes and entertainment.
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: Gordo Plus One Veteran musician covers decades of great roots, blues and rock n' roll with lead guitar from Pierre Eady.
Where: Pemberton Hotel
What: Live Music Toe tapping favorites and Celtic traditional tunes from guest performers. Apres 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Evening 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who: Jack Velker Velker's repertoire features rootsy renditions of popular tunes drawn from jazz, blues, folk and world music. Shows 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge
Who: Hip Hop Workshop Learn the art of spoken word and rap at a hip hop workshop hosted by VanCity hip-hop artist Ndidi Cascade as part of the 2006 LUNA program. $5 for LUNA members (ages 18-29) and $7 for non-members. Workshop starts at 8:30 p.m.
Where: MY Millennium Place

CLUBS AND DJs
What: Locals Night Popular party night around these parts with local DJs on the decks.
Where: Garfinkel’s
Who: Kio & Milton Kid Kio drops the beats for apres from 3-9 p.m. SJ Milton and Toddski gets the dance floor shaking with funky beat and bass from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Where: GLC
What: Club Shred Weekly rotation of live local musicians play cover favourites.
Where: Merlin’s
What: Party Beats DJ Nooks spins fresh funky house to pack the dance floor weekly. Doors 9 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s

Up coming shows
GI Joe & Jane It’s jungle time with camouflage costumes and jungle beats Jan. 11. Mud may be involved. Doors 9 p.m. at Moe Joe’s.
DJ Dopey Tickets will be available soon for the Sunday, Jan. 8 show.