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Week of June 8-15, 2006
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Pretty hot for an old guy - Colin James' June 10 GLC show is sold out.

Thursday, June 8
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Gnar Boots The Boot Pub open mic band keeps the vibe alive. All styles welcome. Drums and amphs provided. Starts 9 p.m.
Where: Merlin’s
Who: Cameron Chu Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guests.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Who: Rob Thompson Toe tapping Celtic and rock tunes with the boy from Bowen Island. Show 7 p.m.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who: John Gilliat Noeveau flamenco with elements of rumba, world beat and pop from 4:30-6:30 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge
What: BMX-PO Check out the best BMX riders from the Sea to Sky Corridor with music from DJ Doug and gear from local BMX shops with prizes to be won from Monster Energy, Katmandu and more. Free entry. In case of rain, event moves to June 22. Event 7-10 p.m.
Where: Whistler Skate Park
CLUBS AND DJs
What: Locals Night Get there early. Always a line up for this local favourite night.
Where: Garfinkel’s
What: Electrohouse Eve DJ Time Line on decks. Doors 9 p.m. Cover $5 before 11 p.m.
Where: Moe Joe’s

Friday, June 9
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Murphy's Lágh High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites. Show 8 p.m.
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: Brian Flanagan Plenty of blues to slip into from 4:30-6:30 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge
What: Live Music Rotation of lively local musicians. A local favourite. Show 9 p.m.
Where: Crystal Lounge
CLUBS AND DJs
What: Heat Fridays Locals only hot party with Heat girls for spring.
Where: Savage Beagle
What: Hip Hop Mania 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
What: Elektric Relaxation A night of musical appreciation with hip-hop classics, funk,, neo soul, R&B, dancehall and drum ‘n’ breaks with DJs Drastik, Neoteric, The Phonograff and Rob Banks rotating weekly. Doors 10 p.m.
Where: Moe Joe’s
What: ‘90s Night Party like your Nikki Sixx with DJ Trix spinning one hit wonders and old school dance tracks. Doors 9:30 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Who: Blind Pigeon Classic rock.
Where: Pemberton Hotel

Saturday, June 10
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Murphy's Lágh High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites. Show 8 p.m.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who: Sean Rose All your acoustic favourites. Bike Park Pass giveaway.
Where: Citta
Who: Downtown Jay Brown Evan and James go acoustic. Show 8 p.m.
Where: Merlin’s
Who: Brian Flanagan Plenty of blues to slip into from 4:30-6:30 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge
What: Live Music Rotation of lively local musicians. A local favourite. Show 9 p.m.
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: Dr. Dave Acoustic rock from mellow to rockin’ with local favourite noon to 4 p.m.
Where: Second Cup
Who: Blind Pigeon Classic rock.
Where: Pemberton Hotel
CLUBS AND DJs
What: The Bog Party Saturday night goes big with hop-hop hits and Top 40 tracks 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 Easy Leigh Hip hop, house, rock and dancehall. Lots of Smith giveaways. Doors 10 p.m.
Where: Moe Joe’s
What: Bang On DJ Business or Pleasure throws down hottest Top 40, R&B grinders and house. Doors 9:30 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s

Sunday, June 11
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Rob Lee Vancouver lounge piano man tickles the ivories from 4:30-6:30 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge
What: Comedy Night International guest comedians tickle the funny bone at 7:15 p.m.
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
Who: Dr. Dave Acoustic rock from mellow to rockin’ with local favourite noon to 4 p.m.
Where: Second Cup
What: Jam Session Play along side the best with Reggae Master Kostaman leading the way. Show 9 p.m.
Where: Crystal Lounge
Who: Rob Funk Celtic and originals with a funky twist. Show 7 p.m.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who: Downtown Jay Brown Evan and James rock out the kick off for the Rick Hansen Wheels in Motion fundraiser at 10 a.m.
Where: Meadow Park
CLUBS AND DJs
What: Locals Night End the weekend of madness with DJ Push N’ Play. Norco cruiser bike giveaway.
Where: Longhorn Saloon
What: S.I.N. Service Industry Night plays all your favourite requests. Doors 10 p.m.
Where: Moe Joe’s
What: Soul Kitchen Local and international turntable tricksters are at the kitchen tables with club electro, breaks and house anthems for Go Go girls to shake their tails at. This week Whistler legend DJ Vinyl Ritchie with club electro, breaks and house anthems. Doors 9:30 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s

Monday, June 12
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Rob Funk Celtic and originals with a funky twist. Show 7 p.m.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who: Rob Lee Vancouver lounge piano man tickles the ivories from 4:30-6:30 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge
What: Karaoke Night I Will Survive won’t sing itself, so down some liquid courage and come on out to sing all your favourites.
Where: Crystal Lounge
CLUBS AND DJs
What: ‘80s Night Retro night with DJ Ryder who spins old school dance tracks and retro favourites. Free cover for ‘80s outfits. Doors 9:30 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s

Tuesday, June 13
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Joey’s Jam G-Willy hosts an open mic jam night at the Creekside Chinese eatery. Show p.m.
Where: Joey Chan’s
Who: Damian O'Braonáin Vocals tin whistle, guitar and bodhran, this Northern Ireland native is the real deal. Show 7 p.m.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who: Lyndon Davies Jazzy vocals accompanied by piano and guitar from 4:30-6:30 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge
CLUBS AND DJs
What: Celebration The Faction Sound Crew dial up hip hop for Whistler’s smallest nightclub and biggest party. Ladies never wait in line.
Where: Savage Beagle

Wednesday, June 14
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Damian O'Braonáin Vocals tin whistle, guitar and bodhran, this Northern Ireland native is the real deal. Show 7 p.m.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
What: Music Bingo Test your music trivia at 8 p.m.
Where: Citta
What: Kostaman Jam Join Whistler’s own Reggae star Kostaman for 9 p.m. jam session.
Where: Black’s Pub
Who: Lyndon Davies Jazzy vocals accompanied by piano and guitar from 4:30-6:30 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge
CLUBS AND DJs
What: Motorsports Launch Party Dress up for the Naughty But Nice theme for Barely Legal Motorsports Launch Party. International scratch wizard Mat the Alien mixes up hip hop, funk, breaks, dancehall and drum ‘n’ bass. Doors 10 p.m.
Where: Moe Joe’s
What: Industry Night Rockin’ locals scene and giveaways galore.
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
What: Musgrave Rocks Hang out with Whistler’s hottest mixologist, legend Scott Musgrave with tunes by DJ Arems. Adults only.
Where: Savage Beagle

Thursday, June 15
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Gnar Boots The Boot Pub open mic band keeps the vibe alive. All styles welcome. Drums and amphs provided. Starts 9 p.m.
Where: Merlin’s
Who: Cameron Chu Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guests.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
What: Live Music Toe tapping favorites and Celtic traditional tunes from guest performers. Show 7 p.m.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
CLUBS AND DJs
What: Locals Night Get there early. Always a line up for this local favourite night.
Where: Garfinkel’s
What: Dance Party All your favourite hits on one turntable. Doors 10 p.m.
Where: Moe Joe’s
Upcoming shows
Creekside Idol Step up to the mic to compete for $250/$500 cash prizes June 18 and 25, and July 2 at Joey Chan’s Creekside Chinese eatery. Six finalists will sing it out July 25.
Punk Night Returns with punk rockers Boys Night Out, Daggermouth, Rosesdead, Machete Avenue and The Receiving End of Sirens June 20 at the Garfinkel’s. Advanced $10 tickets available at Willy’s.
Funky Homosapien June 24 at Garfinkel’s. Advanced $20 tickets available at Electric Daisy and The Circle.
Prince Paul June 27 at Moe Joe’s. Advanced $12/$15 tickets available at The Circle and Electric Daisy.
Bands Against Hunger Benefit Vancouver’s Redeye Band joins Kostaman and friends to celebrate the reggae return to Thursday nights starting June 29 at Moe Joe’s.
Summer Splash Reggae Festival Bands Against Hunger join forces with artists such as DJ Phroh, Dub Empire and Kostaman for July 2 festival at Buffalo Bill’s. Slide presentation on African children. Advanced $9 tickets available at Bill’s.