Pique NewMagazine Nightlife Listings June 29-July6, 2006
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Thursday, June 29
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who:
Gnar Boots The Boot Pub open mic band keeps the vibe alive. All styles welcome. Drums and amps provided. Starts 9 p.m.
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Merlin’s
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Cameron Chu Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guests.
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Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
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Rob Thompson Toe tapping Celtic and rock tunes from Bowen Island boy at 7 p.m.
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Dubh Linn Gate Pub
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Drive-in Movie Don’t miss out on the rare opportunity to hangout with friends or sweethearts at the drive-in movie featuring the dark comedy The Chumscrubber. Show 9 p.m. Entry $5 per person. $15 a car.
Where:
Blackcomb Base II
CLUBS AND DJs
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Locals Night Get there early. Always a line up for this local favourite night.
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Garfinkel’s
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Heff Party Granville Heff celebrate from 4-7 p.m.
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Citta
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Life’s a Beach DJ Rob Banks chills with ragga and island thumpers. Free barbecue. Dress the part. No cover. Doors 9:30 p.m.
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Tommy Africa’s
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Kostaman Whistler’s number one reggae band is back. Doors 10 p.m.
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Moe Joe’s
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DJ Parris Red Velvet host spins sexy beats and house grooves for your listening pleasure.
Where:
Maxx Fish
Friday, June 30
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who:
Murphy's Lágh High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites. Show 7 p.m.
Where:
Dubh Linn Gate Pub
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Beaver Fever Join the electric grooves of the Wassabi Collective & Friends. Tickets $22.
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Garibaldi Lift Company (GLC)
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G-Jam G Willy and Greg Garland jam acoustic favourites from 8-11 p.m.
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Tex Corleone’s
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Rob Funk All your acoustic favourites from pianoman/guitarist extraordinaire.
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Black’s Pub
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Cameron Chu Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guests.
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Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
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Michael Sicoly Whistler’s fav piano man from 4:30-6:30 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight.
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Mallard Lounge
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Gordo Plus One Acoustic everything from local talent. Show 9 p.m.
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Crystal Lounge
CLUBS AND DJs
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Heat Fridays Locals only hot party with Heat girls for spring.
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Savage Beagle
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Hip Hop Mania Hip-hop club bangers and dancehall grinders with DJ Rosco and Nobodyreally.
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Garfinkel’s
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DJ Peacefrog A mainstream mix of tunes that gets the dance floor going.
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Buffalo Bill’s
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Elektric Relaxation A Canuck night of hip-hop classics, funk,, R&B and drum ‘n’ breaks with Mat the Alien. Doors 10 p.m.
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Moe Joe’s
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‘90s Night Party like your Nikki Sixx with DJ Trix spinning one hit wonders and old school dance tracks. Doors 9:30 p.m.
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Tommy Africa’s
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Chick ‘n’ Pyjamas Classic rock.
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Pemberton Hotel
Saturday, July 1
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who:
Murphy's Lágh High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites. Show 7 p.m.
Where:
Dubh Linn Gate Pub
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G Willy All your acoustic favourites from 3-6 p.m.
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Tapley’s
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Michael Sicoly Whistler’s fav piano man from 4:30-6:30 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight.
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Mallard Lounge
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The Hairfarmers Grateful Greg and Guitar Doug rock the Farmer’s Market 11-3 p.m.
Where:
Creekside Farmer’s Market
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A Whole Lotta Led Indulge in all your Zeppelin favourites to celebrate Canuck day at 10 p.m.
Where:
Dusty’s @ Creekside
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Canada Day Party Music all day starting with The Hairfarmers at 3 p.m., Gnar Boots at 6:30 p.m., Worst Case Ontario 8 p.m. and The Funk’n Trio 9:30 p.m.
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Merlins
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Gordo Plus One Acoustic everything from local talent. Show 9 p.m.
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Crystal Lounge
Who:
Cameron Chu Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guests.
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Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
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Dr. Dave Acoustic rock from mellow to rockin’ with local favourite noon to 4 p.m.
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Second Cup
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Chick ‘n’ Pyjamas Classic rock.
Where:
Pemberton Hotel
CLUBS AND DJs
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DJ Peacefrog A mainstream mix of tunes that gets the dance floor going.
Where:
Buffalo Bill’s
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DJ Easy Leigh Hip hop, house, rock and dancehall. Doors 10 p.m.
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Moe Joe’s
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Bang On DJ Business or Pleasure throws down hottest Top 40, R&B grinders and house. Doors 9:30 p.m.
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Tommy Africa’s
Sunday, July 2
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who:
Tumi and the Volume Reggae and more from Tumi, Zaki Ibrahim, MC Isis and DJ Nana. Tickets $10/$15. Doors 9 p.m.
Where:
Garibaldi Lift Company (GLC)
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Summer Splash Reggae Fest Kostaman, Redeye, Dub Empire join DJs Phroh, Tone and Buddha. Slide show, drum circle. Proceeds benefit local charities. Tickets $9.
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Buffalo Bill’s
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Creekside Idol Singers go mic to mic for the Creekside Idol title and $500/$250 in cash prizes at the Creekside Chinese eatery.
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Joey Chan’s
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Dr. Dave Acoustic rock from mellow to rockin’ with local favourite noon to 4 p.m.
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Second Cup
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The Hairfarmers Grateful Greg and Guitar Doug rock out acoustics from 4-7 p.m.
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Merlin’s
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Brian Flanagan Live favourites from 4:30-6:30 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight.
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Mallard Lounge
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Jam Session Play along side the best with Reggae Master Kostaman leading the way. Show 9 p.m.
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Crystal Lounge
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Rob Funk Celtic and originals with a funky twist. Show 7 p.m.
Where:
Dubh Linn Gate Pub
CLUBS AND DJs
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Locals Night End the weekend of madness with a local barbecue at 7 p.m. and bike giveaways at 9 p.m. and midnight.
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Longhorn Saloon
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S.I.N. Service Industry Night plays all your favourite requests. Doors 10 p.m.
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Moe Joe’s
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Afterparty Top 40 from DJ Puf the Majik. Cover $5 before 11 p.m. Doors 9 p.m.
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Savage Beagle
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Canuck Party DJs Manos 1, Rob Baanks and Mat the Alien table hip hop, breaks, R & B and funk. Doors 9 p.m.
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Garfinkel’s
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Soul Kitchen Turntable tricksters are at the kitchen tables with club electro, breaks and house. This week DJ Little Al. Doors 9:30 p.m.
Where:
Tommy Africa’s
Monday, July 3
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTs
Who:
Rob Funk Celtic and originals with a funky twist. Show 7 p.m.
Where:
Dubh Linn Gate Pub
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Karaoke Night I Will Survive won’t sing itself, so down some liquid courage and come out to sing all your favourites.
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Crystal Lounge
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Brian Flanagan Live favourites from 4:30-6:30 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where:
Mallard Lounge
CLUBS AND DJs
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‘80s Night Retro night with DJ Ryder who spins retro and old school dance tracks. Free cover for ‘80s outfits. Doors 9:30 p.m.
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Tommy Africa’s
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Dance Contest DJ Mixmaster Fab spins old and new school vinyl for Lovenest dance contest. $300 in prizes to be won.
Where:
Maxx Fish
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Trango The Treatise on Trango fundraiser includes slide show. Doors 9 p.m.
Where:
Howe Sound Inn Pub
Tuesday, July 4
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
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Locals Lounge Join G Willy at the Creekside jam starting at 7:30 p.m.
Where:
Joey Chan’s
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Jack Velker Live cover favourites from 4:30-6:30 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight.
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Mallard Lounge
Who:
Rob Thompson Toe tapping Celtic and rock tunes from Bowen Island boy at 7 p.m.
Where:
Dubh Linn Gate Pub
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, July 5
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who:
Rob Thompson Toe tapping Celtic and rock tunes from Bowen Island boy at 7 p.m.
Where:
Dubh Linn Gate Pub
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Wes Makepeace & Jay Greenway Local favourites offer up chillin’ acoustics.
Where:
Three Below
Who:
Jack Velker Live cover favourites from 4:30-6:30 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight.
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Mallard Lounge
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Music Bingo Test your music trivia at 7 p.m.
Where:
Citta
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Kostaman Jam Join Whistler’s own Reggae star Kostaman for 9 p.m. jam session.
Where:
Black’s Pub
CLUBS AND DJs
What:
Real Deal International scratch wizard Mat the Alien mixes up hip hop, funk, breaks, dancehall and drum ‘n’ bass. Doors 9:30 p.m.
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Moe Joe’s
What:
Industry Night Rockin’ locals scene and giveaways galore.
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Buffalo Bill’s
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Musgrave Rocks Hang out with Whistler’s hottest mixologist, legend Scott Musgrave with tunes by DJ Arems. Adults only.
Where:
Savage Beagle
Thursday, July 6
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What:
Punk Show Dayglow Abortions, Sip Yek Nom and Slush. Doors 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:
Guitar Doug The Daddio of the Patio strums tunes for Whistler Brewery launch party. Acoustics pick up at 3 p.m.
Where:
Longhorn Saloon
Who:
Jack Velker Live cover favourites from 4:30-6:30 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight.
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Mallard Lounge
Who:
Rob Thompson Toe tapping Celtic and rock tunes from Bowen Island boy at 7 p.m.
Where:
Dubh Linn Gate Pub
What:
Outdoor Movie Grab a blanket and picnic basket for the first LUNAFlick of the season, It’s All Gone Pete Tong, a hilarious and heartfelt drama looking at turntable culture through the tale of DJ Frankie Wilde. Tickets are $5/$2. Show at dusk. Alcohol-free event.
Where:
Lost Lake Park under the stars
CLUBS AND DJs
What:
Locals Night Get there early. Always a line up for this local favourite night.
Where:
Garfinkel’s
What:
Life’s a Beach DJ Rob Banks chills with ragga and island thumpers. Free barbecue. Dress the part. No cover. Doors 9:30 p.m.
Where:
Tommy Africa’s
Who:
Kostaman Whistler’s number one reggae band is back. Doors 9:30 p.m.
Where:
Moe Joe’s
Upcoming shows
Tennessee Three The official band behind The Man in Black perform all of their Johnny Cash favourites July 7 at the GLC. This is the real deal, not a tribute band. Hear Cash stories from his own road dogs. Advanced $25 tickets available at the GLC.
Junior Reid & the Reggae Angels stop off in Whistler on their Steadfast Truth Tour Friday, July 14 at Garfinkel’s. Advance $20 tickets are available available at Garf’s. A definite sell-out event so pick up your tickets early.
Krafty Kuts returns to Whistler Thursday, July 20 at Tommy Africa’s. Advance $18 tickets go on sale this Monday at Hotbox Internet and The Hub at Creekside.
