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Week of August 10-17, 2006

Thursday, August10
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Melissa McClelland The Toronto gritty lyricist pairs cheeky with coy in pop noire fashion at the Whistler Music and Arts Festival. Free admission. Show 4 p.m.
Where: Whistler Village Square
Who: Shaun Verreault The former lead singer for Wide Mouth Mason goes solo at the Whistler Music and Arts Festival. Free admission. Show 5 p.m.
Where: Whistler Village Square
Who: Cameron Chu Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guests.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
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
Who: Cesar Beltran Unique blend of Latin jazz, Flamenco and world beats from 6-10 p.m.
Where: Morgan’s
Who: Rob Thompson Toe tapping Celtic and rock tunes with the boy from Bowen Island. Show 7 p.m.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
What: LUNAFLIKS Grab a blanket and friends to sit back under the stars to enjoy the outdoor screen presented by LUNA and Sharp’s Audio-Visual. This week The Life and Hard Times of Guy Terrifico is screened in cooperation with the Whistler Film Festival. The film is a Canadian honky-tonkumentary about the rise and fall of singer Guy Terrifico. Local filmmaker Tom Meraw’s short film Trash Bash show beforehand. Tickets are $3 for LUNA members and $5 for non-members. Show up at 9 p.m. to enjoy local DJ sets and good seats. Dress warm. Take the extended Lost Lake bus service for $.50, leaving from the Gondola Transit Exchange at 9 p.m. Event is cancelled if it rains.
Where: Lost Lake Park

CLUBS AND DJs
What: Locals Night Get there early. Always a line up for this local favourite night.
Where: Garfinkel’s
What: Swimwear Showdown Girls compete for national finals for Miss Canadian Swimwear in Vancouver with a chance to win $10,000 cash and an international modeling contract. Plenty of local prizes to be won as well. Three finalists chosen tonight. DJ Rob Baanks and Business or Pleasure on deck. Doors 10 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Who: DJ Parris Red Velvet hosts spins sexy beats and house grooves.
Where: Maxx Fish
Who: Kostaman Whistler’s number one reggae band is all about feel-good grooves with the Scott Party. Doors 9:30 p.m.
Where: Moe Joe’s
 

 
Friday, August 11
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Fred Penner The two-time Juno Award winner delivers a fast paced family show of music and stories at the Whistler Music and Arts Festival. Free admission. Show 4 p.m.
Where: Whistler Village Square
Who: Jeremy Fisher His wailing harmonica and crisp guitar harkens back to Bob Dylan stylings at the Whistler Music and Arts Festival. Free admission. Show 5 p.m.
Where: Whistler Village Square
Who: Velvet The pioneers of Canadian live organic house music takes root in killer grooves and soulful vocals from Kuba Oms at the Whistler Music and Arts Festival. Free admission. Show 6 p.m.
Where: Whistler Village Square
Who: The Hairfarmers Local legends Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg cover all your favourites. Starts 9 p.m.
Where: Merlin’s
Who: Murphy's Lágh High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites. Show 7 p.m.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who: Cesar Beltran Unique blend of Latin jazz, Flamenco and world beats from 6-10 p.m.
Where: Morgan’s
Who: Cameron Chu Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guests.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Who: Michael Gillette Guitar virtuoso covers hundreds of popular tunes from the last 50 years from 3:30-6:30 p.m. and 8-10 p.m.
Where: Fifty Two 80 Bistro & Lounge
Who: Gord Rutherford Guitar acoustic covers from 5-7 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge
What: Rob Thompson This guitar man has the smoothest vocals around town making any cover easy listening. Show 9 p.m.
Where: Crystal Lounge
Who: Sean Rose Rhythm and blues reviews form local strummer at 8 p.m.
Where: Black’s Pub
Who: Chick n’ Pajamas Classic rock.
Where: Pemberton Hotel

CLUBS AND DJs
What: Heat Fridays Locals only hot party with Heat girls for spring.
Where: Savage Beagle
Who: DJ Peacefrog A mainstream mix of tunes that gets the dance floor going.
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
What: Elektric Relaxation Music appreciation night of hip-hop classics, funk,, R&B and drum ‘n’ breaks. Doors 9:30 p.m.
Where: Moe Joe’s
What: ‘90s Night Party like your Nikki Sixx with guest DJ spinning one hit wonders and old school dance tracks. Doors 10 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s

Saturday, August12
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Norman Foote The award-winning family entertainer sings kids favourites with plenty of quick wit for the parents at the Whistler Music and Arts Festival. Free admission. Show 4 p.m.
Where: Whistler Village Square
Who: Shona Le Mottee High energy fiddling gets crowds pumped at the Whistler Music and Arts Festival. Free admission. Show 5 p.m.
Where: Whistler Village Square
Who: Matt Dusk The Toronto equivalent of Michael Buble croons out classics with sophistication with his talented six-piece band at the Whistler Music and Arts Festival. Free admission. Show 6 p.m.
Where: Whistler Village Square
Who: Murphy's Lágh High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites. Show 7 p.m.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who: Michael Gillette Guitar virtuoso covers hundreds of popular tunes from the last 50 years from 3:30-6:30 p.m. and 8-10 p.m.
Where: Fifty Two 80 Bistro & Lounge
Who: Cesar Beltran Unique blend of Latin jazz, Flamenco and world beats from 6-10 p.m.
Where: Morgan’s
Who: Gregory Shea All your favourite covers live from 4:30-6:30 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge
What: Rob Thompson This guitar man has the smoothest vocals around town making any cover easy listening. Show 9 p.m.
Where: Crystal Lounge
Who: Tracey Saxby Barefoot acoustics from Whistler’s favourite Aussie.
Where: Citta 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 Acoustic rock from mellow to rockin’ with local favourite noon to 4 p.m.
Where: Second Cup
Who: Chick n’ Pajamas Classic rock.
Where: Pemberton Hotel
CLUBS AND DJs
Who: DJ Peacefrog A mainstream mix of tunes that gets the dance floor going.
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
Who: DJ Rosco Local favourite spins hip hop, house, Top 40 and dancehall. Doors 9:30 p.m.
Where: Moe Joe’s
What: Bang On DJ Business or Pleasure throws down hottest Top 40, R&B grinders and house. Doors 10 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s

Sunday, August13
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Lillix It’s an all-girl rock ‘n’ roll band that is only weeks away from their second album release on Madonna’s record label Maverick. Admission is free at the Whistler Music and Arts Festival. Show 4 p.m.
Where: Whistler Village Square
Who: The Paperboys The Juno-Award-winning band covers everything from Americana country and Latin grooves to soul tunes and Celtic stomp at the Whistler Music and Arts Festival. Free admission. Show 5 p.m.
Where: Whistler Village Square
Who: The Helsium Daze Downtown Jay Brown, Evan Biswanger and James Lawson tune into nostalgic and modern-day rock that spans the timelines from 4-7 p.m.
Where: Merlin’s
Who: Dr. Dave Acoustic rock from mellow to rockin’ with local favourite noon to 4 p.m.
Where: Second Cup
Who: Chicks with Picks An all-lady-on-guitar line up strums out acoustic favourites at the Whistler Farmer’s Market from 11-4 p.m.
Where: Upper Village
Who: G Jam Join G Willy and Greg Garland for an open-stage jam from 8-11 p.m.
Where: Tex Corleones
Who: Gregory Shea All your favourite covers live from 4:30-6:30 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge
Who: Cesar Beltran Unique blend of Latin jazz, Flamenco and world beats from 6-10 p.m.
Where: Morgan’s
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
CLUBS AND DJs

What: Locals Night End the weekend of madness with a local crew.
Where: Longhorn Saloon
What: S.I.N. Hang out with Moe Joe crew for service industry night. Doors 9:30 p.m.
Where: Moe Joe’s
Who: Business DJ Business or Pleasure on deck with house favourite at funky hangout.
Where: The Mix Lounge
What: Soul Kitchen Turntable tricksters are at the kitchen tables. This week DJ Kori K with house and break beat sets. Doors 10 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s

Monday, August14
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTs
Who: Rob Funk Celtic and originals with a funky twist. Show 7 p.m.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
What: Karaoke Night I Will Survive won’t sing itself, so come out to sing all your favourites and throw in a happy birthday tune for karaoke host Steve Jiu this Monday.
Where: Crystal Lounge
Who: Gregory Shea All your favourite covers live from 4:30-6:30 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge
CLUBS AND DJs

What: ‘80s Night Retro night with DJ Ryder who spins retro and old school dance tracks. Free cover for ‘80s outfits. Doors 10 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
What: Dance Contest DJ Mixmaster Fab spins old and new school vinyl for Lovenest dance contest. $300 in prizes to be won.
Where: Maxx Fish

Tuesday, August15
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Kal Mollison Easing-going rock 'n' roll and classic favourites from 4:30-6:30 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge
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

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, August16
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
Who: Cesar Beltran Unique blend of Latin jazz, Flamenco and world beats from 6-10 p.m.
Where: Morgan’s
Who: Wes Makepeace & Jay Greenway Local favourites offer up chillin’ acoustics.
Where: Three Below
Who: Kal Mollison Easing-going rock 'n' roll and classic favourites from 4:30-6:30 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge
What: Music Bingo Test your music trivia at 7 p.m. with Zoo and Big Rich.
Where: Citta
What: 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 DJ Hubbz on deck. Doors 9:30 p.m.
Where: Moe Joe’s
What: Industry Night Rockin’ locals scene and giveaways galore.
Where: Buffalo Bill’s

 
 
 
Thursday, August17
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Cameron Chu Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guests.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Who: Kal Mollison Easing-going rock 'n' roll and classic favourites from 4:30-6:30 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge
Who: Cesar Beltran Unique blend of Latin jazz, Flamenco and world beats from 6-10 p.m.
Where: Morgan’s
Who: Guitar Doug The man, the hair, the legend. Doug strums tunes worth a toast of your pint. Show 7 p.m.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
What: LUNAFLIKS Grab a blanket and friends to sit back under the stars to enjoy the outdoor screen presented by LUNA and Sharp’s Audio-Visual. This week Brick delivers a clever and provocative thriller set in the underworld of a high school crime ring. If you missed his Film Night’s screening, Robjn Taylor’s The Scent of Justice: Cinnamon Apple will screen beforehand. Tickets are $3 for LUNA members and $5 for non-members. Show up at 9 p.m. to enjoy local DJ sets and good seats. Dress warm. Take the extended Lost Lake bus service for $.50, leaving from the Gondola Transit Exchange at 9 p.m. Event is cancelled if it rains.
Where: Lost Lake Park

CLUBS AND DJs
What: Locals Night Get there early. Always a line up for this local favourite night.
Where: Garfinkel’s
What: Studio 54 Disco Party Dj Vinyl Ritchie spins Whistler’s grooviest funk and sexiest disco under the mirror ball. Break out your best ‘70s duds with plenty of prizes to win. Doors 10 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Who: DJ Parris Red Velvet hosts spins sexy beats and house grooves.
Where: Maxx Fish
Who: Kostaman Whistler’s number one reggae band is all about feel-good grooves with the Scott Party. Doors 9:30 p.m.
Where: Moe Joe’s