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Week of September 14-21, 2006 Don't miss the Paralympics logo unveiling and concert Saturday

  Thursday, September14 LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS Who: Cameron Chu Live jazz, soul and R&B with Whistler's most talented piano man. Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar   Who: Luis Giraldo Lounge piano with the man that once tickled the ivories for Shakira from 4:30-6:30 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight. Where: Mallard Lounge   Who: Rob Thompson Toe-tapping Celtic and rock tunes from local favourite with voice as rich as the Guinness poured. 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   Friday, September15 LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS Who: The Bowen Boys High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites. Show 7 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: Michael Sicoly Singer/guitarist/piano man plays all the crowd pleasers from 5-7 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight. Where: Mallard Lounge   Who: Mike Weterings Acoustic folk rock with African world beat rhythms. Where: Crystal Lounge   Who: Sean Rose Rhythm and blues reviews form local strummer at 8 p.m. Where: Black's Pub   Who: Carpenter The Punk Nite brings two band line up for the Carpenter CD release party with The Fall of Summer. Cover $5. where: Garfinkel's   Who: Bottom's Up 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 Jiu   Local talent Steve Jiu plays all the latest tracks. Doors 9:30 p.m. Where: Moe Joe's   What: '90s Night Party like you're Nikki Sixx to '90s anthems from DJ Ryan. Doors 10 p.m. Where: Tommy Africa's   Saturday, September16 LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS            Who: Hairfarmer's Legends Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg strum out the the party at 8 p.m. Where: Merlin's   Who: The Bowen Boys High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites. Show 7 p.m. Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub   What: Paralympic Party Five top Canadian acts come together for free concert to celebrate the Paralympic movement and the unveiling of the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games emblem. Stars include The Philosopher Kings, Chantal Kreviazuk, Jeremy Fisher, Spirit of the West and Jim Byrnes. Show 3 p.m. Where: Whistler Golf Course Driving Range   Who: Michael Sicoly Singer/guitarist/piano man plays all the crowd pleasers from 5-7 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight. Where: Mallard Lounge   Who: Mike Weterings Acoustic folk rock with African world beat rhythms. Where: Crystal Lounge   Who: Cameron Chu Live jazz, soul and R&B with Whistler's most talented piano man. 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: Bottom's Up 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, September17 LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS Who: Seconds to Go Youthful angst and passion come together with band that toured with Face To Face and My Chemical Romance. Joined by local band Slush. Where: Garfinkel's   Who:    Dr. Dave Acoustic rock from mellow to rockin' with local favourite noon to 4 p.m. Where: Second Cup   Who: G Jam Join G Willy and Greg Garland for an open-stage jam 8-11 p.m. Where: Tex Corleones   Who: Hairfarmer's Legends Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg strum out the the party in the wee hours of the morning for the Terry Fox Run. Where: Meadow Park   Who: Brian Flanagan Vancouver talent brings celtic flair to cover favourites from 5-7 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight. Where: Mallard Lounge   Who:    Cameron Chu Live jazz, soul and R&B with Whistler's most talented piano man. Where:             Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar   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: Mixalicious DJ Business or Pleasure spins house music at funky hangout starting at 9 p.m. Grab late-night dinner or appies until 1 a.m. Where: The Mix Lounge   What:   Locals Night End the weekend of madness with a local crew. Where: Longhorn Saloon   What: SIN Sundays Party it up with the Moe Joe's softball team for service industry night. Doors 9:30 p.m. Cover $5. Where: Moe Joe's   What:   Soul Kitchen Turntable tricksters are at the kitchen tables. This week DJ Marky Mark and O.J. team up with break beats and electro. Doors 10 p.m. Where:             Tommy Africa's   Monday, September18 LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTs What: BBQ Bob's Redneck Bash B.C. Barbecue Champion Bob Haselbach of the Roundhouse Lodge hosts a fundraising event starting at 6 p.m. to send him and his Eh Team to the American Royal Invitational BBQ and the Jack Daniel's World Championship BBQ. Evening includes raffle (season pass giveaway), A Whole Lotta Led concert and BBQ buffet. Tickets $50 (includes two beers) and on sale at Merlin's. Where: Merlin's   Who: Aide-de-camp The Trailer Park Boys' Corey Bowles joins Aide-de-camp. Two more bands joins the night including Dearly Beloved, which draws on '70s UK punk and early '80s pop, and The Populars, which drenches rock   in furious guitar and digital noise. Cover $5. Where: Garfinkel's   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. Where: Crystal Lounge   Who: Cameron Chu Live jazz, soul and R&B with Whistler's most talented piano man. Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar   Who: Brian Flanagan Vancouver talent brings celtic flair to cover favourites from 5-7 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, September19 LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS Who: Tennessee Three Johnny Cash's original backing band returns with the Man in Black's country classics. This is not a tribute band, but the real deal. Expect sell out show. Pick up $25 tickets in advance at GLC. Where: Garibaldi Lift Company (GLC)   Who: Brian Flanagan Vancouver talent brings celtic flair to cover favourites from 5-7 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight. Where: Mallard Lounge   Who: Damian O'Braonáin Vocals, tin whistler, guitar and bodhran. This Northern Ireland boy is the real deal. Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub   Who: Cameron Chu Live jazz, soul and R&B with Whistler's most talented piano man. Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar   What:    Jam Nights Every Tuesday join in the open stage with drums, guitars, basses and mics open for the taking. Plenty of musicians on hand to jam with. Where: Longhorn Saloon   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,   September20 LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS Who: Tennessee Three Johnny Cash's original backing band returns with the Man in Black's country classics. This is not a tribute band, but the real deal. Expect sell out show. Pick up $25 tickets in advance at GLC. Where: Garibaldi Lift Company (GLC)   Who: Damian O'Braonáin Vocals, tin whistler, guitar and bodhran. This Northern Ireland boy is the real deal. Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub   Who: Cameron Chu Live jazz, soul and R&B with Whistler's most talented piano man. Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar   Who: Jack Velker   Humour and warmth accompany the chillin' pianist virtuoso from 4:30-6:30 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight. Where: Mallard Lounge   What: Kostaman Jam Join Whistler's own Reggae star Kostaman for 9 p.m. jam session. Where: Black's Pub   CLUBS AND DJs What: Industry Night Rockin' locals scene and giveaways galore. Where: Buffalo Bill's   Thursday, September21 LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS           Who: Cameron Chu Live jazz, soul and R&B with Whistler's most talented piano man. Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar   What: Reggae Night Whistler's favourite reggae band Kostaman spreads the rasta love with DJ Phroh and opening act from Dub Empire. Feel the vibe at 10 p.m. Where: Moe Joe's   What: Reggae Grooves Robbie D and Christina groove out night of reggae pop. Where: Crystal Lounge   Who: Jack Velker   Humour and warmth accompany the chillin' pianist virtuoso from 4:30-6:30 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight. Where: Mallard Lounge   Who: Murphy's Lágh   High energy Celtic and Irish pub favourites. Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub   What:    Harvest Art Fest Whistler's top artists celebrate the Autumn Equinox with an enchanting social soiree of art and music under the stars as the next LUNA event from 6:30-10:30 p.m. at the Fountain Courtyard behind the Holiday Inn. Live blues music, paintings, photography, jewelry, murals in action and more. Admission by donation. For more information, visit www.lunawhistler.com. Where: Fountain Courtyard (off Village Stroll   CLUBS AND DJs What: Locals Night Get there early. Always a line up for this local favourite night. Where: Garfinkel's   Up and Coming         The Cat Empire   Australia's number one band returns Oct. 24 at the GLC.   Tickets for $20 now on sale at the GLC.   Animal Nation   Local hip hop duo joins international scratch wizard Mat the Alien Wednesday, Sept. 27 at Moe Joe's. Thursday, September7 LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS      Who: Cameron Chu Live jazz, soul and R&B with Whistler's most talented piano man. Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar   Who: Cesar Beltran Classical singer strums unique blend of Latin jazz, Flamenco and world beats from Bocelli to blues from 6-10 p.m. Where: Morgan's   Who: Josh Gontier Special guest appearance from Slow Nerve Action's frontman Josh Gontier who is also fronting Vancouver's Jackfruit band. Where: Crystal Lounge   Who: Luis Giraldo Lounge piano with the man that once tickled the ivories for Shakira from 4:30-6:30 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight. Where: Mallard Lounge   Who: Rob Thompson Toe-tapping Celtic and rock tunes from local favourite with voice as rich as the Guinness poured. 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   Who: DJ Parris Red Velvet hosts spins sexy beats and house grooves. Where: Maxx Fish   Who: Kostaman Reggae is back with Kostaman and The Mighty Backhoes. Where: Moe Joe's   Friday, September8 LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS Who: Murphy's Lágh High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites. Show 7 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: Cesar Beltran Classical singer strums unique blend of Latin jazz, Flamenco and world beats from Bocelli to blues from 6-10 p.m. Where: Morgan's   Who: Gord Rutherford Affectionately known as Gordo around these parts, revel in acoustic favourites from local favourite with golden voice from 5-7 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight. Where: Mallard Lounge   What: Suzanne Wilson Local gal with an acoustic guitar covering everything from 60s folk classics to modern rockers with the odd original thrown in for spice. Where: Crystal Lounge   Who: Sean Rose Rhythm and blues reviews form local strummer at 8 p.m. Where: Black's Pub   What: Live music 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: DJ Jiu   Local talent Steve Jiu plays all the latest tracks. Doors 9:30 p.m. Where: Moe Joe's   What: '90s Night Party like you're Nikki Sixx to '90s anthems from DJ Push and Play. Doors 10 p.m. Where: Tommy Africa's   Saturday, September9 LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS         Who: Hairfarmer's Legends Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg strum out the the party at Nester's Customer Appreciation Day from 11-4 p.m. Where: Nester's Market   Who: Murphy's Lágh High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites. Show 7 p.m. Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub   Who: Brian Flanagan Vancouver talent brings celtic flair to cover favourites from 5-7 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight. Where: Mallard Lounge   What: Suzanne Wilson Local gal with an acoustic guitar covering everything from 60s folk classics to modern rockers with the odd original thrown in for spice. Where: Crystal Lounge   Who: Cameron Chu Live jazz, soul and R&B with Whistler's most talented piano man. Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar   Who: Cesar Beltran Classical singer strums unique blend of Latin jazz, Flamenco and world beats from Bocelli to blues from 6-10 p.m. Where: Morgan's   Who: Dr. Dave Acoustic rock from mellow to rockin' with local favourite noon to 4 p.m. Where: Second Cup   What: Live music 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, September10 LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS Who: Dr. Dave Acoustic rock from mellow to rockin' with local favourite noon to 4 p.m. Where: Second Cup   Who: G Jam Join G Willy and Greg Garland for an open-stage jam 8-11 p.m. Where: Tex Corleones   Who: Brian Flanagan Vancouver talent brings celtic flair to cover favourites from 5-7 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight. Where: Mallard Lounge   Who: Cameron Chu Live jazz, soul and R&B with Whistler's most talented piano man. Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar   Who: Cesar Beltran Classical singer strums unique blend of Latin jazz, Flamenco and world beats from Bocelli to blues 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: Mixalicious DJ Business or Pleasure on deck at funky hangout starting at 9 p.m. Grab late-night dinner or appies until 1 a.m. Where: The Mix Lounge   What: Locals Night End the weekend of madness with a local crew. Where: Longhorn Saloon   Who: SIN Sundays Party it up with the Moe Joe's softball team for service industry night. Doors 9:30 p.m. Cover $5. Where: Moe Joe's   What: Soul Kitchen Turntable tricksters are at the kitchen tables. This week Puff the Magic DJ. Doors 10 p.m. Where: Tommy Africa's   Monday, September11 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. Where: Crystal Lounge   Who: Cameron Chu Live jazz, soul and R&B with Whistler's most talented piano man. Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar   Who: Brian Flanagan Vancouver talent brings celtic flair to cover favourites from 5-7 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight. Where: Mallard Lounge   CLUBS AND DJ s 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, September12 LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS Who: Brian Flanagan Vancouver talent brings celtic flair to cover favourites from 5-7 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight. Where: Mallard Lounge   Who: Rob Thompson Toe-tapping Celtic and rock tunes from local favourite with voice as rich as the Guinness poured. Show 7 p.m. Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub   Who: Cameron Chu Live jazz, soul and R&B with Whistler's most talented piano man. Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar   Who: Jam Nights Every Tuesday join in the open stage with drums, guitars, basses and mics open for the taking. Plenty of musicians on hand to jam with. Where: Longhorn Saloon   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,   September13 LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS Who: Rob Thompson Toe-tapping Celtic and rock tunes from local favourite with voice as rich as the Guinness poured. Show 7 p.m. Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub   Who: Cameron Chu Live jazz, soul and R&B with Whistler's most talented piano man. Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar   Who: Cesar Beltran Classical singer strums unique blend of Latin jazz, Flamenco and world beats from Bocelli to blues from 6-10 p.m. Where: Morgan's   Who: Luis Giraldo Lounge piano with the man that once tickled the ivories for Shakira from 4:30-6:30 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight. Where: Mallard Lounge   What: Kostaman Jam Join Whistler's own Reggae star Kostaman for 9 p.m. jam session. Where: Black's Pub   CLUBS AND DJs What: Industry Night Rockin' locals scene and giveaways galore. Where: Buffalo Bill's   What: Sandbox afterparty After the Whistler premier of Sandbox's newest snowboard film Flavour Country at MY Place, everyone is heading over for a celebration at the favourite local hangout. Where: Garfinkel's   Thursday, September14 LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS         Who: Cameron Chu Live jazz, soul and R&B with Whistler's most talented piano man. Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar   Who: Cesar Beltran Classical singer strums unique blend of Latin jazz, Flamenco and world beats from Bocelli to blues from 6-10 p.m. Where: Morgan's   Who: Luis Giraldo Lounge piano with the man that once tickled the ivories for Shakira from 4:30-6:30 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight. Where: Mallard Lounge   Who:   Rob Thompson Toe-tapping Celtic and rock tunes from local favourite with voice as rich as the Guinness poured. 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   Who: DJ Parris Red Velvet hosts spins sexy beats and house grooves. Where: Maxx Fish   Up and Coming      Harvest Art Fest Whistler's top artists celebrate the Autumn Equinox with an enchanting social soiree of art and music under the stars as the next LUNA event Sept. 21 from 6:30-10:30 p.m. at the Fountain Courtyard behind the Holiday Inn. For more information, visit www.lunawhistler.com.   Sell-out shows return Two of Whistler's biggest sell-out concerts this year once again return to the Garibaldi Lift Company. Tennessee Three, the original backing band for Johnny Cash, return with The Man in Black's country classics Tuesday, Sept. 19 and Wednesday, Sept. 20 at the GLC. Australia's number one band The Cat Empire also returns Oct. 24 at the GLC. Tennessee Three tickets are $25 and The Cat Empire $20. Tickets now on sale at the GLC.   BBQ Bob's Redneck Bash B.C. Barbecue Champion Bob Haselbach of the Roundhouse Lodge hosts a fundraising event Monday, Sept. 18 at 6 p.m. at Merlin's to send him and his Eh Team to the American Royal Invitational BBQ and the Jack Daniel's World Championship BBQ. Evening includes raffle (season pass giveaway), A Whole Lotta Led concert and BBQ buffet. Tickets $50 and on sale at Merlin's.