Week of November 2-9, 2006
Thursday, November2
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who:
Ali Milner Local jazz chanteuse croons
out originals and classics. The EMI recording artist is Whistler's biggest up
and coming star. She recently released her self-titled debut album, promoting
it on a tour of the Toronto International Film Festival's hottest parties.
Performs from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Where:
Fifty Two 80 Bistro Bar
Who:
Cameron Chu Live jazz, soul and R&B
with Whistler's most talented piano man.
Where:
Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Who:
Reggae
Night Hip hop meets reggae with Kostaman and DJ Phroh live. Doors 10 p.m.
Where:
Moe Joe's
Who:
Rob Funk Celtic and originals with a
funky twist.
Show 7 p.m. to
midnight.
Where:
Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who:
Al McLean All about acoustics with local
guitar man. Snowboard giveaway.
Where:
Crystal Lounge
CLUBS AND DJs
What:
Locals Night Get there early. Always a
line up for this local favourite night.
Where:
Garfinkel's
What:
Thirsty Thursdays DJ Diamond on deck
with crowd pleasers from 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where:
Monk's Grill
Friday, November3
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who:
Damian O'Braonáin
Vocals tin whistle, guitar and bodhran,
this Northern Ireland native is the real deal. Show 8 p.m. to 11 midnight.
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
What:
Fairmont Friday Gord Rutherford delivers
classic acoustics from 4:30-6:30 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where:
Mallard Lounge
Who:
Sean Rose Rhythm and blues reviews form
local strummer at 8 p.m.
Where:
Black's Pub
What:
Moist, The Pool Party LUNA
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hosts 4th annual pool party as part of
Welcome Week. The surfer's paradise wields reggae rockers Dub Empire and DJ
Proh along with swimming pool, hot tub, massage area, corn roll hair station,
surf movies, water games, fruit kabobs and booze-free beverages. Transportation
offered from Glacier staff housing as well as from Mount Currie. Call
604-894-6131 for details. Bring swimsuit, towel, photo ID to borrow a bathrobe and
entry money. LUNA
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members
$3 and $5 for non-members. Membership $3 for people ages 18-35. Membership
saves $2 on every LUNA
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event.
Event 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where:
Meadow
Park Sports Centre
Who:
Papa Josh Covers funk, jazz and more on
the guitar. Show 8 p.m.
Where:
Local's Livingroom Emporium and Eatery
What:
Monkey Business 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
What:
'90s Night Party like you're Nikki Sixx to
'90s anthems from DJ Ryan. Doors 10 p.m.
Where:
Tommy Africa's
Saturday, November4
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who:
Damian
O'Braonáin
Vocals tin whistle,
guitar and bodhran, this Northern Ireland native is the real deal. Show 8 p.m.
to 11 midnight.
Where:
Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who:
Bernie Coatta All your laid-back
favourites from 4:30-6:30 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:
Dr.
Dave Acoustic rock from mellow to rockin' with local favourite noon to 4 p.m.
Where:
Second Cup
Who:
Kostaman Whistler's number one reggae
band with DJ Phroh welcomes newcomers at the Welcome Week Dinner. Dinner $3.
Where:
Telus Conference Centre
Who:
Mike Weterings Acoustic folk-rock with
African world beat rhythms.
Where:
Crystal Lounge
What:
Monkey Business Classic rock.
Where:
Pemberton Hotel
What:
Jam night Haul out your guitar, banjo,
fiddle, drum or voice for jam. Starts at 8 p.m.
Where:
Local's Livingroom Emporium and Eatery
CLUBS AND DJs
Who:
DJ
?
Peacefrog A mainstream mix of tunes that gets the dance
floor going.
Where:
Buffalo Bill'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
Who:
DJ Rosco Local favourite on deck with
what you want to hear.
Where:
Moe Joe's
Sunday, November5
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who:
Dr. Dave Acoustic rock from mellow to
rockin' with local favourite noon to 4 p.m.
Where:
Second Cup
What:
Music Bingo Test your music trivia at 8
p.m.
Where:
Southside Diner
What:
Punk Night
Whistler's ultimate anit-club night. This week Cambridge,
Raised by Apes and One Drop.
Where:
Garfinkel's
Who:
John Lee Hooker Jr.
The bluesman and Grammy nominee returns
with a new album Cold As Ice. Tickets $20.
Where:
Buffalo Bill's
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 for Whistler's longest running jam
night. Show 9 p.m.
Where:
Crystal Lounge
Who:
Damian O'Braonáin
Vocals tin whistle, guitar and bodhran,
this Northern Ireland native is the real deal. Show 8 p.m. to 11 midnight.
Where:
Dubh Linn Gate Pub
CLUBS AND DJs
What:
Mixalicious Local DJ on deck with house
music all night long.
Where:
The Mix Lounge
What:
Weekly wind up Local turntable talent on
deck from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Where:
Moe Joe's
What:
Soul Kitchen Local turntable talents at
the kitchen table. This week DJ Plastic Surgeon is on deck with the best in
breaks and drum 'n' bass. Doors 10 p.m.
Where:
Tommy Africa's
Monday, November6
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTs
What:
Karaoke Night I Will Survive won't sing
itself, so come out to sing all your favourites with the sensational Steve Jiu.
Where:
Crystal Lounge
Who:
Cameron Chu Live jazz, soul and R&B
with Whistler's most talented piano man.
Where:
Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
CLUBS AND DJs
What:
'80s Night Retro night with DJ Ryder who
spins hip-hop classics, dancefloor anthems and hair-rock that takes you way
back. Free cover for '80s outfits. Doors 9 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, November7
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:
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
What:
Psychic Night Predictable night with
psychics hosting discussions on tarot, palmistry and tea leaves. Show 8 p.m.
Where:
Local's Livingroom Emporium and Eatery
CLUBS AND DJs
What:
90's Night Opening Party Favourite night
moves to Tuesdays with DJ Trix spinning 90's one hit wonders. Canuck ticket
giveaways. Doors 9 p.m.
Where:
Tommy Africa's
Who:
DJ J-Rawks Plenty of hip hop to go around
with Whistler's only double h girl J-Rawks spinning it out. Doors 7 p.m.
Where:
Joey Chan's Chinese eatery
Wednesday, November8
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What:
Reel Alternative Series Indie films
presented by the Whistler Film Festival Society and Village 8. This week
features Half Nelson, a film following the story of an inner-city teacher with
a secret drug habit who is befriended by one of his students.
Where:
Village 8 Cinemas
Who:
StoneBridge UK DJ of Hed Kandi acclaim
who has remixed for the likes of Missy Elliot is on deck as the first show of
the We Have Arrived entertainment series. First 100 tickets are $15. Available
at Garfinkel's and Electric Daisy.
Where:
Savage Beagle
Who:
Cameron Chu Live jazz, soul and R&B
with Whistler's most talented piano man.
Where:
Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
What:
Kostaman Jam Join Whistler's own Reggae
star Kostaman for 9 p.m. jam session.
Where:
Black's Pub
What:
Music Bingo Test your music trivia at 7
p.m.
Where:
Black's Pub
Who:
Suzanne Wilson Rock and folk covers,
originals and Celtic classics.
Show 7 p.m. to
midnight.
Where:
Dubh Linn Gate Pub
CLUBS AND DJs
What:
Industry Night DJ Peacefrog packs in the
dance floor.
Where:
Buffalo Bill's
Who:
Mat the Alien International scratch
wizard on deck for legendary night.
Where:
Moe Joe's
Who:
DJ Cronneloctopus Funky new music from
around the world. Show 8 p.m.
Where:
Local's Livingroom Emporium and Eatery
Thursday, November9
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who:
Ali Milner Local jazz chanteuse croons
out originals and classics. The EMI recording artist is Whistler's biggest up
and coming star. She recently released her self-titled debut album, promoting
it on a tour of the Toronto International Film Festival's hottest parties.
Performs from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Where:
Fifty Two 80 Bistro Bar
Who:
Cameron Chu Live jazz, soul and R&B with
Whistler's most talented piano man.
Where:
Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Who:
Reggae Night Hip hop meets reggae with
Kostaman and DJ Phroh live. Doors 10 p.m.
Where:
Moe Joe's
Who:
Rob Funk Celtic and originals with a
funky twist.
Show 7 p.m. to
midnight.
Where:
Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who:
Al McLean All about acoustics with local
guitar man. Snowboard giveaway.
Where:
Crystal Lounge
CLUBS AND DJs
What:
Locals Night Get there early. Always a
line up for this local favourite night.
Where:
Garfinkel's
What:
Thirsty Thursdays DJ Diamond on deck
with crowd pleasers from 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where:
Monk's Grill
Up and Coming
Krafty Kuts
returns to Whistler Nov. 23 at Tommy Africa's. Tickets to be
announced.
Xavier Rudd
returns to Whistler Dec. 4 at the Telus Conference Centre
with his one-man show spanning everything from guitars, shakers and didgeridoos
to slide guitars, tongue drums, stomp boxes and slide banjo. Tickets on sale
Friday, Sept. 22 at 10 a.m. Call Ticketmaster at 604-280-4444.