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Week of November 23-30, 2006
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Whistler's favorite Aussie, Xavier Rudd, returns to Whistler. Photo submitted

Thursday, November23
> LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
>Who: Reggae Night Hip hop meets reggae with Kostaman and DJ Phroh live. Doors 10 p.m.
>Where: Moe Joe?s
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>What: Open Mic The Boot Pub?s open mic band Gnar Boot returns to a different stomping ground, inviting musicians to the mic. To book a time, contact buddha23666@hotmail.com. Show starts 9 p.m.
>Where: Merlin?s
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>What: Irish Funk Rob Funk and Gary Yoshida jammin? favourite Irish, Scottish and Maritimer tunes as well as originals. Show 8 p.m.
>Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
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>Who: Worst Case Ontario Mountain Man resurfaces under new name for TGR film premier of Anomoly at 9 p.m. Tickets available at the Glacier Shop.
>Where: Garibaldi Lift Company (GLC)
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>Who: Al McLean All about acoustics with local guitar man. Seasons pass giveaway.
>Where: Crystal Lounge
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>Who: Michael Sicoly Singer/guitarist/piano man Michael Sicoly plays all the crowd pleasers from 4:30-6:30 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight.
>Where: Mallard Lounge
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> CLUBS AND DJs
>What: Party Beats DJs Jamie Vale and JT team up for fat funky house. Doors 9 p.m.
>Where: Tommy Africas
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>Who: DJ Buddha Local favourite of famed Slow Nerve Action is into the house for apr?.
>Where: Merlin?s
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>What: Locals Night Get there early. Always a line up for this local favourite night.
>Where: Garfinkel?s
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>What: Liquid Lounge Jazz and sexy down tempo grooves with DJ Select-R-Us
>Where: Maxx Fish
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>What: Thirsty Thursdays DJ Diamond on deck with crowd pleasers from 8 p.m. to midnight.
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>Who: DJ Russ Maclean Local turntable talent on deck from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
>Where: Fifty Two 80 Bistro Bar
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> Friday, November24
> LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
>What: Irish Funk Rob Funk and Gary Yoshida jammin? favourite Irish, Scottish and Maritimer tunes as well as originals. Show 8 p.m.
>Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
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>What: Step It Up Hilltrip combined party with education with speakers Jonaven Moore, professional snowboarder and Tyler Bradley, enviro-wax, talking at 7 p.m. as part of the Mountain-Environment Sustainability Session. DJ Mr. Fister takes over at 9 p.m.
>Where: Maxx Fish
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>Who: Rob Funk Gets funky with favourite covers on guitar along with originals from 2-5 p.m. Never be shy to make requests. This boy knows them all.
>Where: Behind the Grind
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>What: Campground C Country night with Dj Byron James. Show 8 p.m.
>Where: Longhorn Saloon & Grill
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>Who: The Hairfarmers Legends Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg area on deck for apr?.
>Where: Merlin?s
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>Who: G Willy Local acoustic favourite strums up folk and rock classics at 9 p.m.
>Where: Crystal Lounge
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>What: Fairmont Friday Singer/guitarist/piano man Michael Sicoly plays all the crowd pleasers from 4:30-6:30 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight.
>Where: Mallard Lounge
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>Who: Sean Rose Rhythm and blues reviews from local strummer at 8 p.m.
>Where: Black?s Pub
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>What: Blind Pigeon Classic rock.
>Where: Pemberton Hotel
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> CLUBS AND DJs
>Who: DJ Peacefrog A mainstream mix of tunes that gets the dance floor going.
>Where: Buffalo Bill?s
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>What: 4Play Fridays DJ Mike Gregner plays retro Top 40, R&B and hip hop. Doors 9 p.m.
>Where: Tommy Africa?s
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>Who: DJ Russ Maclean Local turntable talent on deck from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
>Where: Fifty Two 80 Bistro Bar
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> Saturday,November25
> LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
>What: Irish Funk Rob Funk and Gary Yoshida jammin? favourite Irish, Scottish and Maritimer tunes as well as originals. Show 8 p.m.
>Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
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>Who: Dr. Dave Acoustic covers from noon until 4 p.m.
>Where: Second Cup
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>Who: The Hairfarmers Legends Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg area on deck for apr?.
>Where: Dusty?s
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>Who: A Whole Lotta Led Whistler?s favourite Zeppelin tribute band fronted by Grateful Greg. Show 9 p.m. Cover $5.
>Where: Dusty?s
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>Who: Black Swade Squamish teen band debuts self-titled album at release party at 4 p.m. They maybe young, but the boys know how to rock.
>Where: Merlin?s
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>Who: G Willy Local acoustic favourite strums up folk and rock classics at 9 p.m.
>Where: Crystal Lounge
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>What: Off the Grid Warren Miller?s Off the Grid premiers in ? Whistler with lots of great prize giveaways. Movie 9 p.m.
>Where: Longhorn Saloon & Grill
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>What: Blind Pigeon Classic rock.
>Where: Pemberton Hotel
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>What: Jam Night Bring your guitar, banjo, fiddle or drum and jam at 8 p.m.
>Where: Local?s Livingroom Emporium and Eatery
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>Who: Antarctic Visions A sailing adventure around the South Georgia Islands is presented by Jia Condon and Angela Rivers. Doors 8:30 p.m. Tickets $6/$7.
>Where: Howe Sound Inn in Squamish
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> CLUBS AND DJs
>Who: DJ Buddha Local favourite of famed Slow Nerve Action is into the house for apr?.
>Where: Merlin?s
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>Who: DJ ? Peacefrog A mainstream mix of tunes that gets the dance floor going.
>Where: Buffalo Bill?s
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>What: Bang On DJ Business or Pleasure throws down hottest Top 40, R&B grinders and house. Doors 9 p.m.
>Where: Tommy Africa?s
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>Who: DJ Rosco Local favourite on deck with what you want to hear.
>Where: Moe Joe?s
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>Who: DJ Nasa Hip hop and top 40.
>Where: Maxx Fish
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>Who: DJ Russ Maclean Local turntable talent on deck from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
>Where: Fifty Two 80 Bistro Bar
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> Sunday, November26
> LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
>What: Punk Night Whistler?s ultimate anti-club night. This week A Javelin Reign?s final Whistler performance; the band that just came off tour with 3 Inches of Blood is breaking up with the guitar player moving to Montreal. Joining the Vancouver boys are Forever Ends and Jaws.
>Where: Garfinkel?s
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>Who: Rob Funk Gets funky with favourite covers on guitar along with originals from 2-5 p.m. Never be shy to make requests. This boy knows them all.
>Where: Behind the Grind
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>Who: Dr. Dave Acoustic covers from noon until 4 p.m.
>Where: Second Cup
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>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
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>What: Music Bingo Test your music trivia with Zoo and Big Rich at 6 p.m.
>Where: Hoz?s Pub
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>What: Locals? Night Get your groove on with DJ Phd with special screening of Ir77 snowboard movie and book premier at 9 p.m.
>Where: Longhorn Saloon & Grill
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> CLUBS AND DJs
>What: Mixalicious Local DJ on deck with house music all night long.
>Where: The Mix Lounge
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>What: Weekly wind up Local turntable talent on deck from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. This week Skratch Bastid. Tickets $5/$7.
>Where: Moe Joe?s
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>Who: DJ Buddha Local favourite of famed Slow Nerve Action is into the house for apr?.
>Where: Merlin?s
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>What: Soul Kitchen Local turntable talents at the kitchen table. This week scratch wizard Mat the Alien with best cuts and mixes this side of the Rockies. Doors 9 p.m.
>Where: Tommy Africa?s
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> Monday, November27
> 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
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>What: Musician Call Bands Against Hunger invites musicians to join in better-the-world-through-music collective. Meets at 8 p.m.
>Where: Blacks Pub
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>What: Audio/Visual Inaugural night where art meets loungy house from resident DJ ? Parris. This week features cartoonist Leah Tiscione. Come meet the artist and like-minded creative individuals at the new art exhibit. Doors 9 p.m.
>Where: Maxx Fish
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>What: Live Music Rock and folk covers, originals and Celtic classics from local talent. Show 7 p.m. to midnight.
>Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
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>What: Feather Hack 101 LUNA ? hosts feather hacking session, a twist on the hackey sack. Bring non-marking gym sneakers. Equipment provided. Catch local WAVE bus #43. Event 8-10 p.m. LUNA ? members $3 and $5 for non-members.
>Where: Whistler Secondary School
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> CLUBS AND DJs
>What: ?80s Night Retro night with DJ Ryder who spins hip-hop classics, dance floor anthems and hair-rock that takes you way back. Free cover for ?80s outfits. Doors 9 p.m.
>Where: Tommy Africa?s
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> Tuesday, November28
> LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
>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
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>What: We Have Arrived The Montreal five-man Universal recording artists Mobile unleash reinvented classic rock and roll. Faber opens. Advance $12 tickets at Electric Daisy. Tickets $15 at the door.
>Where: Garfinkel?s
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>What: Live Music Rock and folk covers, originals and Celtic classics from local talent. Show 7 p.m. to midnight.
>Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
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>CLUBS AND DJs
>What: Toga Party Don you sheets and laurels with Dj Trix mixing ?90s classics. Advance tickets free. Doors 9 p.m.
>Where:Tommy Africa?s
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>Who: Killa Kella Turntable guest on deck. Tickets $10/$12.
>Where:Moe Joe?s
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>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
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>What: Ladies Night Hip hop, R&B and dancehall with DJ Seanski.
>Where: Maxx Fish
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> Wednesday, November29
> LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
>What: Kostaman Jam Join Whistler?s own Reggae star Kostaman for 9 p.m. jam session.
>Where: Black?s Pub
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>What: Wednesday Rocks It?s like karaoke only instead of CDs and a song screen, a live band backs you up. Step up the mic. Bands interested in playing the show can contact info@garfswhistler.com
>Where: Garfinkel?s
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>What: Music Bingo Test your music trivia every Wednesday at 7 p.m.
>Where: Citta? Bistro
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>What: Live Music Rock and folk covers, originals and Celtic classics from local talent. Show 7 p.m. to midnight.
>Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
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> CLUBS AND DJs
>What: Industry Night DJ Peacefrog packs in the dance floor.
>Where: Buffalo Bill?s
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>Who: Mat the Alien International scratch wizard on deck for legendary night.
>Where: Moe Joe?s
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>What: Dirty Beats DJs surgeon, Mollyfi and Toddski spin deep DnB and chunky breaks. Doors 9 p.m.
>Where: Tommy Africa?s
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>Who: DJ Push N ? Play Hip hop and top 40.
>Where: Maxx Fish
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> Thursday, November30
> LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
>Who: DJ Russ Maclean Local turntable talent on deck from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
>Where: Fifty Two 80 Bistro Bar
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>Who: Reggae Night Hip hop meets reggae with Kostaman and DJ Phroh live. Doors 10 p.m.
>Where: Moe Joe?s
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>What: Live Music Rock and folk covers, originals and Celtic classics from local talent. Show 7 p.m. to midnight.
>Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
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>Who: A Whole Lotta Led Whistler?s favourite Zeppelin tribute band fronted by Grateful Greg.
>Where: Longhorn Saloon
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>Who: Al McLean All about acoustics with local guitar man.
>Where: Crystal Lounge
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> CLUBS AND DJs
>What: Party Beats DJ Mike Grefner is all about fat, funky house and chunky electro. Doors 9 p.m.
>Where: Tommy Africas
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>What: Locals Night Get there early. Always a line up for this local favourite night.
>Where: Garfinkel?s
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>What: Thirsty Thursdays DJ Diamond on deck with crowd pleasers from 8 p.m. to midnight.
>Where: Monk?s Grill
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> Up and Coming
>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.
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>Chantal Kreviazuk plays an exclusive concert Dec. 7 at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler. She will feature tunes from her new album Ghost Stories. Win tickets through Mountain FM contest. Visit www.chantalkreviazuk.com.