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Pique to Valley Listings April 9-15

Friday, April 9 LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS Who: Murphy’s Lagh Where: Dubh Linn Gate High energy Celtic, Irish and easy rock tunes from the guitar and fiddle duo.

Friday, April 9

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Murphy’s Lagh

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

High energy Celtic, Irish and easy rock tunes from the guitar and fiddle duo.

Who: Michael Sicoly

Where: Mallard Lounge

Singer/guitarist/piano man plays all the crowd pleasers. In the lounge for après and back again at 10 p.m.

Who: Cameron Chu with Bobby Taylor

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Piano-man Chu and Motown soul-daddy Taylor set the mood with old-time soul and R&B.

Who: Suzanne Wilson

Where: Crystal Lounge

Sheryl Crow-style vocals backed by acoustic guitar covering everything from ’60s folk classics to modern rockers.

Who: The Hairfarmers

Where: Merlin’s

Legendary local duo Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg do acoustic Zeppelin, Bob Marley, Johnny Cash and more. On the patio at après and back in the evening for a rockin’ payday Friday.

What: Rob Funk Fridays

Where: Black’s Pub

Easy-going rock tunes with the local singer/guitarist and special guests.

Who: WDC

Where: Moe Joe’s

Rock covers by Moe Joe’s regulars.

What: Das Boot Ballet

Where: Boot Pub

This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Buck-naked babes lose the tutus and flaunt their flexibility. Bring tips.

Who: Trama

Where: Pemberton Hotel

Classic rock.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Big Sexy Funk North

Where: Dusty’s

Weekly club night welcomes DJ Maseo of old school hip-hop crew De La Soul, throwing down eclectic grooves. www.mountainpromotions.net.

Who: DJ Rob Banks

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

R&B, soul, hip-hop and reggae at après (3-7 p.m.).

Who: DJ R3

Where: Garfinkel’s

Hip-hop, Top 40 and dance tracks all night long.

Who: DJ Peace Frog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Mainstream dance floor faves to kick off another crazy weekend.

What: Flavour Fridays

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Hip-hop and R&B hits from DJ Rob Banks. Doors at 9:30 p.m. Free cover until 10 p.m.

Who: DJ Derek

Where: Savage Beagle

Dropping the best Top 40 hip-hop and R&B in the red lounge and down below. Doors at 8:30 p.m.

Who: DJ Garth

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Funky house grooves all night long.

Saturday, April 10

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: The Hairfarmers

Where: Dusty’s

Legendary local duo Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg do acoustic Zeppelin, Bob Marley, Johnny Cash and more.

Who: Suzanne Wilson

Where: Crystal Lounge

Sheryl Crow-style vocals backed by acoustic guitar covering everything from ’60s folk classics to modern rockers.

Who: Matt Joe Gow

Where: Crab Shack

’Shack Unplugged — acoustic tunes. Ph: 604-932-4451.

Who: Michael Sicoly

Where: Mallard Lounge

Singer/guitarist/piano man plays all the crowd pleasers. In the lounge for après and back again at 10 p.m.

Who: Murphy’s Lagh

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

High energy Celtic, Irish and easy rock tunes from the guitar and fiddle duo.

Who: Cameron Chu with Bobby Taylor

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Piano-man Chu and Motown soul-daddy Taylor set the mood with old-time soul and R&B favourites.

Who: The Hairfarmers Band

What: Saturday Night Live

Where: Dusty’s

A night of rockin’ covers by Guitar Doug, Grateful Greg and guests.

Who: Rob Funk

Where: Second Cup

Guitar tunes in the afternoon for those who want to sit and sip their coffee.

Who: Trama

Where: Pemberton Hotel

Classic rock.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Rob Banks

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

R&B, soul, hip-hop and reggae at après (3-7 p.m.).

Who: DJ Roger Sanchez

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Jet-setting super DJ touches down in Whistler for his Release Yourself World Tour. Tickets $20 for the first 50 people, $25 following. Latecomer tickets $15 after midnight. Doors at 8:30 p.m. Ph: 604-932-6090.

Who: DJ buddha

Where: Merlin’s

Everything from Top 40 to hip-hop to reggae at après.

Who: DJ Tone Ballone

Where: Moe Joe’s

Pop, rock and dance tunes that get the girls dancing on the pool table.

Who: DJ Milton

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

House, breaks and tribal beats in the hillside lounge.

Who: DJ Derek

Where: Savage Beagle

A mix of hip-hop, R&B & Top 40 dance tunes for chilling in the upstairs lounge or getting down in the bass-ment. Doors at 8:30 p.m.

Who: DJ Rob Banks

Where: Garfinkel’s

Garf’s Gone Wild – Top 40 dance tunes and hip-hop grooves.

Who: DJ Peace Frog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Mainstream tunes get the dance floor rockin’.

Who: DJ Peace Frog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Mainstream dance floor favourites.

Sunday, April 11

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: The Creekside Stampede

Where: Dusty’s

Yee-ha!!! Mechanical bull-riding contest all afternoon on the patio and again in the evening inside the bar. $5 to enter or $1 per ride. Champion takes home a belt buckle and trophy. Evening barn dance with country music by Aaron Pritchett. Tickets $10. Ph: 604-905-2171.

Who: The Hairfarmers

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Legendary local duo Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg do acoustic Zeppelin, Bob Marley, Johnny Cash and more.

Who: The Fall of Summer

What: The Punk Night

Where: Boot Pub

Whistler’s ultimate anti-club night hosts the inaugural show for new local band featuring Michael Calder, Jay Greenway from Thenon and Crowley Band drummer Mark Bannock. Vancouver’s In Medias Res open. Ph: 604-932-3338.

Who: Murphy’s Lagh

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

High energy Celtic, Irish and easy rock tunes from the guitar and fiddle duo.

Who: Rob Funk

Where: Second Cup

Chill guitar tunes at noon for those who want to sit and sip their coffee.

Who: WDC

Where: Crab Shack

High-energy classic rock, metal and pop-punk covers.

Who: Cameron Chu with Bobby Taylor

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Come bid farewell to consummate performer Taylor, who ends his season at the Bistro tonight with sentimental jazz and R&B classics.

What: Open Mic night

Where: Crystal Lounge

Humble shower singers and basement guitar gods take the stage for a casual evening of untapped talent.

What: Bikini Contest

Where: Garfinkel’s

Fifteen hotties pose for prize money. Ph: 604-935-3582 to sign up.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ buddha

Where: Merlin’s

An après set of everything from Top 40, to hip-hop, to reggae, to rock.

What: Soul Kitchen

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Finger Lickin’ in the Kitchen this week with U.K. DJ Krafty Kuts laying down breaks, breaks and more breaks. The granddaddy of Whistler club nights at 11 years and counting. $10 cover. Doors at 9:30 p.m.

Who: DJ R3

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Hip-hop and breaks in the hillside lounge.

Who: DJ NT

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Mainstream dance faves keep the weekend vibe alive.

Who: DJ Rosco

Where: Savage Beagle

Hip-hop and R&B from Montreal’s finest. Doors at 8:30 p.m.

Who: DJ Kenny G-Spot

Where: Moe Joe’s

’80s rock night.

Monday, April 12

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Guitar Doug

Where: Merlin’s

The ultimate après-ski experience with the Daddy-O of the Patio.

What: Sacred Ride Party

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Season wrap party for locally produced TV program featuring tracks by DJ Mat the Alien. Event doubles as kick off for Snowboard Canada’s 24-36 photo contest. Ph: 604-905-2220.

What: Playboy Bunny Party

Where: Maxx Fish

Pillow fight contest and prizes for best lingerie, plus an in-house photographer to snap centrefold shots. Just like being at the mansion only less old guys in robes. Ph: 604-932-1904.

Who: The Beautiful Girls

Where: Boot Pub

Australian reggae/hip-hop collective lays down smooth grooves for Monday Madness. Ph: 604-932-3338.

What: MC Battle Finals

Where: Moe Joe’s

MC Gigalo hosts the final showdown for the previous battle series winners. Beats by DJ Rob Banks. Ph: 604-935-1152.

What: Rockstar Night

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

After the charity casino wraps up local band Leth Dodis takes the stage, playing all your favourite rock songs. And if you’re ready, willing and able they’ll let you sing. Ph: 604-932-6613.

Who: Bowen Boys

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Celtic, Irish and easy-rock tunes by locals Rob Thompson and Cam Salay.

What: Karaoke Night

Where: Crystal Lounge

Come by in the evening and belt out a rocker to celebrate making it through another crazy weekend.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Piano-man Chu sets the mood with lots of soul and R&B and jazzy lounge favourites.

What: Open Mic Night

Where: Dusty’s

Creekside Phil and Grateful Greg host the weekly open stage opportunity. All skill levels welcome.

What: All Ages Open Mic

Where: Second Cup

Bring an instrument and join the coffee shop jam session starting at 7 p.m.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ R3

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Laid back hip-hop tracks at après.

Who: DJ Tanner

Where: Savage Beagle

Hip-hop tunes for a full house. Doors at 8:30 p.m.

What: ’80s Night

Where: Tommy Africa’s

DJ Ryder rocks out retro tunes for the packed dance floor. Doors at 9 p.m. Free cover for the first 50 people and anyone with a seasons pass.

Tuesday, April 13

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Comedy Night Fundraiser

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Benefit night to raise funds for the purchase of competitive sit-ski equipment for local boy Pete Crutchfield. Comedy sets by Crutchfield, Charlie Viracola and Dylan Rhymer. Doors at 7 p.m., show starts 9:30 p.m. Tickets $15. Disco-house tunes by DJ Caspar and interactive visuals by VJ Kaz to follow. Ph: 604-905-2220.

Who: Bowen Boys

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Celtic, Irish and easy-rock tunes by locals Rob Thompson and Cam Salay.

What: Open Mic Night

Where: Black’s Pub

Check out some new talent in a friendly pub atmosphere. Might even be time to dust off that old guitar.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Piano-man Chu sets the mood with lots of soul and R&B and jazzy lounge favourites.

Who: Leanne Lamour

Where: BBK’s Pub

Local gal strums an après set of bluesy-folksy originals laced with harmonica and Irish tin whistle in the cozy Benchlands pub. 3-6 p.m.

What: Das Boot Ballet

Where: Boot Pub

This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Buck-naked babes lose the tutus and shake their booty for the boys. Bring tips.

What: Service Industry Party

Where: Moe Joe’s

No one parties like the staff from local bars.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Ace

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Après with Whistler’s favourite go-go dancer behind the decks. An eclectic yard sale of cool tunes. 3-7 p.m.

What: Jungle ’n’ Breaks Night

Where: Garfinkel’s

Resident night with DJs Jungle Souldier and Plastic Surgeon. Ph: 604 906 0282.

What: ’90s Night

Where: Tommy Africa’s

DJ Trix spins all the best club tracks from the last decade. Doors at 9: 30 p.m. Free cover.

Who: DJ Seanski

Where: Savage Beagle

Long-running old and new skool hip-hop night. Doors at 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 14

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Telluride MOUNTAINFILM Festival

Where: MY (Millennium) Place

Compilation of mountain culture and adventure films from the annual festival. All ticket proceeds to benefit the Whistler Blackcomb Foundation Environmental Fund. Show starts 7 p.m. Tickets $15 available at MY Place or through TicketMaster. Ph: 604-935-8410.

Who: Big John Bates and the Voodoo Dollz

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.

High-octane psycho-billy rockers and sassy burlesque dancers in town for the hillside bar’s pre-festival industry party.

Who: Souls of Mischief

Where: Garfinkel’s

Oakland-based hip-hop foursome representin’ the Hieroglyphics crew. www.mountainpromotions.net.

What: All Leagues Hockey Wrap Up Party

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Wear your favourite jersey and party to rock and jam tunes by local band Cold Snap. Tickets $15 (includes 30 raffle tickets), available in advance at Bill’s, Bestsellers and Meadow Park Sports Centre. Ph: 604-932-6613.

Who: Tim Rippel

What: Leading in High Places

Where: Pemberton Secondary School

A film and video presentation by the Everest mountain guide. Ticket proceeds support Pemberton Secondary’s outdoor adventure leadership program. Door prizes from Mountain Equipment Co-op. Tickets $10 adults, $5 students 18 & under. 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Who: Bowen Boys

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Celtic, Irish and easy-rock tunes by locals Rob Thompson and Cam Salay.

What: Karaoke Night

Where: Merlin’s

Liquid courage-fueled singing insanity. 7-11 p.m.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Piano-man Chu sets the mood with lots of soul and R&B and jazzy lounge favourites.

What: Third Annual Whistler Music Search

Where: Crystal Lounge

Crowd appreciation judges weekly players vying for a guitar grand prize. Finals at the end of April. Ph: 604-935-1800.

What: Das Boot Ballet

Where: Boot Pub

This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Buck-naked babes lose the tutus and shake their booty for the boys. Bring tips.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Milton

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Après chill-out house tracks from the man voted Whistler’s favourite DJ.

Who: DJ Rosco

Where: Savage Beagle

Hip-hop and R&B. Doors at 8:30 p.m.

What: The Chai Sessions

Where: Second Cup

DJs buddha and A2K spin mellow beats in the coffee shop.

What: Cash Wednesday

Where: Tommy Africa’s

One lucky partier takes home $100 at 1 a.m. and a chance at the $2,000 draw on April 21. Hip-hop & funky house tunes. Doors at 9:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 15

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Telluride MOUNTAINFILM Festival

Where: MY (Millennium) Place

Compilation of mountain culture and adventure films from the annual festival. Different film lineup from Wednesday night showing. Ticket proceeds to benefit the Whistler Blackcomb Foundation Environmental Fund. Show starts 7 p.m. Tickets $15 available at MY Place or through TicketMaster. Ph: 604-935-8410.

Who: Re:alliam

Where: Maxx Fish

Eclectic five-piece roots music collective from Vancouver. Opening and closing reggae sets by local DJ Phroh, plus fire dancers on the patio and visuals by Kryptonite. Tickets $8, available in advance from Bestsellers, $13 at the door. VIP booths for 6-10 available for $60-$130. Ph: 604-938-1235.

What: LUNA — Intro to Hockey

Where: Meadow Park Sports Centre

Hockey Night in Whistler: learn how to play and then try out your new skills. Part of Whistler Community Services’ LUNA series of weekly alcohol-free night time events. 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Free shuttle to venue from taxi loop from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. and back. Tickets $2 available only at Whistler Employment Resource Centre. Ph: 604-902-0769.

Who: WDC

Where: Moe Joe’s

Rock & pop covers by Moe Joe’s regulars.

Who: The Crowley Band

Where: Crab Shack

Local metal maniacs play classic Priest, Maiden, Sabbath, Danzig and more. Ph: 604-932-4451.

What: The Jam Night

Where: Boot Pub

Open mic and jam night with house band Cold Snap. $100 pool tourney, darts and a no techno or R&B guarantee.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Piano-man Chu sets the mood with lots of soul and R&B and jazzy lounge favourites.

Who: Bowen Boys

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Celtic, Irish and easy-rock tunes by locals Rob Thompson and Cam Salay.

Who: Michael Sicoly

Where: Mallard Lounge

Singer/guitarist/piano man plays all the crowd pleasers. In the lounge for après and back again at 10 p.m.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Dakota

Where: Crystal Lounge

Chill hip-hop tracks in the laid back lounge.

What: Eye Candy

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Top 40 tunes by DJ Jamie Vale and free cover all night long. Doors at 9:30 p.m.

Who: DJ Rob Banks

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

On the decks for après and back in the evening with eclectic hip-hop party grooves.

Who: DJ Tanner

Where: Savage Beagle

Hip-hop and dancehall reggae. Doors at 8:30 p.m.

What: Locals Night

Where: Garfinkel’s

The biggest locals’ party night in town.

UPCOMING EVENTS.

Telus World Ski & Snowboard Festival April 16-25.

Veda Hille, April 16.

Vinyl, April 17.

Jello Biafra, April 22.

The Senate Arcade, April 22.

She Stole My Beer, April 24.