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Pique to Valley Listings Aug. 6-12

This week's entertainment listings

SUMMERTIME STREET ENTERTAINMENT

Family fun all weekend long in various locations throughout Whistler Village. This weekend’s theme: A Tribute to Juggling . Juggler extraordinaire Mike Battie and the zany physical comedy troupe Brothers From Different Mothers will perform at various locations along the Village Stroll. For more information call the Whistler Activity & Information Centre at 604-938-2769 or go to www.mywhistler.com.

And don’t forget the Whistler Farmers Market, every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Upper Village, rain or shine.

Friday, August 6

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Triple Threat Fridays

Where: Crab Shack

A new weekly night featuring the holy trinity of good times – open jam, karaoke and disco tunes by DJ Steve Jiu. Let the weekend begin!

What: Rob Funk Fridays

Where: Black’s Pub

Easy-going rock tunes with the versatile local musician and guests.

Who: Suzanne Wilson

Where: Crystal Lounge

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

Who: Bowen Boys

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Fiddle-driven Celtic pub favourites with locals Rob Thompson and Cam Salay. 8 p.m.-midnight.

Who: Cameron Chu with Bobby Taylor

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Motown recording artist joins the Bistro’s piano man for a night of old-time soul and R&B.

Who: Tom Hooper

Where: Mallard Lounge

Former lead singer of Canadian college-rock bands The Grapes of Wrath and Ginger plays quirky, folksy guitar and piano tunes at the cocktail hour (4-6 p.m.) and again in the evening after 9 p.m.

Who: Leth Dodis

Where: Moe Joe’s

Good time rock covers by Whistler’s long time favourite party band. Doors at 9 p.m.

What: Das Boot Ballet

Where: Boot Pub

This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Naked babes on stage shake their booty for the boys (and girls) that like to watch.

Who: Big Radio Static

Where: Pemberton Hotel

Classic rock.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Bikini Fridays

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Bikini shooter girls and hip-hop and R&B with DJ Rob Banks. Doors at 10 p.m.

Who: DJ R3

Where: Garfinkel’s

Hip-hop and dance tracks.

Who: DJ Peace Frog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

The mainstream mix-master plays the tunes that get the dance floor rockin’. Doors at 8 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 9 p.m.

Who: DJ Garth

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Deep down ’n’ dirty funky house music.

Saturday, August 7

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Faith Hill

Where: Base II, Blackcomb Mountain

Country-pop superstar vocalist performs outdoors – rain or shine. Gates at 4:30 p.m. Pre-concert entertainment hosted by Guitar Doug with performances by Rae Armour and Melanie Dekker. Concert begins at 7:30 p.m. with opening set by Cape Breton fiddler Natalie MacMaster. Hill takes the stage at 8:45 p.m. Tickets: $65/$86/$118 available at the gate and through TicketMaster.

Who: Downtown Jay Brown

Where: Merlin’s

Local jam-master rocks out on the sun soaked patio from 4 to 7 p.m. (weather permitting).

Who: Guitar Doug

Where: Merlin’s

The local legend will be on the scene to party after the Faith Hill show.

Who: Tom Hooper

Where: Mallard Lounge

Former lead singer of Canadian college-rock bands The Grapes of Wrath and Ginger plays quirky, folksy guitar and piano tunes at the cocktail hour (4-6 p.m.) and again in the evening after 9 p.m.

Who: G ’n’ R

Where: Black’s Pub

Easy-going rock tunes with local duo Rob Funk and Gary Yoshida.

Who: Suzanne Wilson

Where: Crystal Lounge

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

Who: Cameron Chu with Bobby Taylor

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Motown recording artist joins the Bistro’s piano man for a night of old-time soul and R&B.

Who: Bowen Boys

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Fiddle-driven Celtic pub favourites with locals Rob Thompson and Cam Salay. 8 p.m.-midnight.

Who: Rob Funk

Where: Second Cup

Noon hour guitar tunes for the coffee crowd.

Who: Brian Highley

Where: Crab Shack

’Shack unplugged – acoustic tunes.

Who: Big Radio Static

Where: Pemberton Hotel

Classic rock.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: Super Secret

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Dirty electro-house delights with the local DJ duo.

Who: DJ Seanski

Where: Savage Beagle

The New York native spins the funkiest old and new school hip-hop tracks in the Beagle bass-ment. Doors at 9 p.m.

What: Goodtimes

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Hip-hop and Top 40 dance floor hits with DJ Trix. Doors at 10 p.m.

What: Garf’s Gone Wild

Where: Garfinkel’s

Top-40 hip-hop & dance tracks with DJ Rob Banks.

Who: DJ Peace Frog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Summer means it’s stagette season again and Bill’s is stagette central. Mainstream tunes for the brides to be and their Cosmopolitan-chugging cohorts. Doors at 8 p.m.

Who: DJ Easyleigh

Where: Moe Joe’s

Good time party tunes that’ll get the gals dancin’ on the pool tables. Doors at 9 p.m.

Sunday, August 8

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Whistler Farmers Market

Where: Upper Village (Blackcomb Benchlands)

Arts and crafts, funky fashions, gourmet creations, organic produce, and street musicians. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., every Sunday until Oct. 11.

Who: Matthew Good

Where: Garfinkel’s

The outspoken Vancouver solo artist plays an intimate club show. Opening set by string-breaking acoustic blues-rocker Wil. Tickets: $26.50 available in advance from The Electric Daisy Internet Cafe, The Circle, and at the venue. Doors at 9:30 p.m. www.mountainpromotions.net.

Who: G ’n’ R

Where: Merlin’s

Locals Gary Yoshida and Rob Funk play the sun soaked patio from 3 to 7 p.m. (weather permitting).

What: The Punk Night

Where: Boot Pub

Whistler’s ultimate anti-club night hosts Montreal post-hardcore band The Awkward Picture and Vancouver screamo punks Lights Below. Ph: 604-932-3338.

Who: Tom Hooper

Where: Mallard Lounge

Former lead singer of Canadian college-rock bands The Grapes of Wrath and Ginger plays quirky, folksy guitar and piano tunes at the cocktail hour (4-6 p.m.) and again in the evening after 9 p.m.

Who: Leth Dodis

Where: Crab Shack

Long-time Whistler party band plays all your favourite rock songs.

What: Open Mic Night

Where: Crystal Lounge

Shower singers and basement guitar gods get their turn in the spotlight.

Who: Suzanne Wilson

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Well known cover tunes and Emerald Isle classics. 7-11 p.m.

Who: Rob Funk

Where: Second Cup

Noon hour guitar tunes for the coffee crowd.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Soul Kitchen

Where: Tommy Africa’s

All the way from Washington D.C. – Fort Knox is at this Kitchen table this week, mixing up funk, soul and breaks. Opening set by Mister Fister. The granddaddy of Whistler club nights at 11 years and counting. $7 cover. Doors at 10 p.m.

Who: DJ NT

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Top 40 dance tunes keep the weekend vibe alive. Doors at 8 p.m.

Monday, August 9

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Slow Nerve Action

Where: Boot Pub

The local favourites are back for another crazy night of sexually charged, high-energy funk rock. Ph: 604-932-3338.

What: Reggae Night

Where: Moe Joe’s

Live reggae with laid back local band Big Up. Doors at 10 p.m.

What: Karaoke Night

Where: Crystal Lounge

Take the mic and let yourself go – that Chicago ballad won’t sing itself.

Who: Michael Sicoly

Where: Mallard Lounge

Singer/guitarist/piano man plays all the crowd pleasers at the cocktail hour (4-6 p.m.) and again in the evening after 9 p.m.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Pete

Where: Savage Beagle

Good time club tunes in the upstairs lounge and on the downstairs dance floor.

What: ’80s Night

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Popular club night features DJ Ryder playing’80s retro tracks all night long. Doors at 10 p.m.

Tuesday, August 10

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Open Mic Night

Where: Black’s Pub

Grab your guitar and take the mic or settle in with a pint and let other locals surprise you.

What: Comedy Night

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Just back from Montreal’s Just for Laughs Festival, Vancouver comedians Paul Bae and Graham Clark perform at Bill’s weekly stand up night. Comedy starts: 9:30 p.m. Ph: 604-932-6613.

Who: Michael Sicoly

Where: Mallard Lounge

Singer/guitarist/piano man plays all the crowd pleasers at the cocktail hour (4-6 p.m.) and again in the evening after 9 p.m.

What: Das Boot Ballet

Where: Boot Pub

This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Naked babes on stage shake their booty for the boys (and girls) that like to watch.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Seanski

Where: Savage Beagle

The New York native spins the funkiest old and new school hip-hop tracks in the Beagle bass-ment. Doors at 9 p.m.

What: Cowgirls Inc.

Where: Moe Joe’s

Country and classic rock music with Coyote Ugly- style bartender antics. Saddle up and get ready to party. Doors at 9 p.m.

Wednesday, August 11

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Reel Alternatives — Seducing Dr. Lewis

Where: Lost Lake Park

Quirky Quebecois comedy film about citizens of a remote town trying to convince a doctor to set up practice. A hit at the 2003 Whistler Film Festival. Film screens at dusk (approx. 10 p.m.) Food kiosks and live music at 8 p.m. Outdoor venue – bring seating, dress appropriately. Tickets: $8, kids under 12 free. Shuttle from Gondola exchange before and after the film for 50 cents each way. Cancelled in event of bad weather. www.whistlerfilmfestival.com.

What: Reggae Wednesdays

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.

Laid back jams (on the patio if it’s sunny) with local world beat troupe Kosta Man & The Back Ho’s starting at 4 p.m. Dancehall reggae tracks with DJ Phroh from 8 p.m. until late.

Who: Michael Sicoly

Where: Mallard Lounge

Singer/guitarist/piano man plays all the crowd pleasers at the cocktail hour (4-6 p.m.) and again in the evening after 9 p.m.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

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

What: Das Boot Ballet

Where: Boot Pub

This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Naked babes on stage shake their booty for the boys (and girls) that like to watch.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: Mat the Alien

Where: Moe Joe’s

The Alien has landed! Whistler turntablist with extra-terrestrial skills throws down hip-hop, funk, breaks, dancehall & drum ’n’ bass tracks. Doors at 9 p.m.

Who: DJ Rosco

Where: Savage Beagle

Hip-hop and R&B. Doors at 9 p.m.

What: Industry Night

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Industry locals only until 10:30 p.m. After that, industry deals for everyone until the end of the night.

Thursday, August 12

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: The Hairfarmers

Where: Tapley’s

Laid back patio party with the legendary local duo from 7 to 10 p.m.

Who: Melanie Dekker

Where: Mallard Lounge

Jazzy tunes with the Vancouver-based singer/songwriter at the cocktail hour (4-6 p.m.) and again in the evening after 9 p.m.

Who: Rob Thompson

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Easy-going rock ’n’ roll hits, pint-raising sing-a-longs and a touch of the blues. 8 p.m.-midnight.

Who: Cameron Chu with Bobby Taylor

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Motown recording artist joins the Bistro’s piano man for a night of old-time soul and R&B.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Rob Banks

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Cool eclectic hip-hop and soul tracks.

What: Double Daze Thursdaze

Where: Boot Pub

$100 pool tourney, darts and no techno or R&B – guaranteed. Ph: 604-932-3338.

What: Locals’ Night

Where: Garfinkel’s

The biggest locals’ party in town.

Who: DJ Pete

Where: Savage Beagle

Good time club tunes in the upstairs lounge and on the downstairs dance floor.

UPCOMING EVENTS.

The Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash, Aug. 13.

By Divine Right, Aug. 17.

The Miniatures, Aug. 20.

The Floor, Aug. 22.

The Creaking Tree String Quartet, Aug 23.

Buckwheat Zydeco, Aug. 24.

The Tea Party, Aug. 29.