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Pique to Valley Listings Feb. 6-12

Friday, Feb. 6 LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS What: Tea Dance Where: Roundhouse Lodge (Whistler Mountain) Party in the sky with DJ Roland Belmares. Part of Altitude 12 annual gay and lesbian ski and snowboard week. 5:30-10:30 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 6

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Tea Dance

Where: Roundhouse Lodge (Whistler Mountain)

Party in the sky with DJ Roland Belmares. Part of Altitude 12 annual gay and lesbian ski and snowboard week. 5:30-10:30 p.m. Tickets $85 with special pricing for locals. Ph: 604-938-0132.

What: Snowcat Women’s Party

Where: Moe Joe’s

A party ’specially for the chicks at Altitude 12 annual gay and lesbian ski and snowboard week. Join DJ Tracey D and groove with the gals from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tickets $25 with special pricing for locals. Ph: 604-938-0132.

What: Meltdown Party

Where: Telus Conference Centre

It’s Friday night and the Altitude 12 annual gay and lesbian ski and snowboard week is heating up. DJ Victor Calderone throws down white-hot tracks from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. Tickets $60 with special pricing for locals. Ph: 604-938-0132.

What: Naked City Sessions

Where: Maxx Fish

A multi-sensory extravaganza. Progressive house music created live by Vancouver producers Ricardo Almeida and John Tennant, plus go-go dancers, fire dancers, massage, visuals, a magician, tarot-card readings and more. Tickets $10 in advance from Bestseller’s, $15 at the door. VIP booths available $100-$200. Ph: 604-938-1235.

What: Full Moon Friday

Where: Dusty’s

An eclectic mix of reggae, hip-hop, jungle ’n’ breaks, punk & metal music featuring MC Gigalo, DJs Plastic Surgeon, buddha & Tone, and WORKS – live experimental hip-hop & drum ’n’ bass.

What: Rob Funk Fridays

Where: Black’s Pub

A night of easy-going rock tunes served up with a smile by local jack-of-all-musical-trades Rob Funk.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

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

Who: Gordo

Where: Crystal Lounge

Good-time sing-a-long guitar tunes from a good-hearted local.

Who: Guitar Doug

Where: Merlin’s

Payday Friday après with Whistler’s own legendary acoustic rocker ski bum playing everything from Johnny Cash to Bob Marley to who knows what else.

Who: John Reynolds

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub

A hearty Irish singer/songwriter known to weave a yarn or two into his set. Music worth a toast of your pint.

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: Big Radio Static

Where: Pemberton Hotel

Classic rock.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Rob Banks

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

A funky après set of R&B, soul, hip-hop and reggae. 3-7 p.m.

Who: DJ Buddha

Where: Merlin’s

Buddha is one with everything – an evening of everything from Top 40 to hip-hop to reggae to rock.

Who: DJ R3

Where: Garfinkel’s

All hip-hop, all night long.

What: DJ Keph

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Sexy lounge grooves, house and breaks.

Who: DJ Peace Frog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Mainstream dance floor-filling 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.

Who: DJ Derek

Where: Savage Beagle

Dropping the best Top 40 hip-hop, R&B and house cuts in the red lounge and down below.

Saturday, Feb. 7

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Snowball 12

Where: Telus Conference Centre

The signature gala party for Altitude 12, Whistler’s annual gay and lesbian ski and snowboard week. Featuring ultra-fabulous performance artist Sofonda and sexy beats by DJ Tony Moran all night long. 10 p.m.-6 a.m. Tickets $90 with special pricing for locals. Ph: 604-938-0132.

What: Wing Ding Bluegrass Concert & Dance

Where: Brackendale Art Gallery

Wrap up the 18 th Annual Brackendale Winter Eagle Festival with music by the Mountain Bluebirds. Doors at 8 p.m. Tickets $15, available at Mostly Books in Squamish and at the venue. Ph: 604-898-3333.

Who: Bonnie & Clyde

Where: Monk’s Grill

Easy rock tunes in the afternoon at the hillside grill in the Blackcomb Benchlands. 2:30-5:30 p.m.

Who: Alfie Zappacosta

Where: MY (Millennium) Place

The former ’80s pop-rock star has aged into a classic crooner. Jazzy ballads and easy listening songs sung by a true Canadian. Part of MY Place/Whistler Arts Council’s 2003/04 Performance Series. Tickets $17-$20. Ph: 604-935-8410.

Who: Cold Snap

What: Saturday Night Live

Where: Dusty’s

Psychedelic rockers and jam favourites from the local six-piece band. Impressive roster includes Hairfarmer Grateful Greg, Whole Lotta Led’s Creekside Phil and She Stole My Beer’s keyboard master Jordan White.

Who: Gordo

Where: Crystal Lounge

Good-time sing-a-long guitar tunes from a good-hearted local.

Who: John Reynolds

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub

A hearty Irish singer/songwriter known to weave a yarn or two into his set. Music worth a toast of your pint.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

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

Who: Rob Funk

Where: Second Cup

Guitar tunes on weekend afternoons for those who want to sit and sip their coffee.

Who: Big Radio Static

Where: Pemberton Hotel

Classic rock.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: 2 Kinky

Where: Crab Shack

Manchester, U.K. DJs Loki and Topcat start the night off with downtempo jazzy beats during the dinner hour, then turn it up for the late night partiers.

Who: DJ Rob Banks

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

A funky après set of R&B, soul, hip-hop and reggae from 3 to 7 p.m.

Who: DJ Buddha

Where: Merlin’s

Buddha is one with everything from Top 40 to hip-hop to reggae, at après and back again in the evening.

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.

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 Tone Ballone

Where: Moe Joe’s

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

What: Goodtimes with DJ Trix

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Trix is for kids that know how to shake it on the dance floor. Top 40, hip-hop and funky house tracks. Doors at 9:30 p.m.

Who: DJ Skinny

Where: Maxx Fish

Top 40 dance tunes.

LOUNGES, PUBS AND PATIOS

Where: Longhorn Saloon

The prime-positioned bar and patio is internationally renowned as an après spot.

Where: Mallard Lounge at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler

A classic bar for the premium scotch-on-the-rocks set.

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

A high-ceilinged room on top of the Whistler village gondola station with a sunny deck for checking out hillside action.

Where: Casa Tapas and Wine Bar

The jazzy lounge bar welcomes the funky set that want a relaxed yet more sophisticated night out.

Where: Citta

Citta’s has nice long windows and a big deck in the Village Square making it the ideal place to meet or watch the world go by. Voted Best Local Hangout in the Pique’s 2003 Best of Whistler poll.

Where: The BrewHouse

Kick back with a locally brewed beer and play a game of pool or two in the casual atmosphere by the creek.

Where: Amsterdam Pub & Café

Right in the heart of Whistler Village. Cool tunes, funky design and a great heated patio perfect for people-watching.

Where: Black’s Pub

A cozy spot overlooking the plaza by the Whistler and Blackcomb gondolas.

Where: Tapley’s Neighbourhood Pub

The game’s always on the big screen TV, plus keno, darts and some of the best value pub food in Whistler.

Where: BBK’s Pub

A small, friendly spot in the heart of Blackcomb Village with bartenders who know their wines and a unique photo gallery.

Where: Merlin’s

The popular spot at the base of Blackcomb serves up gigantic platters of nachos. Open seven days a week for après and beyond.

Where: Hoz’s Pub

In old Creekside, enjoy a true Whistler original with an excellent patio for watching the sun set.

Where: Dusty’s

A big room with a fantastic fireplace – the place to be for Creekside après.

Sunday, Feb. 8

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Recovery Party

Where: Telus Conference Centre

Sign-off on this year’s gay and lesbian ski and snowboard week in true Altitude style. DJ Billy Carrol takes the party into the wee hours. 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Tickets $35 with special pricing for locals. Ph: 604-938-0132.

Who: Rob Funk

Where: Second Cup

Chill guitar tunes on weekend afternoons for those who want to sit and sip their coffee.

Who: Kaejema

Where: Dusty’s

Vancouver four-piece band lays down funk, acid jazz & reggae grooves.

Who: Complete with The Rebel Spell

What: The Punk Night

Where: Boot Pub

Skaters and the anti-club crowd rock out with two imports from Vancouver’s indie punk scene. Tickets $5 at the door. Ph: 604-932-3338.

Who: WDC

Where: Crab Shack

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

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

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

What: Open Mic night

Where: Crystal Lounge

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

Who: John Reynolds

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub

A hearty Irish singer/songwriter known to weave a yarn or two into his set. Music worth a toast of your pint.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Kio

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Upbeat lounge grooves for the après crowd. 3-7 p.m.

Who: DJ Buddha

Where: Merlin’s

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

What: Baywatch Babes & Beach Bums

Where: Garfinkel’s

A weekly beach-themed party with classic summer anthems from the ’80s, ’90s and today. Dress in just your beachwear for free cover.

What: Soul Kitchen

Where: Tommy Africa’s

The special this week is the man that got the Kitchen cooking: DJ Czech, up from Vancouver spinning house, breaks and speed garage tracks. The granddaddy of Whistler club nights at 11 years and counting. Doors at 9:30 p.m.

Who: DJ Noel

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Funk & soul in the hillside lounge after the weekly Fire & Ice events.

What: Moe Funk with DJ Kyluge (the Funksta Queen)

Where: Moe Joe’s

Dust off your ’70s gear and boogie down to all the funk classics.

Who: DJ NT

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

It’s Saturday night all over again! Mainstream dance faves keep the weekend alive.

Monday, Feb. 9

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: The Crowley Band

Where: Garfinkel’s

Singer Brad Makepeace is back with the local metal maniacs. Original rockers and heavy classics by Priest, Sabbath, Danzig, and more. F***in’ yeah!

Who: Guitar Doug

Where: Merlin’s

An après set by the legendary long-locked acoustic rocker ski bum playing everything under the sun.

Who: Alpha Yaya Diallo

Where: Boot Pub

High-energy world beat music from the Juno award-winning West African guitar master and his band. Ph: 604-932-3338.

Who: Bowen Boys

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Fiddle-driven Celtic, Irish and easy-rock tunes from a pair of local legends. Music worth a toast of your pint.

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

Acoustic stage opportunity for aspiring rockers hosted by Creekside Phil & Grateful Greg, locals with a show or two under their belts. All skill levels welcome.

What: Jam Night

Where: Second Cup

Bring an instrument and join local musician Rob Funk for an open coffee shop jam starting at 7 p.m.

What: Open Mic Night

Where: Moe Joe’s

Think you’ve got what it takes to be a musician? Pete and Jason from local band WDC offer the opportunity to put your money where your mouth is. If singing ain’t your thing come by at 8 p.m. to enter the weekly fooz ball competition. The DOD’s on the decks from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. to finish the night off.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Buddha

Where: Merlin’s

Buddha is one with everything from Top 40, to hip-hop, to reggae, to rock.

Who: DJ Rob Banks

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

A funky après set of soul, hip-hop, reggae and R&B from 3 to 7 p.m.

Who: DJ NT

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Mainstream tunes.

Who: DJ Tanner

Where: Savage Beagle

Hip-hop tunes for a full house.

What: ’80s Night

Where: Tommy Africa’s

DJ Ryder rocks out retro-style for the packed dance floor. Doors at 8:30 p.m. Free cover for the first 50 people and VIP line treatment for ’80s outfits!

Tuesday, Feb. 10

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Carlos Robinson

Where: Crab Shack

’Shack Unplugged – acoustic tunes.

Who: Bowen Boys

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Fiddle-driven Celtic, Irish and easy-rock tunes from a pair of local legends. Music worth a toast of your pint.

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. 2:30-5:30 p.m.

What: Open Mic Night

Where: Black’s Pub

Check out some new talent at a friendly pub. Might even be time to put your money where your mouth is and dust off that old guitar.

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

What: Jungle ’n’ Breaks Night

Where: Garfinkel’s

Deep down & dirty beats and basslines from DJs Muchi Mambo, Toddski, Shakes, & Josh.

Who: DJ Buzz Rocker

Where: Maxx Fish

Top-40 dance tunes.

Who: DJ Ace

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Whistler’s favourite go-go dancer gets behind the decks and spins an eclectic yard sale of whatever she feels like for the après crowd from 3 to 7 p.m.

Who: DJ Kori K

Where: Merlin’s

Local boy spins funky house tracks for the après crowd.

Who: DJ Seanski

Where: Savage Beagle

Long-running old and new skool hip-hop night.

Who: DJ Noel

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Hip-hop and dance tracks in the hillside lounge.

What: ’90s Night

Where: Tommy Africa’s

DJ Trix spins one hit wonder club tracks from the last decade. Free cover. Doors at 9:30 p.m.

What: Old School Hip-hop Night

Where: Moe Joe’s

The DOD plays old school tracks that’ll get you doin’ the Humpty Hump.

Wednesday, Feb. 11

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Wes Makepeace

Where: Crab Shack

Acoustic guitar rockers played by a local boy and industry night deals.

Who: Russell Jackson

Where: Merlin’s

Hard day on the hill? Bluesman Russell Jackson feels your pain. A special après performance of old school blues, funk and jazz.

What: Whistler Idol Karaoke

Where: Merlin’s

Join host Luscious Lindsay for a night of liquid courage-fueled singing insanity at the Blackcomb bar. 7-11 p.m.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

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

Who: Bowen Boys

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Fiddle-driven Celtic, Irish and easy-rock tunes from a pair of local legends. Music worth a toast of your pint.

Who: Russell Jackson

Where: Moe Joe’s

Old-school blues, funk and jazz by a true blue original and his band. Tickets $5 at the door.

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)

An après set of funky downtempo house grooves from Whistler’s favourite DJ from 3 to 7 p.m.

What: Cash Wednesdays

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Funk, house and breaks tracks from resident DJs Gary Moore & Noel Boogie joined this week by special guest sax player. $100 cash draw at 1 a.m. Doors at 9:30 p.m.

What: Don’t Blame Us, Blame...Garfinkel’s!

Where: Garfinkel’s

This week’s theme: Casino Night. Don your Vegas visor, sip a martini and groove to house beats by resident DJs Tom Antenucci and Kori K.

Who: DJ Phroh

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Dancehall reggae and deep bass grooves.

Who: DJ Rossco

Where: Savage Beagle

Hip-hop and R&B from Montreal’s finest.

Who: DJ Peace Frog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

The Frog keeps the mid-week vibe alive with mainstream dance floor tunes.

Who: DJ Buzz Rocker

Where: Maxx Fish

Top 40 dance tunes.

Thursday, Feb. 12

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: John Bottomley

Where: Crystal Lounge

Cool acoustic rock covers and straight up originals.

Who: Duran Duran Duran

Where: Crab Shack

Acoustic grooves with Benson, Chris & Josh of local band Slow Nerve Action.

What: Jam Night Thursday

Where: Boot Pub

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

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

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

Who: Bowen Boys

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Fiddle-driven Celtic, Irish and easy-rock tunes from a pair of local legends. Music worth a toast of your pint.

Who: The Leth Dodis Band

Where: Moe Joe’s

Rock tunes played by members of local band WDC.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJs Tanner & Arems

Where: Savage Beagle

Faction Sound Crew boys throw down hip-hop and dancehall reggae.

Who: DJ Rob Banks

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

A funky après set of soul, hip-hop, reggae and R&B from 3 to 7 p.m. Banks comes back in the evening to spin high-energy rap & dance tracks.

Who: DJ Noel Boogie

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Hip-hop and Top 40 tunes. Free cover for girls. Doors at 9:30 p.m.

What: Bringing Down the House

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Bill’s regular DJ Peace Frog throws down a set of funky house grooves.

What: Locals Night

Where: Garfinkel’s

Local’s take over Garf’s and party the way only locals can to tunes by DJ Trix.

Who: DJ Skinny

Where: Maxx Fish

Top 40 dance tunes.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Al Simmons, Feb. 13.

Uzume Taiko, Feb. 14.

Leather, Lace & Latex Valentine’s Party, Feb. 14.

Kitty Kat Revue, Feb. 14.

Whole Lotta Led, Feb. 16.

Sweatshop Union, Feb. 17.

Craig Campbell & Carey Marx, Feb. 17.

Freaks ’n’ Ho’s Party, Feb. 17.

The Crowley Band, Feb. 18.

Obie Trice, Feb. 29.