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Pique to Valley Listings Jan. 16-22

Friday, Jan. 16 LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS 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.

Friday, Jan. 16

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

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 sets the mood with lots of soul, R&B and classic torch favourites.

Who: Gordo

Where: Crystal Lounge

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

Who: The Hairfarmers

Where: Merlin’s

Après with Whistler’s original acoustic rocker ski bums Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg. Everything from Johnny Cash to Zeppelin to Bob Marley to who knows what else.

Who: Downtown Jay Brown & The White Guy

Where: Merlin’s

Payday Friday night with the local rock-groove duo.

Who: Murphy’s Lagh

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

High energy Celtic, Irish and easy rock tunes from the guitar and fiddle duo. Music worth a toast of your pint.

Who: WDC

Where: Moe Joe’s

Rock covers by Moe Joe’s Friday night regulars. DJ Tone Ballone fills in between sets.

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: Papa Woody

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.

Who: DJ Rich

Where: Maxx Fish

Top 40 dance tunes.

What: DJ Keph

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Sexy house grooves, nu-jazz 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

DJ Rob Banks throws down hip-hop and R&B hits to kick off a wild weekend. Doors at 9 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.

Who: DJ Buddha

Where: Dusty’s

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

Saturday, Jan. 17

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: The Hairfarmers

Where: Dusty’s

If there is a ski-bum heaven then Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg are the choir. Acoustic versions of everything from Johnny Cash to Bob Marley to Led Zeppelin for an original good-time après.

What: SWARM

Where: MY Millennium Place

A high-energy organic choreographed percussion experience, utilizing an eclectic array of handcrafted instruments. Part of MY Place/Whistler Arts Council’s 2003-04 Performance Series. Tickets $17-$20. Ph: 604-935-8410.

Who: Gordo

Where: Crystal Lounge

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

Who: Blue River Band

What: Saturday Night Live

Where: Dusty’s

Steve Earle, Eagles, John Prine and other rock tunes flavoured with Celtic fiddle from the local five-piece band fronted by the incomparable Guitar Doug.

Who: Murphy’s Lagh

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

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

Who: Rob Funk

Where: Second Cup

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

Who: Papa Woody

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 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 Milton

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Funky house tracks from Whistler’s No. 1 DJ.

What: Garf’s Gone Wild

Where: Garfinkel’s

DJ Rob Banks throws down hip-hop, dance tracks and old-skool beats.

Who: DJ Peace Frog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

The master of the mainstream mix doin’ his thing for the infamous Bill’s stagette parties.

Who: DJ Tone Ballone

Where: Moe Joe’s

All the popular rock and dance tunes that get the girls dancing on the pool tables.

What: Goodtimes with DJ Trix

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Trix is definitely 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 small 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 apres 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 makes this the place to be for Creekside après ski.

Sunday, Jan. 18

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Rob Funk

Where: Second Cup

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

Who: Slaveco

What: The Punk Night

Where: Boot Pub

SNFU frontman Mr. Chi Pig’s latest project. Old-school punk for the skaters and anti-club crowd. Tickets $5 at the door. Ph: 604-932-3338.

Who: WDC

Where: Crab Shack

Familiar high-energy rock covers.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Piano-man Chu sets the mood with lots of soul, R&B and classic torch 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: Murphy’s Lagh

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

High energy Celtic, Irish and easy rock tunes from the guitar and fiddle duo. Music worth a toast of your pint.

CLUBS AND DJS

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 beachwear for free cover.

Who: DJ Kid Kio

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

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

What: Soul Kitchen

Where: Tommy Africa’s

The Kitchen’s special this week is DJ Boogie spinning funky breaks. The granddaddy of Whistler club nights at 11 years and counting. Doors at 9 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.

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 Richie Rich

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

It’s Saturday night all over again with Richie Rich playing mainstream dance faves.

What: Fire & Ice After-Party

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

DJ Noel spins funk and soul in the hillside lounge after the Fire & Ice events.

Monday, Jan. 19

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Side Sixty Seven

What: Metal Mondays

Where: Garfinkel’s

A night with the crazy hardcore heroes of the Vancouver skatepunk scene. Opening set by locals Truth Be Told. Tickets $5. Ph: 604-932-2323.

Who: Whole Lotta Led

Where: Boot Pub

Monday Madness this week features Whistler’s own high-octane Led Zeppelin tribute act. Watch in awe as Creekside Phil pulls off perfect Page solos on the dual neck. Tickets $7. Ph: 604-932-3338.

Who: The Splinters

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Fiddle-driven Celtic bluegrass with the smoky-vocal stylings of Shannon Saunders.

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 classic torch favourites.

What: Open Mic Night

Where: Dusty’s

Acoustic stage opportunity for aspiring rockers hosted by local singer/songwriter Leanne Lamour. All skill levels welcome.

Who: Mike Redmond

What: Club Shred Mondays

Where: Merlin’s

A local boy, a guitar, and an arsenal of contemporary rock-pop tunes.

What: Open Mic Night with Rob Funk

Where: Second Cup

Bring an instrument and join local musician Funk for an open coffee shop jam from 7 to 11 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 8:30 p.m. and try your hand at the weekly fooz ball competition.

CLUBS AND DJS

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 Skinny

Where: Maxx Fish

Top 40 dance tunes.

Who: DJ Tanner

Where: Savage Beagle

The Digital Underdogg on the decks to start the week off right.

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!

Who: DJ Richie Rich

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Mainstream tunes. Whistler Heli-Ski après party at 3 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 20

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Toga Tuesday Party

Where: Moe Joe’s

Animal House hi-jinks galore from the fine folks at Another Nasty Nymphs Productions. Prizes for sexiest toga. Bedsheets available at the door for the toga-less. Tickets $10. Ph: 604-935-1152.

Who: The Splinters

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Fiddle-driven Celtic bluegrass with the smoky vocal stylings of Shannon Saunders.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Piano-man Chu sets the mood with lots of soul and R&B and classic torch 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 from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.

What: Open Mic Night

Where: Black’s Pub

Get cozy and check out some new talent at this impromptu showing. 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

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 for the après crowd.

Who: DJ Ryan Ruckus

What: Jungle ’n’ Breaks Night

Where: Garfinkel’s

Toronto-based jungle/drum ’n’ bass DJ of Hustlin’ Beats Recordings/Empire Productions fame brings his low-down dirty basslines to Whistler.

What: ’90s Night

Where: Tommy Africa’s

A new nostalgia night, bringing back the last decade of the last millennium. DJ Trix spins one hit wonder dance tracks. Doors at 9:30 p.m. Free cover.

Who: DJ Seanski

Where: Savage Beagle

Old and new skool hip-hop night, six years strong and counting.

Who: DJ Peace Frog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Show Me the Money night – mainstream dance tunes and the chance to walk away $500 richer. Contestants selected from 9 p.m. on.

Who: DJ Noel

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Hip-hop tracks in the hillside lounge.

Wednesday, Jan. 21

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: 2 Live Crew

Where: Garfinkel’s

Circa Productions presents the legendary bad-boy rap posse accompanied by the original XXX booty shaking gloss babes. The ’90s are back in a big way baby! Tickets $27 available in advance from The Circle Snowboard Shop, The Electric Daisy Internet Cafe, Blueballs Boutique and Dirty Beats, $30 at the door. Ph: 604-932-2323.

Who: Buck 65

Where: Garibaldi Life Co. (GLC)

The ultra-cool Canadian hip-hop innovator brings his gravel-voiced rhymes to Whistler. Tickets $15. Ph: 604-905-2220.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

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

Who: The Splinters

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Fiddle-driven Celtic bluegrass with the smoky-vocal stylings of Shannon Saunders.

Who: Everyday People

Where: Moe Joe’s

Funk & dirty disco tunes by the ’70s soul collective.

Who: Wes Makepeace

Where: Crab Shack

Acoustic rockers played by a local boy and industry-night deals for the hardworking skateboarders that frequent his shows.

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: ‘Exposed’ Trance Party

Where: Tommy Africa’s

DJ Bombtrack and The Digital Pimp take over Tommy’s to throw down mind-blowing trance tracks, plus a progressive house set by Wednesday night regular DJ Gary Moore. Tickets $5, available in advance from Tommy’s. Doors at 9:30 p.m.

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 faves.

Who: DJ Buzz Rocker

Where: Maxx Fish

Top 40 dance tunes.

Thursday, Jan. 22

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

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.

What: Liquid Jazz Thursday

Where: La Bocca

Smooth swing, funk and jazz grooves from Vancouver’s Cory Curtis and Shawn Killaly on bass and drums, and a different guest musician rounding out the trio each week. Music starts 10:30 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 classic torch favourites.

Who: The Splinters

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Fiddle-driven Celtic bluegrass with the smoky-vocal stylings of Shannon Saunders.

Who: The Leth Dodis Band

Where: Moe Joe’s

Intense rock played by members of local band WDC.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Hip-hop Thursdays in the Lounge

Where: Crystal Lounge

Local boy DJ Dakota spins a chill hip-hop set in the old-school cocktail bar.

What: Thrasher Thursdays

Where: Merlin’s

A night of old school punk, metal and hardcore tunes hosted by infamous local ski-bum and hard music superfan Johnny Thrash.

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.

What: Eye Candy

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Tommy’s babes in the house, plus hip-hop and Top 40 tunes from DJ Noel Boogie of Gold Coast Funk Royale. Girls get in free! Doors at 9:30 p.m.

Who: DJ Peace Frog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Bringing down the ‘house’ night with the Frog’s funky house grooves.

What: Locals Night

Where: Garfinkel’s

Whistler’s best local DJs on rotation so the local crowd can dance their local asses off.

Who: DJ Skinny

Where: Maxx Fish

Top 40 dance tunes.

UPCOMING EVENTS

One Man Star Wars Trilogy, Jan. 23 & 24.

Transmission, Jan. 24.

D.O.A., Jan. 25.

Valdy, Jan. 25.

Nearly Neil, Jan. 26.

Aussie Day, Jan. 26.

Los Furios, Jan. 27.

John Ford, Jan. 28.

Wil Mimnaugh, Jan. 31.