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Pique to Valley Listings Jan. 3-9

Friday, Jan. 3 LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS Who: Sandor Where: The Crystal Lounge Funky acoustic gems, rhythmic improv and live looping.

Friday, Jan. 3

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Sandor

Where: The Crystal Lounge

Funky acoustic gems, rhythmic improv and live looping. Don't miss one of a few chances to catch this scarcely seen local legend on stage with Erin "the funky drummer" Sharp.

What: Payday Party

Where: Merlin’s

Play with your pay packet all night long. Join Guitar Doug for apres and the Hairfarmers for a rockin good time well into the night.

Who: Ecclestones

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Colleen Ecclestone, Liam and Greg do all the great Irish classics in their unique high energy way.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Celebrate all the old jazz standards plus contemporary R&B with Cameron, his piano and surprise guest vocalists.

What: Das Boot Ballet

Where: Boot Pub

Exotic dancing girls help the boys relax after a busy week.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Take The Bend Out Of Fridays

Who: Mat the Alien and Ty-C

Where: Tommy Africa’s

The freshest mix of hip hop breaks and drum ’n’ bass. Mat is a veteran turntablist who’s toured the world. With help from host Ty-C, you’ll definitely take the bend out.

Who: DJ Ghetto Boy

Where: Maxx Fish

It’s funky house and full-on dance night.

Who: DJ Buddha

Where: Dusty’s

Buddha’s own trip hop acid jazz jam night, with turntables, MCs, vocals and live instruments.

What: Moodswing

What: The Best From The West

Where: The Garibaldi Lift Co.

Drop into the GLC’s urban lounge and get cosy and comfy with phat tunes from the biggest names in Whistler’s music scene.

Who: DJ Tone Ballone

Where: Moe Joe’s

A unique style all his own, pumping out classic and contemporary trax.

Who: DJ R3

Where: Garfinkel’s

Dance the night away to a mix of hip hop and R&B you couldn’t possibly ask for.

Who: DJ Peacefrog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Master of the mainstream mix melding magic for the masses.

Who: DJ Derek

Where: Savage Beagle

Derek dominates the decks with his hip hop, R&B and Top 40 tracks.

Saturday, Jan. 4

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Exitthisside

Where: The Crab Shack

Rising Vancouver band bring their energetic punk rock performance to shake the Shack.

Who: The Hair Farmers

Where: Dusty’s

These long-haired buddies from way back have a real good rockin’ time together. It’s Guitar Doug and Greg, from the bands Whole Lotta Led and Cold Snap.

Who: Sandor

Where: The Crystal Lounge

Funky acoustic gems, rhythmic improv and live looping. Don't miss one of your few chances to catch this scarcely seen local legend on stage with Erin "the funky drummer" Sharp.

Who: Leanne Lamour

Where: Hoz’s Pub

Local favourite brings her brand of contemporary and traditional Celtic rock to Hoz’s.

Who: Ecclestones

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Crowd favourites Colleen Ecclestone, Liam and Greg doing all the great Irish classics in their unique high energy way.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Celebrate all the old jazz standards plus contemporary R&B with Cameron, his piano and surprise guest vocalists.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ R3

Where: Garfinkel’s

Spinning the best hip hop and dance in Whistler. Expect a long line if you’re late.

What: Off The Hook with DJ Milton

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Whistler’s biggest house night, Milton knows exactly how to get the crowd going with funky tracks, popular anthems and breaks, plus go-go dancers.

Who: Superfunk with DJ Keph

Where: Maxx Fish

Blasting all of his uber-sexy funk, R&B, dance, and hip hop, this boy’ll make everyone look good.

What: The Best From The West

Where: The Garibaldi Lift Co.

Drop into the GLC’s urban lounge and get cosy and comfy with phat tunes from the biggest names in Whistler’s music scene.

Who: DJ Peacefrog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

The master of the mainstream mix doing his things for the stags and stagettes.

Who: DJ Derek

Where: Savage Beagle

Savage love on the turntables with hip hop R&B and top 40 classics.

Who: DJ Tone Ballone

Where: Moe Joe’s

A drinkin’ and dancin’ kind of place for a whole lot of fun.

What: Locals’ Living Room

Where: The Boot

It’s an endless summer on Saturday nights with surf flicks and suds.

PUBS AND PATIOS

Where: Casa Tapas and Wine Bar

This jazz-infused lounge bar welcomes the funky set that want a more relaxed yet sophisticated night out.

Where: Citta’

Citta’ has those long windows and big heaters that make it the place to meet and watch the world go by.

Where: The Brew House

Kick back with a locally brewed beer and enjoy a game of pool by the big log fire.

Where: Amsterdam Pub & Café

The Dam has big heaters, cool tunes and artwork, plus great meals.

Where: Black’s Pub

Black’s has got one almighty new patio and now’s the time to break it in.

Where: Tapley’s Neighbourhood Pub

Is exactly that, neighbourly, with some of the best value pub food in Whistler and big screen sports, keno, and darts.

Sunday, Jan. 5

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: WDC

Where; The Crabshack

Your favourite local contemporary cover band is here to close the weekend right.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Celebrate all the old jazz standards plus contemporary R&B with Cameron, his piano and surprise guest vocalists.

Who: Ecclestones

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Colleen Ecclestone, Liam and Greg doing all the great Irish classics.

What: Punk Night

Where: The Boot Pub

Music for the people that don’t follow trends. Ten Miles Wide plus Psilocybinide.

What: Open Mic night

Where: Crystal Lounge

Humble home music-makers take to the stage and soak up the spotlight for a casual evening of untapped talent at the lounge.

Who: Bob Funk

Where: Second Cup

Grab a cup of java and chill out after a day’s skiing with funky songs to sing to.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Soul Kitchen

Who: DJ Grooverobber

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Playing hard funk, house and breaks. Doors open at 9 p.m.

Who: DJ Def Star Dub

Where: Savage Beagle

Hip hop on down to the dance floor.

Who: DJ TBA

Where: Garfinkel’s

Expect a mix of everything that’s hot, hip hop and house.

What: Loungin’ with DJ Glu and friends

Where: The Longhorn Saloon

Spinning sweet beats for you to chill to, play some pool or grab a bite and a brew.

What: Reggae Beats and Breaks

Where: Maxx Fish

DJ "C" the Selecta, a.k.a. Craig Ingman of Circa, legalizes every Sunday night.

What: Sugar

Where: Moe Joe’s

Funky tunes and foxy ladies behind the bar.

Who: DJ Doug

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Classic rock and mainstream madness.

What: The Best From The West

Where: The Garibaldi Lift Co.

Drop into the GLC’s urban lounge and get cosy and comfy with phat tunes from the biggest names in Whistler’s music scene.

Monday, Jan. 6

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Rounds Night

Where: Merlin’s

Join Guitar Doug, for a rockin’ sing-and-dance-along like no other. Apres’ songs from 3 p.m. and then again with Grateful Greg, as the Hairfarmers, late into the night.

What: Monday Madness

Where: The Boot Pub

A rockin’, rollin’, funkin’ good time with local favourites, Solid Earth Jam Band.

Who: WDC

Where: Moe Joe’s

A rockin’ good time with Whistler’s favourite cover band.

What: Karaoke Night

Where: Crystal Lounge

Expect it all, the good, the bad, and the ugly. Where all the wannabes gettabe.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Celebrate all the old jazz standards plus contemporary R&B with Cameron, his piano and surprise guest vocalists.

Who: Cam & friends

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Cam Salay & Shannon Stewart with guests performing all the Celtic and Irish favourites.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Fresh Meat Mondays

Where: Maxx Fish

Pick over the new locals while grooving to the awesome hip hop, R&B and Top 40 of DJ R3.

What: Magnum Opus with DJ Ryder

Where: Tommy Africa’s

’80s beats at their best with Billy Idol. Show your mony, mony on the podium.

Where: Garfinkel’s

Expect a mix of everything that’s hot, hip hop and house.

What: The Best From The West

Where: The Garibaldi Lift Co.

Drop into the GLC’s urban lounge and get cosy and comfy with phat tunes from the biggest names in Whistler’s music scene.

Who: DJ Doug

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Classic rock and mainstream madness.

What: All Over The Map Mondays

Where: Savage Beagle

An eclectic mix of contemporary classics. Nobody knows where this guy will take it.

Tuesday, Jan. 7

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Cam & friends

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Cam Salay & Shannon Stewart with guests performing all the Celtic and Irish favourites.

What: Creekside Karaoke

Where: Hoz’s Pub

Want to take centre stage? No need to go all the way to town, just come on down to Hoz’s for a night in the limelight.

What: Das Boot Ballet

Where: Boot Pub

A flesh fest for the fellas featuring exotic dancing girls.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Jungle ’n’ Breaks

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Toronto’s Marcus Visionary is the follow-up to the successful Freestylers show. Expect 10 years of floor-destroying drum ’n’ bass. Get there early, it will sell out. Doors open 9 p.m.

Who: DJ Yan Solo

Where: Maxx Fish

Whistler’s freshest hip hop.

What: Bombay Sapphire Ladies Night

Where: Garfinkel’s

Tonight’s the Grand Opening for this regular gorgeous night filled with sexxy house. Local DJ Shandy Rae and Vancouver's Expo will celebrate with you. Ladies free before 10:30. $4 after.

What: Disco Night

Where: Moe Joe’s

Put together your best disco duds and come boogie on down until you just can’t boogie no more.

Who: DJ Seanski

Where: The Savage Beagle

The master of turntables.

Who: DJ Peacefrog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Playing Top 40, hip hop and dance mixed together smooth as smooth can be.

Wednesday, Jan. 8

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Wes

Where: The Crab Shack

Wes is the West Coast’s own guitar wonder with an impressive local following.

Who: Cam & friends

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Cam Salay & Shannon Stewart with guests performing all the Celtic and Irish favourites.

What: Das Boot Ballet

Where: Boot Pub

It’s amazing what you can do with wax. Catch the girls in all their glory.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Spare Grooves

Where: Maxx Fish

Mat the Alien and Kilo Cee show off their talents on four turntables, with special guest MCs every week. A huge one for the locals.

What: Retro Strikes Back

Where: Garfinkel’s

Everything from disco to ’90s brought to you by DJ Timeline.

What: Lifted with DJ Milton

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Cash Wednesdays with Milton bringing out his best house and breaks for the locals and loads of rewards for working so hard, like $100 cash, VIP cards and a shot at $1,000 cash in April too.

Who: DJ Peacefrog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

See Tuesday’s listing.

Who: DJ Def Dubs

Where: Savage Beagle

Deft mix-it-up moves from DJ Dubs.

What: Locals’ night

Where: Moe Joe’s

This locals’ night is the real deal.

Thursday, Jan. 9

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Big Mountain Evening

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.

A meet-n-greet with the best of the best plus a slide show, part of the Whistler Freeride team’s Big Mountain Experience. Free admission from 7 p.m.

Who: Cam & friends

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Cam Salay & Shannon Stewart with guests performing all the Celtic and Irish favourites.

Who: Cold Snap

Where: The Boot

Live rock ’n’ roll, a pool tourney and good cheap chews and brews.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Celebrate all the old jazz standards plus contemporary R&B with Cameron, his piano and surprise guest vocalists.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Thirstdays

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

DJ Peacefrog plays all the mainstream gems to get you grooving.

What: L’80s Night Retrobution

Where: Maxx Fish

Ladies free all night as DJ Mr. Fister plays all the trax you forgot you loved.

What: Eye Candy with DJ R3

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Tommy’s promo girls show off sweets to stimulate all your senses. R3 spins hip hop, funky house and loads of sexy trax. Free cover for ladies all night long.

What: Ladies Night

Where: Moe Joe’s

This night looks good, smells good and for the ladies, it’s all good with free entry.

What: Proud to be Locals’ Night

Where: Garfinkel’s

DJ Erin and guests give it some at the legendary locals’ night of nights. Be warned: arrive early. Oh, and the red ropes are for the locals, black ropes for everyone else.

Who: DJ Tanner Hall

Where: Savage Beagle

Spinning hip hop all night long.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Barney Bentall & Babe Gurr, Brackendale Art Gallery, Jan. 11

Himalayan Visions and Tibetan Voices, MY Place, Jan. 11

Tegan and Sara, GLC, Jan. 12

Absolutely Fabulous FAT , MY Place, Jan. 17-19

Whistlers Inaugural Amateur Boot Ballet, Jan. 25

Robert Walters Congress, The Boot, Feb. 2

Michael Franti and Spearhead, The GLC, Feb. 8 & 9