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Pique to Valley Listings June 25-July 01

This week's entertainment listings

Friday, June 25

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Rob Funk Fridays

Where: Black’s Pub

Easy-going rock tunes with the local jack-of-all-musical-trades and guests.

Who: Mike Weterings

Where: Crystal Lounge

Folksy acoustic rock with an Afro-Worldbeat groove.

Who: The Bowen Boys

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

High-energy Celtic, Irish and bluegrass pub music with local duo Rob Thompson and Cam Salay.

Who: Tom Hooper

Where: Mallard Lounge

Guitar and piano tunes with the former frontman of Canadian college rock bands The Grapes of Wrath and Ginger In the lounge 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.

Who: Leth Dodis

Where: Moe Joe’s

Rock covers by the Friday night regulars. (WDC minus Chad). 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: Monkey Business

Where: Pemberton Hotel

Classic rock.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Garth

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.

Deep down dirty funk.

What: Bikini Fridays

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Bikini shooter girls and hip-hop beats with DJ Rob Banks and. 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.

Saturday, June 26

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: The Power of Ignorance

Where: MY (Millennium) Place

Discover the bliss of Ignorance! Actor Chris Gibbs presents his hilarious one-man stage show that pokes fun at pompous intellectuals and "Power of the Mind" TV gurus. Show wraps up the Whistler Arts Council/MY Place 2003/04 Performance Series. Ph: 604-935-8410. www.whistlermillenniumpl.com.

Who: The Hot Club of Mars

Where: Brackendale Art Gallery Theatre (Brackendale)

Swingin’ gypsy jazz with the Vancouver hep-cats. Ph: 604-898-3333. www.brackendaleartgallery.com.

Who: Mike Weterings

Where: Crystal Lounge

Folksy acoustic rock with an Afro-Worldbeat groove.

Who: Tom Hooper

Where: Mallard Lounge

Guitar and piano tunes with the former frontman of Canadian college rock bands The Grapes of Wrath and Ginger In the lounge 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.

Who: Matt Joe Gow

Where: Crab Shack

’Shack Unplugged – good time acoustic tunes.

Who: The Bowen Boys

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

High-energy Celtic, Irish and bluegrass pub music with local duo Rob Thompson and Cam Salay.

Who: Rob Funk

Where: Second Cup

Afternoon guitar tunes for the coffee crowd.

Who: Monkey Business

Where: Pemberton Hotel

Classic rock.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Seanski

Where: Savage Beagle

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

What: Goodtimes

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Hip-hop, Top 40 and house tunes with DJ Trix. Doors at 10 p.m.

What: Garf’s Gone Wild

Where: Garfinkel’s

Top-40 hip-hop & dance tracks.

Who: DJ Peace Frog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Summer means it’s stagette season again at Bill’s. Dance with the brides-to-be to tunes by the mainstream mix-master. Doors at 8 p.m.

Who: DJ Easyleigh

Where: Moe Joe’s

Old and new school party tunes that get the gals dancin’ on the pool tables. Doors at 9 p.m.

Who: Mr. Fister

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Eclectic electro tracks and dance-happy beats.

Sunday, June 27

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: 3 Inches of Blood with The Crowley Band

Where: Garfinkel’s

The Vancouver metal maniacs are back to make your ears bleed – in a good way. Local boys from The Crowley Band rev up the room. Tickets: $8 available in advance from the Electric Daisy Internet Cafe and The Circle. www.mountainpromotions.net.

What: The Punk Night

Where: Boot Pub

Whistler’s ultimate anti-club night brings in punk-metal rockers Insipid this week. $3 cover. Ph: 604-932-3338.

Who: Leth Dodis

Where: Crab Shack

Whistler party band plays all your favourite rock covers.

What: Open Mic Night

Where: Crystal Lounge

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

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.

Who: Rob Funk

Where: Second Cup

Afternoon guitar tunes for the coffee crowd.

What: Sunday Night Sound Lounge

Where: Wildseed Enoteca (Mount Currie)

Eclectic weekly live music night features piano-man Barry Feld. Ph: 604-894-5567.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Soul Kitchen

Where: Tommy Africa’s

The man at the Kitchen tables this week is Vancouver DJ Kevin Shiu mixin’ up dee-licious progressive house tracks. The granddaddy of Whistler club nights at 11 years and counting. Doors at 10 p.m.

Who: DJ NT

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

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

Where: Moe Joe’s

Mainstream dance tunes. Doors at 10 p.m.

Monday, June 28

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Bullfrog with Kia Kadiri & Mat the Alien

Where: Garfinkel’s

Montreal lo-fi basement funk band includes eclectic scratchmaster Kid Koala on the tables. Opening set by Vancouver’s hottest hip-hop spitfire and beats by Whistler’s favourite extra-terrestrial. Tickets: $12 available in advance from The Circle and the Electric Daisy Internet Cafe. www.mountainpromotions.net.

Who: The Scott Nolan Band

Where: Boot Pub

Rootsy rock for the Boot’s Monday Madness live music night. Ph: 604-932-3338.

What: Karaoke Night

Where: Crystal Lounge

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

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.

Who: Rob Funk

Where: Mallard Lounge

Piano and guitar tunes by the good-natured local at the cocktail hour (4-6 p.m.) and again in the evening after 9 p.m.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Tanner

Where: Savage Beagle

Hip-hop & dancehall tunes for a full house.

What: ’80s Night

Where: Tommy Africa’s

DJ Ryder plays all the best retro tracks all night long. Doors at 10 p.m.

Tuesday, June 29

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Comedy Night

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Weekly event features ribald Vancouver musical comedy duo The Wet Spots. XXX-fun without using any words that wouldn’t be allowed on CBC radio, set to cool jazzy folk tunes. Show starts 9 p.m. Ph: 604-932-6613.

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.

Who: Rob Funk

Where: Mallard Lounge

Piano and guitar tunes by the good-natured local 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: DJ Seanski

Where: Savage Beagle

If it’s old and new school hip-hop you’re lookin’ for, Seanski’s the man.

What: Cowgirls Inc.

Where: Moe Joe’s

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

Wednesday, June 30

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: D’Talle

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Hot-hot-hot nine-piece all-girl (+ one guy) salsa & Latino-pop dance band from Cuba returns to Whistler. Muy Caliente! Tickets: $20 available in advance from Bestsellers and Bill’s. Ph: 604-932-6613.

What: Reggae Party

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Afternoon patio jams (weather permitting) with Worldbeat troupe Kosta Man & The Back Ho’s and dancehall vinyl all night long with DJ Phroh.

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

Funky grooves by Whistler’s favourite extra-terrestrial turntablist. Doors at 9 p.m.

Who: DJ Rosco

Where: Savage Beagle

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

Thursday, July 01

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

CANADA DAY EVENTS

What: Canada Day Street Entertainment

Where: Whistler Village

Family fun with a variety of local and visiting performers including Corporal Dave Smith of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and his faithful partners Justice the horse and Moose Jaw the dog. Entertainment continues through the weekend. www.mywhistler.com.

What: Lunaflicks — The Bear

Where: Lost Lake Park

Following the Canada Day fireworks, stick around and watch the B.C.-set film The Bear under the stars. Part of Whistler Community Services’ LUNA series of weekly alcohol-free night-time events targeted at young adults, but open to all. Tickets: $2 LUNA members, $4 non-members. Ph: 604-902-0769. www.lunawhistler.com.

Who: Motor City Rhythm & Blues Pioneers Stanley Mitchell, Kenny Martin & Joe Weaver

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

The trio of true originals revive the authentic Detroit rhythm & blues sound. Tickets: $12 available in advance from Bestsellers and Bill’s. Doors at 8 p.m.

Who: Whole Lotta Led

Where: Dusty’s

Whistler’s infamous Zeppelin tribute band gets the Led out in celebration of Canada Day. Rock on!

What: Canada Day Bash

Where: Crab Shack

Live music all day and all night. A solo set by Pete Coulliard starts the ball rolling at 11:30 a.m. followed by Mat Joe Gow, Duran Duran Duran, The Hairfarmers, Wes Makepeace, and Dark Star. Closers The Fall of Summer bring things to a close. Pancake breakfast 7-10:30 a.m. Ph: 604-932-4451.

Who: Guitar Doug

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Legendary longhaired local singer/guitar player plays all your favourite pub tunes for a rockin’ Canada Day.

What: Canada Day Evening Entertainment

Where: Pemberton Community Centre Grounds (Pemberton)

Outdoor family event. Dinner 6-9 p.m. Beer Gardens 6-10 p.m. Goodtime rockin’ blues with local band Still Smokin’ and guitar tunes by Chicks With Picks, plus children’s entertainers, fire spinners and an artisan village. Ph: 604-894-5443.

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: Liquid Jazz Thursdays

Where: La Bocca

Eclectic live jazz with Vancouver bass player Cory Curtis and guests.

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.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Locals’ Night

Where: Garfinkel’s

The biggest locals’ party in town.

Who: DJ Rob Banks

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Funky hip-hop, soul and R&B.

What: House Music night

Where: Savage Beagle

House tracks in the Beagle basement by a revolving DJ crew.

Who: DJs Kenny & Andy

Where: Moe Joe’s

Mainstream dance floor rockers. Doors at 10 p.m.

UPCOMING EVENTS.

Banshee, July 2-4.

Lisa Patterson, July 7.

Whistler Arts & Music Festival, July 9-11.

Kinnie Starr & Fiamma Fumana, July 20.

Greyboy, July 21.