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Pique to Valley Listings March 19-25

Friday, March 19 LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS Who: The Hairfarmers Where: Citta Après-ski acoustic tunes with Whistler’s own Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg.

Friday, March 19

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: The Hairfarmers

Where: Citta

Après-ski acoustic tunes with Whistler’s own Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg.

Who: Michael Sicoly

Where: Mallard Lounge

Singer/guitarist/piano man plays all the crowd pleasers. In the lounge for après and back again at 10 p.m.

Who: Aceyalone with the Visionaries

What: Big Sexy Funk North

Where: Dusty’s

Freestyle fellowship member and L.A. based hip-hop collective throw down for Creekside’s weekly beats, breaks and hip-hop night.www.mountainpromotions.net.

Who: Cameron Chu with Bobby Taylor

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

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

Who: Josh Gontier

Where: Crystal Lounge

Acoustic covers and originals by a member of local band Slow Nerve Action. Gontier’s eclectic influences run from Hendrix to Beck to Jeff Buckley to Ween.

Who: The Hairfarmers

Where: Merlin’s

A night of acoustic rockers with legendary locals Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg.

What: Rob Funk Fridays

Where: Black’s Pub

A night of easy-going rock tunes with the local singer/guitarist and special guests.

Who: Bally Oak

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

The high-spirited guitar and fiddle duo cover all the Celtic and Irish classics.

Who: WDC

Where: Moe Joe’s

Rock covers by Moe Joe’s regulars.

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: Mr. Monster

Where: Pemberton Hotel

Classic rock.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Rob Banks

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Lots of R&B, soul, hip-hop and reggae

Who: DJ R3

Where: Garfinkel’s

Hip-hop, Top 40 and dance tracks all night long.

Who: DJ Peace Frog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Mainstream dance floor 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. Free cover until 10 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 8:30 p.m.

Who: DJ Rich

Where: Maxx Fish

Top 40 dance tunes.

Who: DJ Camille

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Sexy grooves in the hillside lounge all night long.

Saturday, March 20

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Cease & Desist

Where: Monk’s Grill

Classic rock at the hillside grill from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Who: The Hairfarmers

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

The ultimate après experience – acoustic covers of all the good time favourites by Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg.

Who: Josh Gontier

Where: Crystal Lounge

Acoustic covers and originals by a member of local band Slow Nerve Action. Gontier’s eclectic influences run from Hendrix to Beck to Jeff Buckley to Ween.

Who: Michael Sicoly

Where: Mallard Lounge

Singer/guitarist/piano man plays all the crowd pleasers. In the lounge for après and back again at 10 p.m.

Who: Bally Oak

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

High-spirited guitar and fiddle duo cover all the Celtic and Irish classics.

Who: Cameron Chu with Bobby Taylor

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

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

Who: The Hairfarmers

What: Saturday Night Live

Where: Dusty’s

A night of acoustic rockers with Whistler’s legendary singing ski-bums Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg.

Who: Cease and Desist

Where: Merlin’s

Classic rock covers all night long

Who: Rob Funk

Where: Second Cup

Guitar tunes in the afternoon for those who want to sit and sip their coffee.

Who: Mr. Monster

Where: Pemberton Hotel

Classic rock.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Milton

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Upbeat house, breaks and tribal beat tracks all night in the hillside lounge.

Who: DJ Tone Ballone

Where: Moe Joe’s

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

Who: DJ buddha

Where: Merlin’s

Everything from Top 40 to hip-hop to reggae at après.

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. Doors at 8:30 p.m.

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’.

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. Free cover until 10 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-ski 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 – 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, March 21

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: The Hairfarmers

Where: Dusty’s

The ultimate après with Whistler’s legendary singing ski bums doing Johnny Cash, Zeppelin, Bob Marley and all the rest.

Who: The Black Halos with Chinatown

What: The Punk Night

Where: Boot Pub

Raunchy Vancouver rockers come back to town for Whistler’s ultimate anti-club night. Ph: 604-932-3338.

Who: Bally Oak

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

The high-spirited guitar and fiddle duo cover all the Celtic and Irish classics.

Who: Rob Funk

Where: Second Cup

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

Who: WDC

Where: Crab Shack

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

Who: Cameron Chu with Bobby Taylor

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Piano-man Chu and Motown soul-daddy 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: Taylor James

Where: Mallard Lounge

Everything from U2 to Joni Mitchell from the female balladeer. In the lounge for après and back again at 10 p.m.

Who: Greasy Jack n Julie

What: The Sunday Night Sound Lounge

Where: The Wild Seed

Laid back blues and acoustic grooves by the Pembie duo. Ph: 604-894-5567.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Kio-san

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Upbeat lounge grooves at après.

What: Soul Kitchen

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Horsey’s in the Kitchen this week spinning bangin’ house tracks. The granddaddy of Whistler club nights at 11 years and counting. Doors at 9:30 p.m.

Who: DJ R3

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Hip-hop and breaks in the hillside lounge all night long.

Who: DJ NT

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

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

Who: DJ Rosco

Where: Savage Beagle

Hip-hop and R&B from Montreal’s finest. Doors at 8:30 p.m.

What: ’80s Rock Night

Where: Moe Joe’s

A different kind of ’80s night for all the Van Halen fans out there. You know who you are.

Who: DJ buddha

Where: Merlin’s

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

Monday, March 22

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Darkstar

Where: Boot Pub

Psychedelic jam grooves galore for Monday Madness. Ph: 604-932-3338.

What: Open Mic Night

Where: Moe Joe’s

Aspiring musicians get their chance in the spotlight. Ph: 604-935-1152.

What: The Apprentice

Where: Maxx Fish

Bar skills contest modelled after the reality TV program, with local star bartender Scott Musgrave as "The Donald." www.maxxfish.com.

Who: Taylor James

Where: Mallard Lounge

Everything from U2 to Joni Mitchell from the female balladeer. In the lounge for après and back again at 10 p.m.

What: Rockstar Night

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Got a rock ’n’ roll fantasy? Pete C and the boys from Leth Dodis rock the house all night, and if you’re ready, willing and able they’ll let you sing.

Who: Doug & Kyla

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub

Celtic sing-a-long favourites by the legendary local singer/guitar player and the folk/punk fiddler.

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

If they’re still standing after Saturday’s Whole Lotta Led show, Creekside Phil and Grateful Greg will be hosting the weekly open stage opportunity. All skill levels welcome.

What: All Ages Open Mic

Where: Second Cup

Bring an instrument and join Rob Funk for a coffee shop jam session starting at 7 p.m.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ R3

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Chill-out hip-hop tracks at après.

Who: DJ Tanner

Where: Savage Beagle

Hip-hop tunes for a full house. Doors at 8:30 p.m.

What: ’80s Night

Where: Tommy Africa’s

DJ Ryder rocks out retro tunes for the packed dance floor. Doors at 9 p.m. Free cover for the first 50 people and VIP line treatment for ’80s outfits!

Who: DJ Garth

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Funky house tracks in the hillside lounge all night long.

Tuesday, March 23

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Styles of Beyond with Skratch Bastid and Mat the Alien

Where: Garfinkel’s

Jungle ’n’ Breaks night goes hip-hop with the California collective in the house along with superstar guest DJs Skratch Bastid all the way from Halifax and local favourite Mat the Alien. Tickets: $10 available in advance from The Electric Daisy Internet Cafe, The Circle and Blue Balls Boutique. www.mountainpromotions.net.

Who: Taylor James

Where: Mallard Lounge

Everything from U2 to Joni Mitchell from the female balladeer. In the lounge for après and back again at 10 p.m.

Who: Carlos Robinson

Where: Crab Shack

’Shack unplugged – acoustic tunes. Ph: 604-932-4451.

What: Open Mic Night

Where: Black’s Pub

Check out some new talent in a friendly pub atmosphere. Might even be time to dust off that old guitar.

What: Western Front MC Battle Series

Where: Moe Joe’s

Unsigned MCs wage a war of words. Hosted by MC Gigalo with beats by DJ Rob Banks. Come by before 9 p.m. to sign up. Ph: 604-935-1152.

Who: Doug & Kyla

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub

Celtic sing-a-long favourites by the legendary local singer/guitar player and the folk/punk fiddler.

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. 3-6 p.m.

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 Ace

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Après with Whistler’s favourite go-go dancer behind the decks spinning an eclectic yard sale of cool tunes. 3 to 7 p.m.

Who: DJ Kori K

Where: Merlin’s

Local boy lays down funky house tracks at après.

Who: DJ Gary Moore

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Electro-lounge and house tracks all night long.

What: ’90s Night

Where: Tommy Africa’s

DJ Trix spins all the best club tracks from the last decade. Free cover. Doors at 9:30 p.m.

Who: DJ Seanski

Where: Savage Beagle

Long-running old and new skool hip-hop night. Doors at 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 24

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Russell Jackson

Where: Merlin’s

Après gets the blues with a special appearance by the renowned Vancouver-based bass player and his band.

Who: Doug & Kyla

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Celtic sing-a-long favourites by the legendary local singer/guitar player and the folk/punk fiddler.

Who: Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

High-energy zydeco music from an original Bayou boy and his crew. Two 75-minute sets starting at 9:45 p.m. Tickets $20 available in advance from Buffalo Bill’s and Bestsellers. Ph: 604-932-2446.

What: Shag ’n’ Tag

Where: Maxx Fish

Interactive dating night hosted by righteous babe Lindsay Shedden, with a chance to win a trip to Vegas baby! Ph: 604-932-1904. www.maxxfish.com.

Who: Everyday People

Where: Moe Joe’s

Funk and dirty disco tunes spiced up with contemporary hip-hop and R&B from the Vancouver-based band. Ph: 604-935-1152.

Who: Michael Sicoly

Where: Mallard Lounge

Singer/guitarist/piano man plays all the crowd pleasers. In the lounge for après and back again at 10 p.m.

Who: Cameron Chu with Bobby Taylor

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

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

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 chill-out house tracks from the man voted Whistler’s favourite DJ.

What: Cash Wednesday

Where: Tommy Africa’s

’70s funk and house tunes by DJ Gary Moore, plus one lucky partier takes home $100 cash and the chance at a $2,000 cash draw on April 21. Doors at 9:30 p.m. www.tommyafricas.com.

What: Don’t Blame Us, Blame...Bavaria!

Where: Garfinkel’s

Weekly house music club night with resident DJs Tom Antenucci and Milton. Ph: 604-932-2323.

Who: DJ Rosco

Where: Savage Beagle

Hip-hop and R&B from Montreal’s finest. Doors at 8:30 p.m.

What: The Chai Sessions

Where: Second Cup

DJs buddha and A2K spin mellow beats in the coffee shop.

Thursday, March 25

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Mike Redmond

Where: Crystal Lounge

Easygoing originals and laid back covers by Jack Johnson, Sublime and more.

Who: The Crowley Band

Where: Crab Shack

Local metal maniacs blast through classic covers of Priest, Danzig, Maiden, Sabbath and more. Ph: 604-932-4451.

What: Kitty Kat Revue

Where: Maxx Fish

Hot hot hot Pussycat Dolls-style contemporary burlesque show by a quartet of lovely local dancers. Donations collected for the kitties at Whistler Animal’s Galore shelter. Ph: 604-932-1904. www.maxxfish.com.

What: LUNA — Get Vertical

Where: Great Wall Climbing Gym

Adult climbing night. All skill levels welcome. Part of Whistler Community Services’ LUNA series of weekly alcohol-free nighttime events. Tickets $5 available in advance from Whistler Employment Resource Centre. 9 p.m.-midnight. Ph: 604-902-0769.

What: The Jam Night

Where: Boot Pub

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

Who: Cameron Chu with Bobby Taylor

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

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

Who: Doug & Kyla

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub

Celtic sing-a-long favourites by the legendary local singer/guitar player and the folk/punk fiddler.

Who: WDC

Where: Moe Joe’s

High energy rock and pop-punk covers.

Who: Michael Sicoly

Where: Mallard Lounge

Singer/guitarist/piano man plays all the crowd pleasers. In the lounge for après and back again at 10 p.m.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Eye Candy

Where: Tommy Africa’s

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

Who: DJ Tanner

Where: Savage Beagle

Hip-hop and dancehall reggae. Doors at 8:30 p.m.

Who: DJ Rob Banks

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Mr. Banks throws down at après and comes back at 9 p.m. to spin a cool hip-hop set.

What: Locals Night

Where: Garfinkel’s

Local’s take over Garf’s and get down to party tunes from DJ Trix.

UPCOMING EVENTS.

Das Boot Ballet Amateur Night, March 27.

Fishbone, March 29.

Rastaboyz, March 29.

Trooper, March 31.

SNFU with Moneen, March 31.

DJ Bukue One with Zak Hendrix, April 2.