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Pique to Valley Listings Oct. 1-6

This week's entertainment listings

Friday, Oct. 1

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Last Call

Where: Moe Joe’s

First Friday night for new house band featuring Jason Bonnell of WDC and Leth Dodis fame.

What: Fun Festival Fridays

Where: Crab Shack

Bring your instruments for the live open mic jam or bring the house down with a karaoke tune. Hosted by local DJ Steve Jiu.

Who: Tim Moss

Where: Fifty-Two 80 Bistro & Bar

Classy cocktail lounge piano starting at 6 p.m.

What: Rob Funk Fridays

Where: Black’s Pub

Easy-going rock tunes with the versatile local musician and guests.

Who: Quilligan’s Quake

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Good-time pub favourites.

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. Babes get naked on stage and shake their booty for the boys (and girls) who like to watch.

Who: Borealis String Quartet

Where: Eagle Eye Theatre (Squamish)

The Howe Sound Arts Association launches its 2004/05 Performance Series with the acclaimed chamber music ensemble. Tickets: $10-$20. www.howesoundarts.org.

Who: Big Radio Static

Where: Pemberton Hotel

Classic rock.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Fallphonics Party

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Celebrate the season with local sound scientists Milton, Garth, Phroh and Lennie throwing down house, funk and breaks. Doors at 8 p.m. $5 cover.

What: Hip-hop Fridays

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Hip-hop and R&B hits with DJ Rob Banks. Doors at 10 p.m.

Who: DJ Peace Frog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Mainstream dance floor faves to kick off the weekend. Gals get in free all night long. Doors at 8 p.m.

Who: DJ Derek

Where: Savage Beagle

Top 40 hip-hop and R&B in the red lounge and down below. Doors at 9 p.m.

Who: DJ Ph.D

Where: Garfinkel’s

Hip-hop party tunes all night long.

Saturday, Oct. 2

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Brian Highley

Where: Crab Shack

Vancouver guitar player with an eclectic repertoire throws down in the lounge.

Who: Suzanne Wilson

Where: Crystal Lounge

Sheryl Crow-style vocals backed by acoustic guitar covering everything from ’60s folk classics to modern rockers.

Who: Tim Moss

Where: Fifty-Two 80 Bistro & Bar

Classy cocktail lounge piano starting at 6 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: Quilligan’s Quake

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Good-time pub favourites.

Who: Rob Funk

Where: Second Cup

Noon hour guitar tunes for the coffee crowd.

Who: Jim Byrnes

Where: Brackendale Art Gallery Theatre (Brackendale)

A night of authentic St. Louis-style blues and soul with the Juno Award-winning performer. Show starts: 8 p.m. Tickets: $18. Ph: 604-898-3333. www.brackendaleartgallery.com.

Who: Big Radio Static

Where: Pemberton Hotel

Classic rock.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: Mr. Fister

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Eclectic electro tracks and funky dance beats. Slide show visuals featuring images from last month’s Burning Man festival.

Who: DJ Seanski

Where: Savage Beagle

The New York native spins the funkiest old and new school hip-hop, reggae and R&B tracks in the Beagle bass-ment. Doors at 9 p.m.

What: Goodtimes

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Hip-hop, R&B and Top 40 dance floor hits with DJ Trix. Doors at 10 p.m.

What: Garf’s Gone Wild

Where: Garfinkel’s

Top-40 hip-hop & dance tracks with DJ Rob Banks.

Who: DJ Peace Frog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

On Saturday nights Bill’s is stagette central. Dance tunes for the brides to be and their Cosmopolitan-chugging cohorts. Doors at 8 p.m.

Who: DJ Easyleigh

Where: Moe Joe’s

Good time party tunes. Doors at 9 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 3

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. 10.

What: The Punk Night

Where: Boot Pub

Whistler’s ultimate anti-club night hosts Vancouver punks The Rebel Spell and the pride of the ’Loops – Soundcity Hooligans. Ph: 604-932-3338.

Who: Suzanne Wilson

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Well-known covers, originals and Emerald Isle-flavoured classics with the lovely local lass.

Who: Leth Dodis

Where: Crab Shack

Long-time Whistler party band plays all your favourite rockers.

What: Open Mic Night

Where: Crystal Lounge

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

Who: Rob Funk

Where: Second Cup

Noon hour guitar tunes for the coffee crowd.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Soul Kitchen

Where: Tommy Africa’s

A special Soul Kitchen B-Day Bash for local favourite DJ Milton. Milt will be joined on the decks by fellow local Mr. Fister for a night of funky house, breaks and electro party beats. The granddaddy of Whistler club nights at 11 years and counting. Doors at 10 p.m.

Who: DJ NT

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Top 40 dance tunes keep the weekend vibe alive. Doors at 9 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 4

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Whole Lotta Led

Where: Boot Pub

Whistler’s own high-octane Zeppelin tribute act takes over for the weekly Monday Madness live music night. Ph: 604-932-3338.

What: Reggae Night

Where: Moe Joe’s

Local reggae band Kosta Man and the Mighty Back Ho’s is in the house. Doors at 10 p.m.

What: Karaoke Night

Where: Crystal Lounge

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

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Rock Night

Where: Savage Beagle

A new night with DJ Derek playing rock hits from the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s.

What: ’80s Night

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Popular club night with DJ Ryder on the decks playing’80s retro tracks all night long. Doors at 10 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 5

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Crazy For Life

Where: MY (Millennium) Place

Victoria Maxwell’s acclaimed one-woman show tackles the tough issues surrounding mental illness. Q & A session to follow. Show starts: 8 p.m. Admission by donation. Ph: 604-935-8410.

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.

What: Comedy Night

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Weekly stand-up event featuring top Vancouver comics. Content and language warning! Comedy starts: 9:30 p.m. 604-932-6613.

What: Das Boot Ballet

Where: Boot Pub

This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Babes get naked on stage and shake their booty for the boys (and girls) that like to watch.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Cowgirls Inc.

Where: Moe Joe’s

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

What: Hip-Hop Night

Where: Savage Beagle

New York native DJ Sean-Ski holds the fort at Whistler’s longest-running hip-hop night. Doors at 9 p.m. Ph: 604-938-3337.

Wednesday, Oct. 6

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Blue Skies At War with The Reason and The Fall of Summer

Where: Garfinkel’s

Ontario hardcore bands hit Whistler on their cross-Canada tour. A special presentation of The Punk Night. Ph: 604-932-3323.

Who: Wes Makepeace

Where: Crab Shack

Edgy originals and covers with the local ruler. Enter to win one of three season’s passes!

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. Babes get naked on stage and shake their booty for the boys (and girls) that like to watch.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Phroh

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Dancehall reggae and deep bass grooves starting at 6 p.m.

Who: Mat the Alien

Where: Moe Joe’s

The Alien has landed! Whistler turntablist with outta this world skills throws down hip-hop, funk, breaks, dancehall & drum ’n’ bass. Doors at 10 p.m.

Who: DJ Rosco

Where: Savage Beagle

The Montreal native lays down Hip-hop and R&B. Doors at 9 p.m.

What: Industry Night

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Industry exclusive until 10:30 p.m. After that, industry deals for everyone until the end of the night. A popular locals’ night.

Thursday, Oct. 7

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Brainwash Cinema’s BAMM! Premiere

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.

Check out the brand new 16mm snowboard film from the local boys of Brainwash Cinema. Tonnes of local talent in front of the camera. Tunes by DJ Rob Banks. Doors at 8:30 p.m. $6 cover.

Who: Rob Thompson

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub

Easy-going rock ’n’ roll hits, pint-raising sing-a-longs and a touch of the blues.

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: Double Daze Thursdaze

Where: Boot Pub

$100 pool tourney, darts and no techno or R&B – guaranteed. Ph: 604-932-3338.

What: Locals’ Night

Where: Garfinkel’s

Popular local’s party night for the young and the crazy.

Who: DJ Pete

Where: Savage Beagle

Good time hip-hop & R&B club tunes. Doors at 9 p.m.

Who: DJ J

Where: Moe Joe’s

Dance floor rock tunes.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Hogfest featuring Blue River and Cousin Harley and the Piglets, Oct. 9.

Jib Culture’s Disturbing the Piste Premiere, Oct. 10.

BC/DC, Oct. 10.

Garaj Mahal, Oct. 15 & 16.

Indie Film Nights III, Oct. 19.

Cantabile, Oct. 21.

Heavy Hitting Films’ 3 rd Annual B-Grade Horrorfest, Oct. 30.

DJ John Howard, Oct. 31.