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Pique to Valley Listings Sept. 3-9

This week's entertainment listings

THIS WEEKEND IN WHISTLER

Join the Celebration of Psyche and Soul. Discover the mystic arts with local and visiting sages, clairvoyants, tarot readers and psychics at various host venues throughout Whistler Village. Free workshop/lecture series at MY (Millennium) Place on Saturday. Bring your pooch by the Farmer’s Market between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Sunday for a paw reading with an animal spirit communicator, with all proceeds going to the WAG animal shelter. Plus street entertainment by local comedy actress Michele Bush, theatre troupe Twisted Tales and music by Pemberton country/blues duo Greasy Jack and Julie Ann Rigby.

For a full schedule of events call the Whistler Activity & Information Centre at 604-938-2769 or go to www.mywhistler.com.

Friday, Sept. 3

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Defective Films, Promo Copy

Where: MY (Millennium) Place

The 2005 winter video season is upon us with Promo Copy, the debut for local snowboard-film auteur Sean Johnson’s Defective Films. Lots of Whistler footage and post-film giveaways. Tickets: $8. Film starts: 7 p.m. Ph: 604-935-8410.

Who: lesismore

Where: Fifty-Two 80 Bistro & Bar

An eclectic mix of vocal jazz standards, swing, R&B and blues with singer Leslie Harris and the boys, at the cocktail hour and again in the evening after 10 p.m.

What: Triple Threat Fridays

Where: Crab Shack

Karaoke for those that dare and fun funky dance tunes by DJ Steve Jiu.

What: Rob Funk Fridays

Where: Black’s Pub

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

Who: Josh Gontier

Where: Crystal Lounge

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

Who: Bowen Boys

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Fiddle-driven Celtic pub favourites with locals Rob Thompson and Cam Salay.

Who: Cameron Chu with Bobby Taylor

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Motown recording artist joins the Bistro’s piano man for a night of old-time soul and R&B.

Who: Wes Mackey

Where: Mallard Lounge

Old time bluesman grinds ’em out at the cocktail hour (4-6 p.m.) and again in the evening after 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: Nigel Mack

Where: Pemberton Hotel

Classic rock.

CLUBS AND DJS

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 NT

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Mainstream dance floor favourites to kick off the long weekend. Doors at 8 p.m.

Who: DJ Derek

Where: Savage Beagle

Top 40 hip-hop and R&B dance tunes. Doors at 9 p.m.

What: SummerDaze

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

DJ Garth lays down the funk all night long.

Who: DJ DOD

Where: Moe Joe’s

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

Saturday, Sept. 4

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Celebration of Psyche and Soul workshop/lecture series

Where: MY (Millennium) Place

Discover and nurture your own psychic abilities or just learn more about the mystic arts. Admission is free. Sessions run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 604-935-8410. www.mywhistler.com.

Who: Wes Mackey

Where: Mallard Lounge

Old time bluesman grinds ’em out at the cocktail hour (4-6 p.m.) and again in the evening after 9 p.m.

Who: lesismore

Where: Fifty-Two 80 Bistro & Bar

An eclectic mix of vocal jazz standards, swing, R&B and blues with singer Leslie Harris and the boys, at the cocktail hour and again in the evening after 10 p.m.

Who: Rob and Raj

Where: Merlin’s

Laid back rock ’n’ roll with Rob Funk and Rajan Das on the patio (weather permitting), 4-7 p.m.

Who: Josh Gontier

Where: Crystal Lounge

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

Who: Brian Highley

Where: Crab Shack

’Shack unplugged – live acoustic tunes.

Who: Cameron Chu with Bobby Taylor

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Motown recording artist joins the Bistro’s piano man for a night of old-time soul and R&B.

Who: Bowen Boys

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Fiddle-driven Celtic pub favourites with locals Rob Thompson and Cam Salay.

Who: Rob Funk

Where: Second Cup

Noon hour guitar tunes for the coffee crowd.

Who: Nigel Mack

Where: Pemberton Hotel

Classic rock.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: Mat the Alien and Dagan Beach

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Breakbeat madness with the local DJ rulers.

Who: DJ Seanski

Where: Savage Beagle

The New York native spins the funkiest old and new school hip-hop 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. 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 Diamond Doug

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Every Saturday night 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, Sept. 5

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.

What: The Punk Night

Where: Boot Pub

Whistler’s ultimate anti-club night features long-time local punk band Slush, playing their first show in a year after recording their eighth independent album. Opening sets by locals Truth Be Told and Vancouver’s Savannah. Ph: 604-932-3338.

Who: Five Alarm Funk

Where: Garfinkel’s

Eleven-piece funk band from Vancouver. Opening set by a local favourite, DJ Vinyl Ritchie. Ph: 604-932-2323.

Who: lesismore

Where: Fifty-Two 80 Bistro & Bar

An eclectic mix of vocal jazz standards, swing, R&B and blues with singer Leslie Harris and the boys, at the cocktail hour and again in the evening after 10 p.m.

Who: Wes Mackey

Where: Mallard Lounge

Old time bluesman grinds ’em out at the cocktail hour (4-6 p.m.) and again in the evening after 9 p.m.

Who: G ’n’ R

Where: Merlin’s

Locals Gary Yoshida and Rob Funk play the sun soaked patio from 4 to 7 p.m. (weather permitting).

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: Bowen Boys

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Fiddle-driven Celtic pub favourites with locals Rob Thompson and Cam Salay.

Who: Rob Funk

Where: Second Cup

Noon hour guitar tunes for the coffee crowd.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Soul Kitchen

Where: Tommy Africa’s

At the tables this long weekend is the man that got the Kitchen cookin’ – DJ Czech, mixin’ up breaks with old school club anthems. 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 8 p.m.

What: The Power Hour

Where: Moe Joe’s

Max out the weekend! Casey, Sam and Pete open the bar at midnight for one hour of insanity for the last time this summer.

Monday, Sept. 6

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Themasses

Where: Boot Pub

Five-piece electro-funk jammers from Vancouver will get them asses shakin’ at 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 on the decks rockin’ out all night long.

What: ’80s Night

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Popular club night features DJ Ryder playing’80s retro tracks all night long. Free cover for the first 50 people. Doors at 10 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 7

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Burning Spear

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

A true roots reggae legend comes to town. Opening set by Montreal reggae/rock trio Bedouin Soundclash. Tickets: $45, available in advance from the venue, Bestsellers and Whistler Entertainment. Ph: 604-932-2446.

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: 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

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

What: Cowgirls Inc.

Where: Moe Joe’s

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

Wednesday, Sept. 8

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Reggae Wednesdays

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.

Laid back jams (on the patio if it’s sunny) with Kosta Man & The Mighty Back Ho’s starting in the afternoon. DJ Phroh takes over later, spinning dancehall reggae tracks until the end of the night.

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

The Alien has landed! Whistler turntablist with extra-terrestrial skills throws down hip-hop, funk, breaks, dancehall & drum ’n’ bass tracks. 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.

Thursday, Sept. 9

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: The Love Shack

Where: Crab Shack

Be a player in the popular Shag ’n’ Tag dating game and dance to tunes by DJ Buzza.

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

Who: DJ Rob Banks

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Cool eclectic hip-hop and old school soul.

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

The biggest locals’ party in town.

Who: DJ Pete

Where: Savage Beagle

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

What: The Kenny & Andy Show

Where: Moe Joe’s

Rock tunes with the dangerous duo. Doors at 10 p.m.

UPCOMING EVENTS.

She Stole My Beer, Sept. 11.

Brand Nubian, Sept. 12.

The Toasters, Sept. 26.