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Friday, Dec. 7 ON STAGE Who: The Hairfarmers at the Pay-day Party Kickoff Where : Merlin’s Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg infuse your apres ski lounging as the house band Friday evenings. Come unwind post-mogul.

Friday, Dec. 7

ON STAGE

Who:

The Hairfarmers at the Pay-day Party Kickoff

Where

: Merlin’s

Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg infuse your apres ski lounging as the house band Friday evenings. Come unwind post-mogul.

Who:

Josh Gontier

Where

: Crystal Lounge

Josh plays cover tunes on guitar. Sit back and relax by the fireplace.

Who:

Whole Damn County

Where

: Moe Joe’s

Whistler’s favourite cover band. Dig out your requests and other ear candy for tonight’s live show.

Who:

Michael Sicoly

Where

: Mallard Lounge

Sip a martini and enjoy adult contemporary tunes. A mix of guitar and piano favourites. Perfect way to spend a chilly Whistler evening, in the Chateau Whistler’s signature lounge.

Who:

Leanne and Kyla

Where

: Dubh Linn Gate

Listen to Celtic and other favourites from the duo while you sip on pints of Guinness. Go Irish!

Who:

The Cameron Chu Jazz Trio

Where

: The Bearfoot Bistro

Smooth jazzy sounds from Cameron and guests, as well as a glass of wine from one of the finest selections in town.

What:

Das Boot Ballet

Where

: The Boot Pub

The only place in town to enjoy adult beverages and adult entertainment.

Who:

Incognito

Where

: Pemberton Hotel

Live music while you cut a rug on the dance floor at the valley bar.

CLUBS AND DJs

Who:

DJ Laurent de St. Laurent and Kid Kio from Tokyo

Where

: Black’s Pub

Mixing old skool with hip hop beats and rare grooves, unwind with some break beats with a little touch of Jimi too, 4:30-6:30 p.m. and 8:30-1 a.m.

Who:

DJ R3

Where

: Garfinkel’s

DJ Sanchez spins his local favourites so you can cut a rug.

What:

Passion Fridays

Where

: Tommy Africa’s

Whistler’s own DJ Erin keeps grooving all night long with an incredibly delicious mix of funky vocal house, including UK re-mixes.

Who:

DJ Rich

Where

: Buffalo Bill’s

DJ Rich plays all your favourites while you linger mid-week for a bevie.

What:

Double Ought Buck

Where

: Maxx Fish

Double Ought Buck with dj brokenarrow at Maxx – classic yet nouveau sounds.

Who:

DJ Derek

Where

: Savage Beagle

Not to be disappointed, DJ Derek plays hip hop, top 40 and R&B. Come check it out!

PUBS & PATIOS

Where

: Citta’

Located in the centre of the action, it’s the top spot for people watching. Stay warm under the patio heaters or relax upstairs in the pool room.

Where:

Amsterdam Café

Party central. This little spot in the village has it all – music, food and drinks – day and night. Great place to people watch or interact with the local colour.

Where:

BBK’s Pub

It’s a locals’ favourite for unwinding after a hard day. This cozy pub in the Upper Village has a fine selection of B.C. wines and micro-brewed beer, as well as an outstanding menu. Settle in on their couches for a game of cards or gab with their colourful bartenders. We Be Smoke-free!

Where:

Tapley’s Neighbourhood Pub

Casual atmosphere for warm conversation and cold beer. Bar staff operate a sound system of rock and roll numbers and the outdoor patio gives patrons the best air in the world.

Where:

Black’s Pub

Located at the base of the Village Gondolas, with awesome views of both mountains. Enjoy their telescope to watch riders or star gaze. Fabulous food, 99 brands of beer, 40 scotches.

Where:

The Brew House

For a big place, it sure has a cozy atmosphere. Great bar food and drinks, as well as a big screen TV – all the comforts of home minus the remote control. The bar staff also pump out classic rock and top 40 from the sound system.

Where:

Hoz’s Pub

Down to earth pub but still in that Whistler style. Just a hop, skip and a jump from that brisk walk on the Valley Trail in Whistler Creek.

Saturday, Dec. 8

LIVE & LOVING IT

Who:

Super Smooth and the Latin Caribbean Connection

Where

: The Westin Spa and Resort Ballroom

Reggae and salsa tunes get your WinterStart-ed.

Who:

Cellist Claudio Ronco

Where:

Maurice Young Millennium Place

Let Ronco take you through an Italian metaphorical music journey from the sixteenth century through 2001 on his antique Italian cello. See story.

Who:

Wunderbread and Guitar Doug

What

: Pimp and Ho Party

Where:

Merlin’s

If there’s one party in Whistler that has a reputation it’s Extremely Canadian’s Pimp and Ho Party. An annual kick-off to the winter season, it’s been known to get some people so excited they’ve taken their clothes off. Appropriately, Guitar Doug gets the affair going, starting apres-ski. Funksters Wunderbread carry on through the evening. Not for the faint of heart.

Who:

Rob Funk

Where

: Second Cup Café

Guitar with piano from soloist Rob Funk, to add some winter cheer to your winter. Showtime: 6:30 p.m.

Who:

Slow Nerve Action

What:

Funkadelic Fridays

Where

: The Shack

Slow Nerve Action entertains apres ski and apres day with live tunes at the Shack.

Who:

Sailesh the Hypnotist

Where

: Boot Pub

You eyes are getting sleeeeepy… once again the maestro who sleepwalks and sleeptalks audiences hits the Boot.

Who:

John Bottomley

Where

: The Rainforest Bar & Restaurant, Squamish

Folksy music from musician and writer John Bottomley at the new corridor music venue.

Who:

Whole Damn County

Where

: Moe Joe’s

See Friday’s listings.

Who:

Michael Sicoly

Where

: Mallard Lounge

See Friday’s listings.

Who:

Leanne and Kyla

Where

: Dubh Linn Gate

See Friday’s listings.

Who:

Incognito

Where

: Pemberton Hotel

See Friday’s listings.

CLUBS AND DJs

Who:

DJ Derek

Where

: Savage Beagle

See Friday’s listings.

Who:

DJ Stoli

Where

: Garfinkel’s

Stoli mixes up your favourites for a Saturday night boogie or barfly mode.

Who:

DJ Peace Frog

Where

: Buffalo Bill’s

Bill’s is busy… avoid the lineups and come early for dinner. Stay late for the party.

Who:

DJ Chris Viner

Where

: Tommy Africa’s

Tommy’s resident DJ throws down a cool mix of retro and funk house.

Who:

Super Funk with DJ Keph

Where

: Maxx Fish

Tracks from DJ Keph’s mixed bag of funky tricks.

Who:

DJ Laurent de St. Laurent and Kid Kio from Tokyo

Where

: Black’s Pub

See Friday’s listings.

Sunday, Dec. 9

ON THE MIC

Who:

Koark & Slick 60

What:

Alternative Concert Series

Where

: Boot Pub

Live alternative rock and other musical inclines every Sunday. Go alternate this weekend.

Who:

Michael Sicoly

Where

: Mallard Lounge

See Friday’s listings.

Who:

Whole Damn County

Where

: The Shack

Local favourites play tunes at the Shack every Sunday night.

CLUBS AND DJs

Who:

DJ Peacefrog

Where

: Buffalo Bill’s

See Saturday’s listings.

Who:

DJ Miguel Sanchez

Where

: Garfinkel’s

DJ Miguel Sanchez plays the hits, and you can dance.

Who:

DJ Derek

Where

: Savage Beagle

Top 40 hip hop with R&B from DJ Derek.

Who:

Resident DJ Ghetto Boy and DJ Czech

What:

Soul Kitchen

Where

: Tommy Africa’s

Whistler’s longest running techno night brings you funky break beats and house.

What:

Hip Hop Night

Where

: Maxx Fish

Fresh and unique drum and bass sounds of Perfect Combo, with your host Matt the Alien.

Monday, Dec. 10

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Who:

Rob Thompson Duo

Where

: Dubh Linn Gate

More live music from the upbeat group with contemporary tunes.

Who:

Alpha Ya Ya Diallo

Where

: Boot Pub

The CD release party for reggae/world beat band Alpha Ya Ya Diallo. Stir it up, baby.

Who:

Kenny Wayne

Where

: Mallard Lounge

Kenny Wayne brings you jazz and rhythm and blues at the Mallard.

CLUBS AND DJs

Who:

Laurent de St. Laurent and Kid Kio from Tokyo

Where

: Garfinkel’s

Two DJ’s mix it up with their own special blend, Sunday at Garf’s.

What:

Magnum Opus

Where

: Tommy Africa’s

E years running for this retro boogie night. Dress to impress with your Elton John platforms. Prizes for the best sequined halters and polyester anything.

Who:

DJ Vinyl Ritchie

What:

Shits and Giggles

Where

: Maxx Fish

DJ Vinyl Ritchie, with Scott Arkwell who returns as DJ this season.

What:

Drive

Where

: Savage Beagle

DJs Chris Viner and Lenni Milton playing deep and funky house.

Who:

DJ Rich

Where

: Buffalo Bill’s

See Friday’s listings.

Tuesday, Dec. 11

IN THE FLESH

Who:

John Wing Jr.

Where

: Buffalo Bill’s

Check out this Canadian comedic talent, who now lives and works in LA. Laughter’s always the best medicine.

Who:

Rob Thompson Duo

Where

: Dubh Linn Gate

See Monday’s listing.

What:

Open Mic

Where

: Amsterdam Pub Café

Tune up your guitars and come jam on Tuesdays. Play live with Whistler’s best local musicians on the open stage. Randy, of Whistler Music, hosts the evening.

What:

Das Boot Ballet

Where

: Boot Pub

See Friday’s listings.

Who:

Kenny Wayne

Where

: Mallard Lounge

See Monday’s listings.

CLUBS AND DJs

What:

Disco Fever

Where

: Moe Joe’s

Still dolling out wads of cash for velour collars and really bad belt buckles? Come on out!

Who:

DJ R3

Where

: Garfinkel’s

Gin ’n Juice Tuesdays with DJ R3 mixing it up.

What:

Cinema Tuesdays with DJs Little T and Ghetto Boy.

Where

: Maxx Fish

Experience the downtempo funk of Ghetto Boy and then groove to the works of Little T.

Who:

Grooverobber.

Where

: Tommy Africa’s

A night of drum ’n bass, with an exclusive set with Sodapop. All night long.

Who:

DJ Seanski

Where

: Savage Beagle

The longest running hip-hop night in Whistler.

What:

Phat Tuesdays

Where

: Tommy Africa’s

Jungle ’n breaks with DJ Souldier and the freshest Whistler vibe.

Wednesday, Dec. 12

ALIVE & KICKING

Who:

Kenny Wayne

Where

: Mallard Lounge

See Monday’s listings.

What:

Open Mic Night

Where

: Second Cup Café

Coffee house rock. Open floor for all musicians to croon until sunrise – well, at least until closing. Whistler Music supplies the mic; bring your own instruments; espresso at the bar.

Who:

Rob Thompson Duo

Where

: Dubh Linn Gate

See Monday’s listing.

What:

Das Boot Ballet

Where

: Boot Pub

Adult entertainment and adult beverages.

CLUBS AND DJs

Who:

DJ R3

Where

: Garfinkel’s

See Sunday’s listings.

What:

Spare Grooves

Where

: Maxx Fish

Whistler’s premiere Hip Hop night with Matt the Alien and Kilo Cee. Two DJs, four turntables, unlimited energy!

Who:

DJ Milton

What:

Wiggle

Where

: Savage Beagle

DJ Milton with house music vibes.

Who:

DJ Diamond Doug

Where

: Buffalo Bill’s

See Tuesday’s listings.

What:

Dance night for all your local staffers

Where

: Moe Joe’s

Cut loose and tie one on at this underground dance cave.

Who:

Country DJ Legend Ian Shaw

Where

: Tommy Africa’s

Strap on your spurs! Whistler’s only country night at the clubs – honky-tonk and rockabilly.

Thursday, Dec. 13

LIVE & LOVING IT

Who:

Murphy’s Lagh

Where:

Dubh Linn Gate

Celtic-influenced folk ballads.

Who:

Downtown Jay Brown and the White Guy

Where

: The Shack

Night Fever runs rampant. Whistler’s own Jay Romany with Rajan Das & Mike Lavoie play Charlie Handsome Cat and Bee Gees tunes from the recesses of your mind. Seventies revival every Thursday through the season.

Who:

Local jam night

Where

: Boot Pub

It’s open mic. Come jam with musicians from around the valley with your best ditties on call. C’mon, you know you wanna!

Who:

Wes Mackay

Where

: Mallard Lounge

Wes plays the jazz and blues.

CLUBS AND DJs

Who:

MC Velvet K

What:

Disco Eruption

Where

: Tommy Africa’s

Play that funky music, white boy. The biggest disco night comes to Whistler.

Who:

DJ Laurent de St. Laurent and Kid Kio from Tokyo

Where

: Black’s Pub

See Friday’s listings.

What:

Waxed

Where

: Savage Beagle

DJ Milton with a mix of hip hop and deep house.

What:

Ladies’ Night

Where

: Moe Joe’s

All for the women. Ladies’ night looks good, smells good – it’s all good.

Who:

DJ Peacefrog

Where

: Buffalo Bill’s

See Saturday’s listings.

What:

Locals’ Night

Where

: Garfinkel’s

Still the best locals’ night 10 years running. Come out for local drink specials. DJ Stoli with guest DJ Erin shake things up down below.

Who:

Guest DJs

What:

Kriptonight

Where

: Maxx Fish

Awesome guest DJs from the presenters of Hibernation are putting it on again. Come boogie!