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Friday, Feb. 8 ON THE SOUNDSCAPES Who: Hairfarmers What: Ski Bums Where: Merlin’s, film starts at 10 p.m. Folksy psychedelic rock apres ski from the Hairfarmers. At 10 p.m., just back from the Sundance Festival and a tour of B.C.

Friday, Feb. 8

ON THE SOUNDSCAPES

Who:

Hairfarmers

What:

Ski Bums

Where:

Merlin’s, film starts at 10 p.m.

Folksy psychedelic rock apres ski from the Hairfarmers. At 10 p.m., just back from the Sundance Festival and a tour of B.C. ski towns, the NFB film Ski Bums is screened. Johnny Thrash invites you to watch.

Who:

Whole Damn County

Where:

Moe Joe’s

Whistler favourite cover band play tunes this evening.

Who:

Leanne & Kyla

Where:

Dubh Linn Gate

Celtic originals and covers from the local dynamic duo.

Who:

Rob Thompson

Where:

Crystal Lounge

Live on guitar at the lounge.

Who:

Slow Nerve Action

Where:

The Shack

Quintet rocks your night at the Shack. Come booth out with a pint.

Who:

Brian Lyster

Where:

Zeuski’s Taverna

Lyster on flamenco guitar at Zeuski’s tonight.

Who:

Slow Nerve Action

Where:

The Shack

Every Friday, get rockin’ with Slow Nerve Action, a musical quintet.

CLUBS AND DJS

What:

Thunderthrob Women’s Dance

Where:

GLC

Part of Altitude X, come dance with the finest DJS. Women of all sexualities welcome.

What:

Mountain Top Tea Dance

Who

: DJ Brett Henrichsen (L.A.)

Where:

Roundhouse Lodge

Altitude X’s annual mountain-top get together with funky sounds.

Who:

DJ Qbert, DJ Age, Mat the Alien

Where:

Garfinkel’s

Headliner DJ Qbert, avec Age and Mat the Alien – spinning tables all night long underground.

Who:

DJ Seanski

Where

: Savage Beagle

Not to be disappointed, DJ Seanski plays R&B and hip hop. Whistler’s latest favourite dance and drivin’ vibe. Come check out the Beagle floor for underground grooves.

Who:

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

Classic tunes from Rich at Bill’s while you linger over a beverage.

What:

Double Ought Buck

Where:

Maxx Fish

Double Ought Buck with dj brokenarrow at Maxx Fish. Classic yet nouveau sounds.

What:

Honey

Where:

Dusty’s

The sweet life: beautifully drippin’ honey grooves from Ghetto Boy, apres and evening sets.

PUBS & PATIOS

Where:

Black’s Pub

The warming floor for locals apres-ski, later 20s to fortysomething crowd. Conversational pub feel, located at the foot of both mountain gondolas. Enjoy their telescope to people watch or star gaze. Tasty food, 99 brands of beer in a gilded silver menu, and 40 scotches to keep you reminiscing.

Where:

Citta’

Citta’s central stage in Village Square attracts locals, patio-side, and visitors too. Best people watching spot to enjoy a variety of pints on tap. Open for lunch; barstools and booths.

Where:

Amsterdam Café

With a Euro-look and feel, its wooden interiors lined with eye candy décor make for a good lounging spot, cocktail or café in hand. Patio too. Live music some week nights.

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 beers, 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 not-too-loud sound system of rock and roll numbers and the outdoor patio gives patrons the best of both worlds.

Where:

The Brew House

Brewhouse tunes are always hopping from morning ‘til night. Remember the ’80s and ’90s. A pool table and fireside comfy chairs, alongside full restaurant set up, make for a great meeting spot.

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 Creekside.

Saturday, Feb. 9

PEOPLE GET READY

What:

Bob Marley Birthday Bash

Who:

MC George Barrett with Dubfreque reggae band

Where:

The Shack

Sounds to celebrate Bob Marley’s birthday. Roots, reggae, listen to da music. See article.

Who:

Rita Costanzi

Where:

Millennium Place

A classical harp soloist this evening.

Who:

Hairfarmers

Where:

Merlin’s

Apres-ski tunes at Merlin’s.

Who:

Hairfarmers

Where:

Dusty’s

After their apres set at Merlin’s the Farmers go on tour and play Dusty’s. Folksy rock from the duo of Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg, live at the Creekside base of Whistler this evening.

Who:

Rob Funk

Where:

Second Cup Café

Catch the piano and guitar stylings of Rob Funk at Second Cup, Saturdays.

Who:

Rob Thompson

Where:

Crystal Lounge

See Friday’s listings.

Who:

Leanne & Kyla

Where:

Dubh Linn Gate

See Friday’s listings.

Who:

Stephane Lemelin

Where:

Eagle Eye Community Theatre, Squamish

Canadian pianist plays 20th century classics and concertos at 8 p.m.

CLUBS AND DJS

What:

Snowball X

Where:

Whistler Conference Centre

Altitude X presents Snowball X, a dance fest celebrating the rainbow tonight featuring DJ Abel, all the way from Miami, through 4 a.m. Added surprise elements include funky set design from Miami set designers. Sizzlin’, sizzlin’ sensuality…

Who:

DJ Erin

Where:

Tommy Africa’s

The real funky stuff with DJ Erin. House, with a more real and funky feel, mixed in an environment sure to soothe you into rhythmic bliss.

Who:

DJ Derek

Where:

Savage Beagle

See Friday’s listings.

Who:

DJ Peace Frog

Where:

Buffalo Bill’s

Peace Frog plays. Check out the virtual ski machine.

Who:

DJ Stoli

Where:

Garfinkel’s

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

Who:

DJ Larry

Where:

Dusty’s

Apres ski with hip grooves on a Saturday afternoon, Creekside.

Who:

DJ Keph

Where:

Maxx Fish

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

What:

Moodswing

Where:

GLC

See Friday’s listings.

Sunday, Feb. 10

ON THE MIC

Who:

The Painting Daisies

Where:

Boot Pub

Edmonton women on guitar. The Prairie Awards ‘Entertainers of the Year’ 2001. See article.

Who:

Leanne and Kyla

Where:

Dubh Linn Gate

See Friday’s listings.

Who:

Whole Damn County

Where:

The Shack

Live tunes from Whistler fave cover band, tonight and every Sunday night. Guitar heaven!

CLUBS AND DJS

Who:

DJ Grooverobber

Where:

Tommy Africa’s

Hard house from Ministry of Sound and Rewind Entertainment.

What:

Context

Who:

Mat the Alien

Where:

Maxx Fish

Weekly hip hop theme night with Mat the Alien, dedicated to bringing the finest local talent as well as visiting artists.

Who:

DJ Rich

Where:

Buffalo Bill’s

Top 40 and other tunes at Bill’s this evening.

Who:

DJ Def Star Dub

Where:

Savage Beagle

Bad-ass beats at the Beagle.

What:

Moodswing

Where:

GLC

See Friday’s listings.

What:

Gin ’n Juice Night

Where:

Garfinkel’s

Resident DJ R3 at Gin ’n juice night – thirst-quenching electronica.

Who:

DJ Larry

Where:

Dusty’s Bar

Bluesy apres-ski with DJ Larry, Creekside.

Monday, Feb. 11

BELTING IT OUT

Who:

Big Up

Where:

Boot Pub

Tunes from the happy local music meisters. They’re enjoying it, you can too!

Who:

Guitar Doug & Victoria’s John Reynolds

Where:

Dubh Linn Gate

Apres-ski it’s Doug. Then Reynolds, formerly of the Irish Rovers, brings his own brand of live entertainment. Go Irish!

What:

Hotter than Hell: a KISS Tribute

Where:

Buffalo Bill’s

KISS live. C’mon, you wanna rock and roll alllllll night.

Who:

Susan Holden

Where:

Wicked Wheel Restaurant

Live music, changes weekly through February. Candelight and pizza near Mount Currie…

CLUBS AND DJS

Who:

DJ Hebegebee

Where:

Dusty’s

Pint-drinking tunes at the base of the mountain for your apres-ski enjoyment.

What:

Wig Out

Where:

Maxx Fish

The ’80s are officially over (about 12 years ago), so come get your freak out and get down to fun-key beats with DJ Spincat and Wig-Out. Come wearing a wig to create an atmosphere that has more ooommff than just your average bar.

Who:

DJ Ryder

What:

Magnum Opus

Where:

Tommy’s Africa

Come and show off your moves, the biggest retro boogie night in Whistler nine years running that highlights the best in ’80s wear. Dress to impress.

Who:

DJ Laurent de St. Laurent and Kid Kio from Tokyo

What

: Fight Club

Where:

Garfinkel’s

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

What:

Drive

Where:

Savage Beagle

Deep mixing of vocal house with DJ Chris Viner, Milton and Foxxi Ozzi.

Tuesday, Feb. 12

ACOUSTICALLY INCLINED

Who:

Gary Comeau & The Rhythm Shakers

Where:

Nicklaus North Golf Course

New Orleans isn’t the only place rockin’! A Mardi Gras 2002 dinner with Louisiana sound from Gary Comeau, whose music was featured in the film Double Jeopardy. The band has shared the stage with, among others, Lyle Lovett and John Lee Hooker. Latin sounds and New Orleans zydeco – come get beaded. Tickets through major hotels and Nicklaus North Golf Course.

What:

Karaoke Tuesdays

Where:

The Shack

Come belt out your best Pogues, Petty, and Black Crowes, tonight at the mic.

Who:

Guitar Doug & John Reynolds

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

See Monday’s listings.

What:

Live Wire Tuesdays

Who:

Big Up

Where:

Garfinkel’s

Live music from the local ska and reggae outfit Big Up, every Tuesday.

What:

Open Mic Night

Where:

Amsterdam Pub Café

Host Randy of Whistler music introduces new songsters, weekly event.

CLUBS AND DJS

What:

Phat Tuesdays

Who:

DJ Jungle Soldier and Guests

Where:

Tommy Africa’s

The phattest vibes with hard hitters from the West Coast.

What:

Sanctuary

Where:

GLC

DJ Laurent de St. Laurent (Montreal) and DJ Kid Kio (Tokyo) bring you a mix of goo beats and sweet beats at the Garibaldi Lift Company.

Who:

DJ Peace Frog

Where:

Buffalo Bill’s

Olympics live and the tunes of Peace Frog.

Who:

DJ Seanski

Where:

Savage Beagle

The longest running hip-hop night in Whistler.

What:

DJ’s Kori K. and DJ Limbo

Where:

Maxx Fish

Digress, brought to you by Rick and Roly on Darren’s Ladies’ Night, features special guests DJs Kori K. and DJ Limbo.

Wednesday, Feb. 13

INSTRUMENTALLY YOURS

What:

Open Mic Night

Where:

The Shack

C’mon, tune your guitar and come out to sing, one night weekly at the Shack. Pete of Whole Damn County is your host.

Who:

Guitar Doug and John Reynolds

Where:

Dubh Linn Gate

See Monday’s listings.

What:

Das Boot Ballet

Where:

Boot Pub

See Friday’s listings.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who:

DJ Czech with Boogie Cafe

Where:

Garfinkel’s

DJ Czech spins beats for you, apres-ski and into vinyl mode. Get down.

What:

Vinyl Survivor

Where:

Merlin’s

DJ Vars with VS says if you’ve got some albums and some friends, come on out and spin some wheels of steel tonight.

What:

Spare Grooves

Where:

Maxx Fish

Mat the Alien and Kilo Cee bring you Whistler’s hip hop with incredible ease. Two DJs, four turntables, unlimited energy!

What:

Wiggle

Where:

Savage Beagle

DJ Milton vs. Rabid tonight bring you tech house and tribal beats.

What

: Play

Where:

Tommy Africa’s

Play, a theme funky music night, features resident DJ Shandy Rae with guests Grooverobber and Lando. Booty shakin’ mid-week, never better!

Who:

DJ Diamond Doug

Where:

Buffalo Bill’s

Music of David Bowie and other Diamond Dogs.

What:

Sanctuary

Where:

GLC

See Tuesday’s listings.

Thursday, Feb. 14

ONSTAGE AT THE VALLEY OF LOVE

What:

An Elvis Tribute to the King of Rock

Where:

Buffalo Bill’s

Find your blue suede shoes and hit the dance floor tonight at Bill’s.

Who:

Rita Chiarelli and Lynn Miles

Where:

Millennium Place

Blues singer Chiarelli, winner of the 2000 Maple Blues Awards for best female entertainer, is joined by Lynn Miles. Miles’ sound, reminiscent of Shawn Colvin’s ballads, is based in pop, folk, and country. Miles was featured in Billboard magazine’s as one of the Top 10 best performers of the year. A smooth duo of voices to ring in your heart’s desires.

What:

WAG Puppy Love

Who:

Big Up

Where

: Dusty’s

WAG celebrates Valentine’s Day with its third annual Puppy Love fund-raiser at Dusty’s, from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. There will be a bachelor auction featuring local single men, including firefighters, ski instructors and ski bums – take your pick. Highest bidders win a WAG Dog Walking Date. There will be a steamy questionnaire for the bachelors and some sweaty music from Big Up.

Who:

Guitar Doug

Where:

Merlin’s

Doug’s jamming followed by killer karaoke dating game, find your true love or just get confused.

Who:

Rob Thompson Duo

Where:

Dubh Linn Gate

See Monday’s listings

CLUBS AND DJS

What:

Waxed

Who:

DJ Kipp

Where:

Savage Beagle

Seattle’s DJ plays deep house tonight.

What:

Retro Funk 54

Who:

DJ Keph

Where:

Maxx Fish

DJ Keph spins retro classics, funk and dance tunes.

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.

What:

Disco Eruption with MC Velvet K!

Where:

Tommy Africa’s

Play that funky music, white boy – the biggest disco night comes to Whistler, this DJ plays the biggest club night in Vancouver Tuesdays at the Commodore.

What:

Sanctuary

Where:

GLC

See Tuesday’s listings.