Pique to Valley Listings March 21-27
Friday, March 21
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Paddling to Alaska & Back
Where: Myrtle Phillip Centre
Join Kiwi brothers Garth & Kevin Irwin on their quest to explore the remote coastlines of B.C. and S.E. Alaska by kayak. $8 at the door. Show starts 7 p.m. www.cankiwiskayak.com.
Who: The Hairfarmers
Where: Merlins
Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg get down to the nitty gritty of Friday night revelry.
Who: WDC
Where: Moe Joes
Whistlers favourite cover band marks the start of the weekend with some damn fine rock n roll classics.
Who: Gordo
Where: Crystal Lounge
Legendary blues ballads mixed in with some 60s and 70s classics and even a few original acoustic gems from one of Whistlers favourite musical faces.
Who: Murphys Lagh
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
High energy Celtic tunes with light Irish rock.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Old school jazz and R&B tributes with Chu and his piano.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
Exotic dancing girls help the boys relax after a busy week.
Who: Still Smokin
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Classic Rock.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Buddha
Where: Dustys
Trip-hop and house during apres and again at night with his turntables.
What: Take The Bend Out Of Fridays
Where: Tommy Africas
DJ Mat the Alien dusts off tracks from the archives, old skool hip hop, funky mixes and drum n bass. Ty-C takes the mic.
What: Strange Tango
Where: The Garibaldi Lift Co.
The sophisticated sounds of boudoir music by DJ Keph. Nu jazz, deep funk, Brazilectro and a touch of class.
Who: Free Love Fridays
Where: Maxx Fish
Hip hop, R&B and Top 40 is on the menu tonight, served up by DJ Dizzy.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bills
Its the right night to get out and shake it at this Friday night frenzy.
Who: DJ R3
Where: Garfinkels
Dance the night away to a mix of hip hop and R&B classics.
Saturday, March 22
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Dancers Dancing
Where: MY Place
A stunning visual treat titled Elegance & Chaos from some of Canadas most highly sort after performers. Show starts at 8 p.m. See story.
Who: Roller
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.
Brit-pop rockers making waves in N. America. Theyve toured with Bob Geldof, were named Best Manchester Band 2001 and were No. 1 on the BBC charts for seven weeks. See story.
Who: Exithiside
Where: Crab Shack
High energy punk rock influenced pop from Vancouver. With their extremely lively performances, Exit has started a blaze that is spreading out of control.
Who: Leanne Lamour
Where: Hozs Pub
A feast of heartfelt classic and contemporary renditions from this rootsy rock performer.
What: Saturday Night Live
Where: Dustys
Kokanee Freeride Apres w/ the four-piece Hairfarmers Band who then return later on to party well into the evening.
Who: Gordo
Where: Crystal Lounge
Legendary blues ballads mixed in with some 60s and 70s classics and even a few original acoustic gems from one of Whistlers favourite musical faces.
Who: Murphys Lagh
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
High energy Celtic tunes with light Irish rock.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Old school jazz and R&B tributes with Chu and his piano.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: Superfunk
Where: Maxx Fish
Hip hop, R&B and deep fried funk courtesy of DJ Keph.
What: Off the Hook
Where: Tommy Africas
DJ Milton, DJ Glu and the go-go girls bring you the best darn funky house party in town.
Who: DJ R3
Where: Garfinkels
Spinning the best hip hop and dance around town.
Who: DJ Peacefrog
Where: Buffalo Bills
The master of the mainstream mix doing his things for the stags and stagettes.
Who: DJ Derek
Where: Savage Beagle
Savage love on the turntables with hip hop R&B and top 40 classics.
Who: DJ Tone Ballone
Where: Moe Joes
Ballone at your service playing everything you love in his own unique style.
PUBS AND PATIOS
Where: Havana Lounge
Settle in with decadent desserts and liquor coffees while watching movies of a bygone era. Non-smoking sessions at 7 p.m. Cigars welcome at 10 p.m. $15 for the movie.
Where: Casa Tapas and Wine Bar
This jazz-infused lounge bar welcomes the funky set that want a more relaxed yet sophisticated night out.
Where: Citta
Citta has those long windows and big heaters that make it the place to meet and watch the world go by.
Where: The Brew House
Kick back with a locally brewed beer and enjoy a game of pool by the big log fire.
Where: Amsterdam Pub & Café
The Dam has big heaters, cool tunes and artwork, plus great meals.
Where: Blacks Pub
Blacks has got one almighty new patio, and a menu to match.
Where: Tapleys Neighbourhood Pub
Is exactly that, neighbourly, with some of the best value pub food in Whistler and big screen sports, keno, and darts.
Sunday, March 23
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Dancers Dancing Workshop
Where: MY Place
Learn the graceful and elegant moves featured in last nights show from the stars themselves from 1 to 3 p.m. Ph: 604-935-8418.
Who: The Wassabi Collective
Where: Merlins
This high-energy, progressive world beat group was created to deliver non-stop grooves to packed dance floors. See story.
What: Punk Forever
Where: Boot Pub
Hard livin with You Thought Rock & Huskavarna, who have a new Web site and album called Bilingual Weapons of Mass Destraction. Come bid farewell before they move to L.A for the Jackass concert series.
Who: WDC
Where: Crab Shack
End the week right with some top notch rock n roll from the No. 1 party band at this legendary locals night.
What: Oscar Night
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.
Roll out the red carpet, its Whistlers own big screen bash covering all the glitz, glory and possible eye gouging that goes on at the Academy Awards, and its a 24 Hour Relay fundraiser too.
Who: Murphys Lagh
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
High energy Celtic tunes with light Irish rock.
What: Open Mic night
Where: Crystal Lounge
Humble home music-makers take to the stage for a casual evening of untapped talent.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Old school jazz and R&B tributes with Chu and his piano.
Who: Rob Funk
Where: Second Cup
Afternoon caffeine-style apres with the funky one.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Soul Kitchen
Where: Tommy Africas
Torontos DJ Dekozee returns to Tommys for another night of dance floor house at Whistlers longest running Club night. DJ Ghetto Boy opens.
Who: DJ Sweat & Agent Smith
Where: Longhorn Saloon
Chillin house tunes for you to slink around the saloon to.
Who: DJ Rico Suave
Where: Buffalo Bills
A funky top 40 experience awaits you.
Who: DJ Def Star Dub
Where: Savage Beagle
Hip hop on down to the dance floor.
What: Reggae Beats and Breaks
Where: Maxx Fish
DJ C the Selecta legalizes all of the best dub reggae and dance.
What: Sugar
Where: Moe Joes
Funky tunes and foxy ladies behind the bar.
Monday, March 24
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: WDC
Where: Moe Joes
Whistlers favourite rock n roll studs rip it up as usual.
What: Monday Night Madness
Where: Boot Pub
Vernon, B.C.s Samsara play reggae and calypso flavoured originals plus an eclectic assortment of re-grooved cover tunes.
What: Open Mic Jam Night
Where: Dustys
Whether you want to jam or make your big break, this nights for you. Choose your instrument and join Creekside Phils band for some musical magic.
Who: Bally Oak
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
A lively duo playing guitar and fiddle favourites.
What: Guitar Doug
Where: Merlins
From apres till 6 p.m., the daddy-o of the patio will be there.
What: Karaoke Night
Where: Crystal Lounge
Expect it all, the good, the bad, and the ugly. Where all the wannabes gettabe.
What: WSSF Volunteer Sign-Up
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.
Wanna work the World Ski and Snowboard Fest? See www.livelarge.ca or turn up at the GLC between 7:30 and 9:30 p.m.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Old school jazz and R&B tributes with Chu and his piano.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: All Over The Map Mondays
Where: Savage Beagle
An eclectic mix of contemporary classics.
What: Fresh Meat Mondays
Where: Maxx Fish
Pick over the new locals while grooving to the awesome hip hop, R&B and Top 40 of DJ R3.
What: Magnum Opus
Where: Tommy Africas
80s beats at their best from the Retro Machine DJ Ryder, who pumps out memorable tracks to pump, bump and jump to.
Who: DJ Rich
Where: Buffalo Bills
Contemporary classics to take to the dance floor.
Tuesday, March 25
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: The Snitches
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.
Give the finger to the dreary by partaking in decadent punk pop outrage with one of Montreals cult bands. This is their first time to Whistler and theyre fired up for it. See story.
Who: The Fabulous Joe Houston & the Defrosters
Where: Buffalo Bills
The Louisiana blues legend will get you rockin n boppin New Orleans style. Showtime 10 p.m.
Who: Bally Oak
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
A lively duo playing guitar and fiddle favourites
What: Open Mic Night
Where: Blacks Pub
Get cosy and cop some new talent at this impromptu showing, perhaps even play an instrument yourself.
What: Trivia Night
Where: Dustys
Test your knowledge with NTN Satellite Trivia all night long.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
A flesh fest for the fellas featuring exotic dancing girls.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Full Moon Party
Where: Garfinkels
The first full moon bash for the year hosted by DJ Shandy Rae and Ghetto Boy. Funky house, hip hop, fire dancers and drummers will add to the lunar-cy.
What: Breakdance Night
Where: Maxx Fish
Break out the cardboard and make out like youre in a Missy Elliott video for Whistlers freshest hip hop night with DJ Yann Solo. See story.
What: Resident Rinse Out
Where: Tommy Africas
Come see those popular Jungle n Breaks hosts battle it out. Jungle Souldier, Plastic Surgeon, Phroh and Toddski mix on four turntables.
Who: DJ Seanski
Where: Savage Beagle
New Yorks own Seanski breaks out the phattest tunes in Whistlers longest running hip hop night.
What: Disco Night
Where: Moe Joes
Put together your best disco duds and boogie on down with DJ Cassidy.
Who: DJ Morgan
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.
Its Dean from Casas 30 th and Shannon from Winter Wears 3 rd 30 th .and youre all invited for free funky house and loads of localized fun.
Wednesday, March 26
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Tuned Women Audition 1
Where: MY Place
If youre a cool chick who can write songs, sing and play an instrument, come be part of a female unplugged jam extravaganza from 9 to 11 p.m. See story.
What: Whistler Music Search
Where: Crystal Lounge
Each Wednesday for the last few weeks, you have decided the best new talent to send through to the finals April 9. Up tonight: Mike Redmond, Robbie Dagg and Mike Borowsky.
Who: Cease and Desist
Where: Buffalo Bills
Wanna be a rock star? Come on in and sing with the band.
Who: Wes Makepeace
Where: Crab Shack
Its Industry night with Wes playing acoustic covers and originals to get you over the weekly hump.
Who: Bally Oak
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
A lively duo playing guitar and fiddle favourites.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
Its amazing what you can do with wax. Catch all of the girls in all of their glory.
What: Killer Karaoke
Where: Merlins
Belt out a few tunes with your host, Luscious Lindsay.
What: Who-What-Where-Whens-Day
Where: Dustys
Test your knowledge with NTN Satellite Trivia all night long.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Locals Night
Where: Moe Joes
Its the real deal with all the hits and hijinx you could ask for.
What: Cash with DJ Milton
Where: Tommy Africas
Special guest DJ & Club Owner Dimitri Frost from Australia joins top house DJ Milton behind the decks. Win $100 Cash and a VIP Card at 1 a.m.
Who: DJ Allistair
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.
The Devonshire DJ from the Deep Cartel Sound System laying deep, chunky, funky house.
What: Spare Grooves
Where: Maxx Fish
Mat the Alien and Kilo Cee show off their talents on four turntables, with special guest MCs every week.
What: Retro Strikes Back
Where: Garfinkels
Everything from disco to 90s, brought to you by DJ Timeline.
Who: DJ Def Dubs
Where: Savage Beagle
Deft mix-it-up moves from DJ Dubs.
Thursday, March 27
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Honey Thursdays
Where: Dustys
The best female acoustic performers in Whistler. This week enjoy the smooth sounds of folky pop rocker Suzanne Wilson.
Who: Mike Redmond
Where: Crystal Lounge
Mellow, reggae-tinged soft rock covers from the albums of acts like Sublime and Bob Marley.
Who: Bally Oak
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
A lively duo playing guitar and fiddle favourites.
Who: Cold Snap
Where: Boot Pub
Live rock n roll, a pool tourney and no pretence.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro
Old jazz standards, contemporary R&B with a piano and guest vocalists.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: L80s Nite
Where: Maxx Fish
Retro-bution for the ladies with DJ Mister Fister playing all the trax you forgot you loved.
Who: DJ Tanner
Where: Savage Beagle
Return of the digital underdogg. Locals night with ladies free before 11 p.m.
What: Ladies Night
Where: Moe Joes
Its all about the sistahood with tailor-made tunes and tasty treats all night.
What: Eye Candy
Where: Tommy Africas
DJ Duo D and DJ JD will take you through the hits you love to hear from hip hop, top 40 to funky beats. Free for ladies.
Who: DJ Morgan
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.
Playing deep, funk house and thought-evoking music.
What: Thirstdays
Where: Buffalo Bills
DJ Peacefrog and XLR8 fill the air with rock n roll and dance floor ditties.
What: Proud to be Locals Night
Where: Garfinkels
DJ Erin and DJ Rich Trix rev up this legendary locals night with house anthems and contemporary classics.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sound Tribe Sector 9, Boot Pub, March 28
Huun Huur Tu, MY Place, March 29
Best of the Vancouver International Mtn. Film Fest, MY Place April 4
Honey Boy Edwards, Dustys, April 6
World Ski & Snowboard Festival, April 11-20. See story for concert line-up.