Weekend Listings 

Friday, March 16

LIVE AND LOVING IT

Who : The Whole Damn County

Where : Moe Joe’s

The local boys are back bringing you the finest in classic rock to get you grooving into the weekend.

Who : The Ecclestones

Where : Dubh Linn Gate

When : Apres and Evenings

Foot-stomping Celtic favourites featuring guitar, fiddle and vocals.

Who : Michael Sicoly

Where : The Mallard Lounge

Cozy up to the fireplace in the Chateau Whistler’s slopeside lounge. Michael’s tickling the ivories and strumming up all your favourites from yesterday and today.

Who : The Cameron Chu Jazz Trio

Where : The Bearfoot Bistro

Jazz is in style seven days a week at this cozy wine bar.

Who : Gordo

Where : Crystal Lounge

It’s like being in your own living room, except there’s cold beer on tap and your own musician turning out all your classic favourites.

What : Das Boot Ballet

Where : The Boot Pub

Lovely ladies in the flesh, and not much more.

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Rockin tunes for when you’re dancing and comfy seats for when you’re not. Hot DJs and a fun bar staff will keep you entertained all night long.

CLUBS AND DJs

Who : DJ Chris Viner

Where : Tommy Africa’s

Get saucy on the dance floor with Latin-influenced production and pumpin’ percussion.

Who : DJ Little T

Where : Maxx Fish

Little T is back for the season to host Friday nights with a great lineup of funky house.

What : Stella Extreme Friday

Where : Dusty’s

Showcasing the phatest ride or slide on their big screen.

Who : DJ Miguel Sanchez

Where : Garfinkel’s

Catering to locals and visitors alike with the right mix of Top 40, alternative rock and dance.

Who : DJ Rabid

Where : Savage Beagle

Open-toed sandals meets baggy jeans – a mix of people and music to keep you entertained all night.

Who : DJ Juice

Where : The Leopard Lounge at the AlpenRock

This Vancouver DJ is spinning the latest in hip hop and dance.

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: 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

For a big place, it sure has a cosy 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: Amsterdam Café

Party central, in more ways than one. This little spot in the village has it all – music, food and drinks – day and night. Great place to spot for watching the local colour.

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, March 17

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Who : Spirit of the West

Where : Dusty’s

It’s a St. Paddy’s Day celebration to remember with Canada’s favourite Celtic rock band. See article.

Who : The String Cheese Incident

Where : Whistler Conference Centre

Come see why this group of ecclectic ski bums sell out concerts around the world. Their bluegrass, Celtic, blues and roots stylings are guaranteed to please all.

Who : Town Pants

Where : GLC

When : Apres

Spend St. Paddy’s Day slopeside with one one Vancouver’s top Celtic rock bands.

Who : Town Pants

Where : GLC

When : Evening

See above.

Who : The Ecclestones

Where : Dubh Linn Gate

There’s Guinness, traditional fare and Celtic music for St. Patrick’s Day in the resort’s largest Irish pub. The Guinness people say there’s St. Patrick’s Day and 364 practice days.

Who : Cease and Desist

Where : Monk’s Grill

This seasoned cover-tune band is rockin’ the slopeside bar.

Who : The Whole Damn County

Where : Moe Joe’s

See Friday’s listings.

Who : Gordo

Where : Crystal Lounge

See Friday’s listings.

Who : Cameron Chu Jazz Trio

Where : The Bearfoot Bistro

See Friday’s listings.

Who : Michael Sicoly

Where : The Mallard

See Friday’s listings.

What : Das Boot Ballet

Where : The Boot Pub

See Friday’s listings.

CLUBS AND DJs

Who : DJ Stoli

Where : Garfinkel’s

Whistler’s favourite DJ is behind the wheels, driving the dancefloor into a frenzy with dance, rock and alternative favourites.

What: Electra funk Saturdays with DJ Spincat

Where : Maxx Fish

Nu skool house, hip hop and happenin’ vibes.

Who : DJ Rabid

Where : Savage Beagle

See Friday’s listings.

Who : DJ Chris Viner

Where : Tommy Africa’s

Underground and deep tribal house to move your body and soul. Lose yourself in the Tiki Jungle.

Who : DJs Dan Lake and Wild Billy

Where : The Leopard Lounge at the AlpenRock

These two resident DJs have got the right mix to keep your ears happy and your feet moving.

Sunday, March 18

ALIVE AND KICKING

What : New Punk Night

Who : Glasshead

Where : The Boot Pub

One of B.C.’s top up-and-coming punk acts. Label-mate, Rewind, revs up the crowd. See story.

Who : The String Cheese Incident

Where : Whistler Conference Centre

See Saturday’s listings.

Who : Pete and Chad and the Whole Damn Country

Where : The Crab Shack

Voted Favourite Local Band, the boys’ll keep you on your feet with all your rock and alternative requests.

Who : Opel

Where : The Garibaldi Lift Co.

A funky trip-hop jazz act, featuring bass, drums, guitar, keyboards and the vocals of Lindsay Davis, formerly of the Colorifics.

Who : The Ecclestones

Where : Dubh Linn Gate

See Friday’s listings.

Who : Gordo

Where : Uli’s Flipside

Gordo gets the pasta joint jumpin’ with his classic tunes.

CLUBS AND DJs

What : Soulkitchen

Where : Tommy Africa’s

DJ Czech is in the kitchen serving up progressive house and break beats.

Who : DJ Royal Riley

Where : Moe Joe’s

Get yourself to "The Church" and get down with the god of British beats.

Who : DJ R3

Where : Garfinkel’s

The weekend’s not over! Still need to shake your booty? Do it on their elevated stage.

What : Context

Where : Maxx Fish

Jorge and the crew welcome new guest DJs each week for this hip hop concert series.

What : Hot A** Smokin’ Sundays!

Where : Dusty’s

Featuring the new XFL football league and interactive football.