Thursday,
january
17
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who:
Gnar Boots
Join the Gnar
Boot crew for open jam night with guitars, mics and drums available. All styles
of music welcome.
Where:
Merlin’s
Who:
Wes Mackey
Old-time
authentic South Carolina blues from
3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where:
Mallard
Lounge at Fairmont
Who:
Too Soon To Tell
Local band plays all your favourite covers with George
Skoupas at the helm. Acoustic sessions from 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where:
FireRock
Lounge at Westin
What:
Live Music
High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites. Show
3:30-5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where:
Dubh
Linn Gate Old Irish Pub
Who:
Classified
Canadian hip hop at its finest with legendary MC/producer.
Joined by Chad Hatcher, J-Bru, DJIV, Mike Boyd and Shad. Now Magazine raved
about Classified: One of the wittiest lyricists in hip hop.”
Where:
Garibaldi
Lift Company (GLC)
Who:
Craig Brennan
Local strummer with covers.
Where:
Crystal
Lounge
Who:
Cameron Chu
Whistler’s
own piano man tickles the ivories with classics and smooth rolling favourites.
Where:
The
Bearfoot Bistro
CLUBS AND DJs
What:
Happy Thursday
Snowboard.com presents Whistler’s hottest talent on the
decks; snowboard and turntable alike. DJ R3 dishes out popular local’s night.
Where:
Garfinkel’s
Who:
DJ Milton
DJ Milton
plays down-tempo set for Martini Lounge Thursdays. Doors 8 p.m.
Where:
Maxx
Fish
what:
Burlesque Fundraiser
Things get
naughty for the Moe Joe’s Hockey Fundraiser Burlesque Show with DJ Ollie, an x-rated
hypnotist, male auction and fun games with prize giveaways. Ladies only from 8
p.m. to midnight. Proceeds benefit the hockey team.
Where:
Moe
Joe’s
what:
Party Beats
House and electro times with DJs Tim Livingstone and Good
Kidd spinning everything funky and dirty. Doors at 9 p.m.
Where:
Tommy
Africa’s
Friday,
January
18
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who:
Willie MacCalder
Smooth blues
and jazz on piano from
3:30-5:30
p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where:
Mallard
Lounge at Fairmont
Who:
Spy vs. Spy
Double the acoustics, double the fun with cover
favourites.
Where:
Black’s
Pub
Who:
Jam Lounge
Get ready for the 2008 Battle of the bands with vocal
workshop at 7 p.m. followed by jam session at 8 p.m. Sound system provided.
Bring your own instruments. Beginners and all ages are welcome. Entry $3 for
LUNA members and $5 for non-members. Take bus #3 to Spruce Grove or free
shuttle outside of Legends in Creekside at 6:15 p.m. and at 6:40 p.m. at the
Village taxi loop.
Where:
Spruce
Grove Field House
What:
Lines and Good Times
after party
The Lines and Good Times fundraiser that
starts at MY Millennium Place with a silent auction and screening of Lines
moves into a night of dancing with DJ Rich A, Andali and Chunky Chornz.
Where:
Garibaldi
Lift Company (GLC)
Who:
Dr. Dave
The king of good times brings his smooth guitar sound to
one of the coziest pubs in town.
Where:
Crystal
Lounge
Who:
The Hairfarmer’s
Legendary duo
Grateful Greg and Guitar Doug strum up Whistler’s most famous apres at 3:30 p.m.
for Meltdown apres ski party.
Where:
Merlin’s
Who:
The Hairfarmer’s
Legendary duo
Grateful Greg and Guitar Doug strum up cover favourites at Whistler’s original
watering hole at 9 p.m.
Where:
Tapley’s
Pub
Who:
Cameron Chu
Whistler’s
own piano man tickles the ivories with classics and smooth rolling favourites.
Where:
The
Bearfoot Bistro
Who:
Rob Thompson
Rich vocals, rockin’
guitar
with all your cover favourites.
Where:
Crystal
Lounge
who:
Bruce Coughlan
Rock and folk covers, originals and Celtic classics. Show
3:30-5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where:
Dubh
Linn Gate Old Irish Pub
Who:
Ali Milner
Not even
finished high school and already this grade 12 student is an EMI recording
artist with performances in China as well as Juno Award and Toronto Film
Festival after parties. Mature vocals and easy piano come together for a local
show not to be missed. She recently returned from singing at the Dal Richards
90th Birthday Dinner at the Hotel Vancouver. Also listen for her at the WB Foundation
gala event on Jan. 26 on Whistler Mountain. Show from 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Where:
Fifty
Two 80 Bistro and Lounge at Four Seasons
Who:
Still Smokin’
Classic rock.
Where:
Pemberton
Hotel
CLUBS AND DJs
What:
Heat Friday
TMS Crew from
Vancity rip up club hits, hip hop and old school.
Where:
Savage
Beagle
what:
Campground C
Country music
rocks the
Creekside with Bryon James.
Where:
Dusty’s
Who:
DJ
Peacefrog
A mainstream mix of tunes that gets the dance floor going.
Where:
Buffalo
Bill’s
Who:
DJ Neoteric
Anything funky.
Where:
Moe
Joe’s
Who:
Puf the Majic DJ
Mix of party classics, Top 40, R&B, grinders and dirty
breaks. Doors 8 p.m.
Where:
Maxx
Fish
What:
Freeform Fridays
DJ Kenya explores mash ups, Top 40 and rocker house. Doors
9 p.m.
Where:
Tommy
Africa’s
Saturday,
January
19
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who:
Cameron Chu
Whistler’s
own piano man tickles the ivories with classics and smooth rolling favourites.
Where:
The
Bearfoot Bistro
What:
South Africa
Fundraiser
Photographer Todd Lawson will narrate a slide show of pictures from his
last 19-month Whistler to Chile odyssey to raise funds for his latest
motorcycle charity adventure in South Africa. Proceeds from the evening will
benefit the Sean Lawson Young Travellers Foundation and Against Malaria
Foundation. Cover $10.
Where:
Merlin’s
Who:
Willie MacCalder
Smooth blues
and jazz on piano from
3:30-5:30
p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where:
Mallard
Lounge at Fairmont
Who:
Ali Milner
Not even
finished high school and already this grade 12 student is an EMI recording
artist with performances in China as well as Juno Award and Toronto Film
Festival after parties. Mature vocals and easy piano come together for a local
show not to be missed. She recently returned from singing at the Dal Richards
90th Birthday Dinner at the Hotel Vancouver. Also listen for her at the WB
Foundation gala event on Jan. 26 on Whistler Mountain. Show from 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Where:
Fifty
Two 80 Bistro and Lounge at Four Seasons
Who:
Rob Thompson
Rich vocals, rockin’ guitar with all your cover
favourites.
Where:
Crystal
Lounge
Who:
The Hairfarmer’s
Legendary duo
Grateful Greg and Guitar Doug strum up Whistler’s most famous apres at 3:30
p.m.
Where:
Garibaldi
Lift Company (GLC)
who:
Bruce Coughlan
Rock and folk covers, originals and Celtic classics. Show
3:30-5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where:
Dubh
Linn Gate Old Irish Pub
Who:
Dave Morris
Known more famously as Dr. Dave, this local guitarman
strums out covers for his two cup weekly from noon until 4 p.m.
Where:
Second
Cup
CLUBS AND DJs
Who:
DJ
Peacefrog
A mainstream mix of tunes that gets the dance floor going.
Where:
Buffalo
Bill’s
What:
Bang On
JT throws down
the chart’s hottest R&B and Top 40 with house and ‘80s classics. Doors 9
p.m.
Where:
Tommy
Africa’s
What:
The Big Party
Longtime local
DJ Rob Banks spins everything from club hits to old school mixes.
Where:
Garfinkel’s
Who:
JT James
Local DJ from
Raw radio 101.9 FM with party classics, Top 40, R&B grinders and dirty
breaks. Doors 8 p.m.
Where:
Maxx
Fish
Who:
DJ R3
Voted Whistler’s number one DJ, this local favourite always
spins a happening Saturday night.
Where:
Savage
Beagle
Sunday,
January
20
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who:
Cameron Chu
Whistler’s
own piano man tickles the ivories with classics and smooth rolling favourites.
Where:
The
Bearfoot Bistro
Who:
G Willy
Acoustic set for chill apres at 3 p.m.
Where:
Behind
the Grind
Who:
Sean Rose
Rhythm and
blues review at favourite local watering hole in the Upper Village. (Formerly
BBK’s.) Rich vocals, smooth guitar: perfect for the cocktail hour at this best
kept secret.
Where:
Fitzsimmon’s
Pub
What:
Afterburn Party
Legendary duo
Grateful Greg and Guitar Doug rock out at 7:30 p.m. after Fire and Ice.
Where:
Garibaldi
Lift Company (GLC)
Who:
The Hairfarmer’s
Legendary duo
Grateful Greg and Guitar Doug strum up Whistler’s most famous apres at 3:30
p.m.
Where:
The
Longhorn Saloon
Who:
Dave Morris
Known more famously as Dr. Dave, this local guitarman
strums out covers for his two cup weekly from noon until 4 p.m.
Where:
Second
Cup
Who:
Kelly Crowe
Live music
for martini-clinking crowd from
3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where:
Mallard
Lounge at Fairmont
who:
Bruce Coughlan
Rock and folk covers, originals and Celtic classics. Show
3:30-5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where:
Dubh
Linn Gate Old Irish Pub
What:
Jam Night
Play along side Kostaman for Whistler’s longest running
jam night. Mics, guitars, bass, small drum kit and percussion available. Show 9
p.m.
Where:
Crystal
Lounge
Who:
Valdy
Local favourite entertains at 22nd annual Eagle Festival.
Where:
Brackendale
Art Gallery outside of Squamish
CLUBS AND DJs
What:
Locals’ Night
Weekend winds down with full-throttle club night.
Where:
Longhorn
Saloon & Grill
Who:
DJs Livingstone &
Lon
Soul Kitchen presents Party Beats with DJ Tim Livingstone and Lon with
house, electro and break beats. Doors 9 p.m.
Where:
Tommy
Africa’s
what:
Naughty School Girl
Party
Wet t-shirt competition. First prize $500. Prizes for best dressed.
Doors 7 p.m.
Where:
Moe
Joe’s
who:
DJ Push & Play
Special
long-weekend edition with hip hop, Top 40 and house hits. Doors 8 p.m.
Where:
Maxx
Fish
Monday,
January
21
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
what:
Karaoke
I Will
Survive won’t sing itself, so come out to sing all your favourites. Hosted by
James Mr. Karaoke.
Where:
Crystal
Lounge
Who:
Kelly Crowe
Live music
for martini-clinking crowd from
3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where:
Mallard
Lounge at Fairmont
What:
LUNA Yoga
Astrid
Cameron Kent leads free LuluLUNA Yoga class from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Bring your own
mat. Some available for beginners.
Where:
MY
Millennium Place (lower level)
Who:
Gnar Boots
Join the Gnar
Boot crew to jam it out and bring together Whistler’s music community. Guitars
and amps provided.
Where:
Dusty’s
Who:
Cameron Chu
Whistler’s
own piano man tickles the ivories with classics and smooth rolling
favourites.
Where:
The
Bearfoot Bistro
who:
The Bowen Boys
High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites from Rob
Thompson and Juno-Award-winner Mortiz Behm. Show 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. to
midnight.
Where:
Dubh
Linn Gate Old Irish Pub
CLUBS AND DJs
what:
‘80s Night
DJ Ryder spins hip hop classics, dance floor anthems and
hair rock that takes you way back for local’s night. Free cover for ‘80s
outfits between 9-10 p.m.Doors 9 p.m.
Where:
Tommy
Africa’s
who:
DJ Richochet
Break from
the everyday with booty-shakin breaks, electro lounge and house. Doors 8 p.m.
Where:
Maxx
Fish
Tuesday
january
22
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who:
Too Soon To Tell
Local band plays all your favourite covers at 9 p.m.
Where:
Buffalo
Bill’s
What:
LUNA Dodgeball
Wear sports clothing and non-marking sneakers for this
drop-in dodgeball session from 8:30-10:30 p.m. No experience necessary.
Admission is $3 for LUNA members and $7 for non-members.
Where:
Whistler
Secondary School
Who:
Cameron Chu
Whistler’s
own piano man tickles the ivories with classics and smooth rolling favourites.
Where:
The
Bearfoot Bistro
Who:
Doug Ross
Everything bass for the cocktail hour from
3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where:
Mallard
Lounge at Fairmont
what:
The Bowen Boys
High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites from Rob
Thompson and Juno-Award-winner Mortiz Behm. Show 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. to
midnight.
Where:
Dubh
Linn Gate Old Irish Pub
Clubs and DJs
what:
Lift Ticket Night
Rotation of local turntable talents. Doors 10 p.m.
Where:
Moe
Joe’s
What:
Full Moon Party
Solar Tribe’s DJs Phroh, Tone, Fareal and Lava are on deck
with house, breaks, electro and drum ‘n’ bass. Celebrate the full moon as well
as DJ Tone’s birthday.
Where:
Merlin’s
What:
Celebration Tuesdays
Hip hop duo the Faction Sound Crew spins out favourite
longtime local’s night.
Where:
Savage
Beagle
What:
‘90s Night
DJ Trix is back with ‘90s night. Free cover and prize
giveaways. Doors 9 p.m.
Where:
Tommy
Africa’s
Who:
Mat the Alien
Voted Whistler’s Best DJ for the zillionith time in a row,
this international skratch wizard’s sets never fail to get the dance floor
hopping with funk, breaks and his signature scratches and samples. Doors 8 p.m.
Where:
Maxx
Fish
Who:
DJ Dakota
DJ Dakota will be in da house to spin out awesome tracks
all night long.
Where:
Crystal
Lounge
Wednesday
january
23
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What:
Whistler Jam
Join Kostaman for a 9 p.m. jam session. Bring your own
instruments or use his (mics, acoustic guitar, bass, small drum kit, percussion
instruments). Each week is a different creative mix that helps to cultivate
upcoming talent. Starts at 9 p.m.
Where:
Black’s
Pub
Who:
Doug Ross
Everything
bass for the cocktail hour from
3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where:
Mallard
Lounge at Fairmont
What:
Loco’s Night
Live acoustic
with Chris Munro every Wednesday.
Where:
Una
Mas
Who:
The Perceptionists
MC Mr. Lif
and Akrobatik of The Perceptionists perform special hip hop set with local duo
Animal Nation warming up the crowds. Camera crew for new reality television
show will be on deck to catch the Animal Nation show. So show up early to cheer
Whistler’s number one hip hop troupe on. Tickets $15.
Where:
Garibaldi
Lift Company (GLC)
What:
Music Bingo
Test your music trivia with Zoo Keeny and Big Rich at 7:30
p.m. Free to
play with lots of
prizes to be won.
Where:
The
Brewhouse Pub
what:
The Bowen Boys
High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites from Rob
Thompson and Juno-Award-winner Mortiz Behm. Show 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. to
midnight.
Where:
Dubh
Linn Gate Old Irish Pub
Who:
Cameron Chu
Whistler’s
own piano man tickles the ivories with classics and smooth rolling favourites.
Where:
The
Bearfoot Bistro
CLUBS AND DJs
What:
Dirty Beats
Whistler’s
dirtiest DJs throw down house, electro and break beats with heaviest basslines
around for legendary Drum ‘n’ Bass Night. This week Motion Potion with funky
underground, hip hop, nu-school rock and elecro clash. Cover $5. Doors 9 p.m.
Where:
Tommy
Africa’s
What:
Local’s Night
Special guest DJ Jelo was voted Most Innovative DJ for
three years running by beatport.com. Spinning electro house. Doors 8 p.m.
Where:
Maxx
Fish
Who:
DJ Jamie Vale
Australia’s DJ Jamie Vale is back with martini-chillin’
beats at 9:30 p.m. Free admission.
Where:
The
Mix by Ric’s
What:
Real Deal Weds
Scratch wizard Mat the Alien, voted Whistler’s number one
DJ nine years in a row, spins legendary set before hopping a plane for his
Thursday residency in Las Vegas.
Where:
Moe
Joe’s
Thursday,
january
24
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who:
Gnar Boots
Join the Gnar
Boot crew for open jam night with guitars, mics and drums available. All styles
of music welcome.
Where:
Merlin’s
Who:
Doug Ross
Everything
bass for the cocktail hour from
3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where:
Mallard
Lounge at Fairmont
Who:
Too Soon To Tell
Local band plays all your favourite covers with George
Skoupas at the helm. Acoustic sessions from 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where:
FireRock
Lounge at Westin
what:
The Bowen Boys
High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites from Rob
Thompson and Juno-Award-winner Mortiz Behm. Show 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. to
midnight.
Where:
Dubh
Linn Gate Old Irish Pub
Who:
Craig Brennan
Local strummer with covers.
Where:
Crystal
Lounge
Who:
Cameron Chu
Whistler’s
own piano man tickles the ivories with classics and smooth rolling favourites.
Where:
The
Bearfoot Bistro
CLUBS AND DJs
What:
Happy Thursday
Snowboard.com presents Whistler’s hottest talent on the
decks; snowboard and turntable alike. DJ R3 dishes out popular local’s night.
Where:
Garfinkel’s
Who:
DJ Milton
DJ Milton
plays down-tempo set for Martini Lounge Thursdays. Doors 8 p.m.
Where:
Maxx
Fish
what:
Party Beats
DJ and producer Jamie Vale of Sydney, Australia returns
with funky, dirty house and electro with DJs JT and Tim Livingstone. Doors at 9
p.m. Cover $8.
Where:
Tommy
Africa’s
