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Thursday, March 26 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: Live Music International and local artists live from 3:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 26

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: Live Music  International and local artists live from  3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight. Tonight, Richard Samuels.

Where: Mallard Lounge at Fairmont

Who: Double-header with Jon Shrier This Pemberton-based performer just left the studio. Now, he plans to release his first album this spring -- expect big things from this local talent. Tonight, he plays a range of acoustic covers and originals for your listening pleasure. First, a Club Shred show at Merlin's from 6 to 8 p.m., followed by an late-night performance at the Crystal, starting at 9 p.m.

Where: Merlin's & Crystal Lounge

What: Brother Twang Prepare to have your eardrums enthralled by this group's mix of original music and reworked covers. You've tried the rest, so go there! Show starts at 8:30 p.m., no cover.

Where: FireRock Lounge at the Westin

Who: The Ecclestons Contemporary folk and pop tunes from this trio of brother and sister, Kelt and Colleen Eccleston, and their 'adopted brother' multi-instrumentalist, Greg Madill. 

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Old Irish Pub

What: Après at the Four Seasons Guitar Doug rocks the après ski crowd every Thursday from 4-7pm.

Where: Fifty-Two 80 Bistro at the Four Seasons

Who: Trish Jamieson A local singer songwriter (you may know her from The Coolers) plays sultry, sweet, sexy smooth songs.

Where: Pemberton Hotel

CLUBS AND DJs

What: Après with DJ Razz Great beer drinking music to relax to.

Where: Longhorn Saloon

What: Happy Thursday One of the biggest nights at one of the biggest clubs in town ... you do the math! Resident DJ R3 dishes out top hip hop, mash-ups and dance tracks. This is THE night out. Be there. Plus, weekly movie premieres and giveaways.  

Where: Garfinkel's

What: T Power - Dirty Thursday T Power is a pioneer of the drum 'n' bass and jungle scenes, producing albums like, "Self Evident Truth of an Intuitive Mind." T is set to hit the Fish's sound system with some big, heavy dance floor-oriented drum 'n' bass and breaks. This evening typically features big names in breaks, drum 'n' bass, and house, and tonight is no exception. Get ready to learn from the master! Doors at 9 p.m.

Where: Maxx Fish


What: Heaven 24 V.2 Angel Party Heaven 24 V.2, the Angel Party, returns after a huge '08 event! Dress white and don your angel wings to celebrate Seabass' birthday with DJ Miss Marz. $5 cover, doors at 9:30 p.m.

Where: Tommy Africa's

What: Loaded Thursdays Resident DJ Metal is hosting a whole new night at this coveted locals hotspot. Expect hip hop, metal, reggae, electro, mash ups and much more to get the dance floor rocking. 2 DJs + 4 turntables = fun all night long. Doors at 9 p.m. Club Shredders welcome! Burton snowboard giveaway, tonight!

Where: Moe Joe's

Friday, March 27

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Après w/The Hairfarmers Voted Whistler's fave band for umpteen years running, the infamous local duo of Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg (aka The Hairfarmers) bring the house down with their endless list of cover classics. Check out a tried and true apres session with loyal "farm hands" from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Where: Dusty's

Who: Cameron Chu  Whistler's own piano man tickles the ivories with classics and smooth rolling favourites.

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro

What: Fairmont Friday International and local artists live from  3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight. Tonight, Richard Samuels.

Where: Mallard Lounge at Fairmont

Who: The Release Brendan and Tom, two members of this four-piece local jamband, play an upbeat mix of original grooves. All original funky jamrock -- Phish meets The Beatles, James Brown and more.

Where: Crystal Lounge

Who: Bruce Coughlan High energy Celtic and Irish pub faves, with a bit of rock and roll and folk thrown in for good measure.

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Old Irish Pub

Who: The Tell Tales The Tell Tales, Whistler's newest rock band, play a mix of acoustic rock covers and original tunes starting at 8:30 p.m. Cover is $2.

Where: Merlin's

What: Reggae Night - Kostaman & Friends Come out and feel the good vibrations of this local rock reggae band, playing originals and fave covers to get everyone dancing! Doors at 9 p.m. $5 cover.

Where: Pemberton Hotel

CLUBS AND DJs

What: Après with DJ Razz Great beer drinking music to relax to.

Where: Longhorn Saloon

What: Après ski at the GLC DJ Jensen, a UK transplant, cuts loose with a soulful mix for a memorable apres session, spinning old school hip hop, deep funk tracks, post punk and more. 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Where: GLC

What: First Night Fridays Amazing weekly DJ appearances in a beautiful, intimate venue. Perfect after-work unwinding sessions.

Where: FireRock Lounge at the Westin

What: Seriously Big Fridays Party in the mountains with DJ Rich-A and Praiz spinning old school, hip hop, rock, breaks, mash-ups and reggae dancehall. Doors at 9:30 p.m.

Where: Tommy Africa's

What: Heat Friday  A brand-new all female line-up heats up the lounge and dance club this winter! House beats in the upstairs lounge, while the combined forces of two local DJs, R3 and Rob Baanks, hit the decks downstairs. Call for reservations.

Where: Savage Beagle

What: The Punk Night Presents... The Rebel Spell, Sound City Hooligans and Battle Snakes. Get your fill of hardcore punk at this heavy-hitting one-night show. Tickets $8 at the door. Doors at 9:30 p.m.

Where: Garfinkel's

Who: JT James Things can get a bit crazy with RAW Radio 101.9 FM's JT James playing a sick mix of party classics, top 40, R&B grinders and dirty breaks. Doors at 9 p.m.

Where: Maxx Fish

What: Ladies Night DJ Dakota keeps the dance floor packed with top 40, hip hop, dance, electro, house and mash ups. Ladies get in free. Doors open at 9 p.m.

Where: Moe Joe's

What: Weekend Party Come for dinner, stay for the party! The crowd is mature and the vibe is great, with DJ Peacefrog playing an assortment of old and new hits. Doors at 8 p.m.

Where: Buffalo Bill's

Saturday, March 28

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Earth Hour celebrations Remember to turn off your power for Earth Hour! Hilltrip presents a special, candlelit screening of the ski movie, "AK the Hard Way" in honour of Earth Hour (which takes place at 8:30 p.m.) The film follows three skiers on a 3,000 mile roadtrip from California to Alaska, with stops in Mt. Baker, Whistler and Smithers along the way. After the film, DJ Mister Fister, aka Chili Thom, busts out breaks, funk and electro to get the party really rocking. his Tool cover band will blow you away with their metal-inspired tribute madness. Admission is by donation, glow in the dark apparel is suggested! Doors at 8 p.m.

Where: GLC

What: Après w/The Hairfarmers Voted Whistler's fave band for umpteen years running, the infamous local duo of Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg (aka The Hairfarmers) bring the house down with their endless list of cover classics. Check out a tried and true apres session with loyal "farm hands" from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Where: Merlin's

Who: Jeremy Thom Of the "psychotronic surfy acousta-funk"or "surf-injected melo-licious yum-rock" of The Rising Tide. Show starts at 9 p.m.

Where: Crystal Lounge

Who: Cameron Chu  Whistler's own piano man tickles the ivories with classics and smooth rolling favourites.

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro

What: Live Music  International and local artists live from  3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight. Tonight, Richard Samuels.

Where: Mallard Lounge at Fairmont

Who: Bruce Coughlan High energy Celtic and Irish pub faves, with a bit of rock and roll and folk thrown in for good measure.

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Old Irish Pub

What: 2nd Annual Samapalooza Benefit Concert The Latency, Bullets In Overdrive, Moments, Missing Starla and Sound Refuge perform at this special benefit concert, with all proceeds going to the Sam Project to aid in rural development in Zambia. $15 to $20 at the door, from 7 to 11 p.m.

Where: Totem Hall, Squamish

CLUBS AND DJs

What: Après  Ski at the GLC DJ Lon doesn't suck. Don't believe me? Check him out from 5:30 to 9 p.m.

Where: GLC

What: Ladies VIP Saturdays The weekend crowd rocks out to Whistler's party DJs throwing down top 40s, house tracks and your favourite 80's hits. The dance floor is always full for this party. This week, DJ Rich-A and Praiz rock the weekend out with mash-ups, old school, hip hop, top 40 hits, house and much more. Doors at 9:30 p.m. Free cover for ladies till 11 p.m.

Where: Tommy Africa's

What: The Big Party DJ Rob Baanks blows the roof off this place each and every Saturday, with mash-ups and party bangers from all genres -- his eclectic style is all his own! Reservations recommended.  

Where: Garfinkel's

What: Shine DJ Fidel Ca$hflow pumps dance tracks downstairs, while in the lounge, I Love Music's Andreas Morel tempts with chill house and choons.

Where: Savage Beagle

Who: Puf the Majik DJ Puf gets dirty with a mix of R&B grinders, retro rock and big club anthems. Doors at 9 p.m.

Where: Maxx Fish

What: Seduction Saturdays  Come out and get seduced... DJ Rosco spins an eclectic mix of hip hop, electro and club anthems all night long to get the crowd pumped up. Doors at 9:30 p.m.

Where: Moe Joe's

What: Weekend Party Come for dinner, stay for the party! The crowd is mature and the vibe is great, with DJ Peacefrog playing an assortment of old and new hits. Doors at 8 p.m.

Where: Buffalo Bill's


What: Après with DJ PHD Great beer drinking music to relax to, followed by an evening of music hosted by DJ Razz.

Where: Longhorn Saloon

Who: DJ Bruno Be House and top 40 hits to get the dance floor really rocking for the weekend.

Where: Pemberton Hotel

Sunday, March 29

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Joe Roncetti w/Sam Adams & Dani Jean Check out the amazing acoustic stylings of these three talented performers. Show starts at 8 p.m., free cover. Where: FireRock Lounge at the Westin

What: Après w/The Hairfarmers Voted Whistler's fave band for umpteen years running, the infamous local duo of Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg (aka The Hairfarmers) bring the house down with their endless list of cover classics. Check out a tried and true apres session with loyal "farm hands" from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Where: GLC

What: Afterburn Party Voted Whistler's fave band for umpteen years running, the infamous local duo of Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg (aka The Hairfarmers) bring the house down with their endless list of cover classics. Check out a tried and true party with a loyal following of "farm hands." Afterburn starts at 8 p.m.

Where: GLC

What: The Drivin' & Dryheavin' Tour After a few attempts at amalgamating with other local talent, the trio of The Stables and Wes Makepeace came to recognize the magic that transpired from their shared energies coming together. All facets of folk, from bluegrass to punk. Tickets at the door, doors at 9 p.m.

Where: Garfinkel's

Who: Cameron Chu  Whistler's own piano man tickles the ivories with classics and smooth rolling favourites.

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro

What: Live Music  International and local artists live from  3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight. Tonight, Colin Bullock.

Where: Mallard Lounge at Fairmont

What: Jam Night Play alongside Kostaman for Whistler's longest running jam night. Mics, guitars, bass, drum kit and percussion available. Show starts at 9 p.m., but show up early to guarantee a slot at the mic!

Where: Crystal Lounge

Who: Sean Rose Old school blues and more (think Bob Dylan & co.) each and every week at this coveted local watering hole.

Where: Fitzsimmon's Pub

Who: Bruce Coughlan High energy Celtic and Irish pub faves, with a bit of rock and roll and folk thrown in for good measure.

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Old Irish Pub

CLUBS AND DJs

What: Locals' Night Prepare to have your socks and ski boots rocked off at this legendary party. DJ PHD, the mad scientist, has a degree in making you dance like crazy, and this week, he's joined by DJ Razz! Show up early to win a pair of K2 skis.  Doors at 9 p.m.

Where: Longhorn Saloon

Who: Kori.K & Toddski - Soul Kitchen Sunday This long-running club night features the best in local and international electronic music. This week, two long-time local faves, Kori.K & Toddski, take a breaks from producing original beats and remixes in their Vancouver studio to entertain the Whistler crowd. Doors at 9:30 p.m..

Where: Tommy Africa's

What: Sunday Sounds Glow in the Dark Party Get your glow on! It's Whistler's newest house night, with DJ Fidel Ca$hflow supplying the tunes, pumping out an intoxicating mix of high energy house, electro, and mash-ups. Get your free glow in the dark gear at the door! Doors at 9 p.m.

Where: Moe Joe's

Monday, March 30

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: The Hairfarmers Voted Whistler's fave band for umpteen years running, the infamous local duo of Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg (aka The Hairfarmers) bring the house down with their endless list of cover classics. Tonight, they entertain from 9 p.m. to midnight, with a special Catskiing giveaway!

Where: Dusty's

What: Karaoke  "I Will Survive" won't sing itself, so come out to belt out all your favourite hits.

Where: Crystal Lounge

Who: Cameron Chu  Whistler's own piano man tickles the ivories with classics and smooth rolling favourites. 

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro

What: Live Music  International and local artists live from  3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight. Tonight, Colin Bullock.

Where: Mallard Lounge at Fairmont

What: Staff Housing Jam Night Kostaman hosts a special weekly staff housing jam session. You can dust off that guitar, but all instruments should be available. Call 604-902-2477 for more info!

Where: Staff housing, building one

Who: Cam Salay & Shannon Saunders A former Paperboy takes to the stage with Saunders with a solid line-up of high energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites.

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Old Irish Pub

What: Cinema Politica LUNA and the SLCC have teamed up on a film series that runs from Feb. 2 until April 27. The third Monday of each month will also feature a First Nations film and speaker. This week, "Toxic Sludge Is Good For You: The Public Relations Industry Unspun," explores advertising culture. Discussion to follow screening moderated by Kevin Grandia of DeSmogBlog. Doors at 6:30 p.m., film at 7 p.m. Admission is by donation.

Where: Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre

CLUBS AND DJs

What: Après with DJ Razz Great beer drinking music to relax to.

Where: Longhorn Saloon

What: 60th Birthday Party of the 45 Cake and everything to celebrate vinyl's big day. Vinyl Ritchie and Mat the Alien team up for an evening of pure 45's, joined by a whole host of local DJs: Foxy Moron, Mister Fister, K-Tel, Feet, Larry, Mix Master and more. All genres of music, from sock hop to hip hop, running from apres til midnight. Dress from your favourite era of music!

Where: GLC

What: Spin to Win 3Style Help Moe Joe's hunt down the next kick-ass DJ, as up-and-coming local DJs go head to head to snag the spot as Moe Joe's new Monday night resident  and entry into the 2010 Vancouver stop of the Redbull 3Style Tour. Facing off this week: Tanner, Miss Instigator, Dakota and Keenetic. Doors at 9 p.m.

Where: Moe Joe's

What: 80's Night DJ Ryder starts the week off right at this local's night, with old school dance jams, hip hop classics, and 80's throwbacks. If you don your finest neon spandex attire and join the party, 1/2 price cover until 11 p.m., and first 50 people through the doors get in for free. Doors at 9 p.m.

Where: Tommy Africa's

Tuesday, March 31

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: Live Music  International and local artists live from  3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight. Tonight, Colin Bullock.

Where: Mallard Lounge at Fairmont

What: Tuesday's Blues  Local blues man, Sean Rose, hosts a weekly rhythm and blues show.

Where: Black's Pub

Who: Cam Salay & Shannon Saunders A former Paperboy takes to the stage with Saunders with a solid line-up of high energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites.

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Old Irish Pub

Clubs and DJs

Who: KeysNKrates Fresh off a trip to Austin, Texas for SXSW, this incredible live remix band claims to have reinvented the remix -- come check it out for yourselves! Using live instrumentation, turntable manipulation and the progressive technology of electronic music, their live show has the best of all worlds. Advance tickets $5 at Moe Joe's, Evolution, Showcase and Glacier Shop. Doors at 9 p.m.

Where: Moe Joe's

What: Après with DJ Razz Great beer drinking music to relax to.

Where: Longhorn Saloon

What: Roger Sanchez 'Heineken Music' Special Event World-renowned, Grammy Award-winning DJ/producer Roger Sanchez makes a stop in Whistler for a special Heineken music event. Expect deep tribal and sexy house from this NYC icon. Advance tickets $25 at The Mix by Ric's, Tommy's and The Hub. Support set by JT. Doors at 9:30 p.m.

Where: Tommy Africa's

What: Mat the Alien - Really Good Tuesdays International touring DJ and Maxx Fish resident, Mat the Alien, heats up the dance floor with some amazing turntable talents. Hip hop, metal mashups, and funky breaks. Doors at 9 p.m.

Where: Maxx Fish

What: Celebration Tuesdays Hip hop duo, Faction Sound Crew, mash it up in the dance club, while I Love Music's Andreas Morel takes over the lounge.

Where: Savage Beagle

Who: DJ Dakota Local DJ extraordinaire spins the night away with some stellar sets.

Where: Crystal Lounge

Wednesday, April 1

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Anami Vice Anami Vice and Josh Martinez take to the stage for a night of hip hop with a twist: while it sounds like a hip hop show, it has the look and feel of a rock concert. Vice maintains, "If nobody knows your songs, then the only way to get people out to see you, is to have a great live show... that's what I'm aiming for."

Where: Garfinkel's

Who: Cameron Chu  Whistler's own piano man tickles the ivories with classics and smooth rolling favourites.

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro

What: Live Music  International and local artists live from  3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight. Tonight, Colin Bullock.

Where: Mallard Lounge at Fairmont

What: Rock Band Night Even mightier than Guitar Hero, Rock Band gives you a chance to show everyone what you're made of on guitar, bass, drums and at the mike.

Where: Crystal Lounge

What: Whistler Jam Join Kostaman for Whistler's favourite local open mic night. Hilltrip and AWARE host their monthly meeting to discuss environmental issues. Entry is by donation, and green drinkers can enjoy beer and appies while they chat and mingle over the music. Meeting from 8 until 10 p.m.

Where: Black's Pub

Who: Cam Salay & Shannon Saunders A former Paperboy takes to the stage with Saunders with a solid line-up of high energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites.

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Old Irish Pub

CLUBS AND DJs

What: Après with DJ Razz Great beer drinking music to relax to.

Where: Longhorn Saloon

What: Epic Wednesday - Vs. Zero Epic Wednesdays heat up this week with Vs. Zero playing anthem electro and funky house. Doors open at 9 p.m.

Where: Maxx Fish

What: Industry Night Longtime local DJ extraordinaire DJ Peacefrog mixes a blend of house, hop hop, rock, and past party tracks to a packed house. Show up early for a chance to win a Burton snowboard. Doors at 8 p.m.
Where: Buffalo Bill's

What: Mini Jug Wednesday with DJ Praiz This skilled turntablist - straight from Montreal-based crew 12" Spinners - plays an energetic mix of hip hop, R&B, reggae, funk, drum n' bass, alternative and more. Doors open at 9 p.m.
Where: Moe Joe's



Thursday, April 2

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: Live Music  International and local artists live from  3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight. Tonight, Colin Bullock.

Where: Mallard Lounge at Fairmont

Who: The Wayouts Kevin Ness and Andrew McLatchie create smooth, upbeat cover classics.

Where: Crystal Lounge

What: Brother Twang Prepare to have your eardrums enthralled by this group's mix of original music and reworked covers. You've tried the rest, so go there! Show starts at 8:30 p.m., no cover.

Where: FireRock Lounge at the Westin

Who: Cam Salay & Shannon Saunders A former Paperboy takes to the stage with Saunders with a solid line-up of high energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites.

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Old Irish Pub

What: Après at the Four Seasons Guitar Doug rocks the après ski crowd every Thursday from 4-7pm.

Where: Fifty-Two 80 Bistro at the Four Seasons

Who: The Rising Tide "Psychotronic surfy acousta-funk"or "surf-injected melo-licious yum-rock." Sounds good, either way! Show from 6 to 8 p.m.

Where: Merlin's

CLUBS AND DJs

What: Après with DJ Razz Great beer drinking music to relax to.

Where: Longhorn Saloon

What: Happy Thursday One of the biggest nights at one of the biggest clubs in town ... you do the math! Resident DJ R3 dishes out top hip hop, mash-ups and dance tracks. This is THE night out. Be there. Plus, weekly movie premieres and giveaways.  

Where: Garfinkel's

What: DJ Evo & Mister Fister - Dirty Thursday While taking a break from his after-dark sessions on whereveradio.com, DJ Evo crafts a seamless mix of funk, hip hop, soul, Brazilian beats, reggae and drum 'n' bass. Mister Fister (aka Chili Thom) creates visionary sounds of funked out house, breakbeats and drum 'n' bass. This team makes the room shake and the dancefloor bounce. Not to be missed. Doors at 9 p.m.

Where: Maxx Fish


What: DJ Jimmy's Farewell - Party Beats Bid 2009 Party Beats resident, DJ Jimmy, a fond farewell alongside JT and Tim Livingstone, who'll play popular elecro house and fidget long into the night. Doors at 9:30 p.m. Free cover.

Where: Tommy Africa's

What: Loaded Thursdays Resident DJ Metal is hosting a whole new night at this coveted locals hotspot. Expect hip hop, metal, reggae, electro, mash ups and much more to get the dance floor rocking. 2 DJs + 4 turntables = fun all night long. Doors at 9 p.m. Club Shredders welcome!

Where: Moe Joe's