Friday, April 2
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Kitangus
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
High-energy Celtic tunes from the Vancouver Island-based four-piece band.
Who: Pavlo
Where: Eagle Eye Theatre (Squamish)
Sultry Mediterranean, classical, Latin and Flamenco sounds from the Toronto-based guitar player and his band. Part of the Howe Sound Arts Association 2003/04 Performance Series. Show starts 8 p.m. Tickets $15-$20 available in advance from Billies Bouquet, Highland Video & Mostly Books. Ph: 604-898-9411.
Who: Michael Sicoly
Where: Mallard Lounge
Singer/guitarist/piano man plays all the crowd pleasers. In the lounge for après and back again at 10 p.m.
Who: Cameron Chu with Bobby Taylor
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man Chu and Motown soul-daddy Taylor set the mood with old-time soul and R&B.
Who: Johnny Leroux
Where: Crystal Lounge
You name it; hell play it. And definitely no crane shots!
Who: Guitar Doug
Where: Merlins
The ultimate acoustic après experience with a legendary local. Hell be back in the evening to finish the night off right.
What: Rob Funk Fridays
Where: Blacks Pub
Easy-going rock tunes with the local singer/guitarist and special guests.
Who: WDC
Where: Moe Joes
Rock covers by Moe Joes regulars.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Buck-naked babes lose the tutus and flaunt their flexibility. Bring tips.
Who: Big Radio Static
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Classic rock.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Big Sexy Funk North
Where: Dustys
Weekly club night welcomes pro-skateboarder/DJ Bukue One who will be throwing down eclectic dancehall grooves with Del the Funky Homosapiens DJ Zak Hendrix www.mountainpromotions.net.
Who: DJ Rob Banks
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
R&B, soul, hip-hop and reggae at après (3-7 p.m.).
Who: DJ R3
Where: Garfinkels
Hip-hop, Top 40 and dance tracks all night long.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bills
Mainstream dance floor faves to kick off another crazy weekend.
What: Flavour Fridays
Where: Tommy Africas
Hip-hop and R&B hits from DJ Rob Banks. Doors at 9:30 p.m. Free cover until 10 p.m.
Who: DJ Derek
Where: Savage Beagle
Dropping the best Top 40 hip-hop and R&B in the red lounge and down below. Doors at 8:30 p.m.
Who: DJ Rich
Where: Maxx Fish
Top 40 dance tunes.
Who: DJ Garth
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Sexy lounge grooves all night long.
Saturday, April 3
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Pavlo
Where: MY (Millennium) Place
Sultry Mediterranean, classical, Latin and Flamenco sounds from the Toronto-based guitar player and his band. Part of the MY Place/Whistler Arts Council 2003/04 Performance Series. Show starts 8 p.m. Tickets $17-$20. Ph: 604-935-8410. www.whistlermillenniumpl.com.
Who: The Hairfarmers
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Whistlers legendary singing ski bums doing Johnny Cash, Zeppelin, Bob Marley and all the rest. The farmers will soundtrack the Balding for Dollars cancer research fundraiser. Will the hirsute duo take the plunge and shave their namesake locks? Ph: 604-905-2220.
Who: Johnny Leroux
Where: Crystal Lounge
You name it; hell play it. And definitely no crane shots!
Who: Matt Joe Gow
Where: Crab Shack
Shack Unplugged acoustic tunes. Ph: 604-932-4451.
Who: Michael Sicoly
Where: Mallard Lounge
Singer/guitarist/piano man plays all the crowd pleasers. In the lounge for après and back again at 10 p.m.
Who: Kitangus
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
High-energy Celtic tunes from the Vancouver Island-based four-piece band.
Who: Cameron Chu with Bobby Taylor
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man Chu and Motown soul-daddy Taylor set the mood with old-time soul and R&B favourites.
Who: Cold Snap
What: Saturday Night Live
Where: Dustys
Psychedelic rock and jam covers.
Who: Rob Funk
Where: Second Cup
Guitar tunes in the afternoon for those who want to sit and sip their coffee.
Who: Big Radio Static
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Classic rock.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ buddha
Where: Merlins
Everything from Top 40 to hip-hop to reggae at après.
Who: DJ Tone Ballone
Where: Moe Joes
Pop, rock and dance tunes that get the girls dancing on the pool table.
Who: DJ Milton
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
House, breaks and tribal beats in the hillside lounge.
Who: DJ Derek
Where: Savage Beagle
A mix of hip-hop, R&B & Top 40 dance tunes for chilling in the upstairs lounge or getting down in the bass-ment. Doors at 8:30 p.m.
Who: DJ Rob Banks
Where: Garfinkels
Garfs Gone Wild Top 40 dance tunes and hip-hop grooves.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bills
Mainstream tunes get the dance floor rockin.
What: Goodtimes with DJ Trix
Where: Tommy Africas
Trix is for kids that know how to shake it on the dance floor. Top 40, hip-hop and funky house tracks. Doors at 9:30 p.m. Free cover until 10 p.m.
Who: DJ Skinny
Where: Maxx Fish
Top 40 dance tunes.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bills
Mainstream dance floor favourites.
Sunday, April 4
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Vancouver Opera - Hansel & Gretel
Where: MY (Millennium) Place
A family opera performance sponsored by Alta Lake school. Show starts at 2 p.m. Tickets: $15 adults, $9.99 kids. Ph: 604-935-8410. www.whistlermillenniumpl.com.
Who: Deville with Ludo
What: The Punk Night
Where: Boot Pub
Indie punk bands from Calgary and St. Louis rock out for Whistlers ultimate anti-club night. Ph: 604-932-3338.
Who: Kitangus
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
High-energy Celtic tunes from the Vancouver Island-based four-piece band.
Who: Rob Funk
Where: Second Cup
Chill guitar tunes at noon for those who want to sit and sip their coffee.
Who: WDC
Where: Crab Shack
High-energy classic rock, metal and pop-punk covers.
Who: Cameron Chu with Bobby Taylor
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man Chu and Motown soul-daddy Taylor set the mood with old-time soul and R&B favourites.
What: Open Mic night
Where: Crystal Lounge
Humble shower singers and basement guitar gods take the stage for a casual evening of untapped talent.
Who: Taylor James
Where: Mallard Lounge
Everything from U2 to Joni Mitchell from the female balladeer. In the lounge for après and back again at 10 p.m.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Kio
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Upbeat lounge grooves at après.
Who: DJ buddha
Where: Merlins
An après set of everything from Top 40, to hip-hop, to reggae, to rock.
What: Soul Kitchen
Where: Tommy Africas
Four tables in the Kitchen this week. Vancouvers Jay Tripwire and Chicagos DJ Mazi double up for a night of crazy tech-house. The granddaddy of Whistler club nights at 11 years and counting. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Who: DJ R3
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Hip-hop and breaks in the hillside lounge all night long.
Who: DJ NT
Where: Buffalo Bills
Supercharged mainstream dance faves keep the weekend vibe alive.
Who: DJ Rosco
Where: Savage Beagle
Hip-hop and R&B from Montreals finest. Doors at 8:30 p.m.
Who: DJ Kenny G-Spot
Where: Moe Joes
80s rock night.
Monday, April 5
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Naked City Sessions
Where: Maxx Fish
Full moon party with Vancouver duo Almeida/Tennant creating progressive tech-house music live onstage without computers or turntables. Opening sets by DJs Little Jon and Milton, visuals by Kryptonite, massage, and fire spinners on the patio. Tickets $10, available in advance from Bestsellers, $13 at the door. VIP booths for 6-10 available for $80-$160. Ph: 604-938-1235.
Who: Burt Neilson Band
Where: Boot Pub
Funky Ontario jam band lays down the grooves for Monday Madness. Ph: 604-932-3338.
Who: Downtown Jay Brown & The White Guy
Where: Merlins
Psychedelic jams by local boys.
What: Open Mic Night
Where: Moe Joes
Aspiring musicians get their chance in the spotlight. Ph: 604-935-1152.
Who: Taylor James
Where: Mallard Lounge
Everything from U2 to Joni Mitchell from the female balladeer. In the lounge for après and back again at 10 p.m.
What: Charity Casino
Where: Buffalo Bills
A chance to play out your high roller fantasies with phoney money and raise funds for Ronald McDonald Childrens Charities. 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Ph: 604-932-6613.
What: Rockstar Night
Where: Buffalo Bills
After the charity casino wraps up local band Leth Dodis takes the stage, playing all your favourite rock songs. And if youre ready, willing and able theyll let you sing. Ph: 604-932-6613.
Who: The Splinters
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Fiddle-driven Celtic bluegrass with the smoky vocals of Shannon Saunders.
What: Karaoke Night
Where: Crystal Lounge
Come by in the evening and belt out a rocker to celebrate making it through another crazy weekend.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man Chu sets the mood with lots of soul and R&B and jazzy lounge favourites.
What: Open Mic Night
Where: Dustys
Creekside Phil and Grateful Greg host the weekly open stage opportunity. All skill levels welcome.
What: All Ages Open Mic
Where: Second Cup
Bring an instrument and join the coffee shop jam session starting at 7 p.m.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ R3
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Chill-out hip-hop tracks at après.
Who: DJ Tanner
Where: Savage Beagle
Hip-hop tunes for a full house. Doors at 8:30 p.m.
What: 80s Night
Where: Tommy Africas
DJ Ryder rocks out retro tunes for the packed dance floor. Doors at 9 p.m. Free cover for the first 50 people and anyone with a seasons pass.
Who: DJ Garth
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Funky house tracks in the hillside lounge all night long.
Tuesday, April 6
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: The Splinters
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Fiddle-driven Celtic bluegrass with the smoky vocals of Shannon Saunders.
Who: Taylor James
Where: Mallard Lounge
Everything from U2 to Joni Mitchell from the female balladeer. In the lounge for après and back again at 10 p.m.
Who: Carlos Robinson
Where: Crab Shack
Shack unplugged acoustic tunes. Ph: 604-932-4451.
What: Open Mic Night
Where: Blacks Pub
Check out some new talent in a friendly pub atmosphere. Might even be time to dust off that old guitar.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man Chu sets the mood with lots of soul and R&B and jazzy lounge favourites.
Who: Leanne Lamour
Where: BBKs Pub
Local gal strums an après set of bluesy-folksy originals laced with harmonica and Irish tin whistle in the cozy Benchlands pub. 3-6 p.m.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Buck-naked babes lose the tutus and shake their booty for the boys. Bring tips.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Ace
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Après with Whistlers favourite go-go dancer behind the decks. An eclectic yard sale of cool tunes. 3-7 p.m.
Who: DJ Kori K
Where: Merlins
Local boy plays funky house tracks at après.
What: Jungle n Breaks Night
Where: Garfinkels
East vs West turntable battle of the basslines with Torontos DJ Slip (one half of renowned duo Slip n Slide) taking on West Coast all-star DJ Mat the Alien. Ph: 604 906 0282.
Who: DJ Gary Moore
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Electro-lounge and house tracks all night long in the hillside lounge.
What: 90s Night
Where: Tommy Africas
DJ Trix spins all the best club tracks from the last decade. Doors at 9:30 p.m. Free cover.
Who: DJ Seanski
Where: Savage Beagle
Long-running old and new skool hip-hop night. Doors at 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 7
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: The Splinters
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Fiddle-driven Celtic bluegrass with the smoky vocals of Shannon Saunders.
What: Karaoke Night
Where: Merlins
A night of liquid courage-fueled singing insanity hosted by the lovely Lindsay. 7-11 p.m.
Who: Michael Sicoly
Where: Mallard Lounge
Singer/guitarist/piano man plays all the crowd pleasers. In the lounge for après and back again at 10 p.m.
Who: Cameron Chu with Bobby Taylor
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man Chu and Motown soul-daddy Taylor set the mood with old-time soul and R&B favourites.
What: Third Annual Whistler Music Search
Where: Crystal Lounge
Crowd appreciation judges weekly players vying for a guitar grand prize. Finals at the end of April. Ph: 604-935-1800.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Buck-naked babes lose the tutus and shake their booty for the boys. Bring tips.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Milton
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Après chill-out house tracks from the man voted Whistlers favourite DJ.
What: Sexy Bedwear Showdown
Where: Tommy Africas
Show up in nighties, lingerie, boxers or briefs and pose on the bed in the bar. $500 prizes for sexiest male & female bed pose. Doors at 9:30 p.m. Register by 10:30 p.m. www.tommyafricas.com.
Who: DJ Easy Leigh
Where: Moe Joes
Top 40 tunes.
Who: DJ Rosco
Where: Savage Beagle
Hip-hop and R&B. Doors at 8:30 p.m.
What: The Chai Sessions
Where: Second Cup
DJs buddha and A2K spin mellow beats in the coffee shop.
Who: DJ Phroh
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Dancehall reggae and deep bass grooves.
Thursday, April 8
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Whistler Prom Party
Where: Maxx Fish
Dress preppy, nerd, rocker, whatever and relive that teen movie institution the high school prom. King and Queen coronations, spotlight dance contest for prizes and more. Tickets $10. Ph: 604-932-1904. www.maxxfish.com.
Who: Ten Foot Pole
Where: Merlins
California punk band blasts through town. www.mountainpromotions.net.
Who: DTalle
Where: Buffalo Bills
Nine-piece all-girl (plus one) authentic Cuban salsa dance band. Muy caliente! Tickets: $20, available in advance at Buffalo Bills and Bestsellers. Ph: 604-932-2446.
What: LUNA Sumo Wrestling
Where: Spruce Grove Fieldhouse
Foam sumo suits, sushi, Japanese music and sweets. Part of Whistler Community Services LUNA series of weekly alcohol-free nighttime events. 8 p.m.-midnight. Free shuttle to venue from taxi loop 7:45-8:45 p.m. and back at the end of the event. Tickets $2 available from the Whistler Employment Resource Centre. Ph: 604-902-0769.
Who: Trish Jamieson
Where: Crystal Lounge
Soulful covers and originals by a lovely local gal.
Who: WDC
Where: Moe Joes
Rock & pop covers by Moe Joes regulars.
Who: The Crowley Band
Where: Crab Shack
Local metal maniacs play classic Priest, Maiden, Sabbath, Danzig and more. Ph: 604-932-4451.
What: The Jam Night
Where: Boot Pub
Open mic and jam night with house band Cold Snap. $100 pool tourney, darts and a no techno or R&B guarantee.
Who: Cameron Chu with Bobby Taylor
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man Chu and Motown soul-daddy Taylor set the mood with old-time soul and R&B favourites.
Who: The Splinters
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Fiddle-driven Celtic bluegrass with the smoky vocals of Shannon Saunders.
Who: Michael Sicoly
Where: Mallard Lounge
Singer/guitarist/piano man plays all the crowd pleasers. In the lounge for après and back again at 10 p.m.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Eye Candy
Where: Tommy Africas
Top 40 tunes by DJ Jamie Vale and free cover for girls all night long. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Who: DJ Rob Banks
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
On the decks for après and back in the evening with eclectic hip-hop party grooves.
Who: DJ Tanner
Where: Savage Beagle
Hip-hop and dancehall reggae. Doors at 8:30 p.m.
What: Locals Night
Where: Garfinkels
Locals take over Garfs and get down to party tunes from DJ Trix.
UPCOMING EVENTS.
DJ Maseo, April 9.
DJ Roger Sanchez, April 10.
Krafty Kuts, April 11.
Souls of Mischief, April 14.
Vinyl, April 17.
Comedy Allstars, April 19.
Lillix, April 20.
Jello Biafra, April 22.