Friday, March 7
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Mix Master Mike
Where: Savage Beagle
This man does not play records, he tears them to pieces. Hes in the Beastie Boys, the Invisible Scratch Piklz and hes a three-time DMC world champion. 100 tickets left, available at the door for $20 from 7 p.m. DJ Tanner and DJ Def Dub are your hosts. See story.
Who: Baby Boomer Blues
Where: MY Place
The songs of the 60s shine still through for us today. Sing and dance along to this tribute featuring many of the hits we still hear now, brought to you by an array of talented performers. See story.
Who: Exithiside
Where: Crab Shack
Its Back to Back, Live & Interactive with Exithiside. The fans get to decide what goes on the third album for this rising high energy punk band. Cast your vote and help make musical history. See story.
What: Payday Party
Where: Merlins
Join the Daddy-O of the Patio, Guitar Doug for apres and then warm up for St. Pattys Day with free maritime classics from the bagpipe totin Celtic rockers, Empty Flask. See story.
Who: Suzanne Wilson
Where: Crystal Lounge
Warm and thoughtful folky pop rock from this talented singer-songwriter.
Who: Murphys Lagh
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
High energy Celtic and 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: Purple Gang
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Classic Rock.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: Works
Where: Dustys
An interplay of turntables and live musicians hosted by DJ Jason Buddha.
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.
Who: DJ Tone Ballone
Where: Moe Joes
Tone at your service with a unique style all of his own pumpin out the tunes.
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, 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 8
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Baby Boomer Blues
Where: MY Place
The songs of the 60s shine still through for us today. Sing and dance along to this tribute featuring many of the hits we still hear now, brought to you by an array of talented performers. See story.
Who: Exithiside
Where: Crab Shack
Its Back to Back, Live and Interactive with Exithiside. The fans get to decide what goes on the third album for this rising high energy punk band. Come on down, cast your vote and help make musical history. See story.
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
Apres with the Hairfarmers who then pass the guitars on to Empty Flask, the Sporran sporting, kilt clad Celtic rock band bringing bag pipes and more for a night of dance floor debauchery. See story.
Who: Suzanne Wilson
Where: Crystal Lounge
Warm and thoughtful folky pop rock from this talented singer-songwriter.
Who: Murphys Lagh
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
High energy Celtic and Irish rock.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Old school jazz and R&B tributes with Chu and his piano.
What: Cindarella in Opera
Where: Eagle Eye Theatre, Squamish
An operatic fairytale and fast-paced comedy all in one. Two shows at 2 p.m. or 4 p.m. $12 adults, $7 conc. Ph: 604-898-9404.
Who: Purple Gang
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Classic rock.
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
A drinkin and dancin kind of place for a whole lot of fun.
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 9
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Punk Forever
Where: Boot Pub
The recent Indy award winning Three Inches Of Blood prove their love for hardcore metal with some old skool classics and a stack of ear-splitting originals. Good friends The Nasty On open.
Who: TheNon and Side67
Where: Garfinkels
Two punk rock bands playing together for the first time. Were sure their mutual love for hard n fast music, skateboarding and snowboarding will make a powerful force to be reckoned with.
Who: Empty Flask
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.
Sport the Sporran and kick up the kilts for Empty Flask, the Celtic rock band bringing bag pipes, mandolin, harmonica and modern instruments together for a free night of dance floor debauchery. See story.
Who: WDC
Where: The Crab Shack
End the week right with some top notch rock n roll from the No. 1 party band at this legendary locals night.
Who: Murphys Lagh
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
High energy Celtic and 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
Get ready for Czech, the master mixer. Hell spin breaks, clash and electric beats. DJ Ghetto Boy opens.
Who: DJ Sweat & Agent Smith
Where: Longhorn Saloon
Chillin house tunes for you to slink around the saloon to.
Who: Ear Candy
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.
What: Stella Sunday
Where: Merlins
DJ Chilli plays apres from 3 p.m. till late. English football on TV.
Monday, March 10
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Monday Night Madness
Where: Boot Pub
Show a whole lotta love for Whole Lotta Led, the Led Zeppelin tribute band wowing Whistler with their tight and talented rendition of all those classic hard rock hits.
Who: WDC
Where: Moe Joes
Whistlers favourite cover band marks the start of the new week with some damn fine rock n roll.
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.
What: Guitar Doug
Where: Merlins
From apres onwards, hell be there.
What: Karaoke Night
Where: Crystal Lounge
Expect it all, the good, the bad, and the ugly. Where all the wannabes gettabe.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Old school jazz and R&B tributes with Chu and his piano.
Who: The Splinters
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
High energy classic Irish and Celtic hits.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Coors Light Ride Lounge Tour
Where: Garfinkels
Mat the Alien spins hip hop just the way you know and love for the Ride Lounge set.
What: All Over The Map Mondays
Where: Savage Beagle
An eclectic mix of contemporary classics.
What: Resonance
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.
Down tempo beats and deep vocal house.
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.
Tuesday, March 11
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Empty Flask
Where: Buffalo Bills
Sport the Sporran and kick up the kilts for Empty Flask, the Celtic rock band bringing bag pipes, mandolin, harmonica and modern instruments together for a free night of dance floor debauchery from Alexander Keiths. See story.
Who: The Splinters
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
High energy classic Irish and Celtic hits.
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: 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: Jungle n Breaks
Where: Tommy Africas
Out of London, Ont. comes Melting Man playing step and break beats thatll make your feet hurt. Resident and host DJ Jungle Souldier opens.
Who: DJ Seanski
Where: Savage Beagle
New Yorks own Seanski breaks out the phattest tunes in Whistlers longest running hip hop night.
What: Goddess Party
Where: Garfinkels
This ones for the sistahood with seriously dirty house hosted by DJ Shandy Rae and James E. Girls free b4 midnite.
What: Disco Night
Where: Moe Joes
Put together your best disco duds and boogie with DJ Rhapsody.
Wednesday, March 12
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Whistler Music Search
Where: Crystal Lounge
Each Wednesday for the next four weeks, you decide the best new talent to send through to the finals April 9. Up tonight: Trish Jamieson, Dave Trimble, Aaron McKee & Nye Sullivan.
Who: Empty Flask
Where: Longhorn Saloon
Sport the Sporran and kick up the kilts for Empty Flask, the Celtic rock band bringing bag pipes, mandolin, harmonica and modern instruments together for a free night of dance floor debauchery from Alexander Keiths. See story.
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 Makepeace playing acoustic covers to get you over the weekly hump.
Who: The Splinters
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
High energy classic Irish and Celtic hits.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
Its amazing what you can do with wax. Catch the girls in all their glory.
What: Killer Karaoke
Where: Merlins
Belt out a few tunes with your host, Luscious Lindsay.
What: Trivia Night
Where: Dustys
Test your knowledge with NTN Satellite Trivia all night long. DJ Funky Monkey spins.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Alistair
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.
All the way from the U.K. comes Alistair, one of Londons up and coming soulful house DJs playing jazzy grooves with plenty of live bass and percussion.
What: Lifted with Milton
Where: Tommy Africas
Funky and deep house music with Milton and DJ Andy Clockwork. Win $100 Cash and a VIP Card in the Cash Wednesday Draw.
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.
What: Locals night
Where: Moe Joes
This locals night is the real deal with DJ Tone Ballone playing all the songs you could ever ask for.
Thursday, March 13
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Wil Mimnaugh
Where: Crab Shack
This guitar legend is so good, the Shack fly him in from Calgary for his not-to-miss shows. See story.
Who: Purple Crayon
Where: MY Place
Yales oldest improvisational comedy group put on a kids workshop from 6 to 7 p.m. and an adult workshop from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Adults $15, concession $12.
What: Honey Thursdays
Where: Dustys
The best female acoustic performers in Whistler. This week sees the return of Tessa Amy left an enthusiastic crowd begging for more.
Who: Mike Redmond
Where: Crystal Lounge
Mellow, reggae-tinged soft rock covers from this top notch acoustic act.
Who: The Splinters
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
High energy classic Irish and Celtic hits.
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
Who: DJ Tanner
Where: Savage Beagle
Return of the digital underdogg. Locals night with ladies free before 11 p.m. See story.
What: L80s Nite New Wave-aoke
Where: Maxx Fish
Be the lead singer of a live band wailing all your fave new wave hits of the 80s with the Tainted Lovers, back by popular demand.
Who: Ladeez Nite
Where: Moe Joes
Looks good, smells good and for the ladies its all good.
What: Eye Candy
Where: Tommy Africas
DJ Duo D and DJ JB 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 fills the air with love.
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
The Waifs, GLC, March 19
DJ Vadim, Maxx Fish, March 20
Stargazing, MY Place, March 21 & 22
Sound Tribe Sector 9, Boot Pub, March 28