Pique to Valley Listings Dec 13-19
Friday, Dec. 13
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Swollen Members with Sweatshop Union
Where: Delta Whistler Ballroom
West coasts own hip hop superstars plus a burgeoning underground outfit.
Who: Hot Hot Heat
Where: The Longhorn Saloon
New-wave punk rockers from B.C. See story.
Who: Jazzberry Ram with Spygirl
Where: Buffalo Bills
Pop, ska, hip hop quartet, Jazzberry Ram, along with urban folk trip-funk jazz sensation Spygirl.
Who: Dave Crowley Band
Where: The Garibaldi Lift Co.
Hard rock and metal to melt away the week that was and prepare you for some serious shredding and carving on the hill.
Who: Mike Weterings
Where: The Crystal Lounge
High energy African-influenced originals. Mikes stuff is very rhythmic with lots of pop hooks and elements of funk, rock and folk.
Who: Whole Damn County
Where: Moe Joes
Whistlers favourite cover band playing modern rock, plus a few of their own originals along the way.
Who: Murphys Lagh
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
High energy Celtic, Irish and light rock.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
Come let the girls take a load off for you after a busy week at work.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Tone Ballone
Where: Moe Joes
A unique style all of his own, pumping out the tunes.
Who: Ghetto Boy
Where: Maxx Fish
Its funk house and full-on dance night, while Ziptrek give out free tours.
Who: DJ Yann Solo
Where: Garfinkels
Hip hop hooray, its Friday the 13 th .
Who: Mat the Alien and Ty-C
Where: Tommy Africas
Spinning funk, hip hop and drum n bass, the night is guaranteed to take the bend out of Fridays for you.
Who: DJ Peacefrog
Where: Buffalo Bills
Master of the mainstream mix melding magic for the masses.
Who: DJ Derek
Where: Savage Beagle
Join Derek for some vicious spinning down in the dog.
Saturday, Dec. 14
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Bif Naked, Rascalz and LiveonRelease
Where: Delta Whistler Ballroom
See stories.
Who: The Headstones, Honeysuckle and Serontina
Where: The Boot Pub
See story.
Who: Shocore, Choclair and Crowned King
Where: The Longhorn Saloon
Mix it up with a bit of beat-heavy rock band Shocore, along with rap impresario Choclair and ska rockers Crowned King.
Who: Leanne Lamour
Where: Hozs Pub
Celtic, Irish and folk rock from this local legend. See story.
Who: Exithiside
Where: The Crab Shack
Rising Vancouver band bring their energetic hard rock and punk influences to shake the Shack.
Who: Murphys Lagh
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
The only Irish bar in town, with traditional music, food and atmosphere.
Who: Monkey Business
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Newer rock and classics. Come and stay the night too. Rooms available.
Who: Bob Funk
Where: Second Cup
An afternoon gig with Bob. Grab a cup of java and chill out after a days skiing.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: Superfunk with DJ Keph
Where: Maxx Fish
Blasting all of his uber-sexy funk, R&B, dance, and Hip Hop, this boyll make everyone look good.
Who: DJ R3
Where: Garfinkels
Garfs gone wild spinning the best hip hop and dance in Whistler. Expect a long line if youre late.
What: Off The Hook with DJ Milton
Where: Tommy Africas
Whistlers biggest house night. Milton knows exactly how to get the crowd going with funky tracks, popular anthems and breaks, plus go-go dancers.
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
See Fridays listings.
Who: DJ Tone Ballone
Where: Moe Joes
A drinkin and dancin kind of place for a whole lot of fun.
What: Locals Living Room with surf flicks and suds
Where: The Boot
Its an endless summer on Saturday nights.
PUBS AND PATIOS
Where: Casa Tapas and Wine Bar
A jazz-infused lounge bar welcomes the funky set that want a more relaxed yet sophisticated night out.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro
Come check out the newly renovated champagne bar.
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: Hozs Pub
Great food, great atmosphere and live music at this locals favourite in Creekside.
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 nows the time to break it in.
Where: Tapleys Neighbourhood Pub
Is exactly that, neighbourly, with some of the best value pub food in Whistler with big screen sports, keno, and darts.
Sunday, Dec. 15
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Numb movie premiere
Where: The Garibaldi Lift Co.
The surfs up on Vancouver Island so if you cant make it, make this movie instead. See story.
Who: Whole Damn County
Where; The Crabshack
Your favourite local cover band.
What: Punk Night feat. Slush and Complete
Where: The Boot Pub
Where else are you going to find punk music in Whistler?
Who: Murphys Lagh
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Celtic and Irish-infused rock to enjoy over a pint of Guinness.
What: Open Mic night
Where: Crystal Lounge
Humble home music-makers take to the stage and soak up the spotlight for a casual evening of untapped talent at the lounge.
Who: Monkey Business
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Newer rock and classics.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Soul Kitchen
Who: DJ Ali B
Where: Tommy Africas
Ali B is from Londons superclub Fabric & Capital FM radio. Check out the hot sounds of one of London's new breed. Hosted by DJ Czech
What: Snow Scene Wrap-Up Party
Where: Garfinkels
Join the people who brought you a long weekend of good music and good board action.
Who: DJ Glue and friends.
Where: The Longhorn Saloon
Chill out to funky lounge beats for a slightly different Longhorn experience.
What: Reggae Beats and Breaks
Where: Maxx Fish
DJ "C" the Selecta, aka Craig Ingman of Circa, legalizes every Sunday night.
What: Coyote Ugly
Where: Moe Joes
Whistlers hottest females on top of the bar and behind the bar.
Who: DJ Doug
Where: Buffalo Bills
Classic rock and mainstream madness.
Monday, Dec. 16
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Flow Motion
Where: The Boot
Seattles favourite jam band
Who: Whistler Childrens Chorus In Concert
Where: Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church
Almost 100 kids sing secular and sacred Christmas songs, with a few funnies thrown in, plus a Hanukkah song for good measure. See story.
What: Karaoke Night
Where: Crystal Lounge
Expect it all, the good, the bad, and the ugly. Where all the wannabes gettabe.
Who: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Celtic, Irish and easy rock.
What: Jewelry Design Exhibit
Where: Savage Beagle
A showcase of designs for the funky club crowd. Natural materials like wood, bone, suede and coconut set in sterling silver.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Magnum Opus with DJ Ryder
Where: Tommy Africas
80s beats at their best. Come check out the new podium, lighting and pumping sound system.
Who: DJ Boofty
Where: Moe Joes
Playing all your favourites all night long.
What: Fresh Meat Mondays
Where: Maxx Fish
Peruse and pick over the new locals while grooving to the awesome hip hop, R&B and Top 40 of DJ R3.
Who: DJ Doug
Where: Buffalo Bills
Classic rock and mainstream madness.
Tuesday, Dec. 17
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Irish, Celtic and easy rock.
What: Jungle n Breaks with Mat the Alien
Where: Tommy Africas
Break beats and jungle grooves plus a WildinWhistler.com showcase.
What: Creekside Karaoke
Where: Hozs Pub
Finally, something for those down in Creekside. No need to go all the way to town, just come on down to Hozs for some karaoke.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
Cool down with a cold one and then heat up all over again.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Hilton Shaw
Where: Maxx Fish
Hard house and dance night.
What: Bombay Sapphire Ladies Night
Where: Garfinkels
A gorgeous night filled with sexxy house. Local DJ Shandy Rae and Vancouver DJ's on rotation. Ladies free before 10:30.
What: Disco Night
Where: Moe Joes
Put together your best disco duds and come boogie on down until you just cant boogie no more.
Who: DJ Seanski
Where: The Savage Beagle
Seanski has been playing the real stuff since before anyone had even heard of Whistler.
Who: DJ Peacefrog
Where: Buffalo Bills
Playing Top 40, hip hop and dance mixed together smooth as smooth can be.
Wednesday, Dec. 18
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: musica intima
Where: MY Place
Vancouvers 12 member self-conducted choir harmonising to near perfection.
Who: Wes
Where: The Crab Shack
Wes is the West Coasts own guitar wonder. Hes got a loyal local following.
Who: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Irish, Celtic and easy rock.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
See girls dance. See guys stare.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Tommys 15 th Anniversary Party
Where: Tommy Africas
A huge celebration by VIP invite only. A night to remember for locals, media & industry reps to go crazy. Music by resident DJ Milton.
What: Retro Strikes Back
Where: Garfinkels
Attack of the cheese indeed. Everything from discos to 90s, brought to you by DJ Timeline.
What: Ping Pong Party
Where: The Longhorn Saloon
Get your ping and your pong on for a shot at cash and prizes.
Who: DJ Peacefrog
Where: Buffalo Bills
See Tuesdays listing.
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. A huge one for the locals.
Who: DJ Def Dubs
Where: Savage Beagle
More action from the Beagle Boys.
What: Locals night
Where: Moe Joes
This locals night is the real deal. Catering to the people here who make this town what it is.
Thursday, Dec. 19
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Moulin Rouge
What: The Whistler Dance Academy
50 girls give the performance of their lives to the tunes from the movie Moulin Rouge. See story.
What: Triple Xmas Party
Where: Buffalo Bills
Three nasty Nymphs present a night of deep, sexy house from DJs Dave Armstrong and Shandy Rae, featuring the live vocals of Ingrid Hakanson. Only the naughty need apply.
Who: Rae-Leigh Lohse
Where: The Crystal Lounge
Rae-Leighs first gig at the Crystal will see her playing a mix of originals and covers with just her voice and her acoustic guitar.
Who: Nearly Neil
Where: The Crab Shack
Nearly Neil Diamond. Itll be like a hot August night for all the ladies in the room, thats for sure.
What: Keeping it Real with Cold Snap
Where: The Boot Pub
Real rock n roll all night long to help you play pool and win money.
Who: The Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Irish and rock tunes to take you back to the Emerald Isle.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: L80s Night Retro-bution
Where: Maxx Fish
Ladies free all night as DJ Mr. Fister plays all the trax you forgot you loved.
What: Thirstdays
Where: Buffalo Bills
DJ Peacefrog, Master of Mainstream plays all the gems to get you grooving.
What: Eye Candy with DJ R3
Where: Tommy Africas
Sweets to stimulate all your senses from funky house to hip hop to Top 40.
What: Ladies night
Where: Moe Joes
This night looks good, smells good and for the ladies, its all good.
Who: Tanner Hall
What: Proud to be Locals Night
Where: Garfinkels
DJ Erin and guests give it some at the legendary locals night of nights. Be warned: arrive early.
UPCOMING EVENTS
She Stole My Beer, Buffalo Bills, Dec. 20 & 21
Winter Concert Celebration, MY Place, Dec. 21
Doug and the Slugs, Dustys, Dec. 21
The Inaugural Amateur Boot Ballet, The Boot, Dec. 21 moved to Jan. 25
March Hare, the Pemberton Hotel, Dec. 27 & 28
NEW YEARS EVE EVENTS include:
Whistler Village: First Night, $15 adults $4 kids
Whistler Blackcomb: Heavenly White Out, $190
Maxx Fish: with DJ Keph, $100
Garfinkels: Winter Wonderland, $100
Buffalo Bills: Party of the Year, $195
Moe Joes: with DJ Tone Ballone, $75
Bearfoot Bistro: Five course plus jazz spectacular, $375
Amsterdam Café: Masquerade Ball, $75
Crystal Lounge: Leanne Lamour, $25
La Brasserie: Carnical Night with DJ Ghetto Boy, $60
Tex Corleones: Nearly Neil Diamond, $40 or $99.95 with dinner
The Crab Shack: Will Mimnaugh $25 or $99.95 with dinner
Pemberton Hotel: The 10c Heads, $20
Boot Pub: Sweaty Cheddar $60
Please note: prices subject to change.