Thursday, February8
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Ali Milner
Local jazz chanteuse croons out originals and classics. The EMI
recording artist is Whistler’s biggest up and coming star. She recently
released her self-titled debut album, promoting it on a tour of the Toronto
International Film Festival’s hottest parties. Performs from 4-7 p.m.
Where: Fifty Two 80 Bistro Bar
Who: Cameron Chu Laid back jazz and classic sets from
Whistler’s most talented piano man.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro
Who: Dr. Dave Acoustic favourite strums out toe-tapping
cover tunes.
Where: The Crystal Lounge
Who: Stinkmitt
Electronic band with banger attitude raps out hilarity you don’t want to
miss. Globe trotters touching down for special show. Joined by Procon. Doors 9
p.m.
Where: Garibaldi Lift Company (GLC)
What: Reggae Beach Party Kostaman and band return from
Western Canada Turns and Tunes tour with plenty of reggae grooves to go around.
Where: Moe Joe’s
Who: DJ Buddha Local turntable talent spins out après. Club
Shred at 4 p.m.
Where: Merlin’s
Who: The Bowen Boys
Toe tapping favourites and Celtic traditional tunes with Rob Thompson
and guests from 3:30-5:30 p.m. & 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
CLUBS AND DJs
What: Party Beats
DJ Jamie Vale brings fat funky house and chunky electro. Doors 9 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
What: WinterPride Après DJ speedeepete dishes out party
favourites.
Where: Telus Conference Centre
What: WinterPride Banquet Luke Johnstone with special guest
appearances from Cirque du Soleil, Stilettos and Strap Ons, Ms. Willie Taylor
and her Fabulous Posy. Evening includes entertainment, dinner and dance.
Everyone welcome. Homo and heterosexuals a like. Tickets $65/$75.
Where: Telus Conference Centre
What: WinterPride Banquet Afterparty DJs speedeepete and
Neil McLeod dishes out party favourites.
Where: Maxx Fish
What: Locals Night Get there early. Always a line up for
this local favourite night.
Where: Garfinkel’s
What: Overflow DJ Rosco spins dance hall, hip hop and Top
40. Girls don’t pay cover.
Where: Savage Beagle
What: Groove Night
DJ Miguel Sanchez is on deck for Grub and Groove night.
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Friday, February9
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Rob Funk
High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites from 3:30-5:30 p.m. &
8 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who: Cameron Chu Laid back jazz and classic sets from
Whistler’s most talented piano man.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro
Who: The Hairfarmers You haven’t truly experienced the après
phenomena until you’ve toasted a pint to legends Grateful Greg and Guitar Doug
who were recently voted Best of Whistler Musicians. Après 3:30 p.m. and evening
Payday Friday show.
Where: Merlin’s
Who: Campground C
DJ Byron James spins the best in country rock.
Where: Longhorn Saloon & Grill
What: Bully Time
Ride the mechanical bull.
Where: Dusty’s
What: Martinis at Midnight
Social mixer with Marjie Martini featuring live music,
Matchmaker martini and more. Cover $10.
Where: Mallard Lounge
Who: Salay Brothers
Get in with the music family duo with acoustic vibes.
Where: Black’s Pub
Who: Larry McCray & Foxy
Blues legend with rock edge launches new album
Get Your
Blues On
. Tickets $15. Show 9:30 p.m. DJ
Foxy Moron spins funky après sets.
Where: Garibaldi Lift Company
Who: G Willy The guitar man knows how to strum out a good
time with plenty of favourite covers to sit back to.
Where: Crystal Lounge
What: The Pink Martini Smooch
Alta Lake School fundraiser includes live Latin music, Latin
buffet, fire spinners, silent auction, martinis and more. Doors 7 p.m.
Where: Wildwood Pacific Bistro
Who: Cook Show
Classic rock.
Where: Pemberton Hotel
What: Earth Sounds Didgeridoo, tamboa and drums by Bruno
Love. Show 8 p.m.
Where: Locals Livingroom Emporium
Who: Ali Milner & Black Swade
Jazz meet hard rock for fundraiser for
African boys centre. Show 7 p.m.
Where: Don Ross Secondary in Squamish
CLUBS AND DJs
Who: DJ Peacefrog A mainstream mix of tunes that gets the
dance floor going.
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
What: WinterPride T-Dance DJs Wayne G and Luke Johnstone get
dancers ski-high at the top of Whistler Mountain.
Where: Roundhouse Lodge
What: VIP Fridays DJ Rosco on deck with dancehall, hip hop
and Top 40.
Where: Garfinkel’s
Who: DJ Russ MacLean Local turntable talent on deck from 4-7
p.m. for après.
Where: Fifty Two 80 Bistro
What: Funky Friday Spinning all your dancing favourites with
DJ Jamie Vale.
Where: Maxx Fish
What: 4Play Fridays DJ Mike Gregner brings fat funky house
and chunky electro. Doors 9 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Saturday, February10
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Rob Funk
High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites from 3:30-5:30 p.m. &
8 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who: Dr. Dave Acoustic covers from noon until 4 p.m.
Where: Second Cup
What: New Monsoon Eight piece international talent wraps
world rhythms around rock and roll core. Show 9:30 p.m. Tickets $16.
Where: Dusty’s
Who: Cameron Chu Laid back jazz and classic sets from
Whistler’s most talented piano man.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro
What: Punked Show Blacked Out from Banff and Loose Tooth
from Vancouver deliver night listening of punk music. DJ Buddha up for après.
Where:
Merlin’s
Who: The Hairfamers You haven’t truly experienced the après
phenomena until you’ve toasted a pint to legends Grateful Greg and Guitar Doug
who were recently voted Best of Whistler Musicians. Show at 3:30 p.m.
Where: Dusty’s
What: Music Grind Matt Graham strums out cover classics from
2-5 p.m.
Where: Behind the Grind
What: Cease & Desist Rock out live après set from 2:30
to 5:30 p.m.
Where: Monk’s
Who: G Willy The guitar man knows how to strum out a good
time with plenty of favourite covers to sit back to.
Where: Crystal Lounge
Who:
Cook
Show
Classic rock.
Where: Pemberton Hotel
What: Pemberton Winterfest Legends Grateful Greg and Guitar
Doug of the Hairfarmers perform at outdoor show with beer garden as part of
Winterfest celebrations. Show 8 to 10 p.m.
Where: Pemberton Legion
What: James Bondage Valentines Day fundraiser includes
casino, fashion show, DJs, drag queens, silent auction and more. Proceeds
benefit women’s program in
Squamish and SORCA. Tickets $30. Doors 8 p.m.
Where: Howe Sound Inn in Squamish
What: Jam Night Bring your guitar, banjo, fiddle or drum and
jam til the cows come home. Starts 8 p.m.
Where: Locals Livingroom Emporium
CLUBS AND DJs
Who: DJ Russ MacLean Local turntable talent on deck from 4-7
p.m. for après.
Where: Fifty Two 80 Bistro
What: WinterPride Après DJs Quest and Smoothie on the sax.
Where: Telus Conference Centre
What: WinterPride Whoossh DJs speedeepete and Smoothie on
the sax, Ms. Willie and vocalist Gannon Johnson for fundraising party. Clink a
martini at 8 p.m. Tickets $20.
Where: Cinnamon Bear Bar at the Hilton
What: WinterPride The L-Party Ladies only event spun out by
DJ Sandy.
Where: Maxx Fish
What: WinterPride Snowball Party DJ Jamie J Sanchez spins
out main show with the Bears’ hosting a new sizzilin’ warm up with DJ Pete
Jester Savas on deck for the Fireball.
Where: Telus Conference Centre
Who: DJ
Peacefrog
A mainstream mix of tunes that gets the dance floor going.
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
What: Bang On DJ Business or Pleasure throws down hottest
Top 40, R&B grinders and house. Doors 9 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Who: DJ Foxy Moron Otherwise known as Ace MacKay-Smith, the
funky lady spins out the grooviest beats for après at 3 p.m. Check out this fun
lovin’ local legend.
Where: Garibaldi Lift Company (GLC)
What: Hip Hop Night Spinning all your dancing favourites
from hip hop to Top 40 with DJ Nasa.
Where: Maxx Fish
Who: DJ Rosco Local favourite on deck with hip hop,
dancehall and Top 40.
Where: Moe Joe’s
Sunday, February11
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Music Grind Rob Funk strums out cover classics and
originals from 2-5 p.m.
Where: Behind the Grind
What: Punk Night
Whistler’s ultimate anti-club night. This week Carpenter, The Fall of
Summer and bel Riose. Don’t miss organizer Lindsay’s
favourite band Carpenter.
Where: Garfinkel’s
Who: Cameron Chu Laid back jazz and classic sets from
Whistler’s most talented piano man.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro
Who: The Hairfamers Legends Grateful Greg and Guitar Doug,
recently voted Best of Whistler Musicians, guarantee a wild time for the
Afterburn party that includes a heli-ski pass giveaway. The boys rock out
at 7:30 p.m. after the Fire and Ice
Show. Dj Rob Banks spins après.
Where: Garibaldi Lift Company (GLC)
Who: Sean Rose Rhythm and blues review from 9 p.m. to
midnight.
Where: BBK’s Pub in Upper Village
Who: Rob Funk
High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites from 3:30-5:30 p.m. &
8 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who: Dr. Dave Acoustic covers from noon until 4 p.m.
Where: Second Cup
What: Jam Session Play along side the best for Whistler’s
longest running jam night hosted by Kostaman. Mics, guitars, bass and
percussion available. Sometimes a drum kit. Show 9 p.m.
Where: Crystal Lounge
What: Evening of Opera Soprano and baritone perform famous
arias and duets by Verdi. Show 8 p.m. Tickets $18/$15
Where: Brackendale Art Gallery (BAG)
CLUBS AND DJs
Who: DJ Buddha Local talent on the turntables for après.
Where: Merlin’s
Who: Bris Vegas Breaks Prof. Phat is back with Brisbane
breakbeat with phat bass lines and positive vibe.
Where: Moe Joe’s
What: Locals’ Night Get your groove on with DJ Phd. Atomic
ski giveaway every week.
Where: Longhorn Saloon & Grill
What: Soul Kitchen Local and international DJs are at the
kitchen tables. This week DJ Lon with breaks and chunky house. Doors 9 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
What: No Landscapes Allowed Subversive art show with DJ Foxy
Moron on deck for afternoon sets and band Language Arts with Spanish beats.
Show from 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tickets are $5.
Where: Maxx Fish
Monday, February12
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTs
What: Karaoke I Will Survive won’t sing itself, so come out
to sing all your favourites with the sensational Steve Jiu.
Where: Crystal Lounge
Who: Cameron Chu Laid back jazz and classic sets from
Whistler’s most talented piano man.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro
Who: The Hairfamers Legends Grateful Greg and Guitar Doug,
recently voted Best of Whistler Musicians, guarantee a wild time at the
Celebration 2010 kick off with cake and lots of live entertainment. Show 6 p.m.
Where: 2010 Information Centre
Who: Guitar Doug The man, the hair, the legend plays
high-octane après or night show. He can’t make his mind.
Where: Merlin’s
Who: Bruce Coughlan
Rock and folk covers, originals and Celtic classics from 3:30-5:30 p.m.
& 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
What: Monday Night Concerts New series kicks off with Gnar
Boots and Tool cover band Third Eye. Rock out with Diego, Moses, Jay Buddha and
Sean. Show 9 p.m.
Where: Moe Joe’s
What: Floor Hockey LUNA hosts drop-in floor hockey night.
Bring sports clothing and non-marking gym sneakers. Equipment provided. Catch
#43 Wave bus. Event 8-10 p.m.LUNA members $3. Non-members $5.
Where: Moe Joe’s
CLUBS AND DJs
What: ‘80s Night DJ Ryder spins hip-hop classics, dance
floor anthems and hair-rock that takes you way back. Free cover for ‘80s
outfits. Doors 9 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
What: No Landscapes Allowed Subversive art show with DJ Foxy
Moron on deck for afternoon sets and Canadian hip hop legend Josh Martinez for
evening. Show from 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tickets are $10.
Where: Maxx Fish
Tuesday, February13
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Jam Nights Every Tuesday join in the open stage with
drums, guitars, basses and mics open for the taking. Plenty of musicians on
hand to jam with.
Where: Longhorn Saloon
Who: Cameron Chu Laid back jazz and classic sets from
Whistler’s most talented piano man.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro
Who: Bruce Coughlan
Rock and folk covers, originals and Celtic classics from 3:30-5:30 p.m.
& 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
CLUBS AND DJs
Who: DJ Tone
The best in funky house for après. House talent show at 8 p.m.
Where:Merlin’s
Who: ‘90s Night
Party like you’re Nikki Sixx to one-hit wonders and old-school revisits
by DJ Trix. Doors 9 p.m.
Where: Tommy’s
What: Ladies Night Hip hop, R&B and dancehall with DJ
Seanski.
Where: Maxx Fish
What: Valentines Dating Game Sign up for Whistler’s number
dating game.
Where: Crystal Lounge
Wednesday,
February14
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Whistler Jam Join Kostaman for a 9 p.m. jam session.
Bring your own instruments or use his. Each week is a different creative mix
that helps to cultivate upcoming talent.
Where: Black’s Pub
Who: Cameron Chu Laid back jazz and classic sets from
Whistler’s most talented piano man.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro
What: Rock Jam Wes, Jay, Steph and Jessie with acoustic rock
jam 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Where: BBK’s Pub in Upper Village
Who: Bruce Coughlan
Rock and folk covers, originals and Celtic classics from 3:30-5:30 p.m.
& 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
What: Music Bingo Test your music trivia at 8 p.m.
Where: Citta
What: Garf’s Rocks It’s like karaoke only instead of CDs and
a song screen, a live band backs you
up. Step up the mic. Bands interested in playing the show can contact
info@garfswhistler.com
Where: Garfinkel’s
Who: Pacifica Get into sensual, sexy Spanish beats with live
band for Valentine’s Day. Show 8 p.m. Tickets $25/$22.50
Where: MY Millennium Place
CLUBS AND DJs
What: Industry Night Always a good time with Peacefrog.
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
What: Old School Night
Spinning old school hip hop with DJ Phroh and Trevor Tatics.
Where: Maxx Fish
Who: DJ Phroh
Local favourite on deck for après.
Where: Merlin’s
What: Nuts and Bolts Ball
Hook up with a hottie where every guy will be given a bolt
and every girl a nut and hopefully there will be a fit. Dress to impress.
Where: Garfinkel’s
Who: Mat the Alien International scratch wizard on deck for
legendary night with hip hop, funk and breaks.
Where: Moe Joe’s
What: DirtyBeats Organizer Lindsay celebrates her birthday
with a special Under the Sea Theme for Valentine’s Day. Prizes for best dressed
sea creature. Funk master Mister Fister on deck. Doors 9 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Thursday, February15
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Ali Milner
Local jazz chanteuse croons out originals and classics. The EMI
recording artist is Whistler’s biggest up and coming star. She recently
released her self-titled debut album, promoting it on a tour of the Toronto
International Film Festival’s hottest parties. Performs from 4-7 p.m.
Where: Fifty Two 80 Bistro Bar
Who: Cameron Chu Laid back jazz and classic sets from
Whistler’s most talented piano man.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro
What: Reggae Beach Party Kostaman and band return from
Western Canada Turns and Tunes tour with plenty of reggae grooves to go around.
Where: Moe Joe’s
Who: Bruce Coughlan
Rock and folk covers, originals and Celtic classics from 3:30-5:30 p.m.
& 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
CLUBS AND DJs
What: Party Beats
DJ Mike Grefner brings fat funky house and chunky electro. Doors 9 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
What: Locals Night Get there early. Always a line up for
this local favourite night.
Where: Garfinkel’s
What: Liquid Lounge Sexy downtempo groove with DJ
Select-R-Us.
Where: Garfinkel’s
Who: DJ Buddha
Local favourite on deck for après. Club Shred at 6 p.m.
Where: Merlin’s
What: Overflow DJ Rosco spins dance hall, hip hop and Top
40. Girls don’t pay cover.
Where: Savage Beagle
What: Groove Night
DJ Miguel Sanchez is on deck for Grub and Groove night.
Where: Pemberton Hotel
UP AND COMING
Reggae Fest The second annual fest presented by the Bands
Against Hunger Society grooves for a cause Monday, Feb. 26 at Buffalo Bill’s.
Line up includes Tracey Saxby, Reggae Souldiers, Kostaman and The Vibrations,
DJ Phroh, The Arbutus Trio and more. Event raises funds for WAG, Whistler Food
Bank and African non-profit groups. Visit myspace.com/bandsagainsthunger.
Group’s logo competition held over until March 1.
Sailesh the hypnotist returns Feb. 18 at Merlins with
uncensored show.
Catlow the voice behind the theme song for CTV’s Whistler
returns Feb. 16 at the GLC.
She Stole My Beer rare show from Whistler favourites March
16 at the GLC.
Kinnie Starr Singer-poet delivers wordplay Saturday, Feb. 24
at the Brew Pub. Tickets are $12/$15.
