Local Arts

Reggae Cowboys lasso rich fusion sound Who: Reggae Cowboys Where: Boot Pub When: Monday, Feb. 25 A little reggae, a little rock steady.

Who: Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe Where: Whistler Conference Centre When: Feb. 23 Karl Denson cites Herbie Hancock and The Roots as mentors, and influences as diverse as Maceo Parker and Parliament Funk, but he is mainly a self-taught musician.

Jim Byrnes brings straight ahead blues to town Saturday Night By Nancy Hyndman Who: Jim Byrnes Where: Millennium Place When: Saturday, Feb. 23 If you want to play the blues, you have to do the time.

In Whistler What : The adele-campbell Fine Art Gallery Where : Lobby level, Delta Whistler Resort This gallery represents many outstanding British Columbia artists, including David Langevin.

Arts council wants to hear from public Saturday Attendance at this year’s Whistler Performance Series has been disappointing. Show sponsors, the Whistler Community Arts Council, are looking at why ticket sales are down.

Radiohead covers, originals served up Who: Steve Wright Where : Crystal Lounge When: Feb. 22 & 23 Ex-Whistler Steve Wright brings his guitar and some obscure cover tunes to the Crystal Lounge Feb. 22 and 23.

Michael Franti brings funkily conscious music with Stay Human Who: Michael Franti’s Spearhead Where: SnoCore Icicle Ball, Whistler Conference Centre When: Saturday, Feb. 23 He worked with lyrical poet William S. Burroughs.

Who: Gladyss Patches with Slick 60 Where: Boot Pub When: Sunday, Feb. 17 Gladyss Patches, the Vancouver rap and rock band, are being hailed as the next thing in rock.

Country star Angela Kelman goes bossa nova Who: Angela Kelman Where: Millennium Place, 7 p.m. When: Saturday, Feb. 16 There’s a new tempo in town.

In Whistler What : The adele-campbell Fine Art Gallery Where : Lobby level, Delta Whistler Resort This gallery represents many outstanding British Columbia artists, including David Langevin.