Friday, Jan. 9
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Mutiny on the Airwaves Freeradio Whistler Fundraiser
Where: Dustys
Music by local hardcore bands Truth Be Told and The Antithesis, along with MC Gigalo, DJ Deadly Cam, and Freeradio founders DJ Tone & Steve. Tickets $5 at the door with proceeds supporting the defunct pirate stations application for a legitimate FM broadcasting licence.
What: Rob Funk Fridays
Where: Blacks Pub
A night of easy-going rock tunes served up with a smile by local jack-of-all-musical-trades Rob Funk.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man Chu sets the mood with lots of soul, R&B and classic torch favourites.
Who: Rob Thompson
Where: Crystal Lounge
Easy-going rock n roll hits with a touch of the blues.
Who: Guitar Doug
Where: Merlins
Payday Friday with local legend Guitar Doug playing and singing whatever he damn well pleases for the après and again in the evening.
Who: The Ecclestons
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Imagine Peter Paul & Mary hopped up on Irish Whiskey from the mouth of a cod and youve got the Ecclestons. High-energy Celtic soul with Vancouver Island roots always a good time.
Who: WDC
Where: Moe Joes
Rock covers by Moe Joes Friday night 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: Zipper
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Classic rock.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Rob Banks
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
A funky après set of R&B, soul, hip-hop and reggae.
Who: DJ Trix
Where: Maxx Fish
Everything from ABBA to metal from the mic-wielding wild man.
What: Strange Tango with DJ Keph
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Sexy house grooves.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bills
Mainstream dance floor-filling faves to kick off another crazy weekend.
What: Flavour Fridays
Where: Tommy Africas
DJ Rob Banks throws down hip-hop and R&B hits to kick off a wild weekend. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Who: DJ Derek
Where: Savage Beagle
Dropping the best Top 40 hip-hop, R&B and house cuts in the red lounge and down below.
Saturday, Jan. 10
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: The Big Shivoo
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Wrap party for Whistler-Blackcombs 2 nd Annual Big Mountain Experience featuring tunes by Vancouver band Yoko Casionos. Invitation only tickets acquired through participation in BME clinics, tours and events. Ph: 604-932-3434.
Who: Cynthia MacLeod & Gordon Belsher
Where: MY (Millennium) Place
Traditional tunes from the pride of P.E.I. 18-year-old fiddler MacLeod accompanied by acclaimed singer/guitarist Belsher. Part of MY Place/Whistler Arts Councils 2003/04 Performance Series. Tickets $12-$15. Ph: 604-935-8410.
Who: The Hairfarmers
Where: Dustys
If there is a ski-bum heaven then Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg are the choir. Acoustic versions of everything from Johnny Cash to Bob Marley to Led Zeppelin for the après hours, then the boys come back again to finish the night off right.
Who: Rob Thompson
Where: Crystal Lounge
Easy-going rock n roll hits with a touch of the blues.
Who: The Ecclestons
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Imagine Peter Paul & Mary hopped up on Irish Whiskey from the mouth of a cod and youve got the Ecclestons. High-energy Celtic soul with Vancouver Island roots always a good time.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man Chu sets the mood with lots of soul and R&B and classic torch favourites.
Who: Rob Funk
Where: Second Cup
Guitar tunes on weekend afternoons for those who stick around to sip their coffee.
Who: Zipper
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Classic rock.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Rob Banks
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
A funky après set of R&B, soul, hip-hop and reggae from 3 to 7 p.m.
Who: DJ Buddha
Where: Merlins
Buddha is one with everything from Top 40 to hip-hop to reggae.
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.
What: Garfs Gone Wild
Where: Garfinkels
DJ Rob Banks throws down hip-hop, dance tracks and old-skool beats.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bills
The master of the mainstream mix doin his thing for the infamous Bills stagette parties.
Who: DJ Tone Ballone
Where: Moe Joes
Popular rock and dance tunes that get the girls dancing on the pool tables.
What: Goodtimes with DJ Trix
Where: Tommy Africas
Trix is definitely 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.
LOUNGES, PUBS AND PATIOS
Where: Longhorn Saloon
The prime-positioned patio is an internationally renowned après spot. Saturdays, check out Hockey Night in Canada as its meant to be watched, among friends, and on two 10-foot-wide TV screens.
Where: Mallard Lounge at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler
A classic dark-panelled bar for the premium scotch-on-the-rocks set.
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
A high-ceilinged room on top of the Whistler village gondola station with a sunny deck for checking out hillside action.
Where: Casa Tapas and Wine Bar
The jazz-infused lounge bar welcomes the funky set that want a relaxed yet more sophisticated night out.
Where: Citta
Cittas has nice long windows and a big deck in the Village Square making it the ideal place to meet and watch the world go by.
Where: The BrewHouse
Kick back with a locally brewed beer and play a game of pool or two in the casual atmosphere by the creek.
Where: Amsterdam Pub & Café
The Dam has cool tunes, unusual artwork and great burgers.
Where: Blacks Pub
A cozy spot overlooking the plaza by the Whistler and Blackcomb gondolas and a great place to chill out and dream about bike park days past and snow days to come.
Where: Tapleys Neighbourhood Pub
The games always on the big screen TV, plus keno, darts and some of the best value pub food in Whistler.
Where: BBKs Pub
A small, friendly pub nestled in the heart of Blackcomb. Good eats, bartending staff who know their wines, and a unique photo gallery.
Where: Merlins
The popular apres spot at the base of Blackcomb serves up a great plate of nachos. Open seven days a week for après and beyond.
Where: Hozs Pub
In old Creekside, enjoy a Whistler original with an excellent patio for watching the sun set.
Where: Dustys
A laid back hangout and the place to be for Creekside après.
Sunday, Jan. 11
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Watershed CD Release
Where: Moe Joes
Performances by musicians from the Rutherford Creek Collective to mark the release of Watershed, a benefit CD for family members of victims of the Rutherford Creek flooding tragedy last October. Tickets $15 at the door, includes CD. Ph: 604-935-1152.
Who: End This Week With Knives with Blue Sky Mile
What: The Punk Night
Where: Boot Pub
Skaters and the anti-club crowd join with the best of Vancouvers indie punk scene to take back the night. Tickets $5 at the door. Ph: 604-932-3338.
Who: Rob Funk
Where: Second Cup
Chill guitar tunes on weekend afternoons for those who want to sit and sip their coffee.
Who: WDC
Where: Crab Shack
Familiar high-energy rock and alternative covers by the band the locals love.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man Chu sets the mood with lots of soul, R&B and classic torch 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: The Ecclestons
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Imagine Peter Paul & Mary hopped up on Irish Whiskey from the mouth of a cod and youve got the Ecclestons. High-energy Celtic soul with Vancouver Island roots always a good time.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Kid Kio
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Upbeat lounge grooves for the après crowd from 3 to 7 p.m.
Who: DJ Home Stereo
Where: Maxx Fish
Groovy lounge tunes and Top 40 dance floor favourites.
What: Soul Kitchen
Where: Tommy Africas
The special this week is Vancouvers DJ Czech, the man that started the Kitchen cooking, playing old school house tracks from the past decade. The granddaddy of Whistler club nights at 11 years and counting. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Who: DJ Buddha
Where: Merlins
Buddha is one with everything, from Top 40 to hip-hop to reggae for après and beyond.
What: Moe Funk Night with DJ Kyluge the Funksta Queen
Where: Moe Joes
Dust off your 70s gear and boogie down to all the funk classics.
Who: DJ Richie Rich
Where: Buffalo Bills
Keep the weekend going! Richie Rich plays mainstream dance faves that make you feel like its Saturday night all over again.
What: Fire & Ice After-Party
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
DJ Noel spins funk and soul in the hillside lounge after the Fire & Ice events.
Monday, Jan. 12
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Guitar Doug
Where: Merlins
The ultimate ski bum plays the ultimate après set. Laid back acoustic rockers from 3 to 6 p.m.
Who: Sack Blabbath
What: Metal Mondays
Where: Garfinkels
A stadium-style Black Sabbath tribute from Vancouver, here to make evil angels in the snow and bring the weekly metal night back with a vengeance. Tickets $5 at the door.
Who: All Purpose
Where: Boot Pub
Vancouver trio rocks out College-radio alt-punk with Veruca Salt vocals for the Monday Madness live music night. $5 cover and a snowboard giveaway contest. Ph: 604-932-3338.
Who: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Fiddle-driven Celtic, Irish and easy-rock tunes from a pair of local legends. Music worth a toast of your pint.
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 classic torch favourites.
What: Open Mic Night with Creekside Phil & Grateful Greg
Where: Dustys
Acoustic stage opportunity for aspiring rockers hosted by two locals with a show or two under their belts. All skill levels welcome.
What: Open Mic Night with Rob Funk
Where: Second Cup
Bring an instrument and join local musician Funk for an open coffee shop jam from 7 to 11 p.m.
What: Open Mic Night
Where: Moe Joes
Think youve got what it takes to be a musician? Pete and Jason from local band WDC give the opportunity to put your money where your mouth is.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Mat the Alien
Where: Merlins
Hip-hop & drum n bass from the local scratch-master.
Who: DJ Rob Banks
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
A funky après set of soul, hip-hop, reggae and R&B from 3 to 7 p.m.
Who: DJ Skinny
Where: Maxx Fish
Skinny plays what you wanna hear at all-request Mondays.
Who: DJ Tanner
Where: Savage Beagle
Youre used to seeing the Digital Underdogg on Thursdays, but from now on, Mr. Full House is on the decks at the start of every week.
What: 80s Night
Where: Tommy Africas
DJ Ryder rocks out retro-style for the packed dance floor. Doors at 8:30 p.m. Free cover for the first 50 people and VIP line treatment for 80s outfits!
Who: DJ Richie Rich
Where: Buffalo Bills
Mainstream tunes. Whistler Heli-Ski après party at 3 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 13
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Fiddle-driven Celtic, Irish and easy-rock tunes from a pair of local legends. Music worth a toast of your pint.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man Chu sets the mood with lots of soul and R&B and classic torch 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 from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.
What: Open Mic Night
Where: Blacks Pub
Get cozy and check out some new talent at this impromptu showing. Might even be time to put your money where your mouth is and dust off that old guitar.
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.
What: Grizzs Amateur Video Night
Where: Merlins
A chance for the local film community to show ski, snowboard and lifestyle footage on Merlins giant screen TV. Maximum 15 minutes each, with prizes for best footage judged by the audience. Screening starts at 8 p.m.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Cleveland
Where: Maxx Fish
Mainstream faves for a mid-week dance party.
Who: DJ Ace
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Whistlers favourite go-go dancer spins an eclectic yard sale of whatever she feels like for the après crowd from 3 to 7 p.m.
Who: DJ Kori K
Where: Merlins
Local boy spins funky house for the après crowd.
Who: DJ SS
What: Jungle n Breaks Night
Where: Garfinkels
U.K. DJ/Producer and Formation Records founder is revered as a pioneer of the breakbeat sound.
What: 90s Night
Where: Tommy Africas
A new nostalgia night, bringing back the last decade of the last millennium. DJ Trix spins one hit wonder dance tracks. Doors at 9:30 p.m. Free cover.
Who: DJ Seanski
Where: Savage Beagle
Old and new skool hip-hop night, six years strong and counting.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bills
The Frog keeps the good tunes rockin in the cozy room.
Who: DJ Noel
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Hip-hop & house tracks in the hillside lounge.
What: Old School Hip-Hop Night
Where: Moe Joes
Dance floor classics from the 80s and 90s thatll have you doin the humpty hump.
Wednesday, Jan. 14
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Whistler Idol Karaoke
Where: Merlins
Join host Luscious Lindsay for a night of liquid courage-fuelled singing insanity at the Blackcomb bar. 7-11 p.m.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man Chu sets the mood with lots of soul and R&B and classic torch favourites.
Who: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Fiddle-driven Celtic, Irish and easy-rock tunes from a pair of local legends. Music worth a toast of your pint.
Who: Transmission
Where: Moe Joes
Local boys play high-energy hard rock tunes.
Who: Wes Makepeace
Where: Crab Shack
Acoustic rockers played by a local boy and industry-night deals for the hardworking skateboarders that frequent his shows.
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 Phroh
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Dancehall reggae and deep bass grooves.
What: Dont Blame Us Blame Garfinkels!
Where: Garfinkels
The Hat Party show up in your coolest head gear for the chance to win a prize from Comor Sports, and dance to funky house tunes by Whistlers favourite, DJ Milton.
What: Cash Wednesdays with DJ Gary Moore
Where: Tommy Africas
A special guest percussionist joins Moore and cohort DJ Noel Boogie this week. Funk, house and breaks plus the chance to win $100 cash and the chance at the $2,000 grand prize in April. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Who: DJ Rossco
Where: Savage Beagle
Hip-hop and R&B from Montreals finest.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bills
Mainstream mix tunes for a midweek dance party.
Who: DJ Buzz Rocker
Where: Maxx Fish
New and old school dance tunes.
Thursday, Jan. 15
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Greasy Jack & Juice
Where: Crystal Lounge
Groovy old-time blues from a couple of good ol Pembie boys.
What: Jam Night Thursday
Where: Boot Pub
Open mic and instrumental jam night with house jam band Cold Snap. Plus, a $100 pool tourney, darts and a no techno or R&B guarantee.
What: Liquid Jazz Thursday
Where: La Bocca
Smooth swing, funk and jazz grooves from Vancouvers Cory Curtis and Shawn Killaly on bass and drums, and a different guest musician rounding out the trio each week. Music starts 10:30 p.m.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man Chu sets the mood with lots of soul and R&B and classic torch favourites.
Who: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Fiddle-driven Celtic, Irish and easy-rock tunes from a pair of local legends. Music worth a toast of your pint.
Who: The Leth Dodis Band
Where: Moe Joes
Intense new age rock played by members of local band WDC.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Thrasher Thursdays
Where: Merlins
A night of old school punk and hardcore tunes hosted by infamous local ski-bum and hard music superfan Johnny Thrash.
Who: DJ Rob Banks
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
A funky après set of soul, hip-hop, reggae and R&B from 3 p.m. on.
What: Eye Candy
Where: Tommy Africas
Tommys promo babes and guest DJs pumping hip-hop and Top 40. Girls get in free! Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bills
The Frog keeps the mid-week vibe alive with mainstream dance floor faves.
What: Locals Night
Where: Garfinkels
Whistlers best local DJs on rotation so the local crowd can dance their local asses off.
Who: DJ Buzz Rocker
Where: Maxx Fish
New and old school dance tunes.
UPCOMING EVENTS
SWARM!, Jan. 17.
2 Live Crew, Jan. 21.
Buck 65, Jan. 21.
Charlie Ross: One Man Star Wars Trilogy, Jan. 23 & 24.
D.O.A., Jan. 25.
Aussie Day Party, Jan. 26.