Weekend entertainment listings

Friday, March 23

ON STAGE

Who:

The Whole Damn County

Where:

Moe Joe’s

These local boys are turning out your favourite rock. Be sure to try on a hat at the bar.

Who

: Cam Salay Trio

Where

: Dubh Linn Gate

When

: Apres and Evenings

These lads are strumming contemporary Celtic and light rock favourites.

Who

: Cameron Chu Jazz Trio

Where

: Bearfoot Bistro

Enjoy smooth jazz stylings seven days a week in Whistler’s only wine bar.

Who

: Jennifer Scott

Where

: Crystal Lounge

Kick back to some easy-listening jazzy piano and vocals. Jennifer’s crooning original tunes and unique covers.

Who

: Hairfarmers

Where

: Merlin’s

It’s a Sol-full apres with these local rockers. Guitar Doug and his sidekick Greg host Apres ski unlike any others.

Who

: Michael Sicoly

Where

: The Mallard Lounge

Cosy up to the fireplace in the Chateau Whistler’s slopeside lounge. Michael’s tickling the ivory with your requests from yesterday and today.

What

: Das Boot Ballet

Where

: The Boot Pub

The only place in town to enjoy adult beverages and adult entertainment.

CLUBS AND DJs

Who

: DJ Juice

Where

: The Leopard Lounge at the AlpenRock

This Vancouver DJ is spinning the latest in hip hop and dance.

Who

: DJ Chris Viner

Where

: Tommy Africa’s

Get saucy on the dance floor with Latin-influenced production and pumpin’ percussion.

Who

: DJ Little T

Where

: Maxx Fish

Little T is back for the season to host Friday nights with a great lineup of funky house.

Who

: DJ Miguel Sanchez

Where

: Garfinkel’s

Catering to locals and visitors alike with the right mix of Top 40, alternative rock and dance.

Who

: DJ Rabid

Where

: Savage Beagle

Open-toed sandals meets baggy jeans… a mix of people and music to keep you entertained all night.

Who

: DJ Peace Frog

Where

: Buffalo Bill’s

The joint will be rockin’ with Top 40 and retro tunes. Get there early to avoid the weekend lineups.

PUBS & PATIOS

Where:

Citta’

Located in the centre of the action, it’s the top spot for people watching. Stay warm under the patio heaters or relax upstairs in the pool room.

Where:

Tapley’s Neighbourhood Pub

Casual atmosphere for warm conversation and cold beer. Bar staff operate a not-too-loud sound system of rock and roll numbers and the outdoor patio gives patrons the best of both worlds.

Where:

The BrewHouse

For a big place, it sure has a cosy atmosphere. Great bar food and drinks, as well as a big screen TV – all the comforts of home minus the remote control. The bar staff also pump out classic rock and top 40 from the sound system.

Where:

Amsterdam Café

Party central. This little spot in the village has it all – music, food and drinks – day and night. Great place to spot for watching the local colour.

Where:

Hoz’s Pub

Down to earth pub but still in that Whistler style. Just a hop, skip and a jump from that brisk walk on the Valley Trail in Whistler Creekside.

What

: Stella Extreme Friday

Where

: Dusty’s

Showcasing the phatest ride or slide on their big screen.

Saturday, March 24

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Who

: Big Up

Where

: Dusty’s

These veterans of reggae/ska will have the Creekside joint jumpin’.

Who

: The Hairfarmers

Where

: GLC

When

: Apres

They’re the busiest band in town, keeping everyone rockin’ from the village to the Creekside.

Who

: Leanne and Kyla

Where

: Monk’s Grill

A little Celtic fiddle, guitar and vocals to lift the spirits and set your feet stomping.

Who

: The Whole Damn County

Where

: Moe Joe’s

See Friday’s listings.

Who

: Jennifer Scott

Where

: Crystal Lounge

See Friday’s listings.

Who

: Cam Salay Trio

Where

: Dubh Linn Gate

See Friday’s listings.

Who:

Cameron Chu Jazz Trio

Where

: Bearfoot Bistro

See Friday’s listings.

What

: Das Boot Ballet

Where

: The Boot Pub

See Friday’s listings.

CLUBS AND DJs

Who

: DJs Dan Lake and Wild Billy

Where

: The Leopard Lounge at the AlpenRock

These two resident DJs have got the right mix to keep your ears happy and your feet moving.

Who

: DJ Stoli

Where

: Garfinkel’s

Stoli’s behind the wheels, driving the weekend crowd into a dance floor frenzy.

Who

: DJ Chris Viner

Where

: Tommy Africa’s

Underground and deep tribal house to move your body and soul. Lose yourself in the Tiki Jungle.

Who

: DJ Slazz

Where

: Buffalo Bill’s

It’s not just another Saturday night – it’s Saturday night at Bill’s! Will someone bare it all tonight? Maybe you?

Who

: DJ Rabid

Where

: Savage Beagle

Spinning a diverse mix for the diverse crowd. Expect a little bit of everything and anything.

What:

Electra Funk Saturdays with DJ Spincat

Where

: Maxx Fish

Nu skool house, hip hop and happenin’ vibes.

Sunday, March 25

LIVE AND LOVING IT

Who

: Opel

Where

: The Garibaldi Lift Co.

A funky trip-hop jazz act, featuring bass, drums, guitar, keyboards and the vocals of Lily Frost. See article.

Who

: Chloe, Ned and Steve

Where

: Black’s Pub

This trio may be new to the scene, but they’re already versatile, turning out a ton of classic rock and a few tunes of their own.

Who

: Removal

What

: New Punk Night

Where

: The Boot

The Boot continues to house the most cutting edge bands in the punk regime with Removal. Lid warms up the crowd. See article.

Who

: Pete and Chad and the Whole Damn County

Where

: The Crab Shack

It’s a locals’ thing! Crazy, loud and rockin’!

Who

: Leanne and Kyla

Where

: Merlin’s

Your favourite Celtic duo is leading a foot stompin, rockin’ and reelin’ good time at this proven party place. Be sure to ask about next Sunday’s "hotdog party."

Who

: The Hairfarmers

Where

: The Longhorn

When

: Apres

The Kokanee Freeride Meltdown moves its party to the slopeside patio and is bringing along Doug and Greg for your entertainment pleasure.

Who

: Gordo

Where

: Uli’s Flipside

Gordo gets the pasta joint jumpin’ with his classic tunes.

Who

: Cam Salay Trio

Where

: Dubh Linn Gate

See Friday’s listings.

Who

: Cameron Chu Jazz Trio

Where

: Bearfoot Bistro

See Friday’s listings.

CLUBS AND DJs

Who

: DJ R3

Where

: Garfinkel’s

Feeling sassy this Sunday? Groove along with R3 and show off those moves on the elevated stage.

What

: Soulkitchen

Where

: Tommy Africa’s

DJ Marky Mark is bringing his funky beats and banging house all the way from Vancouver.

Who:

DJ Royal Riley

Where:

Moe Joe’s

He’s preachin’ British beats in The Church.

What

: Hot Ass Smokin’ Sunday

Where

: Dusty’s

Featuring the new XFL and interactive playmaker. Smokin’ deals on hot grub.

Who

: DJ Slazz

Where

: Buffalo Bill’s

See Saturday’s listings.