Friday, Jan. 31
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Pay Day Party
Where: Merlins
The singing ski bum will warm you up with classic tunes from 3 p.m. and then later on with Grateful Greg for the classic locals party night.
Who: Rob Thompson
Where: The Crystal Lounge
Classic and contemporary easy listening rock acoustics.
Who: The Ecclestons
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Colleen, Liam and Greg Eccleston do the great Irish classics in their unique energetic way.
Who: Pete from WDC
Where: Crab Shack
Acoustic nonsense as Pete plays all your favourite rock n roll ditties.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Old jazz standards, contemporary R&B with a piano and guest vocalists.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
Exotic dancing girls help the boys relax after a busy week.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ R3
Where: Garfinkels
Dance the night away to a mix of hip hop and R&B classics.
What: Strange Tango
Where: The Garibaldi Lift Co.
The sophisticated sounds of boudoir music by DJ Keph. Nu jazz, deep funk, Brazilectro and a touch of class.
What: Take The Bend Out Of Fridays
Where: Tommy Africas
DJ Mat the Alien dusts off tracks from the archives, old skool hip hop, funky mixes and drum n bass. Ty-C takes the mic.
Who: Free Love Fridays
Where: Maxx Fish
Hip hop, R&B and Top 40 is on the menu, served up by DJ Dizzy.
Who: Works
Where: Dustys
An interplay of turntables and live musicians hosted by DJ Buddha. Hes also there for apres too.
Who: DJ Peacefrog
Where: Buffalo Bills
Its the right night to get out and shake it with mainstream music.
Who: DJ Derek
Where: Savage Beagle
Derek dominates the decks with his hip hop, R&B and Top 40 tracks.
Saturday, Feb. 1
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Rob Thompson
Where: The Crystal Lounge
Classic and contemporary easy listening rock acoustics.
Who: Rob Funk
Where: Dustys
Its Saturday Night Live with classic covers from the psychedelic Mr. Funk.
Who: Pete from WDC
Where: Crab Shack
Acoustic nonsense with Pete playing all your favourite rock n roll ditties.
Who: The Ecclestons
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Colleen, Liam and Greg Eccleston do the great Irish classics in their unique energetic way.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro
Old jazz standards, contemporary R&B with a piano and guest vocalists.
Who: Side Street
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Rock and roll classics.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Ministry of Sound with Gary Moore
Where: Tommy Africas
Londons famous MofS DJ Gary Moore plays huge anthems, U.K. beats and funky house with resident DJ Milton.
What: Meat and Music
Where: Merlins
Join DJ Buddha for apres until 10 p.m.
Who: Superfunk
Where: Maxx Fish
Hip hop, R&B and deep fried funk courtesy of DJ Keph.
What: Revolve
Where: The GLC
Dr. Digglesworth and Pedro D. habituate this exclusive alpine lounge with dope beats, bumpin' house and big breaks.
Who: DJ R3
Where: Garfinkels
Spinning the best hip hop and dance.
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
Savage love on the turntables with hip hop R&B and top 40 classics.
Who: DJ Tone Ballone
Where: Moe Joes
A drinkin and dancin kind of place for a whole lot of fun.
PUBS AND PATIOS
Where: Casa Tapas and Wine Bar
This jazz-infused lounge bar welcomes the funky set that want a more relaxed yet sophisticated night out.
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: 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 a menu to match.
Where: Tapleys Neighbourhood Pub
Is exactly that, neighbourly, with some of the best value pub food in Whistler and big screen sports, keno, and darts.
Sunday, Feb. 2
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Edwin & The Pressure
Where: Merlins
The rock n roll legend from I Mother Earth went solo, spat out a string of hits and has formed a new band delivering one hell of a tight set. See story.
Who: Robert Walters 20 th Congress
Where: The Boot Pub
Pay your respects to the jazz and funk greats with this tribe of talented musicians who fill the most famous of venues in America. See story.
Who: WDC
Where: The Crab Shack
End the week right with some top notch rock n roll from these local legends and its all for free!
What: Rapt In Awe book release party
Where: The Pony Espresso, Pemberton
Release the Inner Freak at this launch of a manual on being spiritual in a material world starting 6 p.m.
Who: The Ecclestons
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Colleen, Liam and Greg Eccleston do all the great Irish classics in their unique energetic way.
What: Open Mic night
Where: Crystal Lounge
Humble home music-makers take to the stage for a casual evening of untapped talent.
Who: Rob Funk
Where: Second Cup
Afternoon caffeine-style apres with the funky one.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro
Old jazz standards, contemporary R&B with a piano and guest vocalists.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Soul Kitchen
Where: Tommy Africas
Nordic Traxx CD Release Party featuring DJ Dana D from Vancouver, along with Quadra playing drum & bass and breaks.
Who: DJ Def Star Dub
Where: Savage Beagle
Hip hop on down to the dance floor.
What: Reggae Beats and Breaks
Where: Maxx Fish
DJ C the Selecta legalizes all of your favourite reggae dance tracks.
What: Sugar
Where: Moe Joes
Funky tunes and foxy ladies behind the bar.
What: Subphonic Elements
Where: The GLC
Dr. Digglesworth and guests fill the lab with deep, dropping house and breakbeat.
Who: DJ Rich Trix
Where: Buffalo Bills
Classic rock and mainstream madness.
Monday, Feb. 3
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Robert Walters 20 th Congress
Where: The Boot Pub
Pay your respects to the jazz and funk greats with this tribe of talented musicians who fill the most famous of venues in America. See story.
What: Open Mic Night
Where: Dustys
Whether youre a visitor wanting to jam or a local ready to explode on the music scene, choose your instrument and join the band.
Who: Rounds Night
Where: Merlins
Join Guitar Doug, for a rockin sing-and-dance-along like no other. Apres songs from 3 p.m.
Who: WDC
Where: Moe Joes
Whistlers favourite cover band marks the start of the new week with some damn fine rock n roll.
What: Karaoke Night
Where: Crystal Lounge
Expect it all, the good, the bad, and the ugly. Where all the wannabes gettabe.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro
Old jazz standards plus contemporary R&B with a piano and guest vocalists.
Who: The Splinters
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
With guitar, banjo and fiddle, this trio push the boundaries of bluegrass, Celtic and even gospel music.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Milton
Where: The Garibaldi Lift Co.
Down tempo beats and deep vocal house. 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.
What: Fresh Meat Mondays
Where: Maxx Fish
Pick over the new locals while grooving to the awesome hip hop, R&B and Top 40 of DJ R3.
What: Magnum Opus with DJ Ryder
Where: Tommy Africas
80s beats at their best from the Retro Machine DJ Ryder, who pumps out track after memorable track to pump, bump and jump to.
What: All Over The Map Mondays
Where: Savage Beagle
An eclectic mix of contemporary classics.
Who: DJ Rich Trix
Where: Buffalo Bills
Classic rock and mainstream madness.
Tuesday, Feb. 4
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Its a "G" Thang Cali style
Where: Dustys
As part of the Brotherhood of Skiers Summit, get ready for the Black Avalanche Dance Party with music by L.As DJ London.
Who: Dave Crowley Band
Where: Crab Shack
Go back in black with these hard rockers bringing their bone-shattering originals and metal classics.
Who: The Splinters
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
With guitar, banjo and fiddle, this trio push the boundaries of bluegrass, Celtic and even gospel music.
What: open Mic Night
Where: Blacks Pub
Get cosy and cop some new talent at this impromptu showing, perhaps even play an instrument yourself.
What: Creekside Karaoke
Where: Hozs Pub
Want to take centre stage? No need to go all the way to town, just come on down to Hozs for a night in the limelight.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
A flesh fest for the fellas featuring exotic dancing girls.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Ladies Night
Where: Garfinkels
A gorgeous night filled with sexxy house from DJ Shandy Rae. Male go-go dancers, a fashion and fire show and free entry before 10:30.
What: Jungle n Breaks
Where: Tommy Africas
Guaranteed mayhem as Jungle Souldier and Mat the Alien go head to head on four turntables. A show not to be missed.
Who: DJ Yan Solo
Where: Maxx Fish
Whistlers freshest hip hop and heli-ski give aways.
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
The old school master from New York.
Wednesday, Feb. 5
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Industry night
Where: Crab Shack
Wes Makepeace and Pete from WDC help you get over the hump with their acoustic blend of rock n roll mayhem.
What: Killer Karaoke
Where: Merlins
Make a fool or a fantasy of yourself. Hosted by Luscious Lindsay.
Who: The Splinters
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
With guitar, banjo and fiddle, this trio push the boundaries of bluegrass, Celtic and even gospel music.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
Its amazing what you can do with wax. Catch the girls in all their glory.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: U.K. Breaks
Where: Tommy Africas
DJ Skool of Thought, studio partner of Krafty Kuts, plays alongside resident DJ Milton. Funky breaks, nasty bass lines and sick scratching for just $7.
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.
What: Retro Strikes Back
Where: Garfinkels
Everything from disco to 90s brought to you by DJ Timeline.
Who: DJ Funky Monkey
Where: Dustys
Boogie on down to the Creekside Bar and Barbecue.
Who: DJ Def Dubs
Where: Savage Beagle
Deft mix-it-up moves from DJ Dubs.
What: Locals night
Where: Moe Joes
This locals night is the real deal.
Thursday, Feb. 6
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Honey Thursdays
Where: Dustys
Sweet sounds from the best women in the Whistler music scene. This week, live acoustic with Suzanne Wilson.
Who: The Splinters
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
With guitar, banjo and fiddle, this trio push the boundaries of bluegrass, Celtic and even gospel music.
Who: Cold Snap
Where: The Boot
Live rock n roll, a chance to get up and jam with good cheap chews and brews.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro
Old jazz standards, contemporary R&B with a piano and guest vocalists.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: L80s Night Retrobution
Where: Maxx Fish
Ladies free all night as DJ Mr. Fister plays all the trax you forgot you loved.
What: Eye Candy
Where: Tommy Africas
No Cover for Ladies. Tommys "Promo Girls." DJ R3 plays hip hop, funk and top 40. Go-go dancers melt down the podiums.
What: Ladies Night
Where: Moe Joes
This night looks good, smells good and for the ladies, its all good with free entry and specials inside.
Who: Mat the Alien
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.
Playing sexy funk and thought evoking music.
What: Proud to be Locals Night
Where: Garfinkels
DJ Erin and DJ Trix rev up this legendary locals night with house anthems and contemporary classics.
Who: DJ Tanner Hall
Where: Savage Beagle
Spinning hip hop all night long.
What: Thirstdays
Where: Buffalo Bills
DJ Peacefrog plays all the mainstream gems to get you grooving.
UPCOMING EVENTS
T.J Dawe in Slip-Knot, My Place, Feb. 7
Michael Franti and Spearhead, The GLC, Feb. 8 & 9
Altitude Eleven, Feb. 8-17
Inland Knights, Feb. 9, Tommy Africas
Out Of Bounds Film Festival, Village 8, Feb. 11-15