SUMMERTIME STREET ENTERTAINMENT
Family fun all weekend long in various locations throughout Whistler Village. This weekend has a special Canada Day twist look for Corporal Dave Smith of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and his faithful partners Justice the horse and Moose Jaw the dog. Check out www.mywhistler.com for more information on various local and visiting performers.
And dont forget the Whistler Farmers Market, every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Upper Village, rain or shine.
Friday, July 2
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Downtown Jay Brown
Where: Merlins
The local jam-master rocks out for Merlins first Payday Friday patio party of the summer.
What: Rob Funk Fridays
Where: Blacks Pub
Easy-going rock tunes with the versatile local musician and guests.
Who: Gordo
Where: Crystal Lounge
Good-time sing-a-long guitar tunes.
Who: Banshee
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
High-energy, foot stomping authentic Celtic music all the way from New Brunswick.
Who: Michael Sicoly
Where: Mallard Lounge
Singer/guitarist/piano man plays all the crowd pleasers at the cocktail hour (4-6 p.m.) and again in the evening after 9 p.m.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man sets the mood with lots of soul and R&B and jazzy lounge favourites.
Who: Leth Dodis
Where: Moe Joes
Rock covers by the Friday night regulars. (WDC minus Chad). Doors at 9 p.m.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Naked babes on stage shake their booty for the boys (and girls) who like to watch.
Who: Show of Hands
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Classic rock.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Garth
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.
Deep down n dirty funk and funky house tracks.
What: Bikini Fridays
Where: Tommy Africas
Bikini shooter girls and hip-hop beats with DJ Rob Banks. Doors at 10 p.m.
Who: DJ R3
Where: Garfinkels
Hip-hop and dance tracks.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bills
The mainstream mix-master plays the tunes that get the dance floor rockin. Doors at 8 p.m.
Who: DJ Derek
Where: Savage Beagle
Dropping the best Top 40 hip-hop and R&B in the red lounge and down below. Doors at 9 p.m.
Saturday, July 3
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Gordo
Where: Crystal Lounge
Good-time sing-a-long guitar tunes.
Who: Rob Funk
Where: Mallard Lounge
Piano and guitar tunes with the good-natured local boy at the cocktail hour (4-6 p.m.) and again in the evening after 9 p.m.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man sets the mood with lots of soul and R&B and jazzy lounge favourites.
Who: Wil Mimnaugh
Where: Crab Shack
Hurricane Wil is back to wreak havoc on his trusty acoustic guitar. Rock and blues played with string-breaking intensity by the prairie-boy-with-a-mission. $5 cover.
Who: Banshee
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
High-energy, foot stomping authentic Celtic music all the way from New Brunswick.
Who: Rob Funk
Where: Second Cup
Afternoon guitar tunes for the coffee crowd.
Who: Show Of Hands
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Classic rock.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Seanski
Where: Savage Beagle
The New York native spins the funkiest old and new school hip-hop tracks to the Beagle bass-ment. Doors at 9 p.m.
Who: Mr. Fister
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Eclectic electro tracks and dance-happy beats.
What: Goodtimes
Where: Tommy Africas
Hip-hop, Top 40 and house tunes with DJ Broken Arrow. Doors at 10 p.m.
What: Garfs Gone Wild
Where: Garfinkels
Top-40 hip-hop & dance tracks.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bills
Summer means its stagette season again at Bills. Dance with the brides-to-be to tunes by the mainstream mix-master. Doors at 8 p.m.
Who: DJ Easyleigh
Where: Moe Joes
Old and new school party tunes that get the gals dancin on the pool tables. Doors at 9 p.m.
Sunday, July 4
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Whistler Farmers Market
Where: Upper Village (Blackcomb Benchlands)
Arts and crafts, funky fashions, gourmet creations, organic produce, and street musicians. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., every Sunday until Oct. 11.
Who: Dayglo Abortions
What: The Punk Night
Where: Boot Pub
Whistlers ultimate anti-club night brings back the notorious old-school Canadian punk legends. Locals The Antithesis and Vancouver folk-punk prophet Mr. Plow get things going. Ph: 604-932-3338.
Who: Banshee
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
High-energy, foot stomping authentic Celtic music all the way from New Brunswick.
Who: Leth Dodis
Where: Crab Shack
Whistler party band plays all your favourite rock covers.
What: Open Mic Night
Where: Crystal Lounge
Shower singers and basement guitar gods get their turn in the spotlight.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man sets the mood with lots of soul and R&B and jazzy lounge favourites.
Who: Rob Funk
Where: Second Cup
Afternoon guitar tunes for the coffee crowd.
What: Sunday Night Sound Lounge
Where: Wildseed Enoteca (Mount Currie)
Eclectic weekly live music night features local piano-man Barry Feld. Ph: 604-894-5567.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Soul Kitchen
Where: Tommy Africas
The man that started it all, DJ Czech is back at the Kitchen tables this week servin up electro and breaks tracks. The granddaddy of Whistler club nights at 11 years and counting. Doors at 10 p.m.
Who: DJ NT
Where: Buffalo Bills
Mainstream dance tunes keep the weekend vibe alive. Doors at 8 p.m.
Monday, July 5
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Blue Quarter
Where: Boot Pub
Trippy instrumental jams for the Pubs Monday Madness live music night. Ph: 604-932-3338.
What: Karaoke Night
Where: Crystal Lounge
Take the mic and let yourself go. That Chicago ballad wont sing itself.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man sets the mood with lots of soul and R&B and jazzy lounge favourites.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Tanner
Where: Savage Beagle
Hip-hop & dancehall tunes for a full house.
What: 80s Night
Where: Tommy Africas
DJ Ryder plays all the best retro tracks all night long. Doors at 10 p.m.
Tuesday, July 6
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Comedy Night
Where: Buffalo Bills
This weeks event: The Nasty Show Part II. Not for those with sensitive ears youve been warned! Show starts 9 p.m. Ph: 604-932-6613.
What: Open Mic Night
Where: Blacks Pub
Grab your guitar and take the mic or settle in with a pint and let other locals surprise you.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man sets the mood with lots of soul and R&B and jazzy lounge favourites.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Naked babes on stage shake their booty for the boys (and girls) that like to watch.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Seanski
Where: Savage Beagle
If its old and new school hip-hop youre lookin for, Seanskis the man.
What: Cowgirls Inc.
Where: Moe Joes
Country and classic rock music with Coyote Ugly-style bar antics. Saddle up and get ready to party. Doors at 9 p.m.
Wednesday, July 7
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Lisa Patterson
Where: MY (Millennium) Place
Rootsy folk-pop with an eastern flair from the headstrong front woman and her eclectic supporting players. Show starts: 8 p.m. Tickets: $17-$20. Ph: 604-935-8410. www.whistlermillenniumpl.com.
What: Reggae Party
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.
Afternoon patio jams (weather permitting) with local world beat troupe Kosta Man & The Back Hos and dancehall reggae tracks all night long with DJ Phroh.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man sets the mood with lots of soul and R&B and jazzy lounge favourites.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Naked babes on stage shake their booty for the boys (and girls) that like to watch.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: Mat the Alien
Where: Moe Joes
The Alien has landed! A new weekly night for the Whistler turntablist with the extra-terrestrial skills. Hip-hop, funk, breaks, dancehall & drum n bass. No cover before 10 p.m.
Who: DJ Rosco
Where: Savage Beagle
Hip-hop and R&B. Doors at 9 p.m.
What: Industry Night
Where: Buffalo Bills
Industry locals only until 10:30 p.m. Industry deals for everyone until the end of the night.
Thursday, July 8
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Guitar Doug
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Pint-raising pub music with the legendary local singer/guitar player.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man sets the mood with lots of soul and R&B and jazzy lounge favourites.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Rob Banks
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Funky hip-hop, soul & R&B.
What: Double Daze Thursdaze
Where: Boot Pub
$100 pool tourney, darts and no techno or R&B guaranteed. Ph: 604-932-3338.
What: Locals Night
Where: Garfinkels
The biggest locals party in town.
Who: DJ Derek
Where: Savage Beagle
Hip-hop, R&B and house tracks in the Beagle bass-ment.
Who: DJs Kenny & Andy
Where: Moe Joes
Mainstream dance floor rockers. Doors at 10 p.m.
UPCOMING EVENTS.
Whistler Arts & Music Festival, July 9-11.
DJ Tipper, July 18.
White Cowbell Oklahoma, July 18.
Kinnie Starr & Fiamma Fumana, July 20.
Greyboy, July 21.