THIS WEEKEND IN WHISTLER
Join the Celebration of Psyche and Soul. Discover the mystic arts with local and visiting sages, clairvoyants, tarot readers and psychics at various host venues throughout Whistler Village. Free workshop/lecture series at MY (Millennium) Place on Saturday. Bring your pooch by the Farmers Market between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Sunday for a paw reading with an animal spirit communicator, with all proceeds going to the WAG animal shelter. Plus street entertainment by local comedy actress Michele Bush, theatre troupe Twisted Tales and music by Pemberton country/blues duo Greasy Jack and Julie Ann Rigby.
For a full schedule of events call the Whistler Activity & Information Centre at 604-938-2769 or go to www.mywhistler.com.
Friday, Sept. 3
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Defective Films, Promo Copy
Where: MY (Millennium) Place
The 2005 winter video season is upon us with Promo Copy, the debut for local snowboard-film auteur Sean Johnsons Defective Films. Lots of Whistler footage and post-film giveaways. Tickets: $8. Film starts: 7 p.m. Ph: 604-935-8410.
Who: lesismore
Where: Fifty-Two 80 Bistro & Bar
An eclectic mix of vocal jazz standards, swing, R&B and blues with singer Leslie Harris and the boys, at the cocktail hour and again in the evening after 10 p.m.
What: Triple Threat Fridays
Where: Crab Shack
Karaoke for those that dare and fun funky dance tunes by DJ Steve Jiu.
What: Rob Funk Fridays
Where: Blacks Pub
Easy-going rock tunes with the versatile local musician and guests.
Who: Josh Gontier
Where: Crystal Lounge
Acoustic covers and original tunes by a member of local band Slow Nerve Action. Gontiers eclectic influences run from Hendrix to Beck to Jeff Buckley to Ween.
Who: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Fiddle-driven Celtic pub favourites with locals Rob Thompson and Cam Salay.
Who: Cameron Chu with Bobby Taylor
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Motown recording artist joins the Bistros piano man for a night of old-time soul and R&B.
Who: Wes Mackey
Where: Mallard Lounge
Old time bluesman grinds em out at the cocktail hour (4-6 p.m.) and again in the evening after 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) that like to watch.
Who: Nigel Mack
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Classic rock.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Hip-hop Fridays
Where: Tommy Africas
Hip-hop and R&B hits with DJ Rob Banks. Doors at 10 p.m.
Who: DJ NT
Where: Buffalo Bills
Mainstream dance floor favourites to kick off the long weekend. Doors at 8 p.m.
Who: DJ Derek
Where: Savage Beagle
Top 40 hip-hop and R&B dance tunes. Doors at 9 p.m.
What: SummerDaze
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
DJ Garth lays down the funk all night long.
Who: DJ DOD
Where: Moe Joes
Good time party tunes. Doors at 9 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 4
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Celebration of Psyche and Soul workshop/lecture series
Where: MY (Millennium) Place
Discover and nurture your own psychic abilities or just learn more about the mystic arts. Admission is free. Sessions run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 604-935-8410. www.mywhistler.com.
Who: Wes Mackey
Where: Mallard Lounge
Old time bluesman grinds em out at the cocktail hour (4-6 p.m.) and again in the evening after 9 p.m.
Who: lesismore
Where: Fifty-Two 80 Bistro & Bar
An eclectic mix of vocal jazz standards, swing, R&B and blues with singer Leslie Harris and the boys, at the cocktail hour and again in the evening after 10 p.m.
Who: Rob and Raj
Where: Merlins
Laid back rock n roll with Rob Funk and Rajan Das on the patio (weather permitting), 4-7 p.m.
Who: Josh Gontier
Where: Crystal Lounge
Acoustic covers and original tunes by a member of local band Slow Nerve Action. Gontiers eclectic influences run from Hendrix to Beck to Jeff Buckley to Ween.
Who: Brian Highley
Where: Crab Shack
Shack unplugged live acoustic tunes.
Who: Cameron Chu with Bobby Taylor
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Motown recording artist joins the Bistros piano man for a night of old-time soul and R&B.
Who: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Fiddle-driven Celtic pub favourites with locals Rob Thompson and Cam Salay.
Who: Rob Funk
Where: Second Cup
Noon hour guitar tunes for the coffee crowd.
Who: Nigel Mack
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Classic rock.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: Mat the Alien and Dagan Beach
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Breakbeat madness with the local DJ rulers.
Who: DJ Seanski
Where: Savage Beagle
The New York native spins the funkiest old and new school hip-hop tracks in the Beagle bass-ment. Doors at 9 p.m.
What: Goodtimes
Where: Tommy Africas
Hip-hop, R&B and Top 40 dance floor hits. Doors at 10 p.m.
What: Garfs Gone Wild
Where: Garfinkels
Top-40 hip-hop & dance tracks with DJ Rob Banks.
Who: DJ Diamond Doug
Where: Buffalo Bills
Every Saturday night Bills is stagette central. Dance tunes for the brides to be and their Cosmopolitan-chugging cohorts. Doors at 8 p.m.
Who: DJ Easyleigh
Where: Moe Joes
Good time party tunes. Doors at 9 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 5
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.
What: The Punk Night
Where: Boot Pub
Whistlers ultimate anti-club night features long-time local punk band Slush, playing their first show in a year after recording their eighth independent album. Opening sets by locals Truth Be Told and Vancouvers Savannah. Ph: 604-932-3338.
Who: Five Alarm Funk
Where: Garfinkels
Eleven-piece funk band from Vancouver. Opening set by a local favourite, DJ Vinyl Ritchie. Ph: 604-932-2323.
Who: lesismore
Where: Fifty-Two 80 Bistro & Bar
An eclectic mix of vocal jazz standards, swing, R&B and blues with singer Leslie Harris and the boys, at the cocktail hour and again in the evening after 10 p.m.
Who: Wes Mackey
Where: Mallard Lounge
Old time bluesman grinds em out at the cocktail hour (4-6 p.m.) and again in the evening after 9 p.m.
Who: G n R
Where: Merlins
Locals Gary Yoshida and Rob Funk play the sun soaked patio from 4 to 7 p.m. (weather permitting).
Who: Leth Dodis
Where: Crab Shack
Long-time Whistler party band plays all your favourite rockers.
What: Open Mic Night
Where: Crystal Lounge
Shower singers and basement guitar gods get their turn in the spotlight.
Who: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Fiddle-driven Celtic pub favourites with locals Rob Thompson and Cam Salay.
Who: Rob Funk
Where: Second Cup
Noon hour guitar tunes for the coffee crowd.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Soul Kitchen
Where: Tommy Africas
At the tables this long weekend is the man that got the Kitchen cookin DJ Czech, mixin up breaks with old school club anthems. The granddaddy of Whistler club nights at 11 years and counting. Doors at 10 p.m.
Who: DJ NT
Where: Buffalo Bills
Top 40 dance tunes keep the weekend vibe alive. Doors at 8 p.m.
What: The Power Hour
Where: Moe Joes
Max out the weekend! Casey, Sam and Pete open the bar at midnight for one hour of insanity for the last time this summer.
Monday, Sept. 6
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Themasses
Where: Boot Pub
Five-piece electro-funk jammers from Vancouver will get them asses shakin at the weekly Monday Madness live music night. Ph: 604-932-3338.
What: Reggae Night
Where: Moe Joes
Local reggae band Kosta Man and the Mighty Back Hos is in the house. Doors at 10 p.m.
What: Karaoke Night
Where: Crystal Lounge
Take the mic and let yourself go that Chicago ballad wont sing itself.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Rock Night
Where: Savage Beagle
A new night with DJ Derek on the decks rockin out all night long.
What: 80s Night
Where: Tommy Africas
Popular club night features DJ Ryder playing80s retro tracks all night long. Free cover for the first 50 people. Doors at 10 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 7
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Burning Spear
Where: Buffalo Bills
A true roots reggae legend comes to town. Opening set by Montreal reggae/rock trio Bedouin Soundclash. Tickets: $45, available in advance from the venue, Bestsellers and Whistler Entertainment. Ph: 604-932-2446.
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.
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
The New York native spins the funkiest old and new school hip-hop tracks in the Beagle bass-ment. Doors at 9 p.m.
What: Cowgirls Inc.
Where: Moe Joes
Modern country and rock tunes with Coyote Ugly- style bartender antics. Saddle up and get ready to party. Doors at 9 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 8
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Reggae Wednesdays
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.
Laid back jams (on the patio if its sunny) with Kosta Man & The Mighty Back Hos starting in the afternoon. DJ Phroh takes over later, spinning dancehall reggae tracks until the end of the night.
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! Whistler turntablist with extra-terrestrial skills throws down hip-hop, funk, breaks, dancehall & drum n bass tracks. Doors at 10 p.m.
Who: DJ Rosco
Where: Savage Beagle
The Montreal native lays down Hip-hop and R&B. Doors at 9 p.m.
What: Industry Night
Where: Buffalo Bills
Industry exclusive until 10:30 p.m. After that, industry deals for everyone until the end of the night.
Thursday, Sept. 9
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: The Love Shack
Where: Crab Shack
Be a player in the popular Shag n Tag dating game and dance to tunes by DJ Buzza.
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)
Cool eclectic hip-hop and old school soul.
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 Pete
Where: Savage Beagle
Good time hip-hop & R&B club tunes. Doors at 9 p.m.
What: The Kenny & Andy Show
Where: Moe Joes
Rock tunes with the dangerous duo. Doors at 10 p.m.
UPCOMING EVENTS.
She Stole My Beer, Sept. 11.
Brand Nubian, Sept. 12.
The Toasters, Sept. 26.