Thursday, June14
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Local’s Reggae Night Kostaman and The Vibrations shell out plenty of live reggae grooves to go around along with spinning from DJ Phroh. Special guest MC Stink Mitt. Always looking for opening acts. Contact kostamanwhistler@hotmail.com.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro
Who: Cameron Chu Laid back jazz
and classic sets from Whistler’s most talented piano man.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro
Who: Guitar Doug The man, the hair, the legend. Doug strums tunes worth a toast of your pint from 7-11 p.m.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub
What: Whistler Idol Compete for more than $1,000 in cash and prizes along with the title of Whistler Idol at the local event. Participants must sing two songs to qualify. Bring your own karaoke CD or host Steve Jiu will provide one for you. Registration begins at 9:30 p.m. Fee $5.
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
Who: Wes Mackey Old-time authentic South Carolina blues from 5-7 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge at Fairmont
CLUBS AND DJs
What: Overflo DJ Rosco spins dance hall, hip hop and Top 40. Girls don’t pay cover.
Where: Savage Beagle
Friday, June15
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Rob Thompson Toe tapping Celtic and rock tunes from the local favourite with vocals as rich as Guinness from 7-11 p.m.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub
Who: Cameron Chu Laid back jazz and classic sets from Whistler’s most talented piano man.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro
Who: The Salay Brothers Sit back to two brothers on strings with folk, rock and everything in between.
Where: Blacks Pub
Who: Ali Milner Local jazz chanteuse croons out originals and classics. The EMI recording artist is Whistler’s biggest up and coming star. She recently released her self-titled debut album, promoting it on a tour of the Toronto International Film Festival’s hottest parties. Performs from 6-9 p.m.
Where: Fifty Two 80 Bistro Bar
Who: Richard Samuels Duo Samuels and guest will make the hills alive with music for Fairmont Friday, which begins at 5:30 p.m with free show and appies.
Where: Mallard Lounge at Fairmont
Who: Gent Bent Classic rock.
Where: Pemberton Hotel
CLUBS AND DJs
Who: DJ Peacefrog A mainstream mix of tunes that gets the dance floor going.
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
What: Heat Friday Snowboard.com hosts local DJs at the tables.
Where: Savage Beagle
Who: DJ Rosco Hip hop at its purest.
Where: Garfinkel’s
What: 4Play Fridays Puf the Majic DJ plays retro, Top 40 and rocker hits. Doors 9 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Saturday, June16
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Rob Funk Toe tapping Celtic and rock tunes with funky twist from 7-11 p.m.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub
Who: Richard Samuels Piano rumblings from 5-7 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge at Fairmont
Who: Cameron Chu Laid back jazz and classic sets from Whistler’s most talented piano man.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro
Who: Dave Morris Known more famously as Dr. Dave, this local guitarman strums out covers for his two cup weekly from noon until 4 p.m.
Where: Second Cup
What: LOUD Loyal Order of Under Dogs (LOUD) raises money for a $4,000 surgery for a Mount Currie rescue named Token with music from Downtown Jay Brown and company as well as Slush. Prize giveaways. Doors 8 p.m.
Where: Merlin’s
What: Jam Night Bring your guitar, banjo, fiddle or drum and jam til the cows come home. Show 8 p.m.
Where: Locals Livingroom Emporium
Who: Gent Bent Classic rock.
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Who: Papa Josh Churns out the funk all night long with a magic disco machine, guitar riffs and jazzed up bass lines. Show 8:30 p.m.
Where: The Pony in Pemberton
What: Test of Metal Afterparty rocks out with VirginQuest. Doors 9 p.m. Tickets $10.
Where: Howe Sound Inn and Brewing Co.
CLUBS AND DJs
Who: DJ Peacefrog A mainstream mix of tunes that gets the dance floor going.
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
What: Hand Crafted DJ R3 spins Top 40 party beats.
Where: Savage Beagle
What: Bang On JT throws down hottest Top 40, R&B grinders and house. Doors 9 p.m..
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Who: The Big Party DJ Rob Banks spins the place to be seen. Reservations limited.
Where: Garfinkel’s
Sunday, June17
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Punk Night Whistler's ultimate anti-club night. This week Removal, Adear and Bel Riose.
Where: Garfinkel’s
Who: Rob Funk Toe tapping Celtic and rock tunes with funky twist from 7-11 p.m.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub
Who: Richard Samuels Piano rumblings from 5-7 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge at Fairmont
What: Mixalicious Sundays JT dishes chilled, sexy and funky house until 1 a.m.
Where: The Mix Lounge at Ric’s
Who: Dave Morris Known more famously as Dr. Dave, this local guitarman strums out covers for his two cup weekly from noon until 4 p.m.
Where: Second Cup
Who: Cameron Chu Laid back jazz and classic sets from Whistler’s most talented piano man.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro
What: Jam Session Play alongside the best for Whistler’s longest running jam night hosted by Kostaman. Mics, guitars, bass and percussion available. Sometimes a drum kit. Show 9 p.m.
Where: Crystal Lounge
CLUBS AND DJs
What: Locals’ Night Get your groove on with DJ Phd and Push n’ Play. Norco bike giveaway every week.
Where: Longhorn Saloon & Grill
What: Soul Kitchen Local and international DJs are at the kitchen tables. This week VInyl Ritchie of Bigfoot Records kicks off his new, monthly Soul Kitchen residency with Foxy Moron and the Whistler-A-GoGos.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Monday, June18
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTs
What: Karaoke I Will Survive won’t sing itself, so come out to sing all your favourites with the sensational Steve Jiu.
Where: Crystal Lounge
Who: Rob Lee Vancouver lounge piano man tickles the ivories from 5-7 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge
Who: Cameron Chu Laid back jazz and classic sets from Whistler’s most talented piano man.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro
Who: Classified Juno nominee rapper steps up to the mic with new album Hitch Hikin’ Music. Local hip hoppers Animal Nation warms the crowd up.
Where: Garfinkel’s
CLUBS AND DJs
What: ‘80s Night DJ Ryder spins hip hop classics, dance floor anthems and hair rock that takes you way back. Free cover for ‘80s outfits. Doors 9 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Tuesday, June19
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Cameron Chu Laid back jazz and classic sets from Whistler’s most talented piano man.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro
Who: Rob Lee Vancouver lounge piano man tickles the ivories from 5-7 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge
Wednesday, June20
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Whistler Jam Join Kostaman for a 9 p.m. jam session. Bring your own instruments or use his. Each week is a different creative mix that helps to cultivate upcoming talent.
Where: Black’s Pub
Who: Melanie Joy The piano gal has shared stages with the likes of Alan Frew (lead singer of Glass Tiger) and Spirit of the West. The Bullseye recording artist plays from 5-7 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge
What: Music Bingo Test your music trivia with Zoo Keeney and Big Rich at 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Brewhouse Pub
Who: Rob Funk Toe tapping Celtic and rock tunes with funky twist from 7-11 p.m.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub
Who: Cameron Chu Laid back jazz and classic sets from Whistler’s most talented piano man.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro
CLUBS AND DJs
Who: Mat the Alien International scratch wizard on deck for legendary night with hip hop, funk and breaks. Celebrating snowboard and ski camps every Wednesday.
Where: Moe Joe’s
Thursday, June21
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Cameron Chu Laid back jazz
and classic sets from Whistler’s most talented piano man.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro
Who: Guitar Doug The man, the hair, the legend. Doug strums tunes worth a toast of your pint from 7-11 p.m.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub
What: Whistler Idol Compete for more than $1,000 in cash and prizes along with the title of Whistler Idol at the local event. Participants must sing two country songs for the special Country Summer Solstice night. Bring your own karaoke CD or host Steve Jiu will provide one for you. Dress up in country attire for extra points.
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
Who: Doc Fingers Jazz, soul, cajun, blues and boogie woogie tunes from 5-7 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge at Fairmont
CLUBS AND DJs
What: Overflo DJ Rosco spins dance hall, hip hop and Top 40. Girls don’t pay cover.
Where: Savage Beagle
What: Barley Legal Motorsports Season Kick Off Party revs up with Kostaman and the Vibrations as well as Character Traits and Animal Nation.
Where: Moe Joe’s
What: Hook ‘n Sling Party Beats Summer Series kicks off with Ministry of Sound Australian recording talent and studio partner to Kid Kenobi. Expect chunky house and electro. Opens with JT and Mike Grefner. Advance $8 tickets available at The Mix, The Hub Creekside and Tommy’s. Doors 9:30 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Coming up
Benny Page & Marcus Visionary on deck with DnB and jungle June 27 at Tommy Africa’s. Advance $10 tickets available at Electric Daisy and clubzone.com.
Bedouin Soundclash rocks July 4 at Garfinkel’s.
Watermelon Slim rocks out rootsy blues July 6 at the Garibaldi Lift Company (GLC). Advance $12 tickets available at the GLC or by calling Whistler Entertainment at 604-932-2446.
Krafty Kuts returns for his Fabric Live CD release party with dirty breaks and electro July 8 at Tommy Africa’s. Advance $17 tickets available at The Hub Creekside, The Mix and Tommy’s.
John Lee Hooker Junior returns with his legendary blues July 19 at the Garibaldi Lift Company (GLC) and July 20 at Buffalo Bill’s. Advance $20 tickets available at GLC and Bill’s or by calling Whistler Entertainment at 604-932-2446.