Thursday, August23
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: LUNAFliks Everything Thursday night LUNA hosts indie films under the stars at dusk. Grab a blanket, picnic and friends and head out to this favourite local pastime. DJ FSU tables ragga beats at 9 p.m. with the film following at dusk (10 p.m.ish). Tickets $5/$3. WAVE bus leaves starting at 9 p.m. at the bus loop up from ? Skier’s Plaza for $.50. This week’s movie is The Devil’s Backbone.
Where: Lost Lake Park
Who: Cameron Chu Laid back jazz and classic sets from Whistler’s most talented piano man.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro
Who: Acha Beltram Spanish baritone returns from San Jose del Cabo, Mexico for strumming summer engagement. Music 6-10 p.m.
Where: Morgan’s at Creekside
Who: Kostaman Feel the reggae love with Kostaman and The Vibrations with DJ Proh on deck. Free entry before 11 p.m. The local troupe is always looking for opening acts. Contact kostamanwhistler@hotmail.com.
Where: Moe Joe’s
Who: Melanie Dekker Jazzy pop tunes with the Vancouver-based singer/songwriter from 5-7 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge at Fairmont
What: Open Mic The Boot Pub house band Gnar Boots returns with ever popular open mic night starting at 9 p.m.
Where: Merlin’s
Who: Guitar Doug The man, the hair, the legend. Doug strums tunes worth a toast of your pint.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub
CLUBS AND DJs
What: Party Beats Freshest house music every Thursday. This week DJ Chris Lake dishes out chunky breaks with electro as well as his smash club hits Change and One Too Many. Support sets from JT and Mike Grefner. Tickets $7 at Hub Creekside. Doors 9:30 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
What: Happy Thursday Snowboard.com presents Whistler’s hottest talent on the decks; snowboard and turntable alike. DJ R3 dishes out popular local’s night.
Where: Garfinkel’s
Friday, August24
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: The Bowen Boys Toe tapping favorites and Celtic traditional tunes with Rob Thompson and guests.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub
Who: To Soon to Tell Local band knows how to get crowds going with rocking cover favourites at 10 p.m.
Where: Merlin’s
Who: Cameron Chu Laid back jazz and classic sets from Whistler’s most talented piano man.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro
Who: Fabulous George From frontman for Fabulous George and the Zodiacs to the front lines of labour lawsuits, and more than 30 years since the band’s inception, Don Jordan — a.k.a. Fabulous George — is still a familiar name about town. He’s a regular performer every year at a fundraising rock ’n’ roll concert. The Fabulous George show is part of the sixth annual Drive Fore Life Weekend to Remember Golf Tournament. Re-live those psychedelic days with strung out rock ’n’ roll show. Tickets are $25.
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
Who: The Salay Brothers Doesn’t get more local than this with these two brothers covering audience favourites.
Where: Black’s Pub
Who: Hey Ocean! World beat sound spanning everything from blues and rock to reggae and folk with Hey Ocean!, Current Swell and The Painted Birds.
Where: Garfinkel’s
Who: Melanie Dekker Duo Jazzy pop tunes with the Vancouver-based singer/songwriter and friends from 5-7 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight for Fairmont Friday.
Where: Mallard Lounge at Fairmont
Who: Nigel Mack Hails from centre of the blues world, Chicago, and has headlined Nort America’s top blues venues and festivals. Listen for his ‘64 Martin acoustic and 1929 National steel guitar.
Where: Pemberton Hotel
What: Jam Night Come listen to Ken, Braydon and the gang playing your favourite tunes and originals.
Where: Locals Livingroom Emporium, Pemberton
CLUBS AND DJs
What: Heat Friday TMS Crew from Vancity rip up club hits, hip hop and old school.
Where: Savage Beagle
What: Ladies’ Night Pro party rocker DJ Neoteric of Vancouver plays non-stop booty-shakin’ hits for the ladies.
Where: Moe Joe’s
What: 4Play Fridays Puf the Majic DJ plays retro, Top 40 and rocker hits. Doors 9 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Saturday,August25
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Audrey MacKenzie Live music perfect for patio listening.
Where: Black’s Pub
Who: Cameron Chu Laid back jazz and classic sets from Whistler’s most talented piano man.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro
Who: Acha Beltram Spanish baritone returns from San Jose del Cabo, Mexico for strumming summer engagement. Music 6-10 p.m.
Where: Morgan’s at Creekside
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: Melanie Dekker Jazzy pop tunes with the Vancouver-based singer/songwriter from 5-7 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge at Fairmont
Who: Gordo Easy grooving acoustics and harmonica that covers everything from classics to Jack Johnson at Mountain Top BBQ.
Where: Roundhouse on Whistler Mountain
Who: Papa Josh There is nothing acoustic about this rocker with funky loops. His Funk ‘N’ Groove show is back before hitting the BOnfire Music Festival on the Sunshine Coast.
Where: The Pony in Pemberton
Who: Nigel Mack Hails from centre of the blues world, Chicago, and has headlined Nort America’s top blues venues and festivals. Listen for his ‘64 Martin acoustic and 1929 National steel guitar.
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: Bang On JT throws down hottest Top 40, R&B grinders and house. Doors 9:30 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
What: The Big Party Longtime local DJ Rob Banks spins everything from club hits to old school mixes.
Where: Garfinkel’s
Who: DJ R3 Voted Whistler’s number one DJ, this local favourite always spins a happening Saturday night.
Where: Savage Beagle
Who: DJ Rosco Playing all the world’s favourites.
Where: Moe Joe’s
Sunday, August26
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Punk Night Whistler's ultimate anti-club night. You probably have already heard the music of songstress Catlow and didn’t even know it. Fans of the Whistler television series on CTV tune into the singer/songwriter. Natasha Thirsk, lead singer of The Dirtmitts, is now going solo with many more tracks from her debut CD Kiss the World played on various Whistler episodes. Check out her provocative lyrics and textured vocals, as well as music from Wes Makepeace, The Fall of Summer and Muskallunge. Doors 9:30 p.m.
Where: Garfinkel’s
Who: Spy Vs. Spy Local acoustic strummers fill up that patio at 4 p.m. with cover favourites.
Where: Merlin’s
Who: Acha Beltram Spanish baritone returns from San Jose del Cabo, Mexico for strumming summer engagement. Music 6-10 p.m.
Where: Morgan’s at Creekside
Who: Rob Funk Funky covers and originals at local mountain bikers’ favourite patio. Show 3-6 p.m.
Where: Behind the Grind
Who: Rob Thompson Toe tapping Celtic and rock tunes from the local favourite with vocals as rich as Guinness
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub
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 along side 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 Rotation of international and local turntable talent every week. This week DJ Surgeon with drum ‘n’ bass and nu skool breaks. Doors 9:30 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Monday, August27
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTs
What: Karaoke I Will Survive won’t sing itself, so come out to sing all your favourites with new karaoke host Darcy.
Where: Crystal Lounge
Who: Rob Thompson Toe tapping Celtic and rock tunes from the local favourite with vocals as rich as Guinness
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
What: Open Mic Guitar and two microphones are provided, you supply the rest from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m.
Where: Howe Sound Inn in Squamish
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, August28
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 Thompson Toe tapping Celtic and rock tunes from the local favourite with vocals as rich as Guinness
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub
CLUBS AND DJs
Who: DJ ? Ollie Maxwell Spinning for Club Shred night.
Where: Moe Joe’s
What: Celebration Tuesdays Hip hop duo the Faction Sound Crew spins out favourite longtime local’s night.
Where: Savage Beagle
What: ‘90s Night Old school dance tracks of the 1990s once again with Puf the Majic DJ ? pulling out all the one-hit wonders. Plenty of prize giveaways. Doors 9:30 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Wednesday, August29
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: A Whole Lotta Led The Zeppelin tribute band cranks out stellar guitar solos and screaming vocals Plant would be proud of. Every show this year has been standing room only with Zep heads young and old lined up outside. Get there early. Doors 9 p.m. Tickets $5.
Where: Merlin’s
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. Show 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: Fifty-Two 80 Bistro & Bar in the Four Seasons
Who: Cameron Chu Laid back jazz and classic sets from Whistler’s most talented piano man.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro
Who: Rob Funk Funky, rootsy acoustic gems flavoured with a touch of the Emerald Isle.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub
Who: Acha Beltram Spanish baritone returns from San Jose del Cabo, Mexico for strumming summer engagement. Music 6-10 p.m.
Where: Morgan’s at Creekside
What: Music Bingo Test your music trivia with Zoo Keeny and Big Rich at 7:30 p.m. Lots of prizes and free to play.
Where: The Brewhouse Pub
CLUBS AND DJs
Who: Matt the Alien International scratch wizard is on deck for legendary local night with hip hop, funk and breaks.
Where: Moe Joe’s
What: Breakdance for the Cure New West Coast breakdance competition raises funds for the B.C. Cancer Foundation. DJs Dirty D and The Firm on deck. Doors 9:30 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Thursday, August30
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: LUNAFliks Everything Thursday night LUNA hosts indie films under the stars at dusk. Grab a blanket, picnic and friends and head out to this favourite local pastime. DJ FSU tables ragga beats at 9 p.m. with the film following at dusk (10 p.m.ish). Tickets $5/$3. WAVE bus leaves starting at 9 p.m. at the bus loop up from ? Skier’s Plaza for $.50. This week’s movie is Everything’s Gone Green.
Where: Lost Lake Park
Who: Cameron Chu Laid back jazz and classic sets from Whistler’s most talented piano man.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro
Who: Acha Beltram Spanish baritone returns from San Jose del Cabo, Mexico for strumming summer engagement. Music 6-10 p.m.
Where: Morgan’s at Creekside
Who: Kostaman Feel the reggae love with Kostaman and The Vibrations with DJ Proh on deck. Free entry before 11 p.m. The local troupe is always looking for opening acts. Contact kostamanwhistler@hotmail.com.
Where: Moe Joe’s
What: Open Mic The Boot Pub house band Gnar Boots returns with ever popular open mic night starting at 9 p.m.
Where: Merlin’s
Who: Rob Thompson Toe tapping Celtic and rock tunes from the local favourite with vocals as rich as Guinness
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub
CLUBS AND DJs
What: Party Beats Freshest house music every Thursday. This week DJs Mike Grefner and JT with fat funky house and chunky electro. Doors 9:30 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
What: Happy Thursday Snowboard.com presents Whistler’s hottest talent on the decks; snowboard and turntable alike. DJ R3 dishes out popular local’s night.
Where: Garfinkel’s