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FONT FACE="Times" SIZE=4> Friday, April 13 ON STAGE Who : Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe Where : WSSF Mainstage When : 3 p.m.
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Friday, April 13

ON STAGE

Who

: Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe

Where

: WSSF Mainstage

When

: 3 p.m.

What do you get when you combine Lenny Kravitz’s saxophone player with members of Stevie Wonder’s band? A funktified rockin’ opening to the biggest festival of the ski season!

Who:

Whole Damn County

Where:

Moe Joe’s

These local boys are turning out your favourite rock. Be sure to try on a hat at the bar.

Who

: Darkstar

Where

: Crab Shack

It’s high energy psychadelic rock, covering such jam heroes as Phish and String Cheese Incident. These locals are also turning out originals off their full-length CD.

Who

: Murphy’s Lagh

Where

: Dubh Linn Gate

When

: Apres and Evening

Straight from Dublin, it’s fast-paced Celtic rock and traditional Irish favourites.

Who

: The Hairfarmers

Where

: Merlin’s

When

: Apres

It’s a "Sol" full Friday on the patio with these local rockers and the Kokanee Freeride Meltdown.

Who

: The Cameron Chu Jazz Trio

Where

: The Bearfoot Bistro

Enjoy the smooth styling of Cameron and guests as well as a glass of wine from the finest selection in town.

Who

: Guitar Doug

Where

: Merlin’s (evening)

It’s payday! Doug is here to help celebrate. Put your hard-earned cash to good use at the bar!

What

: Das Boot Ballet

Where

: The Boot Pub

The only place in town to enjoy adult beverages and adult entertainment.

CLUBS AND DJs

Who

: Rush Hour

Where

: Garfinkel’s

When

: 7:30 & 10 p.m.

Elevation Magazine presents this high adrenaline, extreme film featuring clips from some of the best in the industry.

Who

: DJ Chris Viner

Where

: Tommy Africa’s

Get saucy on the dance floor. It’s a deep house night with Latin influences.

What

: Stella Extreme Friday

Where

: Dusty’s

Showcasing the phatest ride or slide on their big screen.

Who

: DJ Little T

Where

: Maxx Fish

Little T is back for the season to host Friday nights with a great lineup of funky house.

Who

: DJ Rabid

Where

: Savage Beagle

Open-toed sandals meets baggy jeans… a mix of people and music to keep you entertained all night.

Where:

Buffalo Bill’s

Rockin tunes for when you’re dancing and comfy seats for when you’re not. Hot DJs and a fun bar staff will keep you entertained all night long.

PUBS & PATIOS

Where:

Citta

Located in the centre of the action, it’s the top spot for people watching. Stay warm under the patio heaters or relax upstairs in the pool room.

Where:

Tapley’s Neighbourhood Pub

Casual atmosphere for warm conversation and cold beer. Bar staff operate a not-too-loud sound system of rock and roll numbers and the outdoor patio gives patrons the best of both worlds.

Where:

The Brew House

For a big place, it sure has a cosy atmosphere. Great bar food and drinks, as well as a big screen TV – all the comforts of home minus the remote control. The bar staff also pump out classic rock and top 40 from the sound system.

Where:

Amsterdam Café

This little spot in the village has it all – music, food and drinks – day and night. Great place to watch or interact with the local colour.

Where:

Hoz’s Pub

Down to earth pub but still in that Whistler style. Just a hop, skip and a jump from that brisk walk on the Valley Trail in Whistler Creekside.

Saturday, April 14

LIVE AND LOVING IT

Who

: Velvet

Where

: Big Air Competition @ Mainstage 4-6 p.m.

Where:

Alpenrock in the evening

An electronic groove collective from Vancouver Island that will blow your mind with their unique style that blends DJs, percussionists, bass

players, guitarists and a soulful singer. They’ve been compared to

Jamiroquoi and US3.

Who

: Residue

Where

: Merlin’s

Vancouver’s finest new talent will rock your weekend. If you haven’t heard of them yet, you will soon. No cover.

Who

: Cease and Desist

Where

: Monk’s Grill

This seasoned cover-tune band is rockin’ the slopeside bar.

Who

: Darkstar

Where

: Crab Shack

See Friday’s listings.

Who

: Cameron Chu Jazz Trio

Where

: The Bearfoot Bistro

See Friday’s listings.

Who

: The Whole Damn County

Where

: Moe Joe’s

See Friday’s listings.

Who

: The Hairfarmers

Where

: Merlin’s

When

: Apres

See Friday’s listings.

Who

: Murphy’s Lagh

Where

: Dubh Linn Gate

See Friday’s listings.

What

: Das Boot Ballet

Where

: The Boot

See Friday’s listings.

CLUBS AND DJs

What:

Fanatyk Co. Bikini Contest

Where

: Garfinkel’s

When

: 9 p.m.

$1000 cold hard cash in prizes for hot bods and sizzlin’ swimwear. DJ Stoli turns up the heat on the dance floor.

What

: Electra Funk Saturday

Where

: Maxx Fish

DJ Spin Cat turns out big sexy breaks, underground hip hop, jungle and a little bit of house.

Who

: DJ Ricco

Where

: Tommy Africa’s

Straight from Vancouver’s Ghetto Heaven, it’s a hard pumpin’ night with Ricco. Lose yourself in the Tiki Jungle.

Who

: DJ Rabid

Where

: Savage Beagle

See Friday’s listings.

Sunday, April 15

Who

: Ivana Santilli, Luciano

Where

: WSSF Mainstage

When

: 3 p.m.

Canadian songstress, Ivana, returns to Whistler with her unique blend of loungy trip hop and funky jazz. Luciano brings reggae to the WSSF for the first time. This 12-piece band from Jamaica is a must see.

Who

: Default, Templar

Where

: Boot Pub

Default is Vancouver’s latest up and coming rock band. In the short time they’ve been together they’ve recorded a full-length album, toured with Nikelback and won CFOX’s Seeds contest last year. Templar could be Canada’s first techno-rock heartthrobs. Here We Go and The Need are already enjoying success on stations across the country and on MuchMusic (see article).

Who

: Platinum Blonde, Honeymoon Suite

Where

: GLC

It’s an ’80s invasion with these two unforgettable and unstoppable Canadian bands. Come reminisce with such favourites as "Cryin’ Over You" and "New Girl Now."

Who

: Whole Damn County

Where

: The Crab Shack

You can’t visit Whistler without checking out this favourite local band. Enjoy all your rock and alternative requests as well as a few originals.

Who

: Xavier and the Hum

Where

: Merlin’s

When

: Apres

Our fave Aussie is back with his didgereedoo and a lot of rock and roll.

Who

: Big Up

Where

: Merlin’s

Didn’t get enough reggae on the WSSF Mainstage this afternoon? Local boys, Big Up, are turning it up a notch with a ska twist. No cover.

Who

: Chloe, Ned and Steve

Where

: Black’s Pub

Check out this latest addition to Whistler’s local music scene. They may be new, but they’ve already acquired quite a local following.

Who

: Gordo

Where

: Uli’s Flipside

Gordo gets the pasta joint jumpin’ with his classic tunes.

Who

: Hairfarmers

Where

: Longhorn

When

: Apres

See Saturday’s listings.

Who:

Murphy’s Lagh

Where

: Dubh Linn Gate

See Friday’s listings.

CLUBS AND DJs

What

: Soul Kitchen

Where

: Tommy Africa’s

DJ Spun-k joins Czech in the kitchen to cook up fresh beats and tasty breaks to satisfy your musical appetite.

What

: Context

Where

: Maxx Fish

Vancouver's City Planners crew member Ishkan comes out to show you his skills on the mic, and to give you a taste of his next album Ripper Writs .

Who:

DJ Royal Riley

Where:

Moe Joe’s

He’s preachin’ British beats in "The Church."

Who

: DJ Rabid

Where

: Savage Beagle

See Friday’s listings.

What

: Hot Ass Smokin’ Sundays!

Where

: Dusty’s

Featuring the new XFL and interactive football game. Smokin’ deals on hot grub!