Thursday, October11
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Cameron Chu Laid back jazz
and classic sets from Whistler’s most talented piano man.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro
Who: Melanie Dekker Originals from new albums Revealed and Acoustic Ride for smooth solo acoustic set from 5-7 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge at Fairmont
CLUBS AND DJs
What: Happy Thursday Snowboard.com presents Whistler’s hottest talent on the decks; snowboard and turntable alike. DJ Rosco dishes out popular local’s night.
Where: Garfinkel’s
Friday, October12
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Cameron Chu Laid back jazz and classic sets from Whistler’s most talented piano man.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro
Who: The Hairfarmers Legendary entertainers. Legendary watering hole. Grateful Greg and Guitar Doug return with live music to their old stomping ground.
Where: Tapley’s Pub
Who: Spy vs. Spy Top forty and rocking classics.
Where: Black’s Pub
Who: BC/DC After eight years of sold out shows, the AC/DC tribute band carries on their Highway to Hell. The Nelson boys’ latest credit includes an indie filmfest tour of their feature length documentary ReVoltage produced by Backwoods Entertainment. Admission is by donation to Whistler’s Get Bear Smart Society. Show 9 p.m.
Where: Longhorn Saloon
Who: The Daniel Wesley Band Join a live taping of Shaw’s Urban Rush featuring Will Sasso from Mad TV along with music from DJ Mister Fister a.k.a. Chili Thom and The Daniel Wesley Band Friday, Oct. 12 at the Garibaldi Lift Company (GLC). Free tickets available at Shaw’s retail office. Limit four per person.
Where: Garibaldi Lift Company (GLC)
Who: Melanie Dekker Originals from new albums Revealed and Acoustic Ride for smooth solo acoustic set from 5-7 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight. Fairmont Friday free appies.
Where: Mallard Lounge at Fairmont
What: Hey Stewey Classic rock.
Where: Pemberton Hotel
CLUBS AND DJs
What: Heat Friday TMS Crew from Vancity rip up club hits, hip hop and old school.
Where: Savage Beagle
Who: DJ Rosco Local turntable talent rips it up to get the crowd bumping with hip hop, dancehall and Top 40.
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, October13
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
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
Who: G Willy Live acoustics at your favourite local watering hole.
Where: Crystal Lounge
Who: Melanie Dekker Originals from new albums Revealed and Acoustic Ride for smooth solo acoustic set from 5-7 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge at Fairmont
Who: BC/DC After eight years of sold out shows, the AC/DC tribute band carries on their Highway to Hell.
Where: Ocean Port Hotel in Squamish
What: Books and Beer Live music from Perry Beckham raise funds for the Squamish library. Admission is a $5 donation. Show 8 p.m.
Where: Howe Sound Inn in Squamish
What: Hey Stewey 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: 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: Skratch Bastid DMC champ joins resident DJ Rosco to spin a little something for everyone.
Where: Moe Joe’s
Sunday, October14
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Punk Night Whistler's ultimate anti-club night. Rotation of local and international bands.
Where: Garfinkel’s
Who: The Sadies The indie band will step up the traditionally instrumental show by throwing a book of lyrics from their newest album New Seasons at the crowds. The Toronto foursome combine ‘60s country rock, psychedelia, surf, punk and cosmic American music for a sound like none other. Advance $20 tickets are now on sale at the GLC.
Where: Garibaldi Lift Company (GLC)
Who: Whistler Zombie Walk Join the founders of the Heavy Hitting G Grade Horrorfest for a ghoulish fest of zombies. Douse yourself in blood as a victim or paint your face grey as the walking dead for the party starting at the GLC and then working its way through Whistler to Tommy Africa’s. Footage of the evening will be used for the B Grade Horrorfest this year on Oct. 30. Walk starts at 8 p.m.
Where: Garibaldi Lift Company (GLC)
What: Mixalicious Sundays JT dishes chilled, sexy and funky house until 1 a.m.
Where: The Mix Lounge at Ric’s
Who: Sean Rose Rhythm and blues review from local favourite. Rich vocals, smooth guitar: perfect for the cocktail hour at this best kept secret.
Where: BBK’s in Upper Village
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. 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 Mr. Fister a.k.a. Chili Thom spins as Green Jesus for the Whistler Zombie Walk. Wear your most ghoulish costume to dance to Thriller. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Monday, October15
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
What: Buy Don a Beer Day Help Don McQuaid turn 50 years old by toasting a pint to the Resort TV playboy at 5 p.m.
Where: Garibaldi Lift Company (GLC)
Who: Cameron Chu Laid back jazz and classic sets from Whistler’s most talented piano man.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro
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, October16
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Cameron Chu Laid back jazz and classic sets from Whistler’s most talented piano man.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro
What: Skank ‘n’ Reggae Black Tusk Sound with DJ Scovie for Easy Skank ‘n’ Reggae Tuesday.
Where: Crystal Lounge
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
Wednesday, October17
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Whistler Jam Join local musicians 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
What: Reel Alternatives The Whistler Film Festival Society hosts indie films every second Wednesday. THis week Rescue Dawn at 7 and 9:30 p.m. The film is a true story of survival and one man’s fight for freedom. Filmmaker Werner Herzog of Grizly Man fame dramatically retells the story of a German-born American Navy pilot’s extraordinary escape from a POW camp during the Vietnam War. More information is available at whistlerfilmfestival.com.
Where: Village 8 Cinemas
Who: Cameron Chu Laid back jazz and classic sets from Whistler’s most talented piano man.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro
What: Music Bingo Test your music trivia with Zoo Keeny and Big Rich at 7:30 p.m. Free to play with lots of prizes to be won.
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
Thursday, October18
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Cameron Chu Laid back jazz
and classic sets from Whistler’s most talented piano man.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro
CLUBS AND DJs
What: Happy Thursday Snowboard.com presents Whistler’s hottest talent on the decks; snowboard and turntable alike. DJ Rosco dishes out popular local’s night.
Where: Garfinkel’s
Up and coming
DJ Jazzy Jeff spins with resident DJ Rosco Saturday, Oct. 20 at Moe Joe’s. Advance $15 tickets available at the Glacier Shop and The Circle.