Thursday,
december
27
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who:
Murphy’s Lágh
High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites. Show
3:30-5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where:
Dubh
Linn Gate Old Irish Pub
Who:
Craig Brennan
All your acoustic favourites worth a toast of your pint.
Where:
Crystal
Lounge
Who:
A Whole Lotta Led
B.C.’s if not
Canada’s number one Zeppelin tribute band cranks out music that would make
Plant proud. Always a line up. Always sells out, so get there early. Show 10
p.m. Cover $10.
Where:
Dusty’s
Who:
Ali Milner
Local jazz
chanteuse croons out originals and classics. The EMI recording artist is
Whistler’s biggest up and coming star and only 17 years old. She recently
returned from a performance tour of the Toronto International Film Festival’s
hottest parties. Live piano and vocals for apres from 4-6 p.m.
Where:
Fifty
Two 80 Bistro and Bar
Who:
Gnar Boots
Join the Gnar
Boot crew for open jam night with guitars, mics and drums available. All styles
of music welcome.
Where:
Merlin’s
Who:
Richard Samuels
Everything piano for the martini-clinking crowd from
3:30-5:30 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where:
Mallard
Lounge at Fairmont
Who:
Cameron Chu
Whistler’s
own piano man tickles the ivories with classics and smooth rolling favourites.
Where:
The
Bearfoot Bistro
CLUBS AND DJs
What:
Happy Thursday
DJ R3 dishes out popular local’s night.
Where:
Garfinkel’s
Who:
DJ Milton
DJ Milton
plays down-tempo set for Martini Lounge Thursdays. Doors 3 p.m.
Where:
Maxx
Fish
Who:
Party Beats
House and electro times with local DJs. This week DJ JT
spinning sexy, funky set. Doors at 9 p.m.
Where:
Tommy
Africa’s
Friday,
december
28
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who:
Dr. Dave
All your acoustic favourites worth a toast of your pint.
Where:
Crystal
Lounge
Who:
Spy vs. Spy
All your cover favourites.
Where:
Black’s
Pub
Who:
Kostaman and the
Vibrations
Whistler’s favourite reggae night is back at a new location. for Funky
Reggae Fridays. Kostaman and friends are pulling out all the stops, including
new band members and instruments. Roots, reggae and blues all come together for
one groovin’ night. Feel the love as Kostas would say.
Where:
Longhorn
Saloon
Who:
The Hairfarmer’s
Legendary duo
Grateful Greg and Guitar Doug strum up Whistler’s most famous apres at 3:30
p.m. then dance into the night with the Payday Party at 9 p.m.
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 and only 17 years old. She recently
returned from a performance tour of the Toronto International Film Festival’s
hottest parties. Live piano and vocals for apres from 4-6 p.m.
Where:
Fifty
Two 80 Bistro and Bar
Who:
Cameron Chu
Whistler’s
own piano man tickles the ivories with classics and smooth rolling favourites.
Where:
The
Bearfoot Bistro
What:
Campground C
Country music
rocks the Creekside with Byron James on deck. This week special show from Pat
Chessel and friend covering country, rock and celtic ditties. Cover $5.
Where:
Dusty’s
Who:
Bruce Coughlan &
Nolan Murray
High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites. Show
3:30-5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where:
Dubh
Linn Gate Old Irish Pub
Who:
Richard Samuels
Everything piano for the martini-clinking crowd from 3:30-5:30
p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where:
Mallard
Lounge at Fairmont
What:
Live Music
Classic rock.
Where:
Pemberton
Hotel
What:
Jam Night
Nathalie invites you to bring your guitar, banjo, fiddle or
drum and jam til the cows come
home. Show 8 p.m.
Where:
Local’s
Livingroom Emporium in Pemberton
CLUBS AND DJs
What:
Heat Friday
TMS Crew from
Vancity rip up club hits, hip hop and old school.
Where:
Savage
Beagle
Who:
Ladies Night
DJ Neoteric
spins what the ladies want.
Where:
Moe
Joe’s
Who:
Puf the Majik DJ
Mix of party
classics, Top 40, R&B, grinders and dirty breaks. Doors 3 p.m.
Where:
Maxx
Fish
Saturday,
december
29
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who:
Bruce Coughlan &
Nolan Murray
High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites. Show
3:30-5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where:
Dubh
Linn Gate Old Irish Pub
Who:
Spy vs. Spy
All your acoustic favourites worth a toast of your pint.
Where:
Crystal
Lounge
Who:
The Hairfarmer’s
Legendary duo
Grateful Greg and Guitar Doug strum up Whistler’s most famous apres at 3:30
p.m.
Where:
Dusty’s
Who:
Cameron Chu
Whistler’s
own piano man tickles the ivories with classics and smooth rolling favourites.
Where:
The
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:
Richard Samuels
Everything piano for the martini-clinking crowd from
3:30-5:30 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where:
Mallard
Lounge at Fairmont
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
the chart’s hottest R&B and Top 40 with house and ‘80s classics. Doors 9
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:
JT James
Voice behind
RAW Radio 101.9 FM gets wild with mix of party classics, Top 40, R&B,
grinders and dirty breaks. Doors 3 p.m.
Where:
Maxx
Fish
Sunday,
december
30
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What:
Hardcore New Year
Get ready to ring in the New Year loud, hard and fast a
little early this year, on Dec. 30 with Savannah, A Textbook Tragedy and The
Death Rays. Tickets are $8. Doors 9:30 p.m.
Where:
Garfinkel’s
Who:
Cameron Chu
Whistler’s
own piano man tickles the ivories with classics and smooth rolling favourites.
Where:
The
Bearfoot Bistro
Who:
Gnar Boots
Join the Gnar
Boot crew to jam it out and bring together Whistler’s music community. Guitars
and amps provided.
Where:
Dusty’s
Who:
Ali Milner
Local jazz
chanteuse croons out originals and classics. The EMI recording artist is
Whistler’s biggest up and coming star and only 17 years old. She recently
returned from a performance tour of the Toronto International Film Festival’s
hottest parties. Live piano and vocals from 5-6 p.m.
Where:
Fifty
Two 80 Bistro and Bar
Who:
The Hairfarmer’s
Legendary duo
Grateful Greg and Guitar Doug strum up Afterburn Party following the Fire and
Ice Show at 7 p.m. Big prizes given away.
Where:
Garibaldi
Lift Company (GLC)
Who:
Richard Samuels
Everything piano for the martini-clinking crowd from
3:30-5:30 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where:
Mallard
Lounge at Fairmont
Who:
Bruce Coughlan &
Nolan Murray
High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites. Show
3:30-5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where:
Dubh
Linn Gate Old Irish Pub
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, which was
formerly BBKs.
Where:
Fitzsimmon’s
Pub 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
What:
Jam Session
Play along side Kostaman for Whistler’s longest running
jam night. Mics, guitars, bass, small drum kit and percussion available. Show 9
p.m.
Where:
Crystal
Lounge
CLUBS AND DJs
What:
Locals’ Night
Weekend winds down with full-throttle club night.
Where:
Longhorn
Saloon & Grill
What:
Soul Kitchen
Rotation of
international and local turntable talent every week.
Where:
Tommy
Africa’s
What:
Texas Hold-Em
Compete for
top three places in Texas Hold-Em tournament to win great prizes. Winner
competes in finals in April. Doors 3 p.m. Shuffle and deal 8 p.m.
Where:
Maxx
Fish
Monday,
december
31
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What:
Paddy New Year
Toast Guinness at midnight following a prime rib dinner
buffet starting at 7 p.m. and high-energy Celtic and folk music from the
Murphy’s Lagh Trio from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Hors d’oeuvre will be served as
midnight nears as well as complimentary bubbly for a toast. Advance $135
tickets now on sale at the pub.
Where:
Dubh
Linn Gate Old Irish Pub
What:
Hot Rod Blues New Year
Big John Bates and the Voodoo Dollz charge up hot rod
blues with a naughty burlesque show full of theatrics, great music and not to
mention hot babes. Tickets are $40 for the evening show starting at 9 p.m.
Dinner is $25 beginning at 7 p.m.
Where:
Dusty’s
at Creekside
What:
Dancing with the Stars
Show off your moves with Dancing with The Stars — Whistler
style. Foxtrot, waltz and tango with international dance professionals to the
sweet sound of The SwingSoul Orchestra. See if the panel of judges will give
your moves the thumbs up or send you back for lessons. Fuel up your dancing
feet with a dazzling show of food presented at interactive stations as well as
a Moet & Chandon toast. Tickets are $220 for adults and $110 for children
10 years old and under. Gear up for this event with dance lessons on Dec. 29
and 30 — free to residents. Tickets can be purchased at the Fairmont or by
calling 604-938-8000. Doors at 8 p.m.
Where:
Fairmont
Chateau
Who:
New Year’s Eve Party
Matt Graham of The Chambo Graham Show strums up fun from 9
p.m. to 1 a.m. No cover.
Where:
Cinnamon
Bear Bar at the Hilton
Who:
New Year’s Gala
Join the dinner and dance starting with a four-course
special at 8 p.m. then dance the night away with party favours, live
entertainment and local turntable talents. Tickets $125 per person.
Where:
Hilton
ballroom
What:
Way Back Play Back
’80s New Year
This electrifying night of music and friends
will feature The Tainted Lovers with their highly stylized, non-stop
entertainment as well as a lavish ’80s themed buffet crafted by executive chef
Scott Thomas Dolbee. This all-ages show is a totally rad way to celebrate the
New Year. Tickets are $200 for adults and $100 for children. To reserve
tickets, call 604-966-2607 or e-mail: festive.whi@fourseasons.com. Doors 7:30 p.m.
Where:
Four
Seasons Resort (Harmony Ballroom)
What:
Mallard New Year
The Taylor James Duo featuring Paul Lane delivers smooth
grooves for the martini clinking crowd covering everything from U2 to Joni
Mitchell from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m. Richard Samuels plays après from 3:30 to 5:30
p.m. No cover.
Where:
The
Mallard Lounge
What:
Hairfarmers New Year
Local legends Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg of
Hairfarmer’s fame return for another sell-out local New Year’s show. They maybe
Whistler boys, but their music has international acclaim with shows all over
North America as well as headlining shows for the Telus World Ski and Snowboard
Festival. Voted Best Musicians in Whistler too many times to count, check out
the former truck driver and Armani model to see what this town is truly all
about. The boys start strumming at 3:30 p.m. for après then into the late night
hours for midnight celebrations. Always cheap cover, but arrive early to get
in.
Where:
Merlin’s
What:
New Years Eve Party
Spy vs. Spy with local acoustic duo plays all your cover
favourites. Cover $10.
Where:
Crystal
Lounge
What:
New Year Celebration
Dubh Linn Gate favourite Rob Thompson pairs up with Doug
Reansbury on guitar to play all your favourites. Evening also includes party
favours as well as bubbly and appetizers served at midnight. Four and five
course dinner seatings as well. Show tickets are $50. Starts at 9 p.m.
Where:
Black’s
Pub
What:
Blues New Year
The Madison Blues Band is all about Chicago style blues.
The six-piece band last came to Squamish to perform at Wild at Art. They’ve
also played such Vancouver venues as The Yale, Darbys and The Fairview. Tickets
are $15 for music and bubbly toast at midnight. Three-course dinner additional
$20. Party starts at 9 p.m.
Where:
Howe
Sound Inn in Squamish
What:
Funk ’n’ Grooves New
Year
Dance in the New Year with the funky sounds of Papa Josh and
his magic disco machine. Two seatings for dinner, bubbles at midnight and live
music from one grooving local who was voted Best Musician in Pemberton for
2007. Reservations must be made for dinner. Tickets are $15 for music and
party.
Where:
Wildwood
Bistro & Bar in Pemberton
CLUBS AND DJs
What:
A Chilly New Year
A giant mountain-esque ice sculpture will track down a
glass of Champbull (sparkling with Red Bull) for each guest at this
highly-energized 2008 celebration. Appetizers will be served throughout the
night. Advance $100 tickets available at the Longhorn.
Where:
The
Longhorn Saloon
What:
Whistler Film Fest
2008
Celebrate the New Year at a Whistler Film
Festival Society fundraiser with DJs, dancing, canapes and beverages. Dress NYE
chic. Tickets are $50, only 200 available. Exclusive event. For tickets, call
604-764-5988.
Where:
Nu
Restaurant and Lounge in Vancouver
What:
Uncorked! NYE 2008
Puf the Majik DJ and guest JT James from Raw Radio 101.9
FM play the hottest Top 40, R&B and floor-thumping party classics. The
evening features party favours, gourmet appetizers and bubbly at midnight.
Tickets are $75. Doors 7 p.m.
Where:
Maxx
Fish
What:
A Black and Silver
Affair
DJ Peacefrog spins a full dance floor with a
premium selection of cheeses, fruit and desserts as well as a bubbly toast,
party favours and red-carpet treatment with photos. Advance $150 tickets now on
sale by contacting 604-932-6613 or buffalobills.ca.
Where:
Buffalo
Bill’s
What:
New York New Year
New Year’s Eve
doesn’t get any bigger than celebrating in Times Square in New York. Whistler
brings the spirit of the Big Apple’s celebrations to Moe Joes with beats from
DJ Neoteric, party favours, bubbly midnight toast and wine tastings between 8
and 10 p.m. Advance $75 tickets are on sale at Moe Joe’s.
Where:
Moe
Joe’s
What:
Savage Beagle New Year
Guest DJ spins Top 40, hip hop, dance and retro from 9
p.m. to 3 a.m. The evening also includes a personal bottle of bubbly and
appetizers after midnight. Table reservations are available at $400 each as
well as VIP booths with Dom and strawberries. Tickets are $80 before Christmas,
$100 after and $115 on New Year’s Eve.
Where:
Savage
Beagle
What:
Winter Wonderland New
Year
Guest DJ spins Top 40, hip hop, dance and retro from 9 p.m.
to 3 a.m. The evening also includes a personal bottle of bubbly and appetizers
after midnight. Table reservations are available at $400 each as well as VIP
Dom Perignon room for high rollers. Tickets are $100 before Christmas, $120
after and $130 on New Year’s Eve.
Where:
Garfinkel’s
What:
Uptown Swizzle
Guest DJ spins
party with bubbly toast and midnight tapas. Party from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tickets
$125.
Where:
The
Mix at Ric’s
What:
Disco New Year 2007
Get that
Monday night fever with music and moves harkening back to the days of bell
bottoms, disco balls and platform shoes. Prizes for best costumes. DJ Chunky
Chornz at the tables, bubbles at midnight and cocktail appetizers all night
long. Party begins at 8 p.m. Tickets $40 for locals and $79 for guests.
Limited advance local tickets.
Where:
Citta
What:
New Year’s Eve 2008
Reserve dinner
on the restaurant side with two seatings between 5 and 8:30 p.m. or head over
to the pub side for a New Year party with party favours, midnight bubbles and
buffet, and dance tunes from DJ Diamond Doug.
Where:
Whistler
Brewhouse
Tuesday
january
1
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who:
Too Soon To Tell
Local band plays all your favourite covers at 9 p.m.
Where:
Buffalo
Bill’s
Who:
Cameron Chu
Whistler’s
own piano man tickles the ivories with classics and smooth rolling favourites.
Where:
The
Bearfoot Bistro
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Who:
Taylor James
Everything
from U2 to Joni Mitchell. at the cocktail hour from 3:30-5:30 p.m. & 9 p.m.
to midnight.
Where:
Mallard
Lounge at Fairmont
Who:
Live Music
High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites. Show
3:30-5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where:
Dubh
Linn Gate Old Irish Pub
DJs
Who:
Spot of Trouble
Get into a Spot of Trouble with Australia DJ FSU and DJ
Tyler with house, electro, break beat and drum ‘n’ bass. Doors 10 p.m. Free
cover before midnight.
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:
Industry New Year’s
The Fish does
it all over again with bubbly toast and midnight countdown. Rob Baanks on deck
with hip hop, Top 40, dirty breaks and nasty funk. Doors 9 p.m. Free cover.
Where:
Maxx
Fish
Wednesday
january
2
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What:
Whistler Jam
Join Kostaman for a 9 p.m. jam session. Bring your own
instruments or use his (mics, acoustic guitar, bass, small drum kit, percussion
instruments). Each week is a different creative mix that helps to cultivate
upcoming talent. Starts at 9 p.m.
Where:
Black’s
Pub
Who:
Cameron Chu
Whistler’s
own piano man tickles the ivories with classics and smooth rolling favourites.
Where:
The
Bearfoot Bistro
Who:
Taylor James
Everything
from U2 to Joni Mitchell. at the cocktail hour from 3:30-5:30 p.m. & 9 p.m.
to midnight.
Where:
Mallard
Lounge at Fairmont
What:
Loco’s Night
Live acoustic
with Chris Munro every Wednesday.
Where:
Una
Mas
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
Who:
Live Music
High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites. Show
3:30-5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where:
Dubh
Linn Gate Old Irish Pub
CLUBS AND DJs
What:
Dirty Beats
Whistler’s
dirtiest DJs throw down house, electro and break beats with heaviest basslines
around for legendary Drum ‘n’ Bass Night. Doors 9 p.m.
Where:
Tommy
Africa’s
What:
Industry New Year
Hed Kandi
comes to Whistler with DJ Steven Quarre to celebrate at the 5th annual Industry
New Years. Service industry staff who worked New Year’s Eve receive 50 per cent
off their tickets. The evening includes Hed Kandi girls, body painting, dancers
and light show. Tickets at door.
Where:
Garfinkel’s
What:
Local’s Night
Puf the Majic DJ plays mix of hip hop, chunky breaks and
party classics. Prizes for best PJs. Doors 3 p.m.
Where:
Maxx
Fish
Thursday,
january
3
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who:
Live Music
High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites. Show
3:30-5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where:
Dubh
Linn Gate Old Irish Pub
Who:
Gnar Boots
Join the Gnar
Boot crew for open jam night with guitars, mics and drums available. All styles
of music welcome.
Where:
Merlin’s
Who:
Taylor James
Everything
from U2 to Joni Mitchell. at the cocktail hour from 3:30-5:30 p.m. & 9 p.m.
to midnight.
Where:
Mallard
Lounge at Fairmont
Who:
Cameron Chu
Whistler’s
own piano man tickles the ivories with classics and smooth rolling favourites.
Where:
The
Bearfoot Bistro
CLUBS AND DJs
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
Who:
DJ Milton
DJ Milton
plays down-tempo set for Martini Lounge Thursdays. Doors 3 p.m.
Where:
Maxx
Fish
Who:
Party Beats
House and electro times with local DJs. Doors at 9 p.m.
Where:
Tommy
Africa’s