Thursday,
january
24
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
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:
Doug Ross
Everything
bass for the cocktail hour from
3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where:
Mallard
Lounge at Fairmont
Who:
Too Soon To Tell
Local band plays all your favourite covers with George
Skoupas at the helm. Acoustic sessions from 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where:
FireRock
Lounge at Westin
what:
Murphy’s Lágh
High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites from
3:30-5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where:
Dubh
Linn Gate Old Irish Pub
Who:
Drew Wilson
Local strummer with covers.
Where:
Crystal
Lounge
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:
Mister Fister
After a long day on the hill, get your funk on. Mister
Fister a.k.a. Chili Thom spins perfect blend of funk, boogie, breaks and gems
from the past from 3-7 p.m.
Where:
Garibaldi
Lift Company (GLC)
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 8 p.m.
Where:
Maxx
Fish
who:
Jamie Vale
DJ and producer Jamie Vale of Sydney, Australia returns
with funky, dirty house and electro with DJs JT and Tim Livingstone. Vale
recently producing with Hook n Sling and Craig Obey. Doors at 9 p.m. Cover $8.
Where:
Tommy
Africa’s
Friday,
January
25
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who:
Melanie Dekker
Charms with
warm vocals and guitar from
3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight. She’s shared stages with the
likes of Faith Hill and Bryan Adams.
Where:
Mallard
Lounge at Fairmont
What:
Funky Reggae Fridays
Kostaman and
The Vibrations warm up crowds with positive, infectious grooves to keep you
dancing all night and then DJ Phroh throws down dancehall and jungle. Free
Jamaican jerky sandwiches if you show up between 8-10 p.m. Admission is free.
Show starts at 9 p.m.
Where:
The
Longhorn Saloon
Who:
Rob Thompson
Rich vocals,
rolling guitar from this local favourite joined by friends for evening of
acoustics.
Where:
Black’s
Pub
Who:
Craig Brennan
Acoustic king hail from the land down under.
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. for Meltdown apres ski party.
Where:
Merlin’s
Who:
Cameron Chu
Whistler’s
own piano man tickles the ivories with classics and smooth rolling favourites.
Where:
The
Bearfoot Bistro
what:
Murphy’s Lágh
High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites from
3:30-5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where:
Dubh
Linn Gate Old Irish Pub
Who:
Ali Milner
Not even
finished high school and already this grade 12 student is an EMI recording
artist with performances in China as well as Juno Award and Toronto Film
Festival after parties. Mature vocals and easy piano come together for a local
show not to be missed. She recently returned from singing at the Dal Richards
90th Birthday Dinner at the Hotel Vancouver. Also listen for her at the WB
Foundation gala event on Jan. 26 on Whistler Mountain. Show from 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Where:
Fifty
Two 80 Bistro and Lounge at Four Seasons
CLUBS AND DJs
What:
Heat Friday
TMS Crew from
Vancity rip up club hits, hip hop and old school.
Where:
Savage
Beagle
what:
Campground C
Country music
rocks
the Creekside with Bryon James.
Where:
Dusty’s
Who:
DJ
Peacefrog
A mainstream mix of tunes that gets the dance floor going.
Where:
Buffalo
Bill’s
Who:
DJ Baby Yu
Baby Yu and RG from Toronto rock Whistler one night only.
Dance to Toronto’s DJ of the Year alongside DJ Neoteric.
Where:
Moe
Joe’s
Who:
DJ Jamie Vale
Spins old and new school hip hop and party smashers. Doors
8 p.m.
Where:
Maxx
Fish
What:
Freeform Fridays
DJ Kenya
explores
mash ups, Top 40 and rocker house.
Doors
9 p.m.
Where:
Tommy
Africa’s
Saturday,
January
26
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who:
Cameron Chu
Whistler’s own piano man tickles the ivories with classics and smooth
rolling favourites.
Where:
The
Bearfoot Bistro
Who:
Melanie Dekker
Charms with
warm vocals and guitar from
3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight. She’s shared stages with the
likes of Faith Hill and Bryan Adams.
Where:
Mallard
Lounge at Fairmont
Who:
Ali Milner
Not even
finished high school and already this grade 12 student is an EMI recording
artist with performances in China as well as Juno Award and Toronto Film
Festival after parties. Mature vocals and easy piano come together for a local
show not to be missed. She recently returned from singing at the Dal Richards
90th Birthday Dinner at the Hotel Vancouver.
Show 4:30 to 6 p.m.
Where:
Fifty
Two 80 Bistro and Lounge at Four Seasons
What:
Australia Day
Acoustic king Craig Brennan hails from the land down
under. Party starts at 1 p.m. Come early to get in.
Where:
Crystal
Lounge
Who:
Spy vs. Spy
Dave Morris and Chris Munro join acoustic forces for all
your cover favourites at 8:30 p.m.
Where:
The
Brewhouse
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
at Creekside
what:
Murphy’s Lágh
High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites from
3:30-5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where:
Dubh
Linn Gate Old Irish Pub
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:
Attack of the Kittens
and Bunnies
DJ
R3 spins smooth sounds for this underground group art show presented by
Blindmute Productions. Advance $5 tickets at Evolution or $10 at the door. Show
9 p.m.
Where:
Mike’s
Garage in Function Junction
Who:
Papa Josh
Music master lays down funky beats and electric bass lines
before breaking out into improvised guitar grooves for his one-man dance party
from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Cover $3.
Where:
The
Pony in Pemberton
CLUBS AND DJs
What:
Aussie Day
DJs Dopey, Easyleigh and Metal join forces for Australia
Day. The party starts early at 3 p.m. with the first 150 people getting a free
Aussie Day T-shirt.
Where:
Moe
Joe’s
What:
Aussie Fest
Australia’s
Jamie Vale with DJ Trix and guests spin the 10th annual Aussie Fest Party,
which includes a Miss Australia Contest with $400 cash prize win. Doors 9 p.m.
Where:
Tommy
Africa’s
What:
Aussie Day
This is Whistler’s biggest, not to mention longest Aussie
Day celebration in town. Kangaroos line up for the patio party in the a.m.
hours and carry on until the a.m. as well. This legendary Aussie Day party can
be heard as far as down under. Doors open 9 a.m. Meat pie with entry.
Where:
Longhorn
Saloon
Who:
DJs
Foxy/Jensen
Foxy Moron, a.k.a. Ace MacKay-Smith spins her dad’s old
records covering soul to funk to electronic, eclectically directed. No Soulja
Boy. DJ Jensen from London takes over with up front beats, indie dance and raw
funk at 8 p.m.
Where:
Garibaldi
Lift Company (GLC)
Who:
DJ
Peacefrog
A mainstream mix of tunes that gets the dance floor going.
Where:
Buffalo
Bill’s
What:
Aussie Day
Legendary duo
DJ Kid Kenobi and MC Shureshock get gold and green reveling rolling at 4 p.m.
DJs Chris Brown, Redman and Marky Mark warm the crowds up at 2 p.m. Meat pie
and vegemite buffet served at 5 p.m. then DJ Rob Baanks takes over with hip hop
stylings at 9 p.m. Beach theme, so wear your chesty bonds and boarders to win
prizes. Advance tickets available at Vanity, Billabong and Tonnie Store.
Discount for locals. Only 50 walk ups accepted at door.
Where:
Garfinkel’s
What:
Aussie Day
The Beagle
gets hopping at 7 p.m. with a monster party set. Puf the Majik DJ goes deck to
deck with DJ Fidel Cashflow at 9 p.m.
Where:
Savage
Beagle
Who:
JT James
Local DJ from
Raw radio 101.9 FM with party classics, Top 40, R&B grinders and dirty
breaks. Doors 8 p.m.
Where:
Maxx
Fish
Sunday,
January
27
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who:
Cameron Chu
Whistler’s
own piano man tickles the ivories with classics and smooth rolling favourites.
Where:
The
Bearfoot Bistro
What:
Punk Night
Whistler’s
ultimate anti-club night. This week D.O.A. celebrates 30th anniversary with
Duvallstar and Loose Tooth.
Where:
Garfinkel’s
Who:
Sean Rose
Rhythm and
blues review at favourite local watering hole in the Upper Village. (Formerly
BBK’s.) Rich vocals, smooth guitar: perfect for the cocktail hour at this best
kept secret.
Where:
Fitzsimmon’s
Pub
What:
Afterburn Party
Cancelled this
week due to private party.
Where:
Garibaldi
Lift Company (GLC)
Who:
The Hairfarmer’s
Legendary duo
Grateful Greg and Guitar Doug strum up Whistler’s most famous apres at 3:30
p.m.
Where:
The
Longhorn Saloon
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
Charms with
warm vocals and guitar from
3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight. She’s shared stages with the
likes of Faith Hill and Bryan Adams.
Where:
Mallard
Lounge at Fairmont
what:
Murphy’s Lágh
High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites from
3:30-5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where:
Dubh
Linn Gate Old Irish Pub
What:
Jam Night
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
Who:
DJ
Foxy Moron
Foxy Moron, a.k.a. Ace MacKay-Smith spins her dad’s old
records and lots more form soul to funk to electronic, eclectically directed.
No Soulja Boy for apres.
Where:
Garibaldi
Lift Company (GLC)
Who:
DJ Czech
Soul Kitchen
presents DJ Czech. The Soul Kitchen founder returns from Prague to deliver the
best in breaks and electro. Doors 9 p.m.
Where:
Tommy
Africa’s
what:
Texas Hold-Em
Compete in
free tournament with prizes for top three. Winner competes in finals in April.
Only 40 seats available. Doors 7 p.m. and shuffle at
8 p.m.
Where:
Maxx
Fish
Monday,
January
28
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
what:
Karaoke
I Will
Survive won’t sing itself, so come out to sing all your favourites. Hosted by
James Mr. Karaoke.
Where:
Crystal
Lounge
Who:
Melanie Dekker
Charms with
warm vocals and guitar from
3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight. She’s shared stages with the
likes of Faith Hill and Bryan Adams.
Where:
Mallard
Lounge at Fairmont
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:
Cameron Chu
Whistler’s
own piano man tickles the ivories with classics and smooth rolling
favourites.
Where:
The
Bearfoot Bistro
who:
Rob Funk
From Irish ditties to folk and rock favourites this piano
man must have the luck of the Irish with his fantastic shows from 3:30-5:30
p.m. and 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where:
Dubh
Linn Gate Old Irish Pub
CLUBS AND DJs
what:
‘80s Night
DJ Ryder spins hip hop classics, dance floor anthems and
hair rock that takes you way back for local’s night. Free cover for ‘80s
outfits between 9-10 p.m. Doors 9 p.m.
Where:
Tommy
Africa’s
who:
DJs Three
DJs Lennie,
Lon and Ricochet join forces for special show of breaks, tech house and dirty
electro on four decks.
Where:
Maxx
Fish
Tuesday
january
29
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:
Andrea Graham
Acoustic
covers from Radiohead to Blind Melon for apres from 4-6 p.m. and evening from
9-11 p.m. in the Upper Village. (Formerly BBK’s.)
Where:
Fitzsimmon’s
Pub
What:
LUNA Soccer
Wear sports clothing and non-marking sneakers for this
drop-in session from 8:30-10:30 p.m. No experience necessary. Admission is $3
for LUNA members and $7 for non-members.
Where:
Whistler
Secondary School
Who:
Cameron Chu
Whistler’s
own piano man tickles the ivories with classics and smooth rolling favourites.
Where:
The
Bearfoot Bistro
Who:
Wes Mackey
Old-time authentic
South Carolina blues from
3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where:
Mallard
Lounge at Fairmont
who:
Rob Funk
From Irish ditties to folk and rock favourites this piano
man must have the luck of the Irish with his fantastic shows from 3:30-5:30
p.m. and 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where:
Dubh
Linn Gate Old Irish Pub
Clubs and DJs
what:
Lift Ticket Night
Rotation of local turntable talents. Doors 10 p.m.
Where:
Moe
Joe’s
Who:
DJ
Foxy Moron
Foxy Moron, a.k.a. Ace MacKay-Smith spins her dad’s old
records and lots more form soul to funk to electronic, eclectically directed.
No Soulja Boy for evening set.
Where:
Garibaldi
Lift Company (GLC)
What:
Celebration Tuesdays
Hip hop duo the Faction Sound Crew spins out favourite
longtime local’s night.
Where:
Savage
Beagle
What:
‘90s Night
DJ Trix is back with ‘90s night. Free cover and prize
giveaways. Doors 9 p.m.
Where:
Tommy
Africa’s
Who:
Jamie Vale
DJ/producer just returned from working with Hook N Sling on
Ministry of Sound Aus. tracks. Electrik tour touches down with funky breaks and
electro. Doors 8 p.m.
Where:
Maxx
Fish
Who:
DJ Dakota
DJ Dakota will be in da house to spin out awesome tracks
all night long.
Where:
Crystal
Lounge
Wednesday
january
30
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
What:
Reel Alternatives
Whistler Film Festival Society screens indies every second
Wednesday. This week check out Ben Affleck’s directorial debut in Gone Baby
Gone showing at 7 & 9:15 p.m. Stars Casey Affleck, Ed Harris and Morgan
Freeman. Story set in Boston’s toughest neighbourhoods where four year old goes
missing. Private investigators don’t want case, but after listening to plea of
aunt open an investigation that will risk everything. Tickets $6.50 for film
fest members and $8.50 for non-members.
Where:
Village
8 Cinemas
Who:
Wes Mackey
Old-time
authentic South Carolina blues from
3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where:
Mallard
Lounge at Fairmont
Who:
Dr. Dave
Rockin’
Whistler’s smallest pub with great covers from 9 p.m. to midnight in the Upper
Village. (Formerly BBK’s.)
Where:
Fitzsimmon’s
Pub
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:
Rob Funk
From Irish ditties to folk and rock favourites this piano
man must have the luck of the Irish with his fantastic shows from 3:30-5:30
p.m. and 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where:
Dubh
Linn Gate Old Irish Pub
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:
Dirty Beats
Whistler’s
dirtiest DJs throw down house, electro and break beats for legendary Drum ‘n’
Bass Night. This week Australia’s DJ Nick Thayer. A Skillz wrote of Nick “(he)
ripped out and amazing selection of funky breaks... I was begging him for
copies.” Doors 9 p.m. Advance $10 tickets available at Hub, Cyberweb and
Tommy’s.
Where:
Tommy
Africa’s
What:
Local’s Night
Puf the Majik DJ with hip hop, breaks and classics. Doors
8 p.m.
Where:
Maxx
Fish
What:
Real Deal Weds
Scratch wizard Mat the Alien, voted Whistler’s number one
DJ nine years in a row, spins legendary set before hopping a plane for his
Thursday residency in Las Vegas.
Where:
Moe
Joe’s
Thursday,
january
31
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
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:
Wes Mackey
Old-time
authentic South Carolina blues from
3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where:
Mallard
Lounge at Fairmont
Who:
Too Soon To Tell
Local band plays all your favourite covers with George
Skoupas at the helm. Acoustic sessions from 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where:
FireRock
Lounge at Westin
who:
Rob Funk
From Irish ditties to folk and rock favourites this piano
man must have the luck of the Irish with his fantastic shows from 3:30-5:30
p.m. and 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where:
Dubh
Linn Gate Old Irish Pub
who:
A Whole Lotta Led
Plant never sounded better with Grateful Greg’s insane
vocal acrobatics exercised in this Zeppelin tribute show. With guitarist
Creekside Phil pulling out the stops, including a violin bow, it’s no wonder this
show always sells out. Get there early and don’t miss this local favourite.
Doors 8 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
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 8 p.m.
Where:
Maxx
Fish
what:
Party Beats
DJ Good Kidd of Sydney spins funky, dirty house and chunky
electro with DJs JT and Tim Livingstone. Doors at 9 p.m.
Where:
Tommy
Africa’s