Thursday,
FEbruary
21
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who:
G Willy
Acoustic everything from happiest strummer in town at 3:30
p.m. for apres.
Where:
Behind
the Grind
Who:
The Unknown Soldiers
Live band
pays tribute to The Doors.
Where:
Buffalo
Bill’s
Who:
Black Swade
Squamish punk rock band of teens dials up adult-sound that
shows no mercy.
Where:
Merlin’s
What:
World Cup Mainstage
Free outdoor concert kicks off with DJ Shortfuse and
Squamish punk rock sensation Black Swade at 2:30 p.m.
Where:
Village
Square
What:
Made in Whistler
screening
EMI recording artist Ali Milner will be performing live at
the premier of Community Now: Made in Whistler screening, which includes live
music, film screening, art exhibit and nibblies. The film is a 30-minute documentary
about what it is like to be a kid growing up in Whistler. Animal Nation dials
up the film soundtrack with killer hip hop beats. Free admission to this
Celebration 2010 and Cultural Olympiad event. Art show at 7 and film at 7:30
p.m.
Where:
MY
Millennium Place
Who:
Sherri St. Germain
Soul and new
jazz from
3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9
p.m. to midnight.
Where:
Mallard
Lounge at Fairmont
who:
Cam Salay
High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites from
ex-Paperboy and Doug Reamsbottom from 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where:
Dubh
Linn Gate Old Irish Pub
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:
Craig Brennan
All your cover favourites livce.
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:
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
Foxy Moron/Lon
Voted Best Apres by Whistler peeps, Foxy Moron, a.k.a. Ace
MacKay-Smith spins her dad’s old records and lots more from soul to funk to
electronic, eclectically directed. No Top 40 jiggy for this apres set. DJ Lon
takes over at the witching hour with funk, house and breaks all night long.
Where:
Garibaldi
Lift Company (GLC)
What:
Rotator Thursdays
Guest DJs
rotates his or own style. Doors 9 p.m.
Where:
Maxx
Fish
what:
Party Beats
Features resident DJ Audio Pilot a.k.a. JT with funky, dirty
house and chunky electro. Doors 9 p.m.
Where:
Tommy
Africa’s
what:
Mardi Gras Party
DJs Ty Autrey dials up house and breaks while DJ Ollie
brings party favourites to the decks.
Where:
Moe
Joe’s
Friday,
FEbruary
22
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What:
World Cup Mainstage
Free outdoor concert with DJ Foxy Moron, The Johnstones at
3:45 and Hedley at 4:45 p.m.
Where:
Village
Square
Who:
Sherri St. Germain
Soul and new
jazz from
3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9
p.m. to midnight.
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
Who:
Sean Rose
Rhythm and
blues review. Rich vocals, smooth guitar: perfect for the cocktail hour. Show 9
p.m.
Where:
Black’s
Pub
what:
World Cup VIP Party
Hang out with the athletes at this VIP World Cup Party with
Whistler’s best tapas. International celebrity DJ cb shaw will be at the decks
along with an silent auction.
Proceeds will benefit the Whistler Mountain Ski Club and Alpine Canada
Alpin. Get the $175 or $90 tickets by visiting wmsc.info/pay/?ITEM=8. Show
starts at 7 p.m.
Where:
Telus
Conference Centre
What:
Reggae Night
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. Show
starts at 9 p.m.
Where:
The
Longhorn Saloon
Who:
Drew Wilson
This local
favourite knows how to rock out a party with all your cover favourites live.
Where:
The
Crystal Lounge
Who:
G Willy
Acoustic everything from happiest strummer in town at 2
p.m. for apres.
Where:
Behind
the Grind
Who:
The Hairfarmer’s
Legendary duo
Grateful Greg and Guitar Doug strum up Whistler’s most famous apres at 3:30
p.m. and evening set at Payday Friday.
Where:
Merlin’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
Sampling lattes and strummin’ tunes from noon until 4 p.m.
Where:
Second
Cup
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.
Show
4:30-7:30 p.m.
Where:
Fifty
Two 80 Bistro and Lounge
What:
Full Moon Snowshoe
Take a
moonlight snowshoe with friends. Limited tickets. This event always sells out.
Book in advance by visiting MY Millennium Place where LUNA headquarters are
located. For locals age 18-35 only. Tickets $10/$8.
Where:
MY
Millennium Place
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
What:
Ladies Night
DJ Neoteric delivers best in hip hop, baltimore club,
house and electro.
Where:
Moe
Joe’s
Who:
The Grind
C1rca presents DJ Rosco with hip hop, reggae and R&B.
Ladies free all night.
Where:
Garfinkel’s
Who:
DJ Jensen/Foxy
DJ Jensen cuts
loose with
soulful mix to ease you
off the hill. Expect disco and boogie re-edits. DJ Foxy Moron dishes out soul,
groove, rock, old school hip hop and electronic. No Soulja Boy for this evening
show.
Where:
Garibaldi
Lift Company (GLC)
Who:
Puf the Majik DJ
Mix of Top 40, R&B, retro and party classics. Doors 9
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,
FEbruary
23
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:
G Willy
Acoustic everything from happiest strummer in town at 2
p.m. for apres.
Where:
Behind
the Grind
What:
World Cup Mainstage
Free outdoor concert with DJ Vinyl Ritchie at 2:30 p.m.,
Shad at 3:45 p.m. and K-os at 4:45 p.m.
Where:
Village
Square
Who:
Kuli Loach
An evening of the Grateful Dead with Deadhead musicians
who have been rocking out The Dead’s legendary anthems for more than 22 years.
No cover charge. Show 10 p.m.
Where:
Dusty’s
What:
World Cup Wrap Up
Party
Kostaman and the Vibrations rocks the party
with their infectious, world-beat grooves and positive vibes.
Where:
Longhorn
Saloon
Who:
Kenny Wayne
Jazz pianist Blues Ross will celebrate everything jazz on
the ivories while Brian Atyeo does so on canvas. Check out the gallery’s Jazz
Series Exhibition opening and talk with the artist himself from 5 to 10 p.m.
Admission free.
Where:
Mountain
Galleries Chateau Whistler
who:
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:
Sherri St. Germain
Soul and new jazz from
3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where:
Mallard
Lounge at Fairmont
Who:
The Hairfarmer’s
Legendary duo
Grateful Greg and Guitar Doug strum up Whistler’s most famous apres.
Where:
Dusty’s
Who:
Drew Wilson
This local
favourite knows how to rock out a party with all your cover favourites live.
Where:
The
Crystal Lounge
Who:
EOTO
Expect to dance, but no turntables are involved with these
former String Cheese Incident musicians who play electronica dance music live
on instruments with a whole lot of computer hardware. Don’t miss this
one-of-a-kind show.
Where:
Garibaldi
Lift Company (GLC)
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. Vancouver.
Show 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Where:
Fifty
Two 80 Bistro and Lounge
Who:
Spy vs. Spy
Dave Morris and Chris Munro join acoustic forces for all
your cover favourites after the hockey game.
Where:
The
Brewhouse
Who:
Dave Morris
Sampling lattes and strummin’ tunes from noon until 4 p.m.
Where:
Second
Cup
What:
Funk’n’ Redneck Night
Come out for some funkified redneck tunes and don’t forget
to wear your best trucker hats and plaid flannel jackets. No shot guns please.
Best costume will win a pair of Canucks tickets. Think Lynard Skynard with a
James Brown twist. Show 9 p.m. Cover $5.
Where:
The
Pony in Pemberton
CLUBS AND DJs
Who:
DJ Jensen
Cuts loose with
soulful mix to ease you off the hill. Expect disco and boogie re-edits.
Where:
Garibaldi
Lift Company (GLC)
Who:
DJ
Peacefrog
A mainstream mix of tunes that gets the dance floor going.
Where:
Buffalo
Bill’s
What:
K-os Birthday Bash
Hip hop start K-os celebrates his birthday at Tommy’s. JT
and Oli will also throw down the hottest dance classics. Doors 9 p.m.
Where:
Tommy
Africa’s
What:
Seduction Saturdays
DJ Rosco spins
a mix for everyone.
Where:
Moe
Joe’s
What:
Full Moon Party
Solartribe’s
DJs Tone and Phro dish out their legendary dance party hailing the man on the
moon.
Where:
Merlin’s
Who:
DJ JT James
DJ JT James of
Raw Radio fame gets wild with party classics, Top 40, R&B grinders and
dirty breaks. Doors 9 p.m.
Where:
Maxx
Fish
Sunday,
FEbruary
24
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What:
No Landscapes
Whistler’s
artist underground scene unearths itself all day and night long with this
eclectic showing presented by Homebase Studios and Cozn Couture. DJ PM Don
delivers plenty of oldies on the decks to create a soundscape for the Sea to
Sky art exhibit showcasing everything from skate decks and cowboy boots to
jewelry and kids toys. Tattoo artists will also be working live. The afternoon
show runs 2 to 7 p.m. Evening sets in at 8 p.m. with a three solo musician line
up of Jesse Thom, David Irish and Fraser. Tickets are $10 for the evening show.
Where:
Maxx
Fish
Who:
Cameron Chu
Whistler’s
own piano man tickles the ivories with classics and smooth rolling favourites.
Where:
The
Bearfoot Bistro
Who:
Sherri St. Germain
Soul and new
jazz from
3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9
p.m. to midnight.
Where:
Mallard
Lounge at Fairmont
who:
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:
Punk Night
Whistler’s
ultimate anti-club night. Both international and local acts.
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:
Hairfarmers Afterburn
Party
Join in the local tradition by watching the Fire and Ice show
and then dancing it up with The Hairfarmer’s live with Grateful Greg and Guitar
Doug at 7:30 p.m. The boys also strum up Whistler’s best apres earlier that
afternoon.
Where:
Garibaldi
Lift Company (GLC)
Who:
Dave Morris
Sampling lattes and strummin’ tunes from noon until 4 p.m.
Where:
Second
Cup
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
What:
Soul Kitchen
Weekly
rotation of international and local turntable talent. This week the phattest
funk, Motown and electro sounds with Vinyl Ritchie and special guest DJs. Doors
9 p.m.
Where:
Tommy
Africa’s
Who:
DJ
Foxy Moron/Lon
Voted Best Apres by Whistler peeps, Foxy Moron, a.k.a. Ace
MacKay-Smith spins her dad’s old records and lots more from soul to funk to
electronic, eclectically directed. No Top 40 jiggy for this apres set.
Where:
Garibaldi
Lift Company (GLC)
Monday,
FEbruary
25
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What:
No Landscapes
Whistler’s
artist underground scene unearths itself all day and night long with this
eclectic showing presented by Homebase Studios and Cozn Couture. DJ Foxy Moron
delivers everything funky with soul to create a soundscape for the Sea to Sky
art exhibit showcasing everything from skate decks and cowboy boots to jewelry
and kids toys. Tattoo artists will also be working live. The afternoon show
runs 2 to 7 p.m. Evening sets in at 8 p.m. with hip hop from Moka Only, most
famously known for his work with Swollen Members. Tickets are $15 for the
evening show.
Where:
Maxx
Fish
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
what:
White Cowbell Oklahoma
The
eight-man, Toronto boogie-rock armada returns with their insane show of chain
saws, lewdness and musical excellence. They are currently recording two new
albums, touring Western Canada and preparing for another European onslaught.
Where:
Dusty’s
Who:
Sherri St. Germain
Soul and new
jazz from
3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9
p.m. to midnight.
Where:
Mallard
Lounge at Fairmont
who:
Guitar Doug &
Saunders
Local legend Guitar Doug teams up with fiddler
Shannon Saunders of the famous Paperboys for rambling good time from 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 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
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
what:
StoneBridge
Comes to Whistler with newest album, The Flavour, The Vibe,
with a second installment dropping in this spring. The head of his own label
Stoney Boy Music, StoneBridge continues to dish out his special brand of peak
time house made famous by the hit Show Me the Love. Advance tickets available
at Vanity and Billabong. Doors 9 p.m.
Where:
Savage
Beagle
who:
DJ Ricochet
Booty-shakin’
breaks, electro lounge and soulful house. Doors 9 p.m.
Where:
Maxx
Fish
Tuesday
FEbruary
26
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who:
All New House Band
Local band plays all your favourite covers you can dance
and sing to 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. Must be 18 years
or older. 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:
Mick Dalla-Vee
The Randy
Bachman Band and Cease and Desist veteran goes solo from 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9
p.m. to midnight.
Where:
Mallard
Lounge at Fairmont
what:
Guitar Doug &
Saunders
Local legend Guitar Doug teams up with fiddler
Shannon Saunders of the famous Paperboys for rambling good time from 3:30-5:30
p.m. and 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where:
Dubh
Linn Gate Old Irish Pub
Clubs and DJs
what:
Liftickt Night
One of New York’s best party spinners DJ Eleven goes head
to head with DJ Dana D for Lifttickt hosted by Jon C.
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
DJ Trix is back with ‘90s night. Free cover. Doors 9 p.m.
Where:
Tommy
Africa’s
Who:
Mat the Alien
Heats things up with wild and nasty funk, breaks and his
signature scratching and samples. Joined by guest MC Lady P. Doors 9 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
FEbruary
27
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:
G Willy
Acoustic everything from happiest strummer in town at 3:30
p.m. for apres.
Where:
Behind
the Grind
What:
Loco’s Nite
Everything acoustic live with Chris Munro every Wednesday
night at 8 p.m.
Where:
Unas
Mas at Creekside
Who:
Mick Dalla-Vee
The Randy
Bachman Band and Cease and Desist veteran goes solo from 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9
p.m. to midnight.
Where:
Mallard
Lounge at Fairmont
who:
Guitar Doug &
Saunders
Local legend Guitar Doug teams up with fiddler
Shannon Saunders of the famous Paperboys for rambling good time from 3:30-5:30
p.m. and 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where:
Dubh
Linn Gate Old Irish Pub
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
Who:
Sweatshop Union
Western Canada’s hottest wordplay masters return to
Whistler with their legendary hip hop and retakes on the hit, United We Fall.
Choclare joins the two-time, Juno-nominated troupe for this don’t miss night.
The conscious rappers have shared stages with the likes of Black Eyed Peas,
Jurasic 5, Blackalicious and Swollen Members.
Where:
Garfinkel’s
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:
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 Vancouver’s hottest drum ‘n’ bass girl, DJ B-Traits who
recently signed on as the first Digital SoundGirl by ShyFX. Doors 9 p.m.
Where:
Tommy
Africa’s
What:
Local’s Night
Puf the Majik DJ with hip hop, breaks and classics. Doors
9 p.m.
Where:
Maxx
Fish
What:
Real Deal Wednesdays
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
What:
Cero Worldwide Friends
Twice a year, Cero hosts a night of good times and friends
with a stellar line up of local turntable talent. In addition to live painting,
the evening starts out with scratch wizard Mat the Alien, voted Whistler’s
number one DJ nine years in a row. He spins the legendary set before hopping a
plane for his Thursday residency in Las Vegas. He will be joined by MC Kate, DJ
Tone of Solartribe and DJ Nook for a dance floor mix of hip hop, dancehall
reggae, speed garage, breaks and funky house. Show starts at 9 p.m.
Where:
Moe
Joe’s
Thursday,
FEbruary
28
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 at 7 p.m.
Where:
Merlin’s
Who:
G Willy
Acoustic everything from happiest strummer in town at 3:30
p.m. for apres.
Where:
Behind
the Grind
Who:
Mick Dalla-Vee
The Randy
Bachman Band and Cease and Desist veteran goes solo from 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9
p.m. to midnight.
Where:
Mallard
Lounge at Fairmont
who:
Guitar Doug &
Saunders
Local legend Guitar Doug teams up with fiddler
Shannon Saunders of the famous Paperboys for rambling good time from 3:30-5:30
p.m. and 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where:
Dubh
Linn Gate Old Irish Pub
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:
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
What:
Rotator Thursdays
Guest DJs
rotates his or own style. Doors 9 p.m.
Where:
Maxx
Fish
what:
Party Beats
Special show with Craig Obey and Lady Lauren. The Ministry
of Sound recording artists along with producer Jamie Vale recently released the
Sleep Monday track. Advance $10 tickets are available at The Hub Creekside,
Cyberweb Internet, The Mix by Ric’s and Tommy’s. Support sets from JT and Good
Kidd at 9 p.m.