Thursday, January26
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: ACDC Aussie Day Join AC/DC tribute band from Nelson, BC/DC, for classic favourites with a high-energy punk punch for Australia Day. Tickets $12 at Evolution or $15 at the door. Doors 7 p.m.
Where: Moe Joes
Who: Guitar Doug Down Under Local legend plays acoustic favourites for Australia Day at 1 p.m.
Where: Blacks Pub
What: Triple Threat Thursdays The sensational multi-talented Steve Jiu hosts a competition of rap battles, spoken word, karaoke and open jams for great prizes.
Where: Crystal Lounge
Who: Cameron Chu Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guests.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Who: Gordo Plus One Veteran musician covers decades of great roots, blues and rock n' roll with lead guitar from Pierre Eady.
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Who: Bruce Coughlan Rock and folk covers, originals and Celtic classics. Apres 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Evening 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who: Michael Sicoly Whistlers own piano man always gets the dance floor rocking. Shows 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge
What: Living Room Weekly rotation of live local musicians play cover favourites for Club Shred. This week the Living Room with laid back jams with locals Mike Redmond, Phil-T-Beats and Raj. Show 7 p.m. DJ Buddah warms up crowd for apres.
Where: Merlins
What: Mechanical Bull Mosey on down to the local watering hole for a wild ride
Where: Pemberton Hotel
CLUBS AND DJs
What: Locals Night Popular party night around these parts with local DJs on the decks.
Where: Garfinkels
What: Vanessa Stark Reception Dub and reggae beats from Select-R-Us for artist reception celebrating local painter and snowboard pro Vanessa Stark. Event 8 p.m.
Where: BBKs
Who: Fister & Milton DJ Fister spins wicked mix of funk and electro breaks for apres from 2:30-8:30 p.m. DJs Milton and Toddski Break Down the House with funky beats and bass for after dark session.
Where: GLC
What: Australia Day Aussies begin partying at 9 a.m. with Victoria Bitter and meat pies all day long. Whistlers biggest kangaroo party. Get into the spirit in green and yellow with DJs turning over all day.
Where: Longhorn Saloon
What: Aussie Party Beats Paul Moritz spins fresh and funky house along side the infamous Go Go girls for the annual Australia Day madness. Event includes Miss Australia Contest with $400 for first place. Doors 9 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africas
Friday, January27
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Funk & Friends Piano, guitar, Rob Funk and friends play all your favourites with bold original jams.
Where: Blacks Pub
What: Last Call Ladies Night Jason Bonnell and his local band is playing all of your favourite cover tunes. No cover for ladies. Doors 8 p.m.
Where: Moe Joes
Who: Dr. Dave Acoustic guitar tunes in a cozy local hangout. Show 9 p.m.
Where: BBKs (Upper Village)
Who: Kel & Joel Live acoustic tunes.
Where: Tapleys Sports Bar
Who: Rob Funk Laid back guitar versions of anything and everything.
Where: Crystal Lounge
Who: Rob Lee Veteran pianist of 20 years spans classic, jazz, rock and pop music over the ivories. Show 6-8 p.m. and 10 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Four Seasons Fifty Two 80 Bistro & Bar
Who: The Hairfarmers Legendary local duo Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg for apres from 3 to 6 p.m. and evening show 8:30 p.m.
Where: Merlins
Who: Kitangus Traditional meets new world music on mandolin, fiddle and whistle. Apres 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Evening 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who: Big Radio Static Classic rock.
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Who: Cameron Chu Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guests.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Who: Michael Sicoly Whistlers own piano man always gets the dance floor rocking. Shows 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge
Who: Ace & BC/DC Foxy Moron spins everything from old soul funk to indie rock and electronic from 2:30-8:30 p.m. Nelson-based BC/DC rocks out all your favourite AC/DC covers for after-dark session. Tickets $15.
Where: GLC
CLUBS AND DJs
What: 90s Night Party like you are Nikki Sixx to one hit wonders and old school dance tracks supplied by DJ Trix. Doors 9 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africas
What: Jump Off Fridays Hip-hop, funk, and dancehall with resident TMS DJ crew.
Where: Savage Beagle
What: VIP Fridays Hip-hop club bangers and dancehall grinders with DJ Rosco.
Where: Garfinkels
Who: DJ Peacefrog A mainstream mix of tunes that gets the dance floor going.
Where: Buffalo Bills
What: Kumon-i-wanna-laya Hawaiian party hulas all day with daytime ski-boot limbo competition and bikini summer wear fashion show. Win trip for two to Hawaii.
Where: Longhorn Saloon
Saturday, January28
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Kitangus Traditional meets new world music on mandolin, fiddle and whistle. Apres 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Evening 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who: Rob Lee Veteran pianist of 20 years spans classic, jazz, rock and pop music over the ivories. Show 6-8 p.m. and 10 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Four Seasons Fifty Two 80 Bistro & Bar
Who: Michael Sicoly Whistlers own piano man always gets the dance floor rocking. Shows 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge
Who: Rob Funk Laid back guitar versions of anything and everything.
Where: Crystal Lounge
Who: Cameron Chu Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guests. Special New Years menu.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Who: The Hairfarmers Legendary local duo Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg for apres and all-night long.
Where: Dustys
Who: Big Radio Static Classic rock.
Where: Pemberton Hotel
CLUBS AND DJs
Who: J-Rawks & Buddah Slow Nerve Action DJ Buddah heats up apres. DJ J-Rawks spins what she wants at 9:30 p.m.
Where: Merlins
Who: DJ Easy Leigh Local turntable master plays latest music and favourite tunes. Doors 8 p.m.
Where: Moe Joes
What: Goodtimes The hottest Top 40, R&B and club tracks on the charts shake up a packed dance floor. Doors 9 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africas
What: The Big Party Saturday night goes big with hop-hop hits from DJ Rob Banks.
Where: Garfinkels
Who: DJ Peacefrog A mainstream mix of tunes that gets the dance floor going.
Where: Buffalo Bills
What: Mr. Dress Up Party Dip deep in your tickle trunk for the costume party that takes you back to your childhood hero with electro breaks and childhood greats from DJ Mr. Fister a.k.a. Chili Thom. Puppets welcome. Sock puppet station on site. Doors 9 p.m. Foxy Moron spins everything from old soul funk to indie rock and electronic from 2:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: GLC
Sunday, January29
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: The Punk Night Whistlers ultimate anti-club night. This week double album launch with punk rockers Married to Music and Circle the Wagons (BC/DC members).
Where: Boot Pub
Who: Sean Rose Rhythm and blues review with Sean Rose every Sunday at local hangout. Show 9 p.m. to close.
Where: BBKs (Upper Village)
What: Jam Session Play along side the best with Reggae Master Kostaman leading the way. Show 9 p.m.
Where: Crystal Lounge
Who: G Willy Classic sing-a-longs for apres from 2-6 p.m.
Where: Brew House Pub
Who: Kenny Wayne Boisterous boogie-woogie blues piano with a touch of Kansas City Swing and N'Awlin's jazz. Shows 6 to 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge
Who: Kitangus Traditional meets new world music on mandolin, fiddle and whistle. Apres 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Evening 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
CLUBS AND DJs
What: S.I.N. DJ Easyleigh spins hip hop, Top 40, dancehall and all your favourite tracks. Ipod Nano grand-prize giveaway. Doors 8 p.m.
Where: Moe Joes
Who: Mad Professor Best reggae producer to come out of Britain drops dubtronic and electronica mixes fused with bass n' drum sounds alongside Aisha of The Ariwa Posse. Doors 8:30 p.m. Tickets $10/$15. Dj Ricochet on deck for apres from 2:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: GLC
What: Locals Night End the weekend of madness with local DJs and giveaways.
Where: Longhorn Saloon
What: Soul Kitchen Frank Cueto and Rusty Belicek are at the kitchen tables with Latin-inspired deep house and break beat funk to get crowds and the infamous go-go dancers shaking. Tickets $10. Doors 9 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africas
Who: DJ Buddah Slow Nerve Actions turntablist throws down dance favourites for apres set.
Where: Merlins
Monday, January30
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: The Wizard of Oz All of your Ozzy Osbourne favourites with legendary guitar work and wild stage antics that makes you swear you were listening to the metal god himself.
Where: Boot Pub
Who: Bowen Boys Toe tapping favorites and Celtic traditional tunes with Bowen Island's Rob Thompson with Moritz Behm on fiddle or Cam Salay on banjo. Apres 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Evening show 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Who: Kenny Wayne Boisterous boogie-woogie blues piano with a touch of Kansas City Swing and N'Awlin's jazz. Shows 6 to 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge
What: Karaoke Night Take the mic and let yourself go-I Will Survive wont sing itself.
Where: Crystal Lounge
CLUBS AND DJs
What: 80s Night Retro tracks with DJ Ryder. Free cover for 80s outfits! Doors 9 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africas
Who: J-Rawks DJ J-Rawks spins what she wants for apres.
Where: Merlins
What: Mash Up Mondays World-class DJs spin along side long-time local turntablists. This week United Kingdoms top producer DJ SS of Formation Records is an original breakbeat pioneer in drum n bass. Joined by LTC (Ladies Take Control), two of the youngest and hottest talents to grace an otherwise male-dominated drum n bass. Tickets $7/$11.
Where: Savage Beagle
Who: Kori K & Ace DJ Kori K shakes things up for apres from 2:30-8:30 p.m. Foxy Moron spins everything from old soul funk to indie rock and electronic- basically anything but new country for the After Dark session from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Where: GLC
What: Underground Sessions DJs Guggi and Figo spin funk, electrohouse and breaks. Doors 8 p.m.
Where: Moe Joes
Tuesday, January31
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Bowen Boys Toe tapping favorites and Celtic traditional tunes with Bowen Island's Rob Thompson with Moritz Behm on fiddle or Cam Salay on banjo. Apres 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Evening show 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Who: Michael Sicoly Whistlers own piano man always gets the dance floor rocking. Shows 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge
What: Das Boot Ballet This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Naked babes shakin it three nights a week.
Where: Boot Pub
What: Rocket Lounge Late night hangout with music, pool tables, movies, internet access, snacks and alcohol-free drinks. This week DJ Dave Ryan. Drop in between 8pm and midnight. Entry is free for LUNA members and $2 non-members.
Where: MY Millennium Place
CLUBS AND DJs
What: Showdown at C-Side Local DJs battle out on the decks for cash and bragging rights. Finals tonight. Hosted by DJ Phroh. Show starts at 9 p.m.
Where: Joey Chans
Who: Afrika Bambaataa The Godfather of Hip Hop and the Father of the Break Beat Sound, Bam has produced and spun with the best, including James Brown, George Clinton and Run DMC. Tickets $10 at Electric Daisy. $20 at the door. Doors 9 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africas
What: Play Every week guest DJs from Kori K.
Where: Garfinkels
What: Celebration The Faction Sound Crew dial up hip hop for Whistlers smallest nightclub and biggest party. Locals free cover before 10 p.m. Ladies never wait in line.
Where:Savage Beagle
Who: DJ Rosco Hip hop local turntablist on deck. Doors 8 p.m.
Where:Moe Joes
Who: James Cotton Blues Band Legendary harpist played with greats like Grateful Dead and B.B. King. Tickets $25. Doors 8 p.m. DJ Ace spins soul funk from 2:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: GLC
Who: djtone Sit back for apres with Solar Tribe Collective's ambient vibe.
Where: Merlins
Wednesday, February1
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Kung Fu Karaoke Sing all your favourites with the multi-talented Steve Jiu at the Creekside Chinese eatery. Prizes for best performance. Show starts 9 p.m.
Where: Joey Chans
What: Live Celtic Music Toe tapping favorites and Celtic traditional tunes from guest performers. Apres 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Evening 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who: Wes Makepeace & Jay Greenway Acoustic rockers by two local boys.
Where: BBKs (Upper Village)
What: Whole Lotta Led Thrash around to Zeppelin classics with local rockers Creekside Phil and Grateful Greg.
Where: Garfinkels
Who: Michael Sicoly Whistlers own piano man always gets the dance floor rocking. Shows 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge
What: Kostaman Jam Join Whistlers own Reggae star Kostaman for 9 p.m. jam session.
Where: Blacks Pub
What: Music Bingo Test your music know how with Zoo and Big Rich.
Where: Citta
What: Das Boot Ballet This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Naked babes shakin it three nights a week.
Where: Boot Pub
CLUBS AND DJs
What: Industry Night Rockin locals scene and giveaways galore.
Where: Buffalo Bills
What: Ice Party Chunky, funky break beats with DJs Lennie and Ricochet for cool sets and avalanche inducing go-go girls. Doors 9 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africas
Who: DJ Rob Banks All your listening favourites banked into one night.
Where: Tapleys Sports Bar
Who: Mat the Alien Internationally renowned local scratch wizard, recently voted number one DJ in Whistler, breaks into hip hop, funk and dancehall beats. Doors 8 p.m.
Where: Moe Joes
Who: Ace & Vambeck Ace spins old soul funk and indie rock from 2:30-8:30 p.m. DJ Peter Vambeck is all about sexy, deep house for after dark sessions.
Where: GLC
Who: DJ J-Rawks Local DJ spins what she wants for apres.
Where: Merlins
Thursday, February2
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Reggae Night Live reggae grooves with locals Kostaman & Dj Phroh. Doors 8 p.m.
Where: Moe Joes
What: Triple Threat Thursdays The sensational multi-talented Steve Jiu hosts a competition of rap battles, spoken word, karaoke and open jams for great prizes.
Where: Crystal Lounge
Who: Cameron Chu Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guests.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Who: Gordo Plus One Veteran musician covers decades of great roots, blues and rock n' roll with lead guitar from Pierre Eady.
Where: Pemberton Hotel
What: Live Music Toe tapping favorites and Celtic traditional tunes from guest performers. Apres 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Evening 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who: Michael Sicoly Whistlers own piano man always gets the dance floor rocking. Shows 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge
What: Sex and the Village An evening of spicy sex ed and cheeky pleasures in time for Valentines Day. Workshops include Female Pleasure (women only) and Hot Sex for Women and the People that Love Them (both men and women). Massage, online chat with safe-sex nurse, food, lingerie modeling, music and toys. Tickets $8 for LUNA members (ages 18-29) and $10 for non-members. Doors 9 p.m.
Where: MY Millennium Place
CLUBS AND DJs
What: Locals Night Popular party night around these parts with local DJs on the decks.
Where: Garfinkels
What: Party Beats DJ Nooks spins fresh, funky house and club anthems along side the infamous go-go dancers. Doors 9 p.m.
Where: Tommys
Who: Milton DJs Milton and Toddski Break Down the House with funky beats and bass after 8:30 p.m.
Where: GLC
What: Top Model Weekly rotation of live local musicians play cover favourites for Club Shred. This week Top Model party. DJ Buddah warms up crowd for apres.
.Where: Merlins
UPCOMING SHOWS
Fort Knox Five brings funk, break beat and electronica sounds Feb. 11 to the GLC.
Tall Paul is all about house and club anthems Feb. 21 at Tommys.