Thursday, April6
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Reggae Night Live reggae grooves with locals Kostaman & DJ Phroh. Doors 8 p.m.
Where: Moe Joes
What: Variety Show 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: The Bowen Boys Toe tapping favorites and Celtic traditional tunes with Bowen Island's Rob Thompson and guests. Apres 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Evening 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who: Michael Sicoly Singer, guitarist, piano man plays all the crowd pleasers. Shows 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge
what: Club Shred Weekly rotation of local musicians and DJs. Apres with DJ Buddah. Evening set with April Caldwell at 6 p.m.
Where: Merlins
what: Snowbound Check out the top ten entries of the first annual Shred Amateur Film Competition and writing and photography exhibit. The public votes Best in Show. Free Four N Twenty pies and Monster Energy Drinks for first 75 people. Filmmakers can still drop off entries by April 3. Call Andrew for details at 604-938-7819. Tickets $3 for LUNA members (ages 18-29) and $5 for non-members.
Where: MY Millennium Place
CLUBS AND DJs
What: Red Velvet Local Spinstress DJ Lennie with host DJ Parris warming up the night.
Where: Maxx Fish
What: Locals Night Popular party night around these parts with local DJs on the decks.
Where: Garfinkels
Who: Kid Kenobi Australias number one DJ Kid Kenobi is on deck with his legendary booming breaks with a funky twist with word play from MC Shureshock. The Ministry of Sound recording artist is ready to go after touring Brazil and the U.S. DJ Jamie Vale opens. Doors 9 p.m.
Where: Tommys
who: Ace & Asad Rizvi DJ Ace spins apres at 2:30 p.m. DJ Asad takes over after 9 p.m. with underground dance music. He has more than 80 releases and remixes to his credit along with labels such as The End, Loaded and Honchos, to name a few. With residencies in Los Angeles and Bulgaria, this jet setter is always on the go. Tickets $10.
Where: GLC
Friday, April7
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Murphy's Lagh High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites. Apres 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Evening show 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who: Hairfarmers Local legends Grateful Greg and Guitar Doug cover all your acoustic favourites starting at 3 p.m. for apres and well into the night.
Where: Merlins
Who: Cameron Chu Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guests.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Who: Michael Sicoly Singer, guitarist, piano man plays all the crowd pleasers. Shows 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge
What: Open Mic Jam Join Dr. Dave for acoustic jams with an open stage.
Where: BBKs (Upper Village)
Who: Rob Funk Acoustic everything with funky originals and covers.
Where: Blacks Pub
Who: Kel & Joel Live acoustic tunes.
Where: Tapleys Sports Bar
Who: Rita & Tamblyn Catch Rita at her last jazzed up gig before heading to the Sunshine Coast for apres. Whistler 2006 Battle of the Bands finalist rocks out cover and original acoustics from 8 to 11 p.m.
where: Crystal Lounge
Wh0: Blind Pigeon Classic rock.
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Wh0: Loose Acoustic The trio lies somewhere between jazz, jam and meditative entity. Tickets $5. Doors 9 p.m.
Where: Howe Sound Inn
CLUBS AND DJs
Who: Ace & Viner The queen of funky everything, DJ Ace spins apres with DJ Chris Viner taking over the evening hours with deep house, afro beats and soulful rhythms.
Where: GLC
What: Retro Top 40 Party like youre Nikki Sixx to retro one hit wonders and old school dance tricks from 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
Who: DJ Easy Leigh All of your favourite dancehall, hip hop and house beats. Doors 8 p.m.
Where: Moe Joes
Saturday,April8
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Birthday Bash DJ Milton and friends spin house and breaks for three local birthday boys.
Where: Boot Pub
Who: Murphy's Lagh High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites. Apres 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Evening show 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who: Hairfarmers & Mr. Fister Local legends Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg of the Hairfarmers play all your acoustic favourites at 2:30 p.m. Mr. Fister takes over with wicked beats and electro breaks at 8:30 p.m.
Where: GLC
Who: Jack Velker Humour and warmth accompany the chillin' blues pianist virtuoso. Shows 3-5 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge
Who: Rita & Dr. Dave Cool jazz from Rita with acoustic rock from local favourite Dr. Dave.
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: A Whole Lotta Led Get your fill of Zeppelin tunes from infamous duo Creekside Phil and Grateful Greg at 10 p.m.
Where: Dustys
Who: Dr. Dave Acoustic rock from mellow to rockin with local favourite noon to 4 p.m.
where: Second Cup
Wh0: Blind Pigeon Classic rock.
Where: Pemberton Hotel
CLUBS AND DJs
Who: DJ Switch DJ Switch keeps the party going until the late night hours.
Where: Longhorn Saloon
Who: DJ Easy Leigh All of your favourite dancehall, hip hop and house beats. Doors 8 p.m.
Where: Moe Joes
What: Goodtimes The hottest Top 40, R&B and club tracks on the charts from DJ John Hammer. 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
Who: Dj Buddha Slow Nerve Actions DJ on deck for rockin apres.
Where: Merlins
Sunday, april9
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Comedy Night International guest comedians tickle the funny bone at 7:15 p.m.
Where: Buffalo Bills
What: The Punk Night Whistlers ultimate anti-club night. This week The Fall of Summer, Carpenter and Art of the State.
Where: Boot Pub
Who: Dr. Dave Acoustic rock from mellow to rockin with local favourite noon to 4 p.m.
where: Second Cup
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
what: Balding for Dollars & Banks Shave your head for the cancer cause at Balding for Dollars at 3:30 p.m. DJ Ace will be on deck for the apres party. DJ Rob Banks heats up the evening with the Fire and Icy afterparty at 8:30 p.m.
Where: GLC
Who: Lyndon Davies Jazzy vocals accompanied by piano and guitar. Shows 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge
Who: Hairfarmers Local legends Grateful Greg and Guitar Doug cover all your acoustic favourites starting at 3 p.m. for apres.
Where: Merlins
Who: Rob Funk Celtic and originals with a funky twist. Apres 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Evening show 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who: Pete Pauder All your cover acoustic favourites at 9 p.m.
Where: Tapleys Pub
CLUBS AND DJs
What: Locals Night End the weekend of madness with DJ Push N Play and Atomic Ski giveaway.
Where: Longhorn Saloon
What: SIN Sunday Service Industry Night entry is free before 10 p.m. Doors 8 p.m.
Where: Moe Joes
What: Soul Kitchen Local DJs at the kitchen tables with Whistlers hottest go go girls for company. This week DJ/Producer Czech returns with funky breaks and upbeat house to keep the go go girls cookin. Doors 9 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africas
Who: Dj Buddha Slow Nerve Actions DJ on deck for rockin apres.
Where: Merlins
Monday, April10
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Monday Madness Weekly rotation of guest bands from all over North America. This week Vancouvers Baked Potato cranks out Phish-inspired rock with Grateful Dead jams.
Where: Boot Pub
WHO: Bowen Boys Toe tapping favorites and Celtic traditional tunes with Bowen Island's Rob Thompson and guests. Apres 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Evening show 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Who: Lyndon Davies Jazzy vocals accompanied by piano and guitar. Shows 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge
What: Karaoke Night I Will Survive wont sing itself, so down some liquid courage and come on out to sing all your favourites.
Where: Crystal Lounge
Who: Dr. Dave Strums out all your favourites at 9 p.m. for an open mic jam.
Where: Tapleys Lounge
What: Pemberton Idol Singers go mic to mic at the Pemberton Idol Karaoke contest every Monday night until May 8. Hosted by the fabulous Steve Jiu.
Where: Pemberton Legion
CLUBS AND DJs
What: Martini Mondays Its shakin not stirred with DJ Parris pouring a tasty elixir of beats.
Where: Maxx Fish
What: 80s Night Retro tracks from 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: True Skool Meltdown DJ Haze and M.A.S.A.R.O. spin dat jazz with funk, reggae and hip hop. Ladies free cover before 11 p.m. Doors 8 p.m.
Where: Moe Joes
What: Mash Up Mondays World-class DJs spin alongside longtime local turntablists. This week DJ Machete unearths the jungle and drum n bass scene of L.A. Hes opened for mainstream acts such as The Roots, Common and DJ Quik at L.A.s House of Blues on the Sunset Strip. He is the man behind the seven-year-running weekly jungle event Respect. Cover $5. Show 11 p.m.
Where: Savage Beagle
Who: Toddski & Foxy Moron DJ Toddski gets funky for apres . DJ Foxy Moron alias Ace spins ChunkaSoulFunkDiscoRocktronic for evening set - everything from old soul to indie rock.
Where: GLC
Tuesday, April11
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Live Jazz A trio of piano, bass and drum jazz up the weekly night. Show 8:30 p.m.
Where: Buffalo Bills
What: Joeys Jam G-Willy hosts the jam at the Creekside Chinese eatery. Show 7 p.m.
Where: Joey Chans
WHO: Bowen Boys Toe tapping favorites and Celtic traditional tunes with Bowen Island's Rob Thompson and guests. Apres 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Evening show 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Who: Lyndon Davies Jazzy vocals accompanied by piano and guitar. Shows 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge
What: Rocket Lounge The local hangout night hosts a late night drum circle with Erin and Solah. Bring your own drum or borrow one there. Snacks on hand. Free for LUNA members (ages 18-29) and $2 for non-members. Open 8-11 p.m.
Where: MY Millennium Place
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
WHo: Dr. Dave Acoustic favourites from local rocker 8 to 11 p.m.
Where: Crystal Lounge
CLUBS AND DJs
What: 90s Night DJ Rob Banks unearths all your decade-old favourites. Doors 9 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africas
What: Play Every week guest DJs from Kori K.
Where: Garfinkels
What: Hipnodic Hip hop, funk, R&B, reggae, dance hall and old school beats with DJ Seanski.
Where: Maxx Fish
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
What: T & A Tuesdays DJ Rosco spins all your favourite dance tunes. Doors 8 p.m.
Where:Moe Joes
Who: Dagan & Ritchie DJ Dagan spins apres at 2:30 p.m. Its funk 45s all night long with DJ Vinyl Ritchie playin original b-boy breaks, rare grooves and plenty of reggae at 8:30 p.m.
Where: GLC
Who: djtone Local DJ spins Solar Tribe ambient vibe for apres.
Where: Merlins
Wednesday, april12
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
WHO: Bowen Boys Toe tapping favorites and Celtic traditional tunes with Bowen Island's Rob Thompson and guests. Apres 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Evening show 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
WHO: Wes Makepeace & Jay Greenway Acoustic rockers by two local boys.
Where: BBKs (Upper Village)
Who: Michael Sicoly Singer, guitarist, piano man plays all the crowd pleasers. 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: Grateful Open Mic Grateful Greg and Creekside Phil of A Whole Lotta Led invite singers, guitarists and drummers to the mic every Wednesday.
Where: Dustys
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
Who: Ace & Vambeck DJ Ace gets funky for apres at 2:30 p.m. DJ Peter Vambeck spins out Illumination Soulful House with breaks and electro at 8:30 p.m.
Where: GLC
What: Bootylicious Hot off of his set of opening for legendary Jazzy Jeff, DJ Jamie Vale can pack a dance floor like no other with booty-groove hip hop and delicious house. Opens for Kid Kenobi Thursday.
Where: Tommy Africas
Who: DJ Rob Banks All your listening favourites banked into one night.
Where:Tapleys Sports Bar
Who: Mat the Alien International scratch wizard spins funk, hip hop and breaks. Doors 8 p.m.
Where: Moe Joes
Who: J-Rawks Local DJ spins what she wants for apres.
Where: Merlins
Thursday, april13
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Variety Show 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 Singer, guitarist, piano man plays all the crowd pleasers. Shows 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge
what: Club Shred Weekly rotation of local musicians and DJs. Apres with DJ Buddah. Evening closed for private function.
Where: Merlins
what: Japanese Movie LUNA hosts their newest monthly Japanese flick Spirited Away, which received an Academy Award for best animation. The highest grossing Japanese film in history, the tale follows the life of a young girl who is drawn into a strange mythical world where humans are turned into animals. She becomes ensnared by mysterious ghosts and must fight for her and her familys life. Tickets are $3 for LUNA members (ages 18-29) and $5 for non members. Doors 7 p.m.
Where: MY Millennium Place
CLUBS AND DJs
What: Red Velvet Local Spinstress DJ Lennie with host DJ Parris warming up the night.
Where: Maxx Fish
What: Locals Night Popular party night around these parts with local DJs on the decks.
Where: Garfinkels
What: Party Beats DJ Nooks is the life of the Party Beats with vocal house, club anthems and go go girls to boot. Doors 9 p.m.
Where: Tommys
what: Ricochet & The Love Cup Race DJ Ricochet spins apres at 2:30 p.m. The Love Cup Race parties into the late-night hours.
Where: GLC
Upcoming
Technotronic & Benny Benassi spin Pump Up the Jam and Satisfaction on the same night April 15. Advanced $30 tickets available at the HotBox Internet, The Hub Creekside and Tommys.
Final Amateur Night Locals have one last chance to live out their stripper fantasies April 15 at the Boot Pub. Women dancers only, sorry guys youll just have to watch.
Damage Inc. pays tribute to Metallica April 22 at Merlins.
Chase and Status plays April 17 at the Savage Beagle. Tickets $10 at door.
Rae Kwon the hip hop legend hits April 16 at Garfinkels. Advanced $25 tickets available at Electric Daisy or The Circle.
Special Punk Nights Choke of Smallman Records makes special trip to play with good friends Sidesixtyseven and Mandown for the last Sunday show at the Boot Pub. Tickets are $12. Punk Night closes out with Three Inches of Blood April 27. Tickets $20.