Thursday, April13
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who:
Easy Leigh Local turntable talent spins favourite dancehall, hip hop and house. Doors 8 p.m.
Where:
Moe Joe’s
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
Who:
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. Legendary Hairfarmers strum up at 9 p.m.
Where:
Merlin’s
What:
Japanese Movie LUNA hosts their newest monthly Japanese flick Spirited Away. 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. 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
Who:
Whole Damn County Special guest performance from Whole Damn County’s Pete on acoustics.
Where:
Crystal Lounge
What:
Locals Night Popular party night around these parts with local DJs on the decks.
Where:
Garfinkel’s
What:
Party Beats DJ Nooks is the life of the party beats with vocal house, club anthems and go go girls. Doors 9 p.m.
Where:
Tommy’s
Who:
Ricochet & Milton DJ Ricochet spins apres at 2:30 p.m. Milton & Toddski take over with Breakin’ Down the House after 9 p.m.
Where:
GLC
Friday, April14
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who:
Default Vancouver’s Juno-Award winners rock hard. Most famous for Wasting My Time. Whistler Concert Series show plays 2:30-5:30 p.m. at outdoor mainstage.
Where:
Skier’s Plaza
Who:
Bif Naked Rock it out with Bif’s newest album Superbeautifulmonsters as part of of the Kokanee Freeride Series. Doors 9 p.m. Admission free.
Where:
Longhorn Saloon
Who:
The Hermit Instruementalized electronica jams for the Kokanee Freeride Series. Doors 9 p.m. Admission free. DJ Lon on deck for apres.
Where:
GLC
Who:
Hairfarmers Local legends Grateful Greg and Guitar Doug cover all your acoustic favourites at 3:30 p.m. as part of the Kokanee Freeride Series. Doors 9 p.m. Free admission.
Where:
Dusty’s
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:
BBK’s (Upper Village)
Who:
Mike Weterings Acoustic folk-rock with African world beat rhythms.
Where:
Black’s Pub
Who:
Kel & Joel Live acoustic tunes.
Where:
Tapley’s Sports Bar
Who:
Rob Thompson Bowen Boy goes solo with cover acoustics from 8 to 11 p.m.
Where:
Crystal Lounge
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
Wh0: Big City Classic rock.
Where:
Pemberton Hotel
CLUBS AND DJs
What:
Vibes Party Vibes Magazine celebrates festival with DJ Trix’s signature mix of 90s hits. Doors 9 p.m.
Where:
Tommy Africa’s
What:
Jump Off Fridays Hip-hop, funk, and dancehall with resident TMS DJ crew.
Where:
Savage Beagle
What:
Billibong Party DJ Rosco rocks decks at 10 p.m. Free giveaways.
Where:
Garfinkel’s
Who:
DJ Peacefrog A mainstream mix of tunes that gets the dance floor going.
Where:
Buffalo Bill’s
Who:
DJ Easy Leigh All of your favourite dancehall, hip hop and house beats. Doors 8 p.m.
Where:
Moe Joe’s
Saturday, April15
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who:
Slackstring/The Hermit Slackstring’s beach grooves opened for Jack Johnson. The Hermit opens with instrumentalized electronica. Whistler Concert Series show plays 2:30-5:30 p.m. at outdoor mainstage.
Where:
Skier’s Plaza
Who:
Team Canada Montreal hip hop duo pumps up the Rail Session. Whistler Concert Series show plays at 9 p.m. at outdoor mainstage.
Where:
Skier’s Plaza
What:
Brave Art Opening Take in more than 150 urban/street artworks at this cutting-edge exhibit. Opening party includes local DJs, live grafiti painters and bar. Free admission
Where:
Telus Conference Centre
Who:
Hairfarmers Join legendary Grateful Greg and Guitar Doug for apres at 3 p.m. as part of of the Kokanee Freeride Series.
Where:
Citta’s
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:
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
Who:
Rob Thompson Bowen Boy goes solo with cover acoustics from 8 to 11 p.m.
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:
Dr. Dave Acoustic rock from mellow to rockin’ with local favourite noon to 4 p.m.
Where:
Second Cup
What:
Final Amateur Night Not for the faint of heart, anybody with a desire to peel it off, locals and tourists alike, can live out their striptease fantasy at the locals’ living room one last time before the wateringhole shuts down. Sorry boys. Ladies only. You’ll have to watch.
Where:
Boot Pub
Wh0: Big City 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 Joe’s
Who:
Benny Benassi & Techonotronic Pump up the Jam comes together with Satisfaction track all in one memorable night. Italian and German merge with hip hop, dance classics and house. Advance $30 tickets availabe at Hub & HotBox.
Where:
Tommy Africa’s
What:
The Big Party Saturday night goes big with hop-hop hits from DJ Rob Banks.
Where:
Garfinkel’s
Who:
DJ Peacefrog A mainstream mix of tunes that gets the dance floor going.
Where:
Buffalo Bill’s
Who:
Ace & Ricochet Funky everything from DJ Ace for apres and downtempo breaks and funky house from DJ Ricochet for evening.
Where:
GLC
Sunday, April16
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who:
Umphrey’s McGee/Flowmotion Rolling-Stone favourites Umphrey’s jams with Flowmotion rockers. The Whistler Concert Series show plays 2:30-5:30 p.m. at outdoor mainstage.
Where:
Skier’s Plaza
What:
Roam premiere The Collective’s newest mountain bike flick Roam challenges both riders and filmmakers boundaries with big air and awe-inspiring cinematography. Tickets are $10. www.whistler2006.com.
Where:
Telus Conference Centre
Who:
Matt Barber Rock it out at 9 p.m. as part of of the Kokanee Freeride Series. Free admission.
Where:
Dusty’s
Who:
Team Canada Montreal duo DJ Grandtheft and D.R. One hustle hip hop at 9 p.m. as part of of the Kokanee Freeride Series. Free admission.
Where:
Maxx Fish
What:
Comedy Night International guest comedians tickle the funny bone at 7:15 p.m.
Where:
Buffalo Bill’s
Who:
John Gilliat Easter Brunch is strummed up with flamenco guitar at 11 a.m.
Where:
Fifty Two 80 Bistro
What:
The Punk Night Whistler’s ultimate anti-club night. This week Whistler favourites The Excessives play it fast and lound. Hot punked chantrueses from The Draft will kick your ass and its two-piece smashing from Run Chico Run. Three Inches of Blood plays April 27.
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:
BBK’s (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:
Hebegebe & Banks DJ Hebegebe on deck for apres while Rob Banks takes over for Fire & Icy afterparty.
Where:
GLC
Who:
Hairfarmers Local legends Grateful Greg and Guitar Doug cover all your acoustic favourites starting at 3 p.m. for apres.
Where:
Dusty’s
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
What:
Easter Party Live acoustics for April and Al’s Easter Party 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Where:
Brandy’s @ The Keg
What:
Movie Premier Flicks and dance floors in one night.
Where:
Buffalo Bills
CLUBS AND DJs
Who:
Raekwon The hip hop master behind Wu Tang Clan along with Neoteric and masta Killa. Advanced tickets at Electric Daisy.
Where:
Garfinkel’s
What:
Locals Night End the weekend of madness with DJ Push N’ Play.
Where:
Longhorn Saloon
What:
SIN Sunday Service Industry Night entry is free before 10 p.m. Doors 8 p.m.
Where:
Moe Joe’s
What:
Electric Lounge Peter Vambeck and Mark Krstich with minimal breaks and electro house.
Where:
Maxx Fish
What:
Soul Kitchen Local DJs at the kitchen tables with Whistler’s hottest go go girls for company. This week Dj Vinyl Ritchie with funky breaks and up-beat house. Doors 9 p.m.
Where:
Tommy Africa’s
Monday, April17
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who:
Mobile/Stabilo/Pauder Three bands, three sounds: rock, folk and jazz. The Whistler Concert Series show plays 2:30-5:30 p.m. at outdoor mainstage.
Where:
Skier’s Plaza
What:
Words & Stories Mountain tales come to life with word play, history and spoken word with storytellers Ace McKay Smith, Jim McConkey, Stepehen Vogler, Ivan E Coyote and Michel Beaudry. Tickets $10. www.whistler2006.com.
Where:
MY Millennium Place
What:
Brave Locals Opening More than 30 local artists kick off a three-day exhibit with legendary turntable tricksters, live art and art encompassing everything from paintings and sketches to photography and filmmaking. Free admission.
Where:
Telus Conference Centre
Who:
Mobile & Stabilo Rock it out with Vancouver’s Mobile and EMI recording artists Stabilo who change up folk, jazz and rock at 9 p.m. as part of the Kokanee Freeride Series. Admission is free.
Where:
Moe Joe’s
What:
Monday Madness Weekly rotation of guest bands from all over North America. This week African-reggae beats from Doundounba.
Where:
Boot Pub
Who:
Guitar Doug The man, the hair, the legend. Doug strums tunes worth a toast of your pint. Apres 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Evening show 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where:
Dubh Linn Gate
What:
Karaoke Night I Will Survive won’t 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. with an open mic jam.
Where:
Tapley’s 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:
Sundown: Ibiza in Whistler DJs O’Ryan, Figo, Peter Vambeck, Paul Moritz, and Rooj bringing you the latest in funky house, electro, breaks, and club trance.
Where:
Maxx Fish
What:
‘80s Night Retro tracks from DJ Ryder. Free cover for ‘80s outfits! Doors 9 p.m.
Where:
Tommy Africa’s
What:
Night at the Mansion Playboy bunny themed party. Free Champagne to those dressing up as bunnies or Hugh. Lingerie sightings, Champagne rooms and Mat the Alien.
Where:
Garfinkel’s
What:
Mash Up Mondays DJ Chase & Status are all about drum ‘n’ bass. Most famous for Duppy Man and Top Shotta, they’ve signed with the best including labels Breakbeat Kaos, Bingo Renegade Hardware and BC Presents. Tickets $10.
Where:
Savage Beagle
Who:
Kori K & Ritchie Kori K on deck for apres with DJ Vinyl Ritchie playing a metal party for Brett Carlson Memorial in the late-night hours.
Where:
GLC
What:
Royal Bliss Classicrock with modern indie rock.
Where:
Buffalo Bills
Tuesday, April18
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who:
Metric/Panurge Bad boys of the bunch. Don’t miss off-kilter indie rock of Metric, which opened for the Rolling Stones in New York. The Whistler Concert Series show plays 2:30-5:30 p.m. at outdoor mainstage.
Where:
Skier’s Plaza
What:
Filmmaker Showdown Filmmakers shoot, edit and produce a five-minute short film in 72 hours. From 60 entries, eight finalists are chosen and compete for $10,000 in prizes. Sells out every year. Tickets $15. www.whistler2006.com.
Where:
Telus Conference Centre
Who:
You Say Party We Say Die Plenty to dance to at 9 p.m. as part of the Kokanee Freeride Series. Admission free.
Where:
Buffalo Bill’s
What:
Joey’s Jam G-Willy hosts the jam at the Creekside Chinese eatery. Show 7 p.m.
Where:
Joey Chan’s
Who:
Guitar Doug The man, the hair, the legend. Doug strums tunes worth a toast of your pint. Apres 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Evening show 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where:
Dubh Linn Gate
What:
Freakeasy Speakeasy Late night cafe features DJs, musicians and an open mic. Boozless counter culture open 8 p.m. to midnight. Free with LUNA card otherwise $2.
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
Who:
Chris Sheppard CDN Music Week DJ of the Year and Love Inc. producer drops hits and his remixes of Jesus Jones and N’Sync. Guest DJ Fab opens. Tickets $12. Doors 9 p.m.
Where:
Tommy Africa’s
What:
Cappel Fashion Show Couture fashion hits the runways with live music from Fall of Summer, Carpenter and Senate Arcade.
Where:
Garfinkel’s
What:
Hipnodic Hip hop, funk, R&B, reggae, dance hall and old school beats with DJ Seanski.
Where:
Maxx Fish
What:
Option/IS Designs Party Features turntable trickery of DJ Grand Theft.
Where:
Tapley’s Pub
What:
Celebration The Faction Sound Crew dial up hip hop for Whistler’s smallest nightclub and biggest party. Locals free cover before 10 p.m.
Where:
Savage Beagle
What:
Girls DJ Show The night of dancing raises funds for Breast Cancer. Doors 8 p.m.
Where:
Moe Joe’s
Who:
Ace & Ritchie DJ Ace spins apres at 2:30 p.m. It’s 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
Wednesday, April19
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who:
Hedley/The Left/Rally Car Punkers rock hard. Don’t miss Juno-nominees Hedley fronted by Canadian Idol finalist Jacob Hoggard. The Whistler Concert Series show plays 2:30-5:30 p.m. at outdoor mainstage.
Where:
Skier’s Plaza
What:
Photographer Showdown From skiing and climbing to surfing and traveling, five professional photographers battle it out for Best of Show and a $10 prize. Sells out every year. Tickets $20. www.whistler2006.com.
Where:
Telus Conference Centre
What:
Pro Photo Forum Learn from a panel of the industries best to get the insider on action/sports photography. Tickets $40. www.whistler2006.com.
Where:
Telus Conference Centre
Who:
Mike Relm Toronto turntable trickster spins multi-media show with funky beats at 9 p.m. as part of the Kokanee Freeride Series. Admission is free.
Where:
Garfinkel’s
Who:
A-Skillz Finger Lickin’ Records, U.K. celeb A-Skillz is joined by MC Curtis Santiago drop hip hop at 9 p.m. as part of the Kokanee Freeride Series. DJ Vale opens. Admission is free.
Where:
Tommy Africa’s
Who:
Guitar Doug Doug strums tunes worth a toast of your pint. 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:
BBK’s (Upper Village)
What:
Kostaman Jam Join Whistler’s own Reggae star Kostaman for 9 p.m. jam session.
Where:
Black’s 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:
Dusty’s
Who:
Sal Brothers Acoustic favourites from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Where:
Cittas
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 Bill’s
Who:
Milton & Ricochet DJ Milton spins apres at 2:30 p.m. DJ Ricochet is all about downtempo breaks and funky house at 8 p.m.
Where:
GLC
What:
Whiteout Films Party DJ Rob Banks spins out party with special appearance fromBurton snowboard pro Trevor Andrews.
Where:
Tapley’s Sports Bar
Who:
Mat the Alien International scratch wizard spins funk, hip hop and breaks. Doors 8 p.m.
Where:
Moe Joe’s
Who:
Guitar Doug The man, the hair, the legends strums out all your favourites.
Where:
Merlin’s
Thursday, April20
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who:
Jurassic 5/DJ Relm Hip hop on deck with double trouble. The Whistler Concert Series show plays 2:30-5:30 p.m. at outdoor mainstage.
Where:
Skier’s Plaza
What:
Hip Hop Slide Show New York’s superstar Rick Powell hustles stories and images a like, including the likes of LL Cool J and Flava Flav. Admission is free.
Where:
Telus Conference Centre
Who:
Swollen Members Canada’s kings of hip hop and multiple-Juno-Award winners tune into dark agressive jams at 9 p.m. as part of the Kokanee Freeride Series. Admission is free.
Where:
Merlin’s
Who:
Airloom Rock it out with acoustics at 9 p.m. as part of the Kokanee Freeride Series. Admission is free. Expect line ups and get there early
Where:
Savage Beagle
What:
Variety Show 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:
Wes Mackey Old-time authentic South Carolina blues. Shows 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where:
Mallard Lounge
What:
Open Mic Night Drummers, vocalists, guitarists: all are welcome to step up to the mic.
Where:
Boot Pub
What:
Club Shred Weekly rotation of local musicians and DJs.
Where:
Merlin’s
What:
Intro to Hockey It doesn’t matter if you’ve never skated before: join LUNA for a real hockey game where you will learn basic rules. Wear snow gear. Helmets mandatory. Show up at 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $3/$5.
Where:
Meadow Park Sports Centre
CLUBS AND DJs
What:
Red Velvet DJ Riccochet shakin’ and breakin’ for your listening pleasure with host DJ Parris warming up the night .
Where:
Maxx Fish
What:
Rossi Locals Night Pro Rossingnal atheletes party it up with locals. DJ R3, voted Whistler’s Best DJ, is back.
Where:
Garfinkel’s
What:
Party Beats Special show with DJ Nooks (UK), DJ O’Ryan (UK), J. Hammer (Whistler) and Paul Moritz (Australia). Doors 9 p.m.
Where:
Tommy’s
What:
420 The 5th annual smoke party is back with Def Poets Society and Nobdodyreally hosting and reggage and hip hop from DJ Phroh. Doors 7 p.m.
Where:
Dusty’s
Who:
Jesse James Local DJ spins all your favourites.
Where:
Buffalo Bill’s
What:
K2 Party K2 film screens. Advance $12 tickets available at the Whistler Activity Centre.
Where:
GLC
