Thursday,
June28
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Cameron Chu Laid back jazz
and classic sets from Whistler’s most talented piano man.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro
Who: Kostaman Feel the reggae love with Kostaman and The Vibrations with DJ Proh on deck. World beats are mixed up with the experimental rock of Alpha Baby of Kelowna.
Where: Moe Joe’s
What: Open Mic The unpredictable Gnar Boots returns with every popular open mic night starting at 9 p.m. All styles welcome; drms, amps and guitars provided.
Where: Merlin’s
Who: Guitar Doug The man, the hair, the legend. Doug strums tunes worth a toast of your pint from 7-11 p.m.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub
What: Whistler Idol Finals Compete for more than $1,000 in cash and prizes along with the title of Whistler Idol at the local event. Bring your own karaoke CD or host Steve Jiu will provide one for you.
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
Who: Wes Mackey Old-time authentic South Carolina blues from 5-7 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge at Fairmont
CLUBS AND DJs
What: Overflo DJ Rosco spins dance hall, hip hop and Top 40. Girls don’t pay cover.
Where: Savage Beagle
Who: Erick Decks Party Beats Summer Series carries on with Germany’s Erick Decks with dirty, funky house and electro. Cover $6. Doors 9:30 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Friday,
June29
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Murphy’s Lágh High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites from 7-11 p.m.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub
Who: Cameron Chu Laid back jazz and classic sets from Whistler’s most talented piano man.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro
Who: The DJ Affair Electro is in the house with burlesque dancers. Doors 9:30 p.m. Tickets $15.
Where: Garfinkel’s
Who: Spy Vs. Spy Dr. Dave and party strings together folk, rock and everything in between.
Where: Merlin’s
Who: Wes Mackey Featuring Chris Allen and Don Fraser. Old-time authentic South Carolina blues from 5-7 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge at Fairmont
Who: Monkey Business Classic rock.
Where: Pemberton Hotel
CLUBS AND DJs
Who: DJ Peacefrog A mainstream mix of tunes that gets the dance floor going.
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
What: Heat Friday Snowboard.com hosts local DJs at the tables.
Where: Savage Beagle
Who: DJ Rosco Hip hop at its purest.
Where: Garfinkel’s
What: 4Play Fridays Puf the Majic DJ plays retro, Top 40 and rocker hits. Doors 9 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Saturday,
June30
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: The Hairfarmers Lots of Can-Con for the Canada Day weekend, with tunes from Neil Young, the Tragically Hip and other Canucks. No cover charge.
Where: Dusty’s Pub
Who: Greenlaw Earthy soul sound from this UK duo that includes Skyla J’s angelic, molasses-like voice. The band was reently nominated for an Indy Award in London and won Most Memorable Show of 2004 from Victoria’s Monday Magazine.
Where: Howe Sound Inn and Brewing Co., Squamish
What: Murphy’s Lágh High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites from 7-11 p.m.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub
Who: Wes Mackey Old-time authentic South Carolina blues from 5-7 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge at Fairmont
Who: Cameron Chu Laid back jazz and classic sets from Whistler’s most talented piano man.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro
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: Papa Josh Funk’n Grooves A blend of unique original material and lots of improvisation, combined with any mix of funk, jazz, reggae, techno, drum and bass. Blistering guitar backed up by multi-layered rhythms.
Where: The Pony, Pemberton
What: Jam Night Bring your guitar, banjo, fiddle or drum and jam til the cows come home. Show 8 p.m.
Where: Locals Livingroom Emporium, Pemberton
Who: Monkey Business Classic rock.
Where: Pemberton Hotel
CLUBS AND DJs
Who: DJ Peacefrog A mainstream mix of tunes that gets the dance floor going.
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
What: Bang On JT throws down hottest Top 40, R&B grinders and house. Doors 9 p.m..
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Who: The Big Party DJ Rob Baanks spins the place to be seen. Reservations limited.
Where: Garfinkel’s
Who: DJ Rosco Playing all the world’s favourites..
Where: Moe Joe’s
Sunday,
July1
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Metric Part of the Red Bull Elevation weekend is an outdoor concert by Metric, at 5:30 p.m. The Toronto-based band is working on their third album, due for release in October, so expect some fresh tunes.
Where: Whistler Village
Who: Whole Lotta Led Whistler’s own Led Zeppelin band salute Canda’s birthday with Stairway to 7th Heaven, Black Bear and other Canadian adaptations. $5 cover.
Where: Dusty’s Pub.
What: Punk Night Whistler's ultimate anti-club night. This week’s lineup includes Savannah, Callahan and Sound of the Swarm.
Where: Merlin’s
What: Canada Day Three acts to celebrate the nation’s birthday. From noon to 3 p.m. it’s Rob Thompson. Guitar Doug and Shannon Saunders take over from 3 to 6:30 p.m. For the evening it’s high energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites from Murphy’s Lagh, 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub
Who: Jack Velker Jazz, soul, and boogie woogie tunes from 3:30-5:30 p.m. & 7 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge at Fairmont
Who: Mixalicious Sundays JT dishes chilled, sexy and funky house until 1 a.m.
Where: The Mix Lounge at Ric’s
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: Cameron Chu Laid back jazz and classic sets from Whistler’s most talented piano man.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro
What: Jam Session Play along side the best for Whistler’s longest running jam night hosted by Kostaman. Mics, guitars, bass and percussion available. Sometimes a drum kit. Show 9 p.m.
Where: Crystal Lounge
What: Sean Rose Rhythm and blues review every Sunday with Sean.
Where: BBK’s in the Upper Village
CLUBS AND DJs
What: Locals’ Night Get your groove on with DJ Phd and Push n’ Play. Norco bike giveaway every week.
Where: Longhorn Saloon & Grill
What: Soul Kitchen DJ Czech returns for a Canada Day spctacular, mixing dirty Euro-rockers with greasy electro-poppers. Doors 9:30 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
What: Chickalicious With resident mixologist and DJ JT. spinning from 9:30 p.m. on.
Where: The Mix
Monday,
July2
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTs
What: Ben Richardson Benefit Kostaman and the Vibrations with DJ Phroh, The Fall of Summer and a slide show by John Scarth will be taking part in this benefit for Highway 99’s favourite flag man. Doors at 8 p.m. Spy vs. Spy kicks it off at 9 p.m. Admission by donation.
Where: The Longhorn
What: Karaoke I Will Survive won’t sing itself, so come out to sing all your favourites with the sensational Steve Jiu.
Where: Crystal Lounge
Who: Rob Thompson Toe tapping Celtic and rock tunes from the local favourite with vocals as rich as Guinness.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub.
Who: Melanie Dekker Soulful, energetic tunes from a local lass, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. & 7 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge at Fairmont
Who: Cameron Chu Laid back jazz and classic sets from Whistler’s most talented piano man.
Where: 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. Free cover for ‘80s outfits. Doors 9 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Tuesday
July3
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Cameron Chu Laid back jazz and classic sets from Whistler’s most talented piano man.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro
Who: Rob Thompson Toe tapping Celtic and rock tunes from the local favourite with vocals as rich as Guinness.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub.
Who: Melanie Dekker Soulful, energetic tunes from a local lass, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. & 7 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge at Fairmont
CLUBS AND DJs
What: DJ Ollie Maxwell Spinning for Club Shred night.
Where: Moe Joe’s
Wednesday,
July4
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Bedouin Soundclash Street Reggae Clash Soul music from the band, who are showcasing a new album: Street Gospels. Tickets are available from Electric Daisy, and they’re expected to sell out.
Where: Garfinkel’s
What: Whistler Jam Join Kostaman for a 9 p.m. jam session. Bring your own instruments or use his. Each week is a different creative mix that helps to cultivate upcoming talent.
Where: Black’s Pub
Who: Melanie Dekker Soulful, energetic tunes from a local lass, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. & 7 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge at Fairmont
Who: Ali Milner Local jazz chanteuse croons out originals and classics. The EMI recording artist is Whistler’s biggest up and coming star. She recently released her self-titled debut album, promoting it on a tour of the Toronto International Film Festival’s hottest parties.
Where: Fifty-Two 80 Bistro & Bar in the 4 Seasons
What: Rob Funk Toe tapping Celtic and rock tunes with funky twist from 7-11 p.m.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub
Who: Cameron Chu Laid back jazz and classic sets from Whistler’s most talented piano man.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro
CLUBS AND DJs
Who: Mat the Alien International scratch wizard on deck for legendary night with hip hop, funk and breaks. Celebrating snowboard and ski camps every Wednesday.
Where: Moe Joe’s
Thursday,
July5
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Cameron Chu Laid back jazz
and classic sets from Whistler’s most talented piano man.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro
Who: Kostaman Feel the reggae love with Kostaman and The Vibrations with DJ Proh on deck. World beats are mixed up with the experimental rock of Alpha Baby of Kelowna.
Where: Moe Joe’s
What: Open Mic The Boot Pub house band Gnar Boots returns with ever popular open mic night starting at 9 p.m.
Where: Merlin’s
Who: Guitar Doug The man, the hair, the legend. Doug strums tunes worth a toast of your pint from 7-11 p.m.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub
Who: Melanie Dekker Soulful, energetic tunes from a local lass, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. & 7 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge at Fairmont
CLUBS AND DJs
What: Overflo DJ Rosco spins dance hall, hip hop and Top 40. Girls don’t pay cover.
Where: Savage Beagle
Who: DJ Mike Grefner & JT Party Beats is synonymous with the freshest house music in Canada, featuring local and international DJs weekly. Grefner and JT bring the fat, funky house and chunhky electro that Party Beats is famous for. Doors 9:30 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Coming up
Watermelon Slim rocks out rootsy blues July 6 at the Garibaldi Lift Company (GLC). Advance $12 tickets available at the GLC or by calling Whistler Entertainment at 604-932-2446.
Krafty Kuts returns for his Fabric Live CD release party with dirty breaks and electro July 8 at Tommy Africa’s. Advance $17 tickets available at The Hub Creekside, The Mix and Tommy’s.
John Lee Hooker Junior returns with his legendary blues July 19 at the Garibaldi Lift Company (GLC) and July 20 at Buffalo Bill’s. Advance $20 tickets available at GLC and Bill’s or by calling Whistler Entertainment at 604-932-2446.