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
What: Open Mic The unpredictable Gnar Boots trio returns to host the mot radical open mic night every Thursday starting at 9 p.m. All styles welcome; drums, 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: 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
What: LUNAFliks Everything Thursday night LUNA hosts indie films under the stars at dusk. Grab a blanket, picnic and friends and head out to this favourite local pastime. DJ FSU tables ragga beats at 9 p.m. with the film following at dusk (10 p.m.ish). Tickets $5/$3. WAVE bus leaves starting at 9 p.m. at the bus loop up from Skier’s Plaza for $.50. This Week A Scanner Darkly screens.
Where: Lost Lake Park
CLUBS AND DJs
What: Overflo DJ Rosco spins dance hall, hip hop and Top 40. Girls don’t pay cover.
Where: Savage Beagle
What: Party Beats Freshest house music every Thursday. This week DJs Mike Grefner and JT with funky house and electro. Doors 9:30 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Friday, July6
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: The Bowen Boys Toe tapping favorites and Celtic traditional tunes with Rob Thompson and guests 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: Salay Brothers All of your favourite covers live ranging from folk to jams from brother duo Cam and Sal.
Where: Black’s Pub
Who: Watermelon Slim Six-time nominated 2007 Blues Music Awards nominee comes to Whistler. Doors 9 p.m. TIckets $12.
Where: Garibaldi Lift Company (GLC)
Who: Melanie Dekker Trio Soulful, energetic tunes from a charming lass and friends from 3:30-5:30 p.m. & 7 p.m. to midnight for Fairmont Friday.
Where: Mallard Lounge at Fairmont
Who: Big Radio 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,July7
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Diabetes Fundraiser Music all day long from 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. with Jay Brown and Gary Yoshida, Spy v.s Spy and Too Soon to Tell on the patio. Karen Graves and the Blue Phoenix Band takes over in the evening. Event includes auction at 9 p.m.
Where: Merlin’s
Who: The Bowen Boys Toe tapping favorites and Celtic traditional tunes with Rob Thompson and guests 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
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.
Where: Black’s Pub
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
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: Big Radio 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, July8
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Punk Night Whistler's ultimate anti-club night. This week’s lineup includes Geronimo (Despistado members), Joey Only Outlaw Band and A Ghost to Kill Again.
Where: Merlin’s
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: Spy Vs. Spy Dr. Dave and party strings together folk, rock and everything in between.
Where: Merlin’s
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
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 This week special show from Krafty Kuts with new album Fabric Live. Tickets $17 at The Mix, The Hub Creekside and Tommy’s. Doors 9:30 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Who: DJ Junior Flo Canadian DMC and ITF World Champ on deck.
Where: Moe Joe’s
Monday, July9
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTs
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, July10
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, July11
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Trouble Andrews Pro snowboarder now rocks out at the mic.
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
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.
Where: The Brewhouse 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. Show 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: Fifty-Two 80 Bistro & Bar in the Four 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, July12
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Cameron Chu Laid back jazz
and classic sets from Whistler’s most talented piano man.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro
What: LUNAFliks Everything Thursday night LUNA hosts indie films under the stars at dusk. Grab a blanket, picnic and friends and head out to this favourite local pastime. DJ FSU tables ragga beats at 9 p.m. with the film following at dusk (10 p.m.ish). Tickets $5/$3. WAVE bus leaves starting at 9 p.m. at the bus loop up from Skier’s Plaza for $.50. This Week Rhinoceros Eyes screens.
Where: Lost Lake Park
Who: Kostaman Feel the reggae love with Kostaman and The Vibrations with DJ Proh on deck.
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: Richard Samuels Lounging with live music 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
What: Party Beats Freshest house music every Thursday. This week DJs Mike Grefner and JT with funky house and electro. Doors 9:30 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Coming up
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.