Thursday,
december
13
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who:
Rob Funk
High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites and folk and
rock with a funky twist. Show 7-11 p.m.
Where:
Dubh
Linn Gate Old Irish Pub
Who:
Craig Brennan
All of your favourite music live.
Where:
Crystal
Lounge
Who:
Gnar Boots
Join the Gnar
Boot crew to jam it out and bring together Whistler’s music community. Guitars
and amps provided.
Where:
Merlin’s
Who:
Melanie Dekker
Favourite
former Whistlerite returns to charm with originals and cover favourites on
guitar and vocals from 3:30-5:30 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where:
Mallard
Lounge at Fairmont
Who:
Cameron Chu
Whistler’s
own piano man tickles the ivories with classics and smooth rolling favourites.
Where:
The
Bearfoot Bistro
CLUBS AND DJs
What:
Happy Thursday
Snowboard.com presents Whistler’s hottest talent on the
decks; snowboard and turntable alike. DJ R3 dishes out popular local’s night.
Where:
Garfinkel’s
Who:
DJ Milton
DJ Milton
plays down-tempo set for Martini Lounge Thursdays. Doors 7 p.m.
Where:
Maxx
Fish
Who:
Party Beats
House and electro times with DJ Tim Livingstone. Doors 9
p.m.
Where:
Tommy
Africa’s
Friday,
december
14
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who:
Dr. Dave
The doc is in the house with easy going covers on acoustics.
Where:
Crystal
Lounge
Who:
Doug Rensbury
All of your music favourites live.
Where:
Black’s
Pub
Who:
Kostaman and the
Vibrations
Whistler’s favourite reggae night is back at a new location. Kostaman
and friends are pulling out all the stops, including new band members and
instruments, for the kick-off party. Roots, reggae and blues all come together
for one groovin’ night. Feel the love as Kostas would say.
Where:
Longhorn
Saloon
Who:
The Hairfarmer’s
Legendary duo
Grateful Greg and Guitar Doug strum up Whistler’s most famous apres and evening
sets. First Pay Day Friday of the season, so expect a packed house.
Where:
Merlin’s
Who:
Cameron Chu
Whistler’s
own piano man tickles the ivories with classics and smooth rolling favourites.
Where:
The
Bearfoot Bistro
What:
LUNA Night
Jam Lounge invites musicians to a writing workshop then
jam session. Get ready for the Whistler Battle of the Bands 2008 with the 2007
winner Rachel Thom running the class. The workshop begins at 7 p.m. with the jam
at 8 p.m. All levels welcome.
Where:
Rainbow
Theatre
Who:
The Bowen Boys
Toe tapping favorites and Celtic traditional tunes with Rob
Thompson and guests. Show 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where:
Dubh
Linn Gate Old Irish Pub
Who:
Ali Milner
Local jazz
chanteuse croons out originals and classics. The EMI recording artist is
Whistler’s biggest up and coming star and only 17 years old. She recently
returned from a performance tour of the Toronto International Film Festival’s
hottest parties. Live piano and vocals from 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Where:
Fifty
Two 80 Bistro and Bar
Who:
Melanie Dekker
Favourite
former Whistlerite returns to charm with originals and cover favourites on
guitar and vocals from 3:30-5:30 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where:
Mallard
Lounge at Fairmont
What:
Live Music
Live music,
dinner and dancing celebrates the winter season with the 8th annual Holiday
Gala. Tickets $65.
Where:
Fairmont
Chateau Ballroom
Who:
Get Bent
Classic rock.
Where:
Pemberton
Hotel
What:
Jam Night
Nathalie invites you to bring your guitar, banjo, fiddle or
drum and jam til the cows come
home. Show 8 p.m.
Where:
Local’s
Livingroom Emporium in Pemberton
CLUBS AND DJs
What:
Heat Friday
TMS Crew from
Vancity rip up club hits, hip hop and old school.
Where:
Savage
Beagle
What:
Free Form Fridays
DJ Kenya plays
retro, Top 40 and rocker hits. Doors 9:30 p.m.
Where:
Tommy
Africa’s
What:
Skratch Bastid
Battle
Champion Skratch Bastid is back with his legendary scratches. Joined by
resident DJ Neotric. Tickets $10 at the door.
Where:
Moe
Joe’s
Who:
Puf the Majic DJ
Mix of party
classics, Top 40, R&B, grinders and dirty breaks. Doors 7 p.m.
Where:
Maxx
Fish
Saturday,
december
15
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who:
The Bowen Boys
Toe tapping favorites and Celtic traditional tunes with Rob
Thompson and guests. Show 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where:
Dubh
Linn Gate Old Irish Pub
Who:
The Hairfarmer’s
Legendary duo
Grateful Greg and Guitar Doug strum up Whistler’s most famous apres.
Where:
Dusty’s
Who:
Melanie Dekker
Favourite
former Whistlerite returns to charm with originals and cover favourites on
guitar and vocals from 3:30-5:30 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where:
Mallard
Lounge at Fairmont
Who:
Cameron Chu
Whistler’s
own piano man tickles the ivories with classics and smooth rolling favourites.
Where:
The
Bearfoot Bistro
What:
Colin Law Fundraiser
Colin Law
died this November in a car accident. His dog Lok managed to survive however he
has under gone surgery resulting in substantial medical bills. The community is
helping raise funds for his dog with a night of live music and amazing prizes
including a Steve Nash jersey, Canucks tickets and numerous gift certificates
for restaurants, hotels and activities. Tickets are $10.
Where:
Garibaldi
Lift Company (GLC)
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:
Ali Milner
Local jazz
chanteuse croons out originals and classics. The EMI recording artist is
Whistler’s biggest up and coming star. She recently returned from a performance
tour of the Toronto International Film Festival’s hottest parties. Live piano
and vocals from 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Where:
Fifty
Two 80 Bistro and Bar
Who:
Melanie Dekker
Favourite
former Whistlerite returns to charm with originals and cover favourites on
guitar and vocals from 3:30-5:30 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where:
Mallard
Lounge at Fairmont
Who:
A Whole Lotta Led
B.C.’s if not
Canada’s number one Zeppelin tribute band cranks out music that would make
Plant proud.
Where:
Ocean
Port Hotel in Squamish
Who:
Papa Josh
This live
funky show is anything acoustic with electric bass lines, swanky guitar rifts
and funky beats. Papa Josh gets bootys shakin from 8:30 p.m. -12:30 a.m.. Cover
$3.
Where:
The
Pony in Pemberton
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
the chart’s hottest R&B and Top 40 with house and ‘80s classics. Doors 9
p.m.
Where:
Tommy
Africa’s
What:
The Big Party
Longtime local
DJ Rob Banks spins everything from club hits to old school mixes.
Where:
Garfinkel’s
Who:
DJ R3
Voted Whistler’s number one DJ, this local favourite always
spins a happening Saturday night.
Where:
Savage
Beagle
Who:
JT James
Voice behind
RAW Radio 101.9 FM gets wild with mix of party classics, Top 40, R&B,
grinders and dirty breaks. Doors 3 p.m.
Where:
Maxx
Fish
Who:
The Cocaine Kids
Hollywood party DJs hit up Whistler with party jams,
electro, hip hop and Baltimore club alongside DJ Neoteric.
Where:
Moe
Joe’s
Sunday,
december
16
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What:
Punk Night
Whistler’s ultimate anti-club night. This week Spred Eagle,
Grass City and The Hits.
Where:
Garfinkel’s
Who:
Cameron Chu
Whistler’s
own piano man tickles the ivories with classics and smooth rolling favourites.
Where:
The
Bearfoot Bistro
Who:
Gnar Boots
Join the Gnar
Boot crew to jam it out and bring together Whistler’s music community. Guitars
and amps provided.
Where:
Dusty’s
Who:
The Hairfarmer’s
Legendary duo
Grateful Greg and Guitar Doug strum up first Afterburn Party of the season
following the Fire and Ice Show. Big prizes to be given away including a
heliskiing trip.
Where:
Garibaldi
Lift Company (GLC)
Who:
Melanie Dekker
Favourite
former Whistlerite returns to charm with originals and cover favourites on
guitar and vocals from 3:30-5:30 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where:
Mallard
Lounge at Fairmont
Who:
The Bowen Boys
Toe tapping favorites and Celtic traditional tunes with Rob
Thompson and guests. Show 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where:
Dubh
Linn Gate Old Irish Pub
What:
Mixalicious Sundays
JT dishes chilled, sexy and funky house until 1 a.m.
Where:
The
Mix Lounge at Ric’s
Who:
Sean Rose
Rhythm and blues review from local favourite. Rich vocals,
smooth guitar: perfect for the cocktail hour at this best kept secret, which
was formerly BBKs.
Where:
Fitzsimmon’s
Pub in Upper Village
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 Session
Play along side Kostaman for Whistler’s longest running
jam night. Mics, guitars, bass, small drunk kit and percussion available. Show
9 p.m.
Where:
Crystal
Lounge
CLUBS AND DJs
What:
Locals’ Night
Weekend winds down with full-throttle club night.
Where:
Longhorn
Saloon & Grill
What:
Soul Kitchen
Rotation of
international and local turntable talent every week. This week Phat Conducter
one of Toronto’s leading breakbeat exports. Doors 9 p.m. Cover $5 before 11
p.m.
Where:
Tommy
Africa’s
What:
Texas Hold-Em
Compete in
free tournament featuring prizes for top three players. Winner competes in
finals in April. Only 40 seats. Doors 3 p.m. Deal at 8 p.m.
Where:
Maxx
Fish
Monday,
december
17
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What:
Karaoke
I Will Survive won’t sing itself, so come out to sing all
your favourites with new karaoke host Darcy.
Where:
Crystal
Lounge
What:
LUNA Night
Lulu LUNA
yoga from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Beginners welcome. Bring your matt if you have one.
Free.
Where:
MY
Millennium Place (lower level)
Who:
Melanie Dekker
Favourite
former Whistlerite returns to charm with originals and cover favourites on
guitar and vocals from 3:30-5:30 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where:
Mallard
Lounge at Fairmont
Who:
The Hairfarmer’s
Legendary duo
Grateful Greg and Guitar Doug strum up Christmas Party Show #1 at 9 p.m.
Where:
Merlin’s
Who:
Cameron Chu
Whistler’s
own piano man tickles the ivories with classics and smooth rolling favourites.
Where:
The
Bearfoot Bistro
Who:
Shapeshifters
UK duo Simon
Marlin and Max Reich spin early Essential Christmas Party.
Where:
Garfinkel’s
Who:
Cam Salay
High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites and folk from
former Paperboy. Show 7-11 p.m.
Where:
Dubh
Linn Gate Old Irish Pub
CLUBS AND DJs
What:
‘80s Night
DJ Ryder spins
hip hop classics, dance floor anthems and hair rock that
takes you way back for local’s night. Free
cover for ‘80s outfits between 9-10 p.m. Doors 9 p.m.
Where:
Tommy
Africa’s
Who:
DJ Ricochet & Lon
Special show playing funky house, dirty electro and breaks
on four turntables. Doors 3 p.m.
Where:
Maxx
Fish
Tuesday
december
18
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who:
Too Soon To Tell
Local band plays all your favourite covers at 9 p.m.
Where:
Buffalo
Bill’s
Who:
The Hairfarmer’s
Legendary duo
Grateful Greg and Guitar Doug strum up Christmas Party Show #2 at 9 p.m.
Where:
Merlin’s
What:
LUNA Night
Drop-In
Soccer. Beginners welcome. Bring non-marking gym shoes. Admission $3 for LUNA
members (free membership to youth ages 18-29) or $7 for non-members. Games
8:30-10:30 p.m.
Where:
MY
Millennium Place (lower level)
Who:
The Laugh Shop
Great comedy returns. Rotation of national and
international talent starting at 9 p.m.
Where:
Dusty’s
Who:
Cameron Chu
Whistler’s
own piano man tickles the ivories with classics and smooth rolling favourites.
Where:
The
Bearfoot Bistro
Who:
Melanie Dekker
Favourite
former Whistlerite returns to charm with originals and cover favourites on
guitar and vocals from 3:30-5:30 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where:
Mallard
Lounge at Fairmont
Who:
Cam Salay
High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites and folk from
former Paperboy. Show 7-11 p.m.
Where:
Dubh
Linn Gate Old Irish Pub
DJs
Who:
Spot of Trouble
Get into a Spot of Trouble with Australia DJ FSU and DJ
Tyler with house, electro, break beat and drum ‘n’ bass. Doors 10 p.m. Free cover
before midnight.
Where:
Moe
Joe’s
What:
Celebration Tuesdays
Hip hop duo the Faction Sound Crew spins out favourite
longtime local’s night.
Where:
Savage
Beagle
Who:
Black
Tusk Sound
Easy Skank ‘n’ Reggae with DJ Scovie.
Where:
Crystal
Lounge
What:
Mat the Alien
Scratch wizard
mixes up with wild and nasty funk, breaks and signature scratching and samples.
Doors 3 p.m.
Where:
Maxx
Fish
Who:
Sharam
DJ Sessions
2007 delivers feature show with Sharam, one half of the electronic group Deep
Dish. Sharam has won numerous Grammy Awards for his remix and dance recordings
as well as International Dance Music Awards. BPM Magazine voted him the Best
Progressive DJ in 2006 and Rolling Stone voted him the Best Dance/DJ artist. A
show not to be missed. First 100 tickets are $20. Available at The Mix, Tommy’s
and The Hub Creekside. Whistler resident DJs Good Kidd, JT and TImeline will
warm the crowds up. Doors 9 p.m.
Where:
Tommy
Africa’s
Wednesday
december
19
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What:
Whistler Jam
Join Kostaman for a 9 p.m. jam session. Bring your own
instruments or use his (mics, acoustic guitar, bass, small drum kit, percussion
instruments). Each week is a different creative mix that helps to cultivate
upcoming talent. Starts at 9 p.m.
Where:
Black’s
Pub
Who:
Cameron Chu
Whistler’s
own piano man tickles the ivories with classics and smooth rolling favourites.
Where:
The
Bearfoot Bistro
Who:
Gob
New music
from punk rock troubadours along with Ari Shine and Ending Alexander. Tickets
$20 at the door.
Where:
Garfinkel’s
Who:
Doc Fingers
Jazz, soul,
Cajun, blues and boogie woogie tunes from 3:30-5:30 p.m. & 9 p.m. to
midnight.
Where:
Mallard
Lounge at Fairmont
What:
Loco’s Night
Live acoustic
with Chris Munro every Wednesday.
Where:
Una
Mas
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 to be won.
Where:
The
Brewhouse Pub
Who:
Cam Salay
High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites and folk from
former Paperboy. Show 7-11 p.m.
Where:
Dubh
Linn Gate Old Irish Pub
CLUBS AND DJs
What:
Dirty Beats
Whistler’s
dirtiest DJs Surgeon and Ricochet throw down house, electro and break beats
with heaviest basslines around for legendary Drum ‘n’ Bass Night. Doors 9 p.m.
Where:
Tommy
Africa’s
What:
Local’s Night
Puf the Majic DJ plays mix of hip hop, chunky breaks and
party classics. Prizes for best PJs. Doors 3 p.m.
Where:
Maxx
Fish
What:
The Red Party
Robbie Currie
more famously known as Nobodyreally is hosting one killer night of wordplay
with DJ Kemko and Red 1 of the legendary Rascals along with sets from Currie
and MC Godfrey.
Where:
Moe
Joe’s
Thursday,
december
20
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who:
Cam Salay
High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites and folk from
former Paperboy. Show 7-11 p.m.
Where:
Dubh
Linn Gate Old Irish Pub
Who:
Gnar Boots
Join the Gnar
Boot crew to jam it out and bring together Whistler’s music community. Guitars
and amps provided.
Where:
Merlin’s
Who:
Doc Fingers
Jazz, soul,
cajun, blues and boogie woogie tunes from 3:30-5:30 p.m. & 9 p.m. to
midnight.
Where:
Mallard
Lounge at Fairmont
Who:
Cameron Chu
Whistler’s
own piano man tickles the ivories with classics and smooth rolling favourites.
Where:
The
Bearfoot Bistro
CLUBS AND DJs
What:
Happy Thursday
Snowboard.com presents Whistler’s hottest talent on the
decks; snowboard and turntable alike. DJ R3 dishes out popular local’s night.
Where:
Garfinkel’s
What:
Apres Ski Party
Local DJ spins music to chill out with after a great day
on the slopes. Starts 3 p.m.
Where:
Black’s
Pub
Who:
DJ Milton
DJ Milton
plays down-tempo set for Martini Lounge Thursdays. Doors 3 p.m.
Where:
Maxx
Fish
Who:
Party Beats
House and electro times with DJ Good Kidd of Sydney,
Australia. Doors at 9 p.m.
Where:
Tommy
Africa’s