LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Lunafliks
Outdoor screening of modern British gangster flick Lock Stock & Two Smoking Barrels. Presented by LUNA (Late & Unique Nighttime Activities). Film starts at dusk (9:30 p.m.) Tickets: $5/$3 Ph: 604-902-0769. www.lunawhistler.com.
Where: Lost Lake Park
Who: Guitar Doug
Local legend plays all your acoustic rock favourites. 7-11 p.m.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
What: Reggae Night
Live reggae grooves with local reggae world beat players Kostaman & DJ Phroh.
Where: Moe Joe’s
What: Club Shred
Weekly event for W-B staff and friends. Live music performers. 6-9 p.m.
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Who: Downtown Jay Brown
Eclectic acoustic patio jams. 6-10 p.m.
Where: Citta’s
Who: Cameron Chu
Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guests.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Who: The Struggle Brothers
Live acoustic tunes.
Where: Tapley’s Sports Bar
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Party Beats
House music night with Whistler’s Monkeyfunktional DJ duo Guggi & Figo. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Who: Rob Banks
Gangstar boogie hip-hop, rock & electro starting at 9 p.m.
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
What: Locals Night
Popular party night around these parts with DJ Trix.
Where: Garfinkel’s
Friday, August 26
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who:
De La Terra
New world Flamenco/Latin jazz ensemble. 8 p.m. in the courtyard, 10 p.m.-midnight
in the bar.
Where:
Fifty-Two 80 Bistro and Bar
Who:
Greg & Greg
Payday Friday party featuring retro-acoustic rockers by local duo G-Willy and
Grateful Greg. 7-10 pm.
Where:
Merlin’s
Who:
Mike Weterings
Acoustic folk-rock with African rhythms.
Where:
Crystal Lounge
Who:
Rob Funk
Easy-going rock ’n’ roll and eccentric cover tunes. Starting at 9 p.m.
Where:
Black’s Pub
Who:
Gord Rutherford
Acoustic classics. 4:30-6:30 p.m. & 9 p.m.-midnight.
Where:
Mallard Lounge
Who:
Guitar Doug
Local legend plays all your acoustic rock & Celtic favourites. 8 p.m.-midnight.
Where:
Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who:
Dr. Dave
Familiar songs and acoustic loops, from rockin’ to mellow, every Friday night.
Where:
BBK’s Pub
Who:
Cameron Chu
Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guests.
Where:
Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Who:
Dave Crowley
Local metalhead tones it down for the patio. 6-10 p.m.
Where:
Citta’s
Who:
Last Call
Friday night house band plays all your rockin’ requests. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Where:
Moe Joe’s
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
Wh0: Chick ’N Pyjamas
Classic rock.
Where:
Pemberton Hotel
CLUBS AND DJS
Who:
Lennie & Ricochet
He-spins, she-spins. House and breakbeats all night long with the Whistler duo.
Where:
Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
What:
Jump Off Fridays
Hip-hop, funk, and dancehall with resident TMS DJ crew.
Where:
Savage Beagle
What:
Hip-Hop Fridays
Hip-hop and R&B with DJ Rob Banks. Weekly pool tourney all summer. Doors at
9:30 p.m.
Where:
Tommy Africa’s
Who:
DJ Peacefrog
A mainstream mix that gets the dance floor going.
Where:
Buffalo Bill’s
What:
VIP Fridays
Hip-hop club bangers and dancehall grinders with DJ Rosco.
Where:
Garfinkel’s
Who:
DJ McKeeman
Hip-hop, funk, rock & RnB on Whistler’s biggest patio.
Where:
Longhorn Saloon
Who:
DJ Buddha
Ecletic mix-mash with Slow Nerve Action’s turntablist.
Where:
Dusty’s
Saturday, August27
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What:
Jazz By The Pond
Pemberton Rotary Club fundraiser featuring The Colin Lovell Quintet. 8 p.m.
Tickets: $45. Ph: 604-894-3310.
Where:
Backcountry Adventure Lodge (Pemberton)
Who:
Mike Weterings
Acoustic folk-rock with African rhythms.
Where:
Crystal Lounge
Who:
Guitar Doug
Local legend plays all your acoustic rock & Celtic favourites. 8 p.m.-midnight.
Where:
Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who:
The Minions
Local metal lords rock the Creek for Saturday Night Live.
Where:
Dusty’s
What:
Reggae Saturday
Local reggae world beat player Kostaman and DJ Phroh play the Creekside Chinese
eatery.
Where:
Joey Chan’s
Who:
Gord Rutherford
Acoustic classics. 4:30-6:30 p.m. & 9 p.m.-midnight.
Where:
Mallard Lounge
Who:
Josh & Dave’s Funky Patio
Bob Marley, Steely Dan, Phish and more with guitar players Josh Suhrheinrich
and Dave McPeake. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where:
Citta’s
Who:
Rock & Gems
Rock ’n’ roll covers with Randy Phelan and Gemma Turner on the Upper Village
patio (weather permitting) 1-5 p.m.
Where:
Ciao Thyme Bistro
Who:
De La Terra
New world Flamenco/Latin jazz ensemble. 8 p.m. in the courtyard, 10 p.m.-midnight
in the bar.
Where:
Fifty-Two 80 Bistro and Bar
Who:
Cameron Chu
Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guests.
Where:
Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Wh0: G-Willy
Retro-acoustic rock on the patio.
Where:
Black’s
Wh0: The Hairfarmers
Afternoon set of acoustic rock with Guitar Doug & Grateful Greg.
Where:
Dusty’s
Who:
Dr. Dave
Guitar tunes at noon for the coffee crowd.
Where:
Second Cup
Wh0: Chick ’N Pyjamas
Classic rock.
Where:
Pemberton Hotel
CLUBS AND DJS
What:
Goodtimes
Hip-hop, Top-40, and house hits with Jonny Dangerous. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Where:
Tommy Africa’s
Who:
DJ Easy Leigh
Hip-hop, house, rock and dancehall. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Where:
Moe Joe’s
What:
The Big Party
Saturday night goes big with hip-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:
DJ Switch
Funky beats on Whistler’s biggest patio.
Where:
Longhorn Saloon
Who:
DJ Derek
Hip-hop, Top-40 dance hits.
Where:
Savage Beagle
What:
DJ Skinny
Hip hop, house, and top 40.
Where:
Amsterdam Pub
Sunday, August28
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What:
The Punk Night
Whistler’s ultimate anti-club night. This week: the return of hardcore band
Odessa with Vancouver’s Open Fire. Ph: 604-932-3338.
Where:
Boot Pub
Who:
The Hairfarmers
Afternoon acoustic rock on the patio with legendary local duo Guitar Doug &
Grateful Greg.
Where:
Brewhouse
Who:
Suzanne Wilson
Rock and folk covers, originals and Celtic classics. 7-11 p.m.
Where:
Dubh Linn Gate Pub
What:
Sunday Revival
Live acoustic music with Last Call’s Jason Bonnell.
Where:
Moe Joe’s
What:
The Crystal Collective Jam Session
Weekly open stage.
Where:
Crystal Lounge
Who:
Wes Makepeace & Jay Greenway
Acoustic rock and punk.
Where:
Tapley’s Sports Bar
Who:
Johnny Besso
Acoustic classics on the patio. 11 a.m.-4 pm.
Where:
Citta’s
Who:
Kostaman
Evening set of acoustic reggae and world music.
Where:
Moguls
Who:
Dr. Dave
Guitar tunes at noon for the coffee crowd.
Where:
Second Cup
CLUBS AND DJS
What:
Locals Night
End of the weekend madness with local DJs and giveaways.
Where:
Longhorn Saloon
What:
Soul Kitchen
At the Kitchen tables this week: Vancouver DJ Horsey, mixin’ up bumpin’ house
tracks. The granddaddy of Whistler club nights at 14 years and counting.
Where:
Tommy Africa’s
Who:
DJ Buddha
Ecletic mix-mash with Slow Nerve Action’s turntablist.
Where:
Dusty’s
Who:
DJ Skinny
Hip-hop, house & Top 40.
Where:
Amsterdam Pub
Who:
DJ Zoo
Rock & metal.
Where:
Citta’s
Monday, August29
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who:
The Wreckin Crew
Vancouver rock band play the Monday Madness live music night. Ph: 604-932-3338.
Where:
Boot Pub
Who:
Rob Funk
Eclectic mix of covers with the local guitar & keyboard player. 7-11 p.m.
Where:
Dubh Linn Gate Pub
What:
Karaoke Night
Take the mic and let yourself go-‘I Will Survive’ won’t sing itself.
Where:
Crystal Lounge
CLUBS AND DJS
What:
Jungle Love
New home for all-jungle/drum ’n’ bass night with residents Jungle Souldier,
Plastic Surgeon, B-Traits and Phroh.
Where:
Savage Beagle
What:
’80s Night
Retro tracks with DJ Ryder. Free cover for ’80s outfits! Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Where:
Tommy Africa’s
Who:
DJ A.Vee
Brooklyn-based mixmaster makes the trip to Whistler after his set in Vancouver
for Slam City Jam.
Where:
Garfinkel’s
Tuesday, August30
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who:
Threat From Outer Space
Vancouver hip-hop/funk/jazz band joins DJ Seanski for a special edition of The
Bassment hip-hop night.
Where:
Moe Joe’s
Who:
Rob Funk
Eclectic mix of covers with the local guitar & keyboard player. 7-11 p.m.
Where:
Dubh Linn Gate Pub
What:
Movie Night
Weekly comedy classics on the big screen TV. Free popcorn!
Where:
Brewhouse
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:
Locals Night
Hip-hop club faves, cheap booze and a local crowd with nothin’ to lose.
Where:
Savage Beagle
What:
Monkeyfunktional
House music with DJs Guggi & Figo. 9-late.
Where:
Joey Chan’s
Wednesday, August31
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who:
Nine Mile
Toronto-based duo brings their rock/funk/reggae beach groove back to Whistler.
Ph: 604-932-2323.
Where:
Garfinkel’s
Who:
Guitar Doug
Local legend plays all your acoustic rock & Celtic favourites. 7-11 p.m.
Where:
Dubh Linn Gate Pub
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:
Sal & Cam
Rootsy whiskey rock. 6-10 pm.
Where:
Citta’s
CLUBS AND DJS
What:
DJ Battle Series
Three-week event features local DJs throwing down half-hour sets for cash prizes.
At the tables this week: Ben H, Skinny, Guggi and Angel Driver. Contest kicks
off at 10 p.m. Finals on Sept. 7.
Where:
Joey Chan’s
Who:
Mat the Alien
Whistler’s favourite DJ mixes up hip-hop, funk, breaks, dancehall and drum ’n’
bass. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Where:
Moe Joe’s
What:
Industry Night
Rockin’ locals scene and giveaways galore.
Where:
Buffalo Bill’s
What:
Phat Wednesday
Funky breakbeats with DJ Toddski.
Where:
Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
What:
Patio Party
Summertime fun with DJ Rob Banks & AKA.
Where:
Tapley’s
Thursday, September01
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who:
Rob Thompson
Celtic & rock favourites with the Bowen Boy. 7-11 p.m.
Where:
Dubh Linn Gate Pub
What:
Reggae Night
Live reggae grooves with local reggae world beat players Kostaman & DJ Phroh.
Where:
Moe Joe’s
What:
Club Shred
Weekly event for W-B staff and friends. Live music performers. 6-9 p.m.
Where:
Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Who:
Cameron Chu
Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guests.
Where:
Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Who:
The Struggle Brothers
Live acoustic tunes.
Where:
Tapley’s Sports Bar
CLUBS AND DJS
What:
Party Beats
House music night with resident DJ Al Churchill from Birmingha, U.K. Doors at
9:30 p.m.
Where:
Tommy Africa’s
Who:
Rob Banks
Gangstar boogie hip-hop, rock & electro starting at 9 p.m.
Where:
Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
What:
Locals Night
Popular party night around these parts with DJ Trix.
Where:
Garfinkel’s