Nightlife Listings March 24-31
Taken from Pique Newsmagazine entertainment section.
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Thursday,
March 24
Live Music And Events
What:
The Dark Side Of Oz
Higher Ground Entertainment presents a pro sync-up of classic film The Wizard of Oz and Pink Floyds classic album Dark Side of The Moon. 8 p.m. & 11 p.m. Tickets: $10. Ph: 604-935-8410.
Where:
MY Millennium Place
Who:
Gemma Turner
Local pop-rock sensation from Februarys Tuned Women III show takes the stage for Club Shred.
Where:
Merlins
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-guitar player-piano man plays all the crowd pleasers. 4:30-6:30 p.m. and 9p.m.-midnight.
Where:
Mallard Lounge
Who:
Cam Salay & Shannon Saunders
Bluegrass/Celtic tunes with members of the Splinters and the Paperboys. Après-ski and evening sets.
Where:
Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who:
Gordo
Good-time sing-a-long guitar tunes.
Where:
Crystal Lounge
Who:
XLR8
Classic rock party band, back in town to kick off the long weekend.
Where:
Buffalo Bills
Who:
Dave Crowley & Jay Bonnell
Local rock rulers tone it down.
Where:
Crab Shack
What:
Das Boot Ballet
This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Naked babes shakin it four nights a week.
Where:
Boot Pub
CLUBS AND DJs
What:
Beats @ BBKs
Eclectic mix of tracks by DJ duo Buddha and Special K, in the pub every second Thursday.
Where:
BBKs Pub
Who:
Josh Martinez
Vancouver MC hits Whistler with his P.O.W. (Pissed Off Wild) crew of musicians and DJ Mat the Alien. DJ Rob Banks on the decks for après-ski. Dinnertime grooves with Dr. Sauce.
Where:
Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
What:
Party Beats
Funky house tracks with DJ Cameron.
Where:
Tommy Africas
What:
Locals Night
Popular party night with DJ Trix and friends.
Where:
Garfinkels
What:
Over-Flo Thursdays
Hip-hop and top-40 dance floor hits.
Where:
Savage Beagle
What:
The Main Event
Dancehall and funky beats with DJ Skinny and the crew.
Where:
Down Under
Who:
DJ Rosco
Hip-hop dancehall and R&B.
Where:
Moe Joes
Friday,
March25
Live Music And Events
What:
The Creekside Stampede
Afternoon patio games and mechanical bull noon-4 p.m. Evening live country/rock band Grease Fire and more mechanical bull madness!!! Ph: 604-905-2171.
Where:
Dustys
Who:
Pacifica
Dreamy, jazzy Latino pop duo from Vancouver goes live for the night. DJ Rob Banks on the decks for après-ski, dinnertime grooves with Dr. Sauce. Ph: 604-905-2220.
Where:
Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Who:
Murphys Lagh
High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites. Après and evening sets.
Where:
Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who:
The Hairfarmers
Legendary local duo of Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg rock out one of their epic Payday Friday sets.
Where:
Merlins
Who:
Cameron Chu
Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guests.
Where:
Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
What:
Rob Funk Fridays
Easy-going rock n roll and eccentric cover tunes to launch the weekend.
Where:
Blacks Pub
Who:
Michael Sicoly
Singer-guitar player-piano man plays all the crowd pleasers. 4:30-6:30 p.m. and 9p.m.-midnight.
Where:
Mallard Lounge
Who:
Luis Giraldo
Lounge piano with the man that once tickled the ivories for Shakira. 6-8 p.m. & 10 p.m.-midnight.
Where:
Fifty-Two 80 Bistro & Bar
Who:
Living Room
Laidback jams with locals Mike Redmond, Phil-T-Beats and Raj.
Where:
Crystal Lounge
Who:
Last Call
Jason Bonnells Friday night house band plays all your rock requests.
Where:
Moe Joes
What:
Das Boot Ballet
This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Naked babes shakin it four nights a week.
Where:
Boot Pub
Wh0: Show of Hands
Classic rock.
Where:
Pemberton Hotel
What:
Open Mic Night
Acoustic open jam hosted by Still Smokin Lite starting at 9 p.m. Ph: 604-894-3340.
Where:
Pemberton Trail Steakhouse
What:
Jam Night
Organized open jazz jam 7-10 p.m. Call in advance: 604-894-1227.
Where:
Big Smoke (Mount Currie)
CLUBS AND DJs
Who:
DJ PhD
Silky smooth hip-hop and R&B.
Where:
Garfinkels
Who:
DJ Derek
Hip-hop and top-40 dance floor hits.
Where:
Savage Beagle
What:
Hip-hop
Friday Hip-hop hits with DJ Rob Banks. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Where:
Tommy Africas
Who:
DJ Peacefrog
Mainstream dance tunes to get the weekend in motion.
Where:
Buffalo Bills
What:
The Chai Sessions
Eclectic beats for the coffee crowd starting at 7 p.m.
Where:
Second Cup
What:
Free For All Friday
Creeksides club night with DJ Buddha.
Where:
Dustys
Saturday,
March26
Live Music And Events
What:
The Creekside Stampede
Afternoon patio games and live music. Pancake breakfast and whole hog feed. Evening Saloon Barn Dance with the Erik Nielsen Band. Tickets: $10. Ph: 604-905-2171.
Where:
Dustys
Who:
Murphys Lagh
High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites. Après and evening sets.
Where:
Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who:
Jason Bonnell
Acoustic solo set with the Last Call frontman.
Where:
Crab Shack
Who:
Living Room
Laidback jams with locals Mike Redmond, Phil-T-Beats and Raj.
Where:
Crystal Lounge
Who:
Michael Sicoly
Singer-guitar player-piano man plays all the crowd pleasers. 4:30-6:30 p.m. and 9p.m.-midnight.
Where:
Mallard Lounge
Who:
Luis Giraldo
Lounge piano with the man that once tickled the ivories for Shakira. 6-8 p.m. & 10 p.m.-midnight.
Where:
Fifty-Two 80 Bistro & Bar
Who:
Cameron Chu
Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guests.
Where:
Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
What:
Noon Tunes
Rob Funk, KostaMan and guests play for the coffee crowd.
Where:
Second Cup
Wh0: Show of Hands
Classic rock.
Where:
Pemberton Hotel
CLUBS AND DJS
What:
Lounge Lizard Saturdays
Downtempo beats and cheap martinis.
Where:
Blacks Pub
What:
Goodtimes
Hip-hop, house and Top 40 dance tracks with DJ Trix. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Where:
Tommy Africas
What:
Six-Inch Superstars
Theme party night: dress up as your own action figure and dance to tunes by DJ Mr. Fister. No lineup for costumes. Après-ski beats with DJ Rob Banks. Dinnertime flavour session with Dr. Sauce.
Where:
Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
What:
Climax Saturdays
Classic club tunes at the peak of the weekend.
Where:
Down Under
Who:
DJ Easy Leigh
Hip-hop, house, rock and dancehall.
Where:
Moe Joes
What:
The Big Party
Super Saturday night DJ Rob Banks lays down hip-hop and top 40 hits.
Where:
Garfinkels
Who:
DJ Peacefrog
A mainstream mix of tunes that gets the dance floor going.
Where:
Buffalo Bills
Who:
Full Moon Party
Solartribe event with DJs Loki, Phroh, Dang, Syrdon and trance-master The Digital Pimp. Doors at 9 p.m.
Where:
Merlins
Sunday,
March27
Live Music And Events
Who:
Michael Gillette
Guitar player provides a soothing soundtrack for Easter brunch. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where:
Fifty-Two 80 Bistro & Bar
What:
The Punk Night
Whistlers ultimate anti-club night. This week: Smallman Records tour featuring E-town favourites Choke with openers Ghosts of Modern Man and The Reason. Tickets: $12. Ph: 604-932-3338.
Where:
Boot Pub
Who:
Dana Johnson
Acoustic tunes.
Where:
Tapleys Pub
Who:
Murphys Lagh
High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites. Après and evening sets.
Where:
Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who:
Cameron Chu
Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guests.
Where:
Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Who:
Guitar Doug & Jay
Acoustic good time rock n roll.
Where:
Crab Shack
What:
Open Mic Night
Step up and show em what youve got.
Where:
Crystal Lounge
What:
Noon Tunes
Rob Funk, KostaMan and guests play for the coffee crowd.
Where:
Second Cup
CLUBS AND DJS
What:
Spare Grooves Reunion
Sunday Night Bounce pays tribute to the former hip-hop night with Mat the Alien vs Kilocee on the decks and guest MCs. Tickets: $7 in advance from the Electric Daisy. Ph: 604-761-0110.
Where:
Garfinkels
Who:
DJ Noel Boogie
Deep down n dirty Funk Royale. Après-ski dancehall and reggae with DJ Phroh.
Where:
Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
What:
Soul Kitchen
At the tables this week: funky breakbeats with Soul Of Mans Justin Rushmore, founder of Finger Lickin Records. Tickets: $14 in advance from the club and Snomotion. Doors at 9:30 p.m. The granddaddy of Whistler club nights at 13 years and counting.
Where:
Tommy Africas
What:
Locals Night
Party tunes by DJ McKeeman and weekly ski giveaways.
Where:
Longhorn Saloon
Who:
DJ Rosco
Hip-hop, dancehall & R&B.
Where:
Savage Beagle
What:
Sunday Church Sessions
Old and new-school house music with DJ Garth.
Where:
Moe Joes
What:
Trailer Park Sundays
Slow Nerve Actions DJ Buddha mixes it up.
Where:
Dustys
Monday,
March28
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who:
The Bowen Boys
Toe- tapping favorites and Celtic tradtional tunes with Rob Thompson and Moritz Behm on fiddle or Cam Salay on banjo. Après-ski and evening sets.
Where:
Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who:
Slammin Jack
VanCity jam band up for Monday Madness. Ph: 604-932-3338.
Where:
Boot Pub
What:
Open Mic
Step up and give er. Hosted by Greg and Phil from local Zeppelin tribute band Whole Lotta Led. Après tracks with DJ Buddha.
Where:
Dustys
What:
Reggae Night
Live reggae grooves with locals Kostaman & the Mighty Backhoes.
Where:
Moe Joes
Who:
Cameron Chu
Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guests.
Where:
Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
What:
Karaoke Night
Take the mic and let yourself go-I Will Survive wont sing itself.
Where:
Crystal Lounge
CLUBS aND DJS
What:
80s Night
80s retro tracks with DJ Ryder all night long. Doors at 9 p.m.
Where:
Tommy Africas
What:
XXL at the SB
Hip-hop and house.
Where:
Savage Beagle
What:
Cero Party
Hip-hop party with DJs Mat The Alien and Rob Banks and guest MCs Subliminal JC and Jigalo. Après-ski grooves with Mr. Fister. Dinnertime flavour with Dr. Sauce.
Where:
Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Tuesday,
March29
Live Music And Events
Who:
Cameron Chu
Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guests.
Where:
Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
What:
Open Mic Night
Grab your guitar or settle in with a pint and let other locals surprise you.
Where:
Blacks Pub
Who:
The Bowen Boys
Toe-tapping favorites and Celtic tradtional tunes with Rob Thompson and Moritz Behm on fiddle or Cam Salay on banjo. Après-ski and evening sets.
Where:
Dubh Linn Gate Pub
What:
Das Boot Ballet
This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Naked babes shakin it four nights a week.
Where:
Boot Pub
CLUBS AND DJs
Who:
DJ Seanski
Longtime Tuesday night hip-hop DJ fromVancouver makes the move to Moe Joes starting tonight. Launch party with Pocket Bike (50 cc mini moto) giveaway!
Where:
Moe Joes
What:
Electrocute
Eclectic dance beats with DJ Foxy Moron (a.k.a. Ace). Starting at après-ski and going all night.
Where:
Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Who:
DJ Skinny & Strokker
Laying down the law with sick tracks all night.
Where:
Down Under
Who:
DJ Loki
House music DJ from Manchester, U.K. mixes it up at après-ski.
Where:
Merlins
What:
Foundation
JnB Productions and Dirty Beats Records club night. This week: Girl On Wax house music DJ Leanne from VanCity. Ph: 604-935-3135.
Where:
Garfinkels
What:
90s Night
Dance hits from yester-decade. Free cover.
Where:
Tommy Africas
Wednesday,
March30
Live Music And Events
Who:
Wes Makepeace
Acoustic rockers with the Whistler local.
Where:
Crab Shack
Who:
Michael Sicoly
Singer-guitar player-piano man plays all the crowd pleasers. 4:30-6:30 p.m. and 9p.m.-midnight.
Where:
Mallard Lounge
Who:
The Bowen Boys
Toe-tapping favorites and Celtic tradtional tunes with Rob Thompson and Moritz Behm on fiddle or Cam Salay on banjo. Après-ski and evening sets.
Where:
Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who:
Cameron Chu
Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guests.
Where:
Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
What:
Das Boot Ballet
This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Naked babes shakin it four nights a week.
Where:
Boot Pub
CLUBS AND DJS
Who:
Dr. Sauce
Deep house grooves starting at dinnertime. Après-ski Yard Sale with DJ Ace.
Where:
Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Who:
Mat the Alien
Whistlers favourite DJ mixes up hip-hop, funk, breaks, dancehall and drum n bass.
Where:
Moe Joes
What:
Boogie Night
Hip-hop, 70s funk and breaks with Aussie scratchmaster Noel Boogie.
Where:
Tommy Africas
What:
Industry Night
Industry deals and a rockin locals scene. Tunes by DJ Peacefrog. You never know what youre gonna get!
Where:
Buffalo Bills
Who:
DJ Lon
House and breaks rockin the Beagle bass-ment with guest DJ Mr. Fister.
Where:
Savage Beagle
Who:
Super Six Party #4
The Bacardi Super Six party series continues. House music with local and guest DJs. Ph: 604-932-2323.
Where:
Garfinkels
Who:
DJ Buddha
Slow Nerve Actions DJ mixes it up for après-ski.
Where:
Merlins
Thursday,
March 31
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTs
What:
LUNA-Bear Necessities
Presentation from bear researcher Michael Allen and screening of the hilarious film Project Grizzley. Alcohol-free nighttime events for the barhopping-aged crowd. 8 p.m. Ph: 604-902-0769. www.lunawhistler.com.
Where:
MY Millennium Place-Basement
Who:
Dave Crowley & Jay Bonnell
Local rock rulers tone it down.
Where:
Crab Shack
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-guitar player-piano man plays all the crowd pleasers. 4:30-6:30 p.m. and 9p.m.-midnight.
Where:
Mallard Lounge
Who:
The Bowen Boys
Toe- tapping favorites and Celtic tradtional tunes with Rob Thompson and Moritz Behm on fiddle or Cam Salay on banjo. Après-ski and evening sets.
Where:
Dubh Linn Gate Pub
What:
Das Boot Ballet
This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Naked babes shakin it four nights a week.
Where:
Boot Pub
CLUBS AND DJs
What:
Cowgirls Inc.
The honky-tonk hotties have a new night! Live music with journeyman rocker Jason Bonnells latest project A Broken Down Ford and Three Dead Dogs.
Where:
Moe Joes
What:
Ladies Night
Girls get in free.
Where:
Buffalo Bills
What:
Break Rocks!
Break beats and rock n roll with DJ Rob Banks, also on the decks for après-ski. Dinnertime grooves with Dr. Sauce.
Where:
Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
What:
Party Beats
Funky house tracks with DJ Little Al from Manchester, U.K.
Where:
Tommy Africas
What:
Locals Night
Popular party night with DJ Trix and friends.
Where:
Garfinkels
What:
Over-Flo Thursdays
Hip-hop and top-40 dance floor hits.
Where:
Savage Beagle
What:
The Main Event
Dancehall and funky beats with DJ Skinny and the crew.
Where:
Down Under
Who:
DJ Rosco
Hip-hop dancehall and R&B.
Where:
Moe Joes
Who:
DJ Dakota
Chill hip-hop tracks.
Where:
Crystal Lounge