Nightlife Listings April 7-14
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Thursday,
April07
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What:
Hot Dog The Movie Party
5th annual memorial night for the late Brett Carlson. Hot Dog retro ski movie theme complete with wet T-shirt contest. Tunes by Juiced Newton and Mr. Fister. Tickets $15. Fundraiser for backcountry hut building & Zero Ceiling Society.
Where:
Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Who:
Dave Crowley
Local rock ruler tones it down.
Where:
Crab Shack
Who:
Susan Holden
Rootsy guitar folk-rock with the local gal and former Tuned Woman.
Where:
Crystal Lounge
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:
Guitar Doug
Legendary local throws a little Celtic flavour in with his rock n roll classic covers. Après 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! Line dancing instruction and Coyote Ugly-style antics. Yee-ha!
Where:
Moe Joes
What:
Ladies Night
Girls get in free.
Where:
Buffalo Bills
Who:
Kid Kenobi
Superstar Aussie breaks DJ in Whistler. Opening sets by DJs Garth and Noel Boogie. Tickets: $15 in advance from SnoMotion. Doors at 9:30.
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 with DJ Derek.
Where:
Savage Beagle
What:
The Main Event
Dancehall and funky beats with DJ Skinny and the crew.
Where:
Down Under
Friday,
April08
Live Music and Events
Who:
The String Cheese Incident
Colorado hippie bluegrass jam band launches the Telus World Ski & Snowboard Festival DKNY Jeans outdoor concert series. 2:30-5:30 p.m. www.whistler2005.com.
Where:
Outdoor main stage - Skiers Plaza
Who:
The Hairfarmers
Legendary local duo Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg rockin après-ski. Part of the TWSSF Kokanee Freeride music lineup. www.whistler2005.com. Back again for an evening set.
Where:
Merlins
Who:
Themasses
Vancouver jam band. Part of the TWSSF Kokanee Freeride music lineup. Free admission. www.whistler2005.com.
Where:
Garibaldi Lift Co.
Who:
Zilla
Colorado jam band takes the stage at the official afterparty for the afternoons String Cheese Incident show. Tickets: $20. www.upstreamentertainment.com.
Where:
Boot 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
What:
Rob Funk
Fridays Easy-going rock n roll and eccentric cover tunes.
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:
Rob Thompson
Easy-going rock n roll, Celtic faves and a touch of the blues.
Where:
Crystal Lounge
Who:
Last Call Jason
Bonnells Friday night house band plays all your rock requests.
Where:
Moe Joes
Wh0: Chick n Pyjamas
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
What:
DJ Kilocee
Classic hip-hop, breaks, funk, soul and reggae.
Where:
Savage Beagle
Who:
DJ PhD
Silky smooth hip-hop and R&B.
Where:
Garfinkels
What:
Freeforall Fridays
Creekside club night with DJ Buddha at the decks.
Where:
Dustys
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
Saturday,
April09
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who:
Finger Eleven
Can-rockers soundtrack the evening beergarden in Skiers Plaza with Days Dawning and State Of Shock. Part of the Telus World Ski & Snowboard Festival DKNY Jeans outdoor concert series. 7-10:30 p.m. www.whistler2005.com.
Where:
Outdoor main stage - Skiers Plaza
Who:
The Hairfarmers
Legendary local duo Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg rockin après-ski. Part of the TWSSF Kokanee Freeride music lineup. www.whistler2005.com.
Where:
Cittas
Who:
Bob Schneider
Edgy roots-rocker from Austin Tex. goes live in Creekside. Part of the TWSSF Kokanee Freeride nightclub concert series. Free admission. www.whistler2005.com.
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:
Rob Thompson
Easy-going rock n roll, Celtic faves and a touch of the blues.
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:
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: Chick n Pyjamas
Classic rock.
Where:
Pemberton Hotel
What:
Burlesque Lounge Night
Fashion show and performance by Sweet Soul Designs Burlesque Troupe. Fundraiser for Cedar Valley School in Squamish. Tickets: $15. Ph: 604-892-2603.
Where:
Howe Sound Inn (Squamish)
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
Who:
Rob Banks
Hip-hop & dancehall après-ski beats. Closed 6-10 p.m. for private function.
Where:
Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
What:
Climax Saturdays
Bangin 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
Retro-jam night with DJ Rob Banks and guests laying down old-school hits.
Where:
Garfinkels
Who:
DJ Peacefrog
A mainstream mix of tunes that gets the dance floor going.
Where:
Buffalo Bills
Who:
DJ Derek Hip-hop and top-40.
Where:
Savage Beagle
Sunday,
April10
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who:
Hot Hot Heat
Hot dance rock band from Vancouver. With San Diego glam-rockers Louis XIV and U.K. aggro pop band The Futureheads. Part of the Telus World Ski & Snowboard Festival DKNY Jeans outdoor concert series. 2:30-5:30 p.m. www.whistler2005.com.
Where:
Outdoor main stage - Skiers Plaza
Who:
The Hairfarmers
Legendary local duo Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg rockin après-ski. Part of the TWSSF Kokanee Freeride music lineup. www.whistler2005.com.
Where:
Dustys
Who:
Wil Mimnaugh
Prairie wildman with an electric/acoustic guitar. Part of the TWSSF Kokanee Freeride nightclub concert series. Free admission. www.whistler2005.com.
Where:
Merlins
Who:
Royal Bliss
Rock band from Salt Lake City.
Where:
Buffalo Bills
What:
The Punk Night
Whistlers ultimate anti-club night. This week: metal mayhem with 3 Inches of Blood, Angel Grinder, and the return of Crepitus. Ph: 604-932-3338.
Where:
Boot Pub
Who:
Dana Johnson
Local gal playing laidback tunes with guests Wes Makepeace & Jay Greenway. Spy industry party starting at 7 p.m.
Where:
Tapleys Pub
Who:
Suzanne Wilson
Well-known covers, originals and Emerald Isle classics. Après-ski set with Murphys Lagh.
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
Acoustic good time rock n roll with the local legend.
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:
Sunday Night Bounce
Weekly hip-hop night presents 2003 World DMC Champion DJ Dopey with MC DL Incognito. Tickets: $7 in advance from the Electric Daisy Internet Cafe. Ph: 604-761-0110.
Where:
Garfinkels
Who:
Funk Royale
Deep down n dirty tracks with DJ Noel Boogie. Après-ski dancehall and reggae with DJ Phroh.
Where:
Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
What:
Soul Kitchen
At the tables this week: the man that got the Kitchen cookinDJ Czech mixin up breaks, new school, ragga and electro. Doors at 9:30 p.m. The granddaddy of Whistler club nights at 13 years and counting.
Where:
Tommy Africas
What:
Locals Night
Prepare for TWSSF World Snowboarding Invitational afterparty craziness.
Where:
Longhorn Saloon
What:
Sunday Church Sessions
Old and new-school house music with DJ Garth.
Where:
Moe Joes
Monday,
April11
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who:
DL Incognito
Nine Planets hip-hop MC. With Vancouver urban music collective The Front. Part of the Telus World Ski & Snowboard Festival DKNY Jeans outdoor concert series. 2:30-5:30 p.m. www.whistler2005.com.
Where:
Outdoor main stage - Skiers Plaza
Who:
The Mixologists
U.K. hip-hop DJ duo. Part of the TWSSF Kokanee Freeride nightclub concert series. Free admission. www.whistler2005.com.
Where:
Savage Beagle
Who:
Whole Lotta Led
Whistlers notorious Zeppelin tribute band. Part of the TWSSF Kokanee Freeride nightclub concert series. Free admission. www.whistler2005.com.
Where:
Boot Pub
What:
Snowboard.com Party
Seattle band The Senate Arcade, locals The Fall of Summer and Vancovuers One Eyed Jacks celebrate the wrap up of the World Snowboarding Invitational. www.whistler2005.com.
Where:
Buffalo Bills
Who:
The Front
Five piece live hip-hop/funk./soul collective from Vancouver.
Where:
Garfinkels
Who:
The Bowen Boys
Energetic faves and Celtic tradtional tunes with Bowen Islands Rob Thompson and Moritz Behm on fiddle or Cam Salay on banjo. Après and evening sets.
Where:
Dubh Linn Gate Pub
What:
Open Mic
Step up and give er. Hosted by Greg and Phil from local Zeppelin tribute band Whole Lotta Led.
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
What:
LUNA Lounge
Games room, dinner and a movie. Tickets: $2/$4. Ph: 604-902-0769. www.lunawhistler.com.
Where:
MY Millennium Place Basement
CLUBS aND DJS
What:
Guero Release Party
Come out to hear the new Beck album and check out a showcase of Beck videos.
Where:
Longhorn Saloon
What:
80s Night
80s retro tracks with DJ Ryder all night long. Doors at 9 p.m.
Where:
Tommy Africas
Who:
Mat the Alien
Whistlers favourite DJ with guest MCs. Après-ski grooves with Mr. Fister. Dinnertime flavour session with Dr. Sauce.
Where:
Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Tuesday,
April12
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTs
Who:
The Tea Party
Enigmatic Canadian hard rockers. Part of the Telus World Ski & Snowboard Festival DKNY Jeans outdoor concert series. 2:30-5:30 p.m. www.whistler2005.com.
Where:
Outdoor main stage - Skiers Plaza
Who:
Groundwerk
Montreal urban music collective featuring DJ Grandtheft. Opening set by local DJ Rob Banks. Part of the TWSSF Kokanee Freeride nightclub concert series. Free admission. www.whistler2005.com.
Where:
Tommy Africas
Who:
Royal Bliss
Pop-rock band from Salt Lake City. Part of the TWSSF Kokanee Freeride nightclub concert series. Free admission. www.whistler2005.com.
Where:
Buffalo Bills
What:
4th Annual Magnum P.I. Appreciation Night
After a month of growing, Sushi Village staffers compete for the honour of most Selleck-licious mustache. Wear your loudest Hawaiian shirt and a real or fake stache of your own. Open at 5 p.m.
Where:
Sushi Village
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 and give it a go or settle in with a pint and let other locals surprise you.
Where:
Blacks Pub
Who:
The Bowen Boys
Energetic faves and Celtic tradtional tunes with Bowen Islands Rob Thompson and Moritz Behm on fiddle or Cam Salay on banjo. Après 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 Brother
Deep bass breaks and tribal rhythms. With Select-R-Us and Lion-S. Tickets: $15 in advance, more at the door. Doors at 9 p.m. Après-ski grooves with DJ Foxy Moron.
Where:
Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
What:
Foundation
JnB Productions and Dirty Beats Records club night. This week: Vancouver breaks DJ duo Muchi Mambo and OJ. Ph: 604-935-3135.
Where:
Garfinkels
What:
The Bassment
Hip-hop night with DJ Seanski. Old school, new school, funk & soul.
Where:
Moe Joes
Who:
DJs 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:
Locals Night
Hip-hop & dancehall tracks with DJ Tanner and DJ Arems. Mini-DVD player giveaway!
Where:
Savage Beagle
Wednesday,
April13
Live Music And EvENTS
Who:
Sweatshop Union
West Coast conscious hip-hop crew with Montreals Groundwerk. Part of the Telus World Ski & Snowboard Festival DKNY Jeans outdoor concert series. 2:30-5:30 p.m. www.whistler2005.com.
Where:
Outdoor main stage - Skiers Plaza
What:
ONeill Beach Party
Special event featuring DJs Noel Boogie and Vinyl Ritchie. VIP tickets available from the ONeill tent in Mountain Square and at the door. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. www.whistler2005.com.
Where:
Tommy Africas
Who:
Wes Makepeace
Acoustic rockers with the Whistler local.
Where:
Crab Shack
Who:
The Bowen Boys
Energetic faves and Celtic tradtional tunes with Bowen Islands Rob Thompson and Moritz Behm on fiddle or Cam Salay on banjo. 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
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:
Sweatshop Union
West Coast conscious hip-hop crew. Part of the TWSSF Kokanee Freeride nightclub concert series. Free admission. www.whistler2005.com.
Where:
Garfinkels
Who:
Foxy Moron
Eclectic après-ski yard sale of cool tracks. Lots of old school funk and soul. Dinnertime grooves with Dr. Sauce. Closed 7 p.m.-9 p.m. for special event.
Where:
Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Who:
Mat the Alien
Whistlers favourite DJ mixes up hip-hop, funk, breaks, dancehall and drum n bass. With special guest MCs.
Where:
Moe Joes
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 basement.
Where:
Savage Beagle
Who:
DJ Buddha
Slow Nerve Actions DJ mixes it up.
Where:
Down Under
Thursday,
April14
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTs
Who:
Toots & The Maytals
Jamaican dancehall legends. With Vancouver reggae-rockers Freeflow. Part of the Telus World Ski & Snowboard Festival DKNY Jeans outdoor concert series. 2:30-5:30 p.m. www.whistler2005.com.
Where:
Outdoor main stage - Skiers Plaza
Who:
Toots & The Maytals
Intimate evening gig following the outdoor show. Part of the TWSSF Kokanee Freeride nightclub concert series. Free admission. Limited space. Doors at 8 p.m. www.whistler2005.com.
Where:
Moe Joes
Who:
Dave Crowley
Local rock ruler tones 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:
The Bowen Boys
Energetic faves and Celtic tradtional tunes with Bowen Islands Rob Thompson and Moritz Behm on fiddle or Cam Salay on banjo. Après and evening sets.
Where:
Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who:
Gordo
Good time sing-a-long guitar tunes.
Where:
Crystal Lounge
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:
MSPs The Best So Far
Matchstick Productions screening party for a compilation of the best segments from all their past ski movies.
Where:
Longhorn Saloon
Who:
Break Rocks
Break beats and rock n roll with DJ Rob Banks, also on the decks for après. Dinnertime grooves with Dr. Sauce.
Where:
Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
What:
Party Beats
Funky house music with DJ Garth.
Where:
Tommy Africas
What:
Locals Party
A Smirnoff Platinum event for the locals featuring Thursday night DJ Trix and guest hip-hop DJ Kidd.
Where:
Garfinkels
What:
Over-Flo Thursdays
Hip-hop and top-40 with DJ Derek.
Where:
Savage Beagle