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: The Perishers
Swedish band with poetic lyrics and a spare, beautiful sound. DJ Rob Banks on the decks for après-ski. Dinnertime grooves with Dr. Sauce.
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 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: Buddha & Special K
Eclectic DJ duo spin for the launch of Caught On Canvas - a new art display in the Upper Vision Gallery.
where: BBKs Pub
What: Party Beats
Funky house music with DJ Garth.
where: Tommy Africas
What: Locals Party
A Smirnoff Platinum event 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.
Friday,
April15
Live Music and Events
Who: Michael Franti & Spearhead
Activist MC and his conscious groove crew. worldbeat-hip-hop artist Knaan opens. 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
What: EarthDay Awareness Concert
Music by Suzanne Wilson & Jason Bonnell. Facepainting and massages by donation
to benefit Eco-Trust Canada, Environmental Defence Canada and Evergreen. Outdoor
event. Noon-3 p.m.
Where: Farfalla Salon
Who: Knaan
Afro-worldbeat hip-hop artist from Toronto with live backup players. Part of the TWSSF Kokanee Freeride music lineup. Free admission. www.whistler2005.com.
Where: Crab Shack
What: Girlpowder Party
Festival bash by the online hub. Tunes by DJ Foxy Moron and bands Milka and Mudbath, plus Booty Call fashion show. Admission: $5 donation to Boarding For Breast Cancer. Doors at 9 p.m. whistler2005.com.
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
What: The Fire Ball Youth Party
Dance party for 13-18 year-olds with DJs and funky lounge decor. Alcohol-free event. 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$18 available at the Whistler Youth Centre. 604-935-8187.
Where: Whistler Conference Centre
Who: Mike Zerebeski Band
Locals playing funk & jazz.
Where: Merlins
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
Who: Kettles On
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: Suzanne Wilson
Local gal with an acoustic guitar covering everything from 60s folk classics to modern rockers with the odd original thrown in for spice.
Where: Crystal Lounge
Who: Last Call
Jason Bonnells Friday night house band plays all your rock requests.
Where: Moe Joes
Wh0: Slow Nerve Action
Sexed up funk rock jams with the Whistler band.
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: Vinyl Ritchie
DJ wizard spins his cool rock-riffed mash ups for the Freeskier Party. Part of the TWSSF Kokanee Freeride music lineup. Free admission. www.whistler2005.com.
Where: Longhorn Saloon
Who: DJ Mark Oliver
Superstar Toronto house music DJ plays an intimate Smirnoff Club Event with opener Al Churchill.
where: Tommy Africas
What: Jump Off Fridays
New weekly night has DJ Kemo from the Rascalz spinning hip-hop classics, funk,
reggae, breaks, & salsa.
where: Savage Beagle
Who: DJ PhD & Groundwerk
Garfs Friday night resident is joined by the urban music collective from
Montreal feat. DJ Grandtheft. VIP treatment for gals.
Where: Garfinkels
What: Freeforall Fridays
Creekside club night with DJ Buddha at the decks.
where: Dustys
Who: DJ Peacefrog
Mainstream dance tunes to get the weekend in motion.
Where: Buffalo Bills
Saturday,
April16
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra
Classical favourites by gifted youngsters under open skies at noon. A Telus World
Ski & Snowboard Festival Event. www.whistler2005.com.
where: Outdoor main stage - Skiers Plaza
Who: Hedley
Rockers from the Lower Mainland fronted by wild young Canadian Idol finalist Jacob Hoggard. On stage at 3 p.m. Part of the TWSSF DKNY Jeans Outdoor Concert Series. 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
What: Battle of the Beats
Outdoor street party with DJs Mat the Alien, Vinyl Ritchie, D.R. One & Grandtheft
plus Moka Only & Prevail
of Swollen Members, go-go gals, Capoeira dancers, breakdancers, firespinners
and other performance art. 8:30-10 p.m. Part of the TWSSF DKNY Jeans Outdoor
Concert Series. www.whistler2005.com.
Where: Outdoor main stage - Skiers Plaza
What: The Smirnoff Experience
International party series feat. DJs Josh Wink, Hipp-E, East Coast Boogiemen, Ali B and Czech. 10 p.m.-5 a.m. Tickets: $10 in advance, $15 at the door. TWSSF event. ww.whistler2005.com.
Where: Whistler Conference Centre
Who: The Hairfarmers
Legendary local duo Guitar Doug & Grateful Greg rockin it out for
Saturday Night Live.
Where: Dustys
Who: Kettles On
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: Suzanne Wilson
Local gal with an acoustic guitar covering everything from 60s folk classics to modern rockers with the odd original thrown in for spice.
Where: Crystal 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: Slow Nerve Action
Sexed up funk rock jams with the Whistler band.
Where: Pemberton Hotel
CLUBS AND DJs
What: Ryder Eyewear Party
Where: Merlins
What: Lounge Lizard Saturdays
Downtempo beats and cheap martinis.
Where: Blacks Pub
What: 90s Night Dance Party
All your favourite dance hits from the 90s with DJ Trix. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africas
Who: Knaan
Afro-world beat MC with live backup musicians. Après-ski beats with DJ
Rob Banks.
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
What: Climax Saturdays
Bangin club tunes at the peak of the weekend.
Where: Down Under
Who: DJ Kato Kung-faux kickin tunes.
Where: Moe Joes
What: The Big Party feat. the Hot Rod
Annual Nordica industry party hosted by Diamond Doug with tunes by DJ Rob Banks.
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,
April17
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Xavier Rudd
Acoustic beach grooves with the popular Aussie didj player. Locals opening: Kostaman,
Slow Nerve Action, and Tuned Women Suzanne Wilson, Kristen Cudmore and Dont
Date The Muse. TWSSF 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 an endless après
set. Part of the TWSSF Kokanee Freeride music lineup. www.whistler2005.com.
Where: Merlins
What: Glow Me
The official World Ski & Snowboard Festival closing party. Neon craziness
from the creative minds of AMProductions. Tickets: $15. Ph: 604-905-2220. www.whistler2005.com.
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
What: The Punk Night
Whistlers ultimate anti-club night presents punk bands The Full Blast,
Stutterfly and Lights Below. Ph: 604-932-3338.
Where: Boot Pub
Who: Dana Johnson
Laidback tunes with guests Wes Makepeace & Jay Greenway.
Where: Tapleys Pub
Who: Kettles On
High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites. 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
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: World DMC Eliminations
Sunday Night Bounce presents the regional eliminations for the 2005 World DMC DJ Championships. Hosted by Mat the Alien and Degree One with MCs Subliminal JC and Ty C and DJs Grandtheft and D.R. One. Ph: 604-761-0110.
Where: Garfinkels
What: Soul Kitchen
At the tables this week: Canadian house music DJ Luke McKeehan. Doors at 9:30 p.m. The granddaddy of Whistler club nights at 13 years and counting.
Where: Tommy Africas
What: Oakley Pro Skier Party
Prepare for post World Skiing Invitational craziness.
Where: Longhorn Saloon
Monday,
April18
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Turtleneck, Mustache & Ski Bunny Party
Imagine Magnum P.I. set in Aspen instead of Hawaii and youve got the look.
Ph: 604-932-6613.
Where: Buffalo Bills
Who: Rastaboyz
Hip-hop/reggae band from Vancouver.
Where: Boot Pub
Who: Quilligans Quake
Rollicking pub music with John Bottomley and fiddler Moritz Behm.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
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 9:30 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africas
Tuesday,
April19
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 and give it a go or settle in with a pint and let other locals surprise you.
Where: Blacks Pub
Who: Quilligans Quake
Rollicking pub music with John Bottomley and fiddler Moritz Behm.
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: Foundation
JnB Productions and Dirty Beats Records club night. This week: resident roundup with Jungle Souldier and the rest of the camp. 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
What: Locals Night
Hip-hop & dancehall tracks with DJ Tanner and DJ Arems.
Where: Savage Beagle
What: 90s Night
Dance hits from yester-decade with DJ Trix.
Where: Tommy Africas
Wednesday,
April20
Live Music And EvENTS
What: 4-20 Party
4th Annual event featuring DJ Phroh, and MC Jigalo and MC Nobody Really. Doors at 9 p.m.
Where: Dustys
Who: Quilligans Quake
Rollicking pub music with John Bottomley and fiddler Moritz Behm.
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
Spicy house grooves.
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: 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 for Wet Wednesdays.
Where: Down Under
Thursday,
April21
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
Who: Quilligans Quake
Rollicking pub music with John Bottomley and fiddler Moritz Behm.
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. Rock and country tunes, line dancing and Coyote Ugly-style antics. Yee-ha!
Where: Moe Joes
What: Party Beats
Funky house music with DJ Little Al. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africas
What: Locals Night
Popular party night around these parts with DJ Trix.
Where: Garfinkels
What: Over-Flo Thursdays
Hip-hop and top-40 with DJ Derek.
Where: Savage