Thursday,
June30
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What:
Reggae Night
Live reggae grooves with locals Kostaman & The Mighty Backhoes and DJ Phroh.
Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Where:
Moe Joes
Who:
Living Room
Local acoustic reggae/rock band play W-Bs weekly Club Shred event. 6-8
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:
Rob Thompson
Celtic toe-tappers and rock n roll favourites with the boy from
Bowen Island. 7-11 p.m.
Where:
Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who:
Sam & Henrik
Live acoustic tunes.
Where:
Tapleys Sports Bar
Who:
Rick Kilburn
Juno Award-winning jazz artist. 6-8 p.m. & 10 p.m.-midnight.
Where:
Fifty-Two 80 Bistro and Bar
CLUBS AND DJS
What:
Locals Night
Popular party night around these parts with DJ Trix.
Where:
Garfinkels
Friday,
July01
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who:
Whole Lotta Led
Whistlers own high-octane Zeppelin tribute band rocks out for Canada
Day in the Creek.
Where:
Dustys
What:
Canada Day Party
Jolene & Jay, Kostaman and DJ Phroh throw down in the Creekside Chinese
restaurant starting at 4 p.m. Ph: 604-966-0966.
Where:
Joey Chans
What:
Canada Day Bash
All day DJs, prize giveaways, Molson girls in the house and dumb drunk games
such as the "wet beaver toss". Intrigued?
Where:
Longhorn Saloon
Who:
Rockin Randy
Classic rock sing-a-longs starting at 8 p.m.
Where:
BBKs Pub
Who:
Living Room
Acoustic "glacier grooves" with the local band.
Where:
Crystal Lounge
What:
Canada Day Party
Live music all afternoon and evening with Greg Willy, The Hairfarmers and Downtown
Jay Brown & The White Guy.
Where:
Merlins
Who:
Rob Funk
Easy-going rock n roll and eccentric cover tunes. Starting at 9
p.m.
Where:
Blacks Pub
Who:
The Bowen Boys
Celtic toe-tappers and rock n roll favourites with Bowen Islander
Rob Thompson and banjo-player Cam Salay. 8 p.m.-midnight. Plus an afternoon
patio set with Thompson and guests starting at 1 p.m.
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:
Last Call
Friday night house band plays all your rockin requests. Doors at 9:30
p.m.
Where:
Moe Joes
Who:
Sam Adams
Acoustic rock and blues. Afternoon patio set with Rob Funk.
Where:
Tapleys Sports Bar
Who:
Rick Kilburn
Juno Award-winning jazz artist. 6-8 p.m. & 10 p.m.-midnight.
Where:
Fifty-Two 80 Bistro and Bar
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: Blind Pigeon
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
CLUBS AND DJS
Who:
The Party Killahs
Canada Day party with the VanCity DJ crew of Neoteric, Moves, Rhek and Brand mashing up hip-hop, funk, breaks, dancehall and neo-soul.
Where:
Savage Beagle
What:
Hip-Hop Fridays
Hip-hop and electro with DJ Rob Banks. New weekly pool tourney all summer. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Where:
Tommy Africas
Who:
DJ Peacefrog
A mainstream Canada Day mix that gets the dance floor going.
Where:
Buffalo Bill
Saturday,
JUly02
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What:
Saturday Night Live
Weekly live music night with The Hairfarmers Band - local duo Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg with guests. Afternoon patio sets by The Hairfarmers and acoustic reggae/rock band Living Room.
Where:
Dustys
Who:
The Bowen Boys
Celtic toe-tappers and rock n roll favourites with Bowen Islander
Rob Thompson and banjo-player Cam Salay or fiddler Moritz Behm. 8 p.m.-midnight.
Where:
Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who:
Doctor Dave Morris
Covers from the 70s, 80s and 90s and eclectic originals,
every Saturday night.
Where:
BBKs Pub
Who:
Living Room
Acoustic So-Cal glacier grooves with the local band.
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:
Rick Kilburn
Juno Award-winning jazz artist. 5-7 p.m. & 8-10 p.m. (Outdoor courtyard
set - weather permitting.)
Where:
Fifty-Two 80 Bistro and Bar
Wh0: Jordan Dole
Acoustic country and rock n roll on the patio. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where:
Cittas
Wh0: Blind Pigeon
Classic rock.
Where:
Pemberton Hotel
CLUBS AND DJS
Who:
Mr. Fister
Late night electrobreaks. Extended Play with DJ Rob Banks 3-7 p.m.
Where:
Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
What:
Goodtimes
Hip-hop, top-40 and house hits with DJ Johnny Dangerous. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Where:
Tommy Africas
Who:
DJ Derek
Hip-hop and top-40 hits.
Where:
Savage Beagle
What:
Lounge Lizard Saturdays
Downtempo beats and a martini menu.
Where:
Blacks Pub
Who:
DJ EZ Lay
Hip-hop, house, rock and dancehall. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Where:
Moe Joes
What:
The Big Party
Saturday night goes big with hip-hop hits from DJ Rob Banks.
Where:
Garfinkels
Who:
DJ Peacefrog
A mainstream mix of tunes that gets the dance floor going.
Where:
Buffalo Bills
Sunday,
JUly03
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Wh0: Gordo
Acoustic guitar sing-a-longs. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where:
Cittas
What:
The Punk Night
Whistlers ultimate anti-club night. This week: Vancouver hardcore band
Thousand Year Plan with Time Is The Enemy. Ph: 604-932-3338.
Where:
Boot Pub
What:
The Crystal Collective Jam Session
Weekly open stage.
Where:
Crystal Lounge
Who:
Rick Kilburn
Juno Award-winning jazz artist. 6-8 p.m. & 10 p.m.-midnight.
Where:
Fifty-Two 80 Bistro and Bar
Who:
Michael Sicoly
Singer, guitar player, piano man plays all the crowd pleasers. 4-6 p.m. & 9
p.m.-midnight.
Where:
Mallard Lounge
Who:
The Bowen Boys
Celtic toe-tappers and rock n roll favourites with Bowen Islander
Rob Thompson and banjo-player Cam Salay or fiddler Moritz Behm. 7-11 p.m.
Where:
Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who:
Wes Makepeace & Jay Greenway
Acoustic tunes with the local boys.
Where:
Tapleys Sports Bar
CLUBS AND DJS
What:
Locals Night
End of the weekend madness with local DJs and Norco cruiser bike giveaways.
Where:
Longhorn Saloon
What:
Soul Kitchen
At the Kitchen tables this week: longtime VanCity DJ Andy Clockwork - serving up dirty house grooves. The granddaddy of Whistler club nights at 13 years and counting.
Where:
Tommy Africas
Monday,
July04
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who:
Sweatshop Union
West Coast conscious hip-hop crew returns to Whistler with groove collective The Pocket Dwellers and solo artist James Bryan, formerly of The Philosopher Kings. Tickets: $15. Ph: 604-761-0110.
Where:
Garfinkels
Who:
The Beautiful Girls
Laidback (all-male) band with roots in the Aussie surf scene. Tickets: $12. Ph: 604-932-3338.
Where:
Boot Pub
Who:
Michael Sicoly
Singer, guitar player, piano man plays all the crowd pleasers. 4-6 p.m. & 9
p.m.-midnight.
Where:
Mallard Lounge
What:
Karaoke Night
Take the mic and let yourself go-I Will Survive wont sing
itself.
Where:
Crystal Lounge
Who:
Guitar Doug
Acoustic rock n roll favourites with the local legend.
Where:
Dubh Linn Gate Pub
CLUBS AND DJS
What:
Golf Party
In the spirit of the Skins game: golf giveaways and "19th hole" shenanigans.
Where:
Longhorn Saloon
What:
80s Night
Retro tracks with DJ Ryder. Free cover for 80s outfits! Doors at 9:30
p.m.
Where:
Tommy Africas
Tuesday,
JUly05
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who:
The Hairfarmers
Locals Guitar Doug & Grateful Greg rock the patio. 6-10 p.m.
Where:
Cittas
Who:
Rob Thompson
Celtic toe-tappers and rock n roll favourites with the boy from
Bowen Island. 7-11 p.m.
Where:
Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who:
Michael Sicoly
Singer, guitar player, piano man plays all the crowd pleasers. 4-6 p.m. & 9
p.m.-midnight.
Where:
Mallard Lounge
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:
The Bassment
Hip-hop night with VanCitys DJ Seanski, spinning on the Whistler scene
for eight years. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Where:
Moe Joes
What:
Locals Night
Hip-hop club faves, cheap booze and a local crowd with nothin to lose.
Where:
Savage Beagle
Who:
DJ Cutlass Hip-hop patio/lounge party. 8 p.m.-close.
Where:
Earls
Wednesday,
July06
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who:
Comeback Kid
Winnipeg hardcore/punk band from the Smallman records roster plays Whistler for the first time with The Warriors and locals The Fall of Summer.
Where:
Garfinkels
Who:
Michael Sicoly
Singer, guitar player, piano man plays all the crowd pleasers. 4-6 p.m. & 9
p.m.-midnight.
Where:
Mallard Lounge
Who:
Wes Makepeace
Live acoustic set with the local singer/guitar player.
Where:
SoMo
Who:
Rob Thompson
Celtic toe-tappers and rock n roll favourites with the boy from
Bowen Island. 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
CLUBS AND DJS
Who:
Mat the Alien
Whistlers favourite DJ mixes up hip-hop, funk, breaks, dancehall and drum n bass.
Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Where:
Moe Joes
What:
Industry Night
Industry deals and a rockin locals scene. Weekly giveaways-different
every time.
Where:
Buffalo Bills
Thursday,
July07
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Wh0: Gordo
Acoustic guitar tunes. 6-10 p.m.
Where:
Cittas
What:
Reggae Night
Live reggae grooves with locals Kostaman & The Mighty Backhoes and DJ Phroh.
Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Where:
Moe Joes
Who:
Rob Funk & Gary Yoshida
Local guitar/keyboard duo play W-Bs weekly Club Shred event. 6-8 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:
Rob Thompson
Celtic toe-tappers and rock n roll favourites with the boy from
Bowen Island. 7-11 p.m.
Where:
Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who:
Sam & Henrik
Live acoustic tunes.
Where:
Tapleys Sports Bar
CLUBS AND DJS
What:
Party Beats
House music night returns for the summer with resident DJ Little Al Churchill. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Where:
Tommy Africas
What:
Locals Night
Popular party night around these parts with DJ Trix.
Where:
Garfinkels