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Week of April 5-12, 2007

Thursday, April5

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS         

Who:Cameron Chu Laid back jazz and classic sets from Whistler’s most talented piano man.

Where:Bearfoot Bistro

 

Who:Ali Milner   Local jazz chanteuse croons out originals and classics on grand piano. The EMI recording artist is Whistler’s biggest up and coming star. She recently released her self-titled debut album, and just returned from attending the Juno Awards. Show from 4-7 p.m.

Where: Fifty Two 80 Bistro Bar

 

What: Reggae Beach Party Kostaman and The Vibrations shell out   plenty of live reggae grooves to go around along with spinning from DJ Phroh. Always looking for opening acts. Contact kostamanwhistler@hotmail.com.

Where: Moe Joe’s

 

Who: DJ Buddha   Local favourite day and inght with après set and open mic in evening.

Where: Merlin’s

 

Who: Dr Dave   Local acoustic junkie strums out a funky laid back vibe from 9 p.m. to midnight.

Where: Crystal Lounge

 

What: Comedy Night   Internationally renowned comedians Charlie Viracola and Bethany Pagliolo raise funds for the Canadian Avalanche Centre. Doors 8:30 p.m. Tickets $25.

Where: Garibaldi Lift Company (GLC)

 

Who: The Bowen Boys Toe tapping favourites and Celtic traditional tunes with Rob Thompson and guests from 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. to midnight.

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub

 

CLUBS AND DJs

Who: DJ Mike Grefner & JT DJs Mike Grefner and JT lay down fat funky house and chunky electro Party Beats is famous for.

Where: Tommy Africa’s

 

What: Liquid Lounge Sexy downtempo groove with DJ Select-R-Us. Get there early. Always a line up for this local favourite night.

Where: Garfinkel’s

 

What: Overflow DJ Rosco spins dance hall, hip hop and Top 40. Girls don’t pay cover.

Where: Savage Beagle

 

What: Grub and Groove Night   DJ Miguel Sanchez spins for wings night.

Where: Pemberton Hotel

 

Friday, April6

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Murphy's Lágh High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites from 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. to midnight.

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub

 

Who: Ali Milner   Local jazz chanteuse croons out originals and classics on grand piano. The EMI recording artist is Whistler’s biggest up and coming star. She recently released her self-titled debut album, and just returned from attending the Juno Awards. Show from 4-7 p.m.

Where: Fifty Two 80 Bistro Bar

 

Who: Cameron Chu Laid back jazz and classic sets from Whistler’s most talented piano man.

Where: Bearfoot Bistro

 

Who: The Hairfarmers You haven’t truly experienced the après phenomena until you’ve toasted a pint to legends Grateful Greg and Guitar Doug who were recently voted Best of Whistler Musicians. Après at 3:30 p.m. and Payday Friday at 8:45 p.m.

Where: Merlin’s

 

Who: Five Alarm Funk   12-piece juggernaut of afro beats, jazz, rock and everything in between. Tickets $10.

Where: Garfinkel’s

 

What: Comedy for a Cause   Internationally renowned comedians Charlie Viracola and Bethany Pagliolo as well as local talent Pete Crutchfield raise funds for the Whistler Adaptive Sports Program. Doors 8 p.m. Tickets $25. Foxy Moron on deck for après.

Where: Garibaldi Lift Company (GLC)

 

What: Campground C   This ain’t your mama’s country. DJ Byron James spins new country that rocks. Doors 8 p.m.

Where: Longhorn Saloon & Grill

 

Who: Rob Funk   Covers with a funky spin from local favourite.

Where: Black’s Pub

 

Who: G Willy   G stands for gosh golly gee one of the best guitar entertainers in town.

Where: Crystal Lounge

 

What: Hockey 101   Learn the rules of the game, warmup skate and stick handling then play a real game. Bring snow gear. LUNA supplies skates and sticks. Admission $3 for LUNA members and $5 for non-members. Show up at 7 p.m.

Where: Meadow Park Recreation Centre

 

What: Nigel Mack   Classic rock.

Where: Pemberton Hotel

 

CLUBS AND DJs

Who: DJ Peacefrog A mainstream mix of tunes that gets the dance floor going.

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

 

What: 4Play Fridays Puf the Majic DJ plays retro, Top 40 and hot R&B. Doors 9 p.m.

Where: Tommy Africa’s

 

What: Funky Fridays DJ Jamie Vale on deck.

Where: Maxx Fish

 

What: Heat Local Night with hip hop, reggae and funk from VanCity’s hottest DJs on rotation with Too Many Stylz Crew.

Where: Savage Beagle

 

Who: J-Prime Local DJ spins all your dancefloor favourites.

Where: Ocean Port Pub in Squamish

 

Saturday,April7

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS           

Who: Murphy's Lágh High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites from 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. to midnight.

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub

 

Who: Dr. Dave Acoustic covers from noon until 4 p.m.

Where: Second Cup

 

Who: Cameron Chu Laid back jazz and classic sets from Whistler’s most talented piano man.

Where: Bearfoot Bistro

 

Who: The Hairfarmers You haven’t truly experienced the après phenomena until you’ve toasted a pint to legends Grateful Greg and Guitar Doug who were recently voted Best of Whistler Musicians. Show at 3:30 p.m.

Where: Merlin’s

 

Who: The Hairfarmers Local legends Grateful Greg and Guitar Doug, recently voted Best of Whistler Musicians, strum up a crazy party at local hangout at 9:30 p.m.

Where: Dusty’s

 

Who: G Willy   G stands for gosh golly gee one of the best guitar entertainers in town.

Where: Crystal Lounge

 

What: Music Grind Matt Graham strums out cover classics from 2-5 p.m.

Where: Behind the Grind

 

What: Comedy for a Cause   Internationally renowned comedians Charlie Viracola and Bethany Pagliolo as well as local talent Pete Crutchfield raise funds for the Whistler Adaptive Sports Program. Doors 8 p.m. Tickets $25. Foxy Moron on deck for après.

Where: Garibaldi Lift Company (GLC)

 

Who: Papa Josh   There’s a new reason to visit the Pony in addition to hanging out at the Thursday Pizza Night social. Papa Josh starts out jazz with Chicago blues at 8 p.m. then welcomes shakers to the dance floor with funk n groove.

Where: Pony Espresso in Pemberton

 

What: Nigel Mack   Classic rock.

Where: Pemberton Hotel

 

What: Jam Night Bring your guitar, banjo, fiddle or drum and jam til the cows come home. Starts 8 p.m.

Where: Locals Livingroom Emporium

 

CLUBS AND DJs

Who: DJ Peacefrog A mainstream mix of tunes that gets the dance floor going.

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

 

What: Bang On JT throws down hottest Top 40, R&B grinders and house. Doors 9 p.m.

Where: Tommy Africa’s

 

What: Hip Hop Night Spinning all your dancing favourites from hip hop to Top 40 with DJ Nasa.

Where: Maxx Fish

 

What: Hand Crafted DJ R3 spins Top 40 party beats.

Where: Savage Beagle

 

What: The Big Party DJ Rob Banks on deck with everything a dance floor could ever desire.

Where: Garfinkel’s

 

Who: DJ Rosco Local favourite on deck with hip hop, dancehall and Top 40.

Where: Moe Joe’s

 

Sunday, April8

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Music Grind Rob Funk strums out cover classics and originals from 2-5 p.m.

Where: Behind the Grind

 

What: Punk Night   Whistler’s ultimate anti-club night. This week Slush, Burning Down and Cambridge. Next week special showing of Comeback Kid as well as 3 Inches of Blood, Pride Tiger and The Rebel Spell.

Where: Garfinkel’s

 

Who:    Ali Milner   Local jazz chanteuse croons out originals and classics on grand piano. The EMI recording artist is Whistler’s biggest up and coming star. She recently released her self-titled debut album, and just returned from attending the Juno Awards. Show from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for Easter brunch.

Where: Fifty Two 80 Bistro Bar

 

Who: Cameron Chu Laid back jazz and classic sets from Whistler’s most talented piano man.

Where: Bearfoot Bistro

 

Who: The Hairfarmers Legends Grateful Greg and Guitar Doug, recently voted Best of Whistler Musicians, guarantee a wild time for the last Afterburn party of the season that includes a heli-ski pass giveaway. The boys rock out   at 7:30 p.m. and après at 3:30 p.m.

Where: Garibaldi Lift Company (GLC)

 

Who: Sean Rose Rhythm and blues review from 9 p.m. to midnight.

Where: BBK’s Pub in Upper Village

 

Who: Murphy's Lágh High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites from 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. to midnight.

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub

 

Who: Dr. Dave Acoustic covers from noon until 4 p.m.

Where: Second Cup

 

What: Jam Session Play along side the best for Whistler’s longest running jam night hosted by Kostaman. Mics, guitars, bass and percussion available. Sometimes a drum kit. Show 9 p.m.

Where: Crystal Lounge

 

What: Earth Sounds Didgeridoo, tamboa, and drums jam out. The more the merrier. Come and jam along. Show 3 p.m.

Where: Locals Livingroom Emporium

 

CLUBS AND DJs

What: Locals’ Night Get your groove on with DJ Phd. Atomic ski giveaway every week.

Where: Longhorn Saloon & Grill

 

What: Mixalicious   Every Sunday with DJ Business or Pleasure (J.T.) dishing cool beats at 9 p.m.

Where:The Mix Lounge

 

What: 420 Party   Nobodyreally launches his first album with B.C. talent Animal Nation, MC Project and DJ Big Jimmy Mills. Nobody Really will also be joined by faithful sidekick MC Godfrey. Check out tracks at nobodyreally.com.

Where:Moe Joe’s

 

Who:    DJ Buddha   The best in funky house for après.

Where:Merlin’s

 

What: Soul Kitchen Local and international DJs are at the kitchen tables. This week Shambala headliner DJ Nemesis dishes up big bassline electro. Doors 9 p.m.

Where: Tommy Africa’s

 

Monday, April9

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTs

What:Karaoke I Will Survive won’t sing itself, so come out to sing all your favourites with the sensational Steve Jiu.

Where:Crystal Lounge

 

Who: Cameron Chu Laid back jazz and classic sets from Whistler’s most talented piano man.

Where: Bearfoot Bistro

 

Who: Guitar Doug   The man, the hair, the legend, rocks out après.

Where: Merlin’s

 

What: Rob Thompson Toe tapping Celtic and rock tunes from the local favourite with vocals as rich as Guinness from 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. to midnight.

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub

 

What: Drop-in Dodgeball Bring non-marking gym sneakers and be ready to dodge, duck, dip, dive and dodge! Take the #43 bus. $5/$3.   The action starts at 8 p.m.

Where: Whistler Secondary School (Alpine)

 

What: Open Mic   Cam Salay hosts open mic inviting people to step up to play music, read poetry or just sit back and be entertained. Sign up begins at 8:30 p.m.

Where: Howe Sound Inn Pub

 

CLUBS AND DJs

What: ‘80s Night DJ Ryder spins hip-hop classics, dance floor anthems and hair-rock that takes you way back. Free cover for ‘80s outfits. Doors 9 p.m.

Where: Tommy Africa’s

 

Who: DJ Parris   The smoothest in groovin’ house and lounge beats.

Where: Maxx Fish

 

 

Tuesday, April10

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Jam Nights Every Tuesday join in the open stage with drums, guitars, basses and mics open for the taking. This week stage two of Jam competition with the individual or group garnering the most applause going on to compete April 13th for a Gitano Electric acoustic guitar.

Where: Longhorn Saloon

 

Who: Cameron Chu Laid back jazz and classic sets from Whistler’s most talented piano man.

Where: Bearfoot Bistro

 

What: Rob Thompson Toe tapping Celtic and rock tunes from the local favourite with vocals as rich as Guinness from 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. to midnight.

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub

 

What: Herb Talk   Evelyn Coggins talks about Western herbal therapy at 7:30 p.m.

Where: Locals Livingroom Emporium

 

CLUBS AND DJs

Who:   DJ Tone   The best in funky house for après from the Full Moon Party mastermind.

Where:Merlin’s

 

Who: DJ Miguel Migs   Makes his first appearance in Whistler. The international DJ     recently sold out his show at the Commodore.                Joined by DJ Marques Wyatt, vocalist Lisa Shaw    and sax player Tim Fuller.

Where:Garfinkel’s

 

What: ‘90s Night   Party like you’re Nikki Sixx          to one-hit wonders and old-school revisits by DJ                Trix. Doors 9 p.m.

Where:Tommy’s

 

What: Ladies Night Hip hop, R&B and dancehall with DJ Seanski.

Where: Maxx Fish

 

What: Celebration Tuesdays Eighteen years running with The Faction Crew pumping break beats and hip hop.

Where: Savage Beagle

 

Who: Black Tusk Sound   Local turntable talent on deck with DJ Scovie.

Where: Crystal Lounge

 

Wednesday,   April11

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Whistler Jam Join Kostaman for a 9 p.m. jam session. Bring your own instruments or use his. Each week is a different creative mix that helps to cultivate upcoming talent.

Where: Black’s Pub

 

Who: Cameron Chu Laid back jazz and classic sets from Whistler’s most talented piano man.

Where: Bearfoot Bistro

 

What: Rock Jam Wes, Jay, Steph and Jessie with acoustic rock jam 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Where: BBK’s Pub in Upper Village

 

What: Rob Thompson Toe tapping Celtic and rock tunes from the local favourite with vocals as rich as Guinness from 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. to midnight.

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub

 

What: Music Bingo Test your music trivia at 8 p.m.

Where: Citta

 

CLUBS AND DJs

What: Industry Night Always a good time with Peacefrog.

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

 

What: Old School Night   Spinning old school hip hop with DJ Phroh and Trevor Tatics.

Where: Maxx Fish

 

Who: DJ Phroh Local turntable talent for après.

Where: Merlin’s

 

Who: Mat the Alien International scratch wizard on deck for legendary night with hip hop, funk and breaks.

Where: Moe Joe’s

 

What: Toga Party Hail Caesar in your finest sheet drapery for new night. Whistler Bungee free giveaways.

Where: Savage Beagle

 

What: Dirty Beats This week Concord Dawn with Matty C and Kiljoy tearing up the turntables with jazz/hip hop rooted DnB. Tickets $5/$10 available at The Hub Creekside, Electric Daisy and Tommy’s. Doors 9 p.m.

Where: Tommy Africa’s

 

 

Thursday,   April12

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS         

Who: Cameron Chu Laid back jazz and classic sets from Whistler’s most talented piano man.

Where: Bearfoot Bistro

 

What: Reggae Beach Party Kostaman and The Vibrations shell out   plenty of live reggae grooves to go around along with spinning from DJ Phroh. Always looking for opening acts. Contact kostamanwhistler@hotmail.com.

Where: Moe Joe’s

 

Who: Gnar Boots   Jam with the best at 9 p.m. Après with DJ Buddha.

Where: Merlin’s

 

What: Rob Thompson Toe tapping Celtic and rock tunes from the local favourite with vocals as rich as Guinness from 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. to midnight.

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub

 

CLUBS AND DJs

Who: DJs Jamie & JT DJs Jamie Vale and JT lay down fat funky house and chunky electro Party Beats is famous for.

Where: Tommy Africa’s

 

What: Liquid Lounge Sexy downtempo groove with DJ Select-R-Us. Get there early. Always a line up for this local favourite night.

Where: Garfinkel’s

 

What: Overflow DJ Rosco spins dance hall, hip hop and Top 40. Girls don’t pay cover.

Where: Savage Beagle