Friday, April 18
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: WSSF DKNY Jeans Free Outdoor Concert Series
Where: Base of Whistler gondola
From 3 to 6 p.m., dont miss 99.3 The Foxs Vancouver Seeds 2003 Showcase with By A Thread, Joykamp, Shiftkit plus Winston and the Spitfires.
What: WSSF Kokanee Freeride Apres
Where: Merlins
From 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. join the Hairfarmers a.k.a Guitar Doug and bongo belter Grateful Greg for a hot and hairy love fest full of all the hits you love.
What: WSSF Raise the Ceiling Auction & Party
Where: GLC
At 8:30 p.m. the fun starts for a good cause as sporting celebs, hot shot photographers and all the rest of us raise the roof on a great week. Bid on photos from the Exposure Gallery and mingle with like-minded party people.
What: WSSF Sawtooth Film Festival
Where: MY Place
At 9:30 p.m. watch all the best bits of adrenaline, action and adventure films featuring mountain biking, kayaking, unicycling and lots more. See story.
What: WSSF Kokanee Freeride After-Dark Series
Where: Moe Joes
From 10 p.m. Whistlers own rockin legends, WDC, invite their friends from the festival for a big night of loud licks and kicks.
Who: Sylvan Singers Choir & Tintinnabulists Handbell Choir
Where: Chateau Whistler
The perfect Easter offering from some of the most handy musicians and sweet melody makers youll ever witness. A capella, folk music, Broadway tunes and more. Admission is by donation.
Who: Hairfarmers
Where: Merlins
Have a cracker of a night with these warbling wonders whove built quite a cult following. Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg give their all with the end of a bumper winter season so come bid a fond farewell in true Hairfarmer fashion.
Who: Steve Wright
Where: Crystal Lounge
This indie acclaimed singer-songwriter from the band Mazinaw is known for his clever infectious melodies and lyrical wit plus obscure covers by The Flaming Lips, Black Sabbath and beyond.
Who: Murphys Lagh
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
High energy Celtic and Irish rock.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Old school jazz and R&B tributes with Chu and his piano.
Who: Trama
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Classic Rock for Easter.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Buddha
Where: Dustys
You beddha get down to see Buddha for some turntable treats at apres and again after dinner till the wee hours.
What: Strange Tango
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.
The sophisticated sounds of boudoir music by DJ Keph. Nu jazz, deep funk, Brazilectro and a touch of class.
Who: MK Ultra Preview Party
Where: Tommy Africas
Mat the Alien & Ty C will soon release their summer CD MK Ultra. Hip hop, drum & bass and MCing.
Who: Free Love Fridays and Base Babe Look-out
Where: Maxx Fish
Could you be the next Base Girl? The search is on, and only at the Fish with hip hop, R&B and Top 40 from DJ Dizzy.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bills
Its the right night to get out and shake it at this Friday night frenzy.
Who: DJ R3
Where: Garfinkels
Dance the night away to a mix of hip hop and R&B classics.
Saturday, April 19
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: WSSF Kokanee Freeride Apres
Where: Dustys at Creekside
From 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. join the Hairfarmers a.k.a. Guitar Doug and bongo belter Grateful Greg for a hot and hairy love fest full of all the hits you love.
What: WSSF DKNY Jeans Free Outdoor Concert Series
Where: Base of Whistler gondola
From 7 to 10 p.m. get Ninja Tunes finest vinyl flippers going head-to-head with the Big Air action. Kid Koala, Amon Tobin and Bonobo bring it on.
Who: Whole Lotta Led
Where: Merlins
Bang that 420 head, beat the fist and sing along with this tight Led Zeppelin tribute band guaranteed to bring the house down with powerful vocals, hard n fast guitars and heavy hitting skin sounds. Tix $6.
What: Saturday Night Live
Where: Dustys
Catch Big Up! Guitar Dougs high energy reggae-tinged "other" band for a rare ska performance. These guys know how to party as well as play a top tune.
Who: Exithiside
Where: Crab Shack
High energy punk rock royalty when it comes to the local music scene. These guys go big and are gonna go far thats for sure.
Who: Side 67 Showcase of Chaos
Where: Boot Pub
Bodhisatta Films presents 67 and their badly behaved friends The Golers. metal inbred maniacs. Tonnes of kick downs at this punk rock melt down.
Who: Leanne Lamour
Where: Hozs Pub
Folky, rootsy acoustic gems from the girl with the golden hair and voice to match.
Who: Steve Wright
Where: Crystal Lounge
This indie acclaimed singer-songwriter from the band Mazinaw is known for his clever infectious melodies and lyrical wit plus obscure covers by The Flaming Lips, Black Sabbath and beyond.
Who: Murphys Lagh
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
High energy Celtic and Irish rock.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Old school jazz and R&B tributes with Chu and his piano.
Who: Trama
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Classic rock for Easter.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Championship Vinyl
Where: Maxx Fish
DJ Keph rules the floor with a vinyl fist throwing down uber-sexy funk, R&B, soul and hip hop.
What: Off the Hook
Where: Tommy Africas
Funky house and popular anthems with the best dance party in town from DJ Milton and Kori K. Two DJ on four turntables.
What: Revolve
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.
DJ Digglesworth & Pedro Dias bring you delicious vibes of modern electronica, dope beats and house n break classics.
Who: DJ Peacefrog
Where: Buffalo Bills
The master of the mainstream mix doing his things for the stags and stagettes.
Who: DJ Derek
Where: Savage Beagle
Savage love on the turntables with hip hop R&B and top 40 classics.
Who: DJ Boofty
Where: Moe Joes
Straight out of UBCs department of deejaying comes Boofty. Expect all the faves to fill the floor.
Sunday, April 20
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: WSSF DKNY Jeans Free Outdoor Concert Series
Where: Base of Whistler gondola
From 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. dance the last day away with Vinyl Ritchie, rap chick Lady Precise and DJ Science.
What: WSSF Kokanee Freeride Apres
Where: Cittas
From 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. join the Hairfarmers a.k.a Guitar Doug and bongo belter Grateful Greg for a hot and hairy love fest full of all the hits you love.
What: WSSF Wrap Party Hullabaloo
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.
Starting at 7 p.m. get in early for 60s themed theatrics. Itll be decked out big time with babe-a-licious landscapes. Dress accordingly or else. Shag shimmies, shaggy hair, retro regalia and hip hoops n loops from four DJs ConstantLee, Kerry from Technomorph, Hebegebe from Seattle and Vinyl Ritchie. Tix $20 in advance or $25 on the day.
What: WSSF Kokanee Freeride After-Dark Series
Where: Savage Beagle
From 10 p.m. schools in with DJ Science and his hip hop n happening underground offerings.
Who: DJ Bellyfish
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.
An evening of funk, soul, house and hip hop for all.
Who: Vinyl
Where: Boot Pub
While away the end of winter with old-school funk, Latin percussion, reggae and R&B rhythms, all blending in to create a high-energy dance-oriented oasis. Tix will go fast at $15 in advance, more at the door. See story.
Who: WDC
Where: Crab Shack
End the WSSF week right with some top notch rock n roll from the No. 1 party band in Whistler.
What: 2nd Annual 420 Party
Where: Merlins
Itll be a smokin set thanks to your hosts R. Currie, DJ Phro and international impressario DJ Butterworth. Tix $10. Doors at 8 p.m.
Who: Murphys Lagh
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
High energy Celtic and Irish rock.
What: Open Mic night
Where: Crystal Lounge
Humble home music-makers take to the stage for a casual evening of untapped talent.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Old school jazz and R&B tributes with Chu and his piano.
Who: Rob Funk
Where: Second Cup
Afternoon caffeine-style apres with the funky one.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Soul Kitchen
Where: Tommy Africas
From Portland comes DJ Dig Dug mixing speed garage and break beats.
What: Reggae Beats and Breaks
Where: Maxx Fish
DJ "C" tha Selecta legalizes all of da best dub reggae and dance.
Who: DJ Alex P
Where: Garfinkels
Alex is the creator of the world renowned "Space Terrace" in Ibiza and has been spinning his own blend of funky house around the world for years.
What: Sugar
Where: Moe Joes
Four out of five optometrists agree the ladies of Sugar are good for your eyes.
Monday, April 21
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Vinyl
Where: Boot Pub
While away the end of winter with old-school funk, Latin percussion, reggae and R&B rhythms, all blending in to create a high-energy dance-oriented oasis. Tix will go fast at $15 in advance, more at the door. See story.
Who: Dave Crowley Band
Where: Garfinkels
Sign of the goat, man. Bone shattering heavy metal from these black clad boys of the night.
Who: WDC
Where: Moe Joes
Whistlers favourite rock n roll studs rip it up as usual with originals, covers and some requests.
Who: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Celtic, Irish and easy rock.
What: Guitar Doug
Where: Merlins
From apres till 6 p.m., the daddy-o of the patio will be there.
What: Open Mic Jam Night
Where: Dustys
Its the final fiesta for the season with Creekside Phil, Grateful Greg and the gang. So put that stage fright aside and get on up before its too late. The boys promise a few special guests and a wild send-off.
What: Karaoke Night
Where: Crystal Lounge
Expect it all, the good, the bad, and the ugly. Where all the wannabes gettabe.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Old school jazz and R&B tributes with Chu and his piano.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Rich
Where: Buffalo Bills
Contemporary classics to take to the dance floor.
What: All Over The Map Mondays
Where: Savage Beagle
An eclectic mix of contemporary classics.
What: Magnum Opus
Where: Tommy Africas
80s beats at their best from the Retro Machine DJ Ryder and guest DJ Mr. Big Stuff playing memorable tracks to pump, bump and jump to.
Tuesday, April 22
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Journeys From Around the World
Where: Merlins
Three local photographers, Alain Denis, Jim Martinello and Sean Todd, bring you a slide show of haunting landscapes, stunning scenery and action sports all done to music. A donation at the door will go to Zero Ceiling. Showtime 8 p.m.
Who: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Celtic, Irish and easy rock.
What: Open Mic Night
Where: Blacks Pub
Get cosy and cop some new talent at this impromptu showing, perhaps even play an instrument yourself.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
A flesh fest for the fellas featuring exotic dancing girls.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Jungle n Breaks
Where: Tommy Africas
Two of Vancouvers best DJs and Whistler favourites, Marky Mark and O.J. play funky hard hitting break step and break beats. Toddski opens.
What: Fat Tuesday Orgasm
Where: Garfinkels
Sexy, sassy, hot n heavy house from DJ Shandy Rae, Lenny and Primitive. This night hits the spot for the sistahood with a huge fashion show, free entry b4 midnight and a fire show.
What: Breakdance Night
Where: Maxx Fish
DJ Yan Solo hosts Whistlers freshest hip hop night. Show off your B-boy and B-girl moves all night long.
What: Disco Fever
Where: Moe Joes
Theres no better place to wear out the platform shoes.
Who: DJ Seanski
Where: Savage Beagle
New Yorks own Seanski breaks out the phattest tunes in Whistlers longest running hip hop night.
Wednesday, April 23
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Spread Eagle
Where: Garfinkels
Its going to be loud because punk rocks when punks rock. $6 will get you the Eagle and the Stag Reels, both rather good and ready to ravage Whistler.
Who: Wes Makepeace
Where: Crab Shack
Its Industry Night with Wes playing acoustic covers and originals to get you over the weekly hump.
Who: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Celtic, Irish and easy rock.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
Its amazing what you can do with wax. Catch all of the girls in all of their glory.
What: Who-What-Where-Whens-Day
Where: Dustys
Test your knowledge at NTNs Satellite trivia.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Locals Night
Where: Moe Joes
Its the real deal with all the hits and hijinx you could ask for.
What: Final Cash Wednesday with DJ Milton
Where: Tommy Africas
10 winners from this seasons Wednesday $100 draws gather to see who wins the $1,000 jackpot. Draw takes place at 1 a.m. New and old-skool flava house music.
What: Spare Grooves
Where: Maxx Fish
Mat the Alien and Kilo Cee show off their talents on four turntables, with special guest MCs every week.
Who: DJ Def Dubs
Where: Savage Beagle
Deft mix-it-up moves from DJ Dubs.
Thursday, April 24
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Suzanne Wilson
Where: Crystal Lounge
Warm, imagery loaded acoustic folk anchored in pop foundations.
Who: Cold Snap
Where: Boot Pub
Live rock n roll, a pool tourney and no pretence.
Who: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Celtic, Irish and easy rock.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro
Old jazz standards, contemporary R&B with a piano and guest vocalists.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Tanner
Where: Savage Beagle
Return of the digital underdogg. Locals night with ladies free before 11 p.m.
What: Eye Candy
Where: Tommy Africas
DJ Glu & Kori K take you through the hits you love to hear from hip hop, Top 40 to funky beats, free for ladies.
What: Ladies Night
Where: Moe Joes
Good times for good girls. Or bad ones. We dont discriminate!
Who: DJ Lee
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.
Playing deep, funk house and thought-evoking music.
What: Proud to be Locals Night
Where: Garfinkels
DJ Erin and DJ Rich Trix rev up this legendary locals night with house anthems and contemporary classics.
What: L80s Nite
Where: Maxx Fish
Face the retro-bution of DJ Mr. Fister as he plays all the trax you forgot you loved. Free for the ladies.
What: Thirstdays
Where: Buffalo Bills
Top tunes and dance floor ditties from rock to house to hits.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Tuned Women, MY Place, April 25
Dursley U.K. Male Voice Choir, MY Place, April 28
The Sadies, GLC, April 30
Whistler Singers CD Release Party, MY Place, April 30
Brackendale Bluegrass Festival, May 3-4
13 th Annual Whistler International Wine Festival, May 13