Friday, Dec. 27
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Rob Thompson
Where: The Crystal Lounge
One of the fabulous Bowen Boys does his own set of contemporary and chart topping music.
Who: Murphy’s Lagh
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Damien Brennan from Belfast and Chris O’Brien on fiddle – high energy Celtic, Irish and light rock.
Who: Cameron Chu & Joyce Grennan
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Celebrate all the old jazz standards, Tin Pan Alley tunes, the Bebop era plus contemporary R&B with Cameron, his piano and Joyce’s bluesy vocals.
Who: March Hare
Where: Pemberton Hotel
This three-piece band sounds like a five-piece, and with tonnes of cover songs to choose from you’ll hear anything you could possibly ask for.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
Dancing girls help the boys relax after a busy week.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Buddha
Where: Dusty’s
Tonight is the premiere of Buddha’s regular trip hop acid jazz jam night, with turntables, MCs, vocals and live instruments.
What: Moodswing
What: The Best From The West
Where: The Garibaldi Lift Co.
Drop into the GLC’s urban lounge and get cosy and comfy with phat tunes from the biggest names in Whistler’s music scene.
Who: DJ Tone Ballone
Where: Moe Joe’s
A unique style all his own, pumping out classic and contemporary trax.
Who: DJ Ghetto Boy
Where: Maxx Fish
It’s funky house and full-on dance night, while Ziptrek give out free tours.
Who: DJ Yann Solo
Where: Garfinkel’s
Take us to Warp speed, Mr. Solo. Hip hop you don’t stop.
What: Take The Bend Out Of Fridays
Who: Mat the Alien and Ty-C
Where: Tommy Africa’s
The freshest mix of hip hop breaks and drum ’n’ bass. Mat is a veteran turntablist who’s toured the world and was recently voted best DJ in Whistler. With help from host Ty-C, you’ll definitely take the bend out.
Who: DJ Peacefrog
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
Master of the mainstream mix melding magic for the masses.
Who: DJ Derek
Where: Savage Beagle
Derek dominates the decks with his hip hop, R&B and Top 40 tracks.
Saturday, Dec. 28
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Crowd Control Collective
Where: The Crab Shack
Groove on down to the Shack for a special set that’s sure to get you moving. Hip hop, nu skool soulful lyrics with an acid jazzy urban style DJ and band. See story.
Who: The Hair Farmers
Where: Dusty’s
These long-haired buddies from way back have a real good rockin’ time together. You may know them as Guitar Doug and Greg, from the bands Whole Lotta Led and Cold Snap.
Who: Cameron Chu & Joyce Grennan
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro
Celebrate all the old jazz standards, Tin Pan Alley tunes, the Bebop era plus contemporary R&B with Cameron, his piano and Joyce’s bluesy vocals.
Who: Leanne Lamour
Where: Hoz’s Pub
Local favourite brings her brand of contemporary and traditional Celtic rock to Hoz’s.
Who: Rob Thompson
Where: The Crystal Lounge
One of the fabulous Bowen Boys, does his own set of contemporary and chart topping music.
Who: Murphy’s Lagh
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
High energy Celtic, Irish rock in the only bar in town with traditional music, food and atmosphere.
Who: March Hare
Where: Pemberton Hotel
This three-piece band sound like a five-piece, and with tonnes of cover songs to choose from you’ll hear anything you could possibly ask for.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ R3
Where: Garfinkel’s
Spinning the best hip hop and dance in Whistler. Expect a long line if you’re late.
What: Off The Hook with DJ Milton
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Whistler’s biggest house night, Milton knows exactly how to get the crowd going with funky tracks, popular anthems and breaks plus go-go dancers.
Who: Superfunk with DJ Keph
What: The Best From The West
Where: The Garibaldi Lift Co.
Drop into the GLC’s urban lounge and get cosy and comfy with phat tunes from the biggest names in Whistler’s music scene.
Where: Maxx Fish
Blasting all of his uber-sexy funk, R&B, dance, and hip hop, this boy’ll make everyone look good.
Who: DJ Peacefrog
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
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 Tone Ballone
Where: Moe Joe’s
A drinkin’ and dancin’ kind of place for a whole lot of fun.
What: Locals’ Living Room
Where: The Boot
It’s an endless summer on Saturday nights with surf flicks and suds.
PUBS AND PATIOS
Where: Casa Tapas and Wine Bar
A jazz-infused lounge bar in the St. Andrew’s Building welcomes the funky set that want a more relaxed yet sophisticated night out.
Where: Citta’
Citta’ has those long windows and big heaters that make it the place to meet and watch the world go by.
Where: The Brew House
Kick back with a locally brewed beer and enjoy a game of pool by the big log fire.
Where: Amsterdam Pub & Café
The Dam has big heaters, cool tunes and artwork, plus great meals.
Where: Black’s Pub
Black’s has got one almighty new patio and now’s the time to break it in.
Where: Tapley’s Neighbourhood Pub
Is exactly that, neighbourly, with some of the best value pub food in Whistler and big screen sports, keno, and darts.
Sunday, Dec. 29
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Whole Damn County
Where; The Crabshack
Your favourite local contemporary cover band to close the weekend right.
Who: Cameron Chu & Joyce Grennan
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Celebrate all the old jazz and R&B standards with Cameron, his grand piano and Joyce’s old-school vocals.
Who: Murphy’s Lagh
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Enjoy this Celtic and Irish rock duo with a pint of Guinness.
What: Open Mic night
Where: Crystal Lounge
Humble home music-makers take to the stage and soak up the spotlight for a casual evening of untapped talent at the lounge.
Who: Bob Funk
Where: Second Cup
An afternoon gig with Bob. Grab a cup of java and chill out after a day’s skiing.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Soul Kitchen
Who: DJ Czech
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Playing nu skool and funky breaks. Doors open at 9 p.m.
What: Loungin’ with DJ Glu and friends.
What: Locals Living Room
Where: The Boot Pub
Everything a local could ask for, free pool and other bargain features.
Who: DJ Def Star Dub
Where: Savage Beagle
Hip hop on down to the dance floor.
Where: The Longhorn Saloon
Spinning sweet beats for you to chill to, play some pool or grab a bite and a brew.
What: Reggae Beats and Breaks
Where: Maxx Fish
DJ "C" the Selecta, a.k.a. Craig Ingman of Circa, legalizes every Sunday night.
What: Sugar
Where: Moe Joe’s
Funky tunes and foxy ladies behind the bar.
Who: DJ Doug
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
Classic rock and mainstream madness.
What: The Best From The West
Where: The Garibaldi Lift Co.
Drop into the GLC’s urban lounge and get cosy and comfy with phat tunes from the biggest names in Whistler’s music scene.
Monday, Dec. 30
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Guitar Doug
Where: Merlin’s
Join the legendary local icon for a rockin’ sing-and-dance-along like no other, from 3 p.m.
What: Snowboard.com CD release
Where: Garfinkel’s
The world’s largest snowboard community present their first CD compilation. It’s a blazing mix of metal, punk and rock. Six bands from the album will play live. See story.
Who: WDC
Where: Moe Joe’s
A rockin’ good time with Whistler’s favourite cover band.
What: Karaoke Night
Where: Crystal Lounge
Expect it all, the good, the bad, and the ugly. Where all the wannabes gettabe.
Who: Cameron Chu & Joyce Grennan
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Celebrate all the old jazz and R&B standards, with Cameron, his grand piano and Joyce’s old-school vocals.
Who: The Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Rob Thompson with Moritz Behm on fiddle. Celtic, Irish and easy rock from 8 p.m.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Fresh Meat Mondays
Where: Maxx Fish
Peruse and pick over the new locals while grooving to the awesome hip hop, R&B and Top 40 of DJ R3.
What: Magnum Opus with DJ Ryder
Where: Tommy Africa’s
’80s beats at their best with Billy Idol. Show your mony, mony on the podium.
What: The Best From The West
Where: The Garibaldi Lift Co.
Drop into the GLC’s urban lounge and get cosy and comfy with phat tunes from the biggest names in Whistler’s music scene.
Who: DJ Doug
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
Classic rock and mainstream madness.
What: All Over The Map Mondays
Where: Savage Beagle
An eclectic mix of contemporary classics. Nobody knows where this guy will take it.
What: Monday Madness
Where: The Boot Pub
Free pool, big screen TV and other cheap incentives we can’t mention.
Tuesday, Dec. 31
NEW YEARS EVE EVENTS - SEE STORY
Wednesday, Jan. 1
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Hair of the Doug
Where: Dusty’s
A recovery party with a jam session hosted by Guitar Doug and friends. From midday to midnight.
Who: Anne Fernando
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
This 20-year-old songstress from New York is on the verge of super stardom. She joins her old friend Cameron Chu and his grand piano for one night only.
Who: Will Mimnaugh
Where: The Crab Shack
Well known around town as a guitar virtuoso. He makes an acoustic sound electric.
Who: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Irish, Celtic and easy rock classics from 8 p.m.
CLUBS AND DJS
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. A huge one for the locals.
What: Rae’s Retro Strikes Back
Where: Garfinkel’s
Everything from disco to ’90s brought to you by DJ Shandy Rae.
What: Lifted with DJ Milton
Where: Tommy Africa’s
It’s Cash Wednesdays! Tribal and Tech house plus $100 to give away in the Lifted Lottery.
Who: DJ Peacefrog
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
See Tuesday’s listing.
Who: DJ Def Dubs
Where: Savage Beagle
Deft mix-it-up moves from DJ Dubs.
What: Locals’ night
Where: Moe Joe’s
This locals’ night is the real deal.
Thursday, Jan. 2
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Nearly Neil Diamond
Where: The Crabshack
Sing along to all your favourites. Watch the women faint and swoon over this glittery shirt-clad impressive impersonator.
Who: Guitar Doug and Kytami
Where: Dusty’s
The multi-talented ski bum guitarist joins Kytami, a.k.a. Kyla, the classy classically-trained violin babe, for a night of electric Celtic jigs.
Who: Cameron Chu & Joyce Grennan
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Celebrate all the old jazz and R&B standards with Cameron, his grand piano and Joyce’s bluesy old-school vocals.
Who: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Celtic and Irish rock classics from 8 p.m.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Thirstdays
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
DJ Peacefrog plays all the mainstream gems to get you grooving.
What: L’80s Night Retrobution
Where: Maxx Fish
Ladies free all night as DJ Mr. Fister plays all the trax you forgot you loved.
What: Eye Candy with DJ R3
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Sweets to stimulate all your senses, from funky house to hip hop to Top 40.
What: Ladies Night
Where: Moe Joe’s
This night looks good, smells good and for the ladies, it’s all good with free entry.
What: Proud to be Locals’ Night
Where: Garfinkel’s
DJ Erin and guests give it some at the legendary locals’ night of nights. Be warned: arrive early.
Who: DJ Tanner Hall
Where: Savage Beagle
Spinning hip hop all night long.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Big Mountain Experience, Jan. 7 to 12
Barney Bentall & Babe Gurr, Brackendale Gallery, Dec. 11
Himalayan Visions and Tibetan Voices, MY Place, Jan. 11
Tegan and Sara, GLC, Jan. 12
Robert Walters Congress, The Boot, Feb. 2
Michael Franti and Spearhead, The GLC, Feb. 8 & 9
