Friday, Jan. 24
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Guitar Doug
Where: Merlin’s
The singing ski bum will warm you up with classic tunes for apres’ from 3 p.m.
Who: WDC
Where: Moe Joe’s
Whistler’s favourite party band play all your favourite rock ’n’ roll hits.
Who: Leanne Lamour
Where: The Crystal Lounge
Energetic acoustic pop with folk roots.
Who: Murphy’s Lagh
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
High energy Celtic, Irish and light rock
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Old jazz standards, contemporary R&B with a piano and guest vocalists.
Who: Papa Woody
Where: Pemberton Hotel
New rock and classics
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
Exotic dancing girls help the boys relax after a busy week.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ R3
Where: Garfinkel’s
Dance the night away to a mix of hip hop and R&B classics.
What: Strange Tango
Where: The Garibaldi Lift Co.
The sophisticated sounds of boudoir music by DJ Keph. Nu jazz, deep funk, Brazilectro and a touch of class.
What: Take The Bend Out Of Fridays
Where: Tommy Africa’s
DJ Mat the Alien dusts off tracks from the archives, old skool hip hop, funky mixes and drum n bass. Ty-C takes the mic.
Who: Free Love Fridays
Where: Maxx Fish
Hip hop, R&B and Top 40 is on the menu, served up by DJ Dizzy.
Who: DJ Buddha
Where: Dusty’s
Trip hop and acid jazz jam night with turntables, MCs, vocals and live instruments.
Who: DJ Peacefrog
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
It’s the right night to get out and shake it with mainstream music.
Who: DJ Derek
Where: Savage Beagle
Derek dominates the decks with his hip hop, R&B and Top 40 tracks.
Saturday, Jan. 25
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Inaugural Amateur Boot Ballet
Where: The Boot Pub
If you’ve ever wanted to get your kit off or pole dance in front of a crowd, tonight’s the night to do it. See story.
What: Crowd Control Collective
Where: The Crab Shack
A special night of hip hop, nu skool soul and beats with an acid jazzy urban style from DJ Mat the Alien and a band of talented musicians from Van City.
Who: Fargo
Where: Dusty’s
Rootsy southern rock covers and originals with no pesky cover charge.
Who: Leanne Lamour
Where: The Crystal Lounge
Energetic acoustic pop with folk roots.
Who: Rob Funk
Where: Hoz’s Pub
Classic covers from the psychedelic Mr. Funk.
Who: Murphy’s Lagh
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
High energy Celtic, Irish and light rock.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro
Old jazz standards, contemporary R&B with a piano and guest vocalists.
Who: Papa Woody
Where: Pemberton Hotel
New rock and classics.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Meat and Music
Where: Merlin’s
Join DJ Buddha for apres’ and again after a big rib fillet.
Who: Champion Sound
Where: Maxx Fish
Roll with the Massive. Hip hop, R&B and deep fried funk courtesy of DJ Keph.
What: Off The Hook
Where: Tommy Africa’s
DJ Milton packs the dance floor with his popular anthems, funky tracks, breaks and go-go dancers.
What: Revolve
Where: The GLC
Dr. Digglesworth and Pedro D. habituate this exclusive alpine lounge for your fix of audiophonics. Move to dope beats, smooth kicks, bumpin' house and big breaks.
Who: DJ R3
Where: Garfinkel’s
Spinning the best hip hop and dance in Whistler.
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.
PUBS AND PATIOS
Where: Casa Tapas and Wine Bar
This jazz-infused lounge bar 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 a menu to match.
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, Jan. 26
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Super Bowl and Australia Day parties.
Where: Lots of places
See story.
What: Punk Night
Where: The Boot Pub
Antz Invasion, an Adam and the Ants tribute band and the Newtown Animals.
Who: Exithiside
Where: The Crab Shack
Fusing the Scorpions, Blink 182 and a dash of Sum 41 gives you this energetic punk rock band shaking the Shack through the winter.
Who: Murphy’s Lagh
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
High energy Celtic, Irish and light rock.
What: Open Mic night
Where: Crystal Lounge
Humble home music-makers take to the stage for a casual evening of untapped talent.
Who: Rob Funk
Where: Second Cup
Afternoon caffeine-style apres’ with the funky one.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro
Old jazz standards, contemporary R&B with a piano and guest vocalists.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Soul Kitchen
Who: DJ Czech
The master himself mixes new school and funky breaks to a packed house. DJ Ghetto Boy opens the night.
Who: DJ Def Star Dub
Where: Savage Beagle
Hip hop on down to the dance floor.
What: Reggae Beats and Breaks
Where: Maxx Fish
DJ C the Selecta legalizes all of your favourite reggae dance tracks.
What: Sugar
Where: Moe Joe’s
Funky tunes and foxy ladies behind the bar.
What: Subphonic Elements
Where: The GLC
Dr. Digglesworth and guests fill the lab with remarkably deep, shoulder dropping house and breakbeat. Bring you own compounds.
Who: DJ Rico Suave
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
Classic rock and mainstream madness.
Monday, Jan. 27
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Jumping Jack Flash
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
Grab your Honky Tonk Woman or your Beast Of Burden for some Satisfaction before Ruby Tuesday. See story.
Who: Blue Quarter
Where: Garfinkel’s
An electro-lounge movement of musicians who sound like DJs, destined to get you feeling funky. It’s also a fundraiser to help Ashleigh McIvor get to the X Games in Aspen next week.
What: Open Mic Night
Where: Dusty’s
Whether you’re a visitor wanting to jam or a local ready to explode on the music scene, this night is for you. Choose your instrument and join the band for a musical moment in time.
Who: Rounds Night
Where: Merlin’s
Join Guitar Doug, for a rockin’ sing-and-dance-along like no other. Apres’ songs from 3 p.m.
What: Monday Madness
Where: The Boot Pub
Recover from Aussie Day excesses with didgeridoo dynamo Xavier Rudd, all the way from Down Unda to kick off his North American tour.
Who: WDC
Where: Moe Joe’s
Whistler’s favourite cover band marks the start of the new week with some damn fine rock ’n’ roll.
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
Old jazz standards plus contemporary R&B with a piano and guest vocalists.
Who: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Celtic, Irish and easy rock
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Milton
Where: The Garibaldi Lift Co.
Down tempo beats and deep vocal house. 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.
What: Fresh Meat Mondays
Where: Maxx Fish
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 from the Retro Machine DJ Ryder, who pumps out track after memorable track to pump, bump and jump to.
What: All Over The Map Mondays
Where: Savage Beagle
An eclectic mix of contemporary classics.
Tuesday, Jan. 28
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Celtic, Irish and easy rock.
What: Creekside Karaoke
Where: Hoz’s Pub
Want to take centre stage? No need to go all the way to town, just come on down to Hoz’s for a night in the limelight.
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 Africa’s
Jungle Souldier and Logic welcome Vancouver based DJ’s Wood & Link to a drum & bass battle on 4 turntables.
Who: DJ Yan Solo
Where: Maxx Fish
Whistler’s freshest hip hop and heli-ski give aways.
What: Ladies Night
Where: Garfinkel’s
A gorgeous night filled with sexxy house from DJ Shandy Rae. A night for the girls with male go-go dancers, a fashion and fire show and free entry before 10:30.
What: Disco Night
Where: Moe Joe’s
Put together your best disco duds and come boogie on down until you just can’t boogie no more.
Who: DJ Seanski
Where: The Savage Beagle
The old school master from New York.
Wednesday, Jan. 29
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Celtic, Irish and easy rock.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
It’s amazing what you can do with wax. Catch the girls in all their glory.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Tribe Party
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Tribe returns to Tommy’s with special guest DJ Gary Moore from London’s famous Ministry of Sound. Tickets are $15 from Tommy’s, Bestsellers and Snomotion. DJ Erin opens, then Gary and resident DJ Milton play side by side.
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: Retro Strikes Back
Where: Garfinkel’s
Everything from disco to ’90s brought to you by DJ Timeline.
Who: DJ Peacefrog
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
Mainstream mayhem from 8 p.m.
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. 30
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Honey Thursdays
Where: Dusty’s
Sweet sounds from the best women in the Whistler music scene.
Who: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Celtic, Irish and easy rock.
Who: Cold Snap
Where: The Boot
Live rock ’n’ roll, a chance to get up and jam with good cheap chews and brews.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro
Old jazz standards, contemporary R&B with a piano and guest vocalists.
Who: Sidestreet
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Real rock and roll.
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
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Tommy’s promo girls show off sweets to stimulate all your senses. DJ R3 spins hip hop, funky house and loads of sexy trax. Free cover for ladies.
What: Ladies Night
Where: Moe Joe’s
This night looks good, smells good and for the ladies, it’s all good with free entry and specials inside.
Who: Mat the Alien
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.
Playing sexy funk and thought evoking music.
What: Proud to be Locals’ Night
Where: Garfinkel’s
DJ Erin and DJ Trix rev up this legendary locals’ night with house anthems and contemporary classics.
Who: DJ Tanner Hall
Where: Savage Beagle
Spinning hip hop all night long.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Edwin & The Pressure, Merlin’s, Feb. 2
Robert Walters Congress, The Boot, Feb. 2 & 3
T.J Dawe in Slip-Knot, My Place, Feb. 7
Michael Franti and Spearhead, The GLC, Feb. 8 & 9
Out Of Bounds Film Festival, Village 8, Feb. 11-15
