Friday, June 18
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Laos School Fundraiser
Where: Wildseed Enoteca
Travel slideshows by Alain Denis, Lorne Warburton and Jimi Martinello, tunes by Trish Jamieson and DJ Kio and artist Gavin Livingstone painting live with art raffle on completion. Salmon barbecue & outdoor tiki bar. Tickets $10 (not including bar & barbecue). Proceeds support school building project in Laos. Doors at 7 p.m., slides after dark. Ph: 604-894-5567.
Who: Suzanne Wilson
Where: Crystal Lounge
Sheryl Crow-style vocals backed by acoustic guitar covering everything from ’60s folk classics to modern rockers.
Who: Murphy’s Lagh
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites with the guitar and fiddle duo.
Who: Melanie Dekker
Where: Mallard Lounge
Jazzy tunes with the Vancouver-based singer/songwriter at the cocktail hour (4-6 p.m.) and again in the evening after 9 p.m.
Who: Cameron Chu with Bobby Taylor
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
The gregarious Motown singer is back for two nights of old time soul and R&B alongside the Bearfoot’s hardworking piano man.
What: Rob Funk Fridays
Where: Black’s Pub
Easy-going rock tunes with the local jack-of-all-musical-trades and guests.
Who: Leth Dodis
Where: Moe Joe’s
Rock covers by the Friday night regulars. (WDC minus Chad). Doors at 9 p.m.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Naked babes on stage shake their booty for the boys (and girls) that like to watch.
Who: Mr. Monster
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Classic rock.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Bikini Fridays
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Bikini shooter girls and hip-hop beats by DJ Rob Banks. Doors at 10 p.m.
Who: DJ R3
Where: Garfinkel’s
Hip-hop and dance tracks.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
The mainstream mix-master plays the tunes that get the dance floor rockin’. Doors at 8 p.m.
Who: DJ Derek
Where: Savage Beagle
Dropping the best Top 40 hip-hop and R&B in the red lounge and down below. Doors at 9 p.m.
Saturday, June 19
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Suzanne Wilson
Where: Crystal Lounge
Sheryl Crow-style vocals backed by acoustic guitar covering everything from ’60s folk classics to modern rockers.
Who: Melanie Dekker
Where: Mallard Lounge
Jazzy tunes with the Vancouver-based singer/songwriter at the cocktail hour (4-6 p.m.) and again in the evening after 9 p.m.
Who: Cameron Chu with Bobby Taylor
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
The gregarious Motown singer is back for some old time soul and R&B alongside the Bearfoot’s hardworking piano man.
Who: Matt Joe Gow
Where: Crab Shack
’Shack Unplugged – good time acoustic tunes.
Who: Murphy’s Lagh
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites with the guitar and fiddle duo.
Who: Rob Funk
Where: Second Cup
Afternoon guitar tunes for the coffee crowd.
Who: Mr. Monster
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Classic rock.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Goodtimes
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Top 40 tunes with DJ Trix. Doors at 10 p.m.
Who: DJ Derek
Where: Savage Beagle
A mix of hip-hop, R&B & Top 40 dance tunes for chilling in the upstairs lounge or getting down in the bass-ment. Doors at 9 p.m.
What: Garf’s Gone Wild
Where: Garfinkel’s
Top-40 hip-hop & dance tracks.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
Summer means it’s stagette season again at Bill’s. Dance with the brides-to-be to tunes by the mainstream mix-master. Doors at 8 p.m.
Who: DJ Easyleigh
Where: Moe Joe’s
Old and new school party tunes that get the gals dancin’ on the pool tables. Doors at 9 p.m.
Who: Dance Party
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Groovy house music, funky breaks and drum ’n’ bass with local DJ all-stars Milton, Chili, Keph and Toddski. Doors at 10 p.m.
Sunday, June 20
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Whistler Dance Academy
What: Year end performance-recital
Where: MY (Millennium) Place
Dancers aged three to adult strut their stuff in Past, Present & Future – everything from ballet to jazz to hip-hop to go-go dancing. Admission by donation. Shows at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Ph: 604-935-8410.
What: The Punk Night
Where: Boot Pub
Whistler’s ultimate anti-club night says thanks to its loyal regulars with a free show featuring long time Vancouver punk band tim. and Alberta rockers Half Cut. Ph: 604-932-3338.
Who: Rob Funk
Where: Mallard Lounge
Piano and guitar tunes by the good-natured local at the cocktail hour (4-6 p.m.) and again in the evening after 9 p.m.
Who: Leth Dodis
Where: Crab Shack
Whistler party band plays all your favourite rock covers.
What: Open Mic Night
Where: Crystal Lounge
Shower singers and basement guitar gods get their turn in the spotlight.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man sets the mood with lots of soul and R&B and jazzy lounge favourites.
Who: Rob Funk
Where: Second Cup
Afternoon guitar tunes for the coffee crowd.
What: Sunday Night Sound Lounge
Where: Wildseed Enoteca (Mount Currie)
Eclectic weekly live music night features reggae/worldbeat grooves of Kosta Man and Phil-T-Beats. Ph: 604-894-5567.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Soul Kitchen
Where: Tommy Africa’s
The man at the Kitchen tables this week is DJ Precise servin’ up new school beats with ninja-precision. The granddaddy of Whistler club nights at 11 years and counting. Doors at 10 p.m.
Who: DJ NT
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
Mainstream dance tunes keep the weekend vibe alive. Doors at 8 p.m.
Where: Moe Joe’s
Mainstream dance tunes. Doors at 10 p.m.
Monday, June 21
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: M.O.P. with Pharoahe Monch and Scratch
What: Weapons of Mic Destruction Tour
Where: Garfinkel’s
Rulers in underground hip-hop roll through Whistler. Tickets: $25 available in advance from The Circle & The Electric Daisy Internet Cafe. www.mountainpromotions.net.
Who: Guerrilla Funk Monster
Where: Boot Pub
Winnipeg-based funk/soul brothers throw down ’70s-style grooves for the Boot’s Monday Madness live music night. Ph: 604-932-3338.
What: Karaoke Night
Where: Crystal Lounge
Take the mic and let yourself go.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man sets the mood with lots of soul and R&B and jazzy lounge favourites.
Who: Rob Funk
Where: Mallard Lounge
Piano and guitar tunes by the good-natured local at the cocktail hour (4-6 p.m.) and again in the evening after 9 p.m.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Tanner
Where: Savage Beagle
Hip-hop & dancehall tunes for a full house.
What: ’80s Night
Where: Tommy Africa’s
DJ Ryder plays all the best retro tracks all night long. Doors at 10 p.m.
Tuesday, June 22
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: The Crowley Band
Where: Garfinkel’s
Head-banging originals and classic covers by Priest, Sabbath, Danzig and more.
What: Comedy Night
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
Weekly stand-up event features hot comics from around the Pacific Northwest. Show starts at 9 p.m. Ph: 604-932-6613.
What: Open Mic Night
Where: Black’s Pub
Grab your guitar and take the mic or settle in with a pint and let other locals surprise you.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man sets the mood with lots of soul and R&B and jazzy lounge favourites.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Naked babes on stage shake their booty for the boys (and girls) that like to watch.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Seanski
Where: Savage Beagle
If it’s old and new school hip-hop you’re lookin’ for, Seanski’s the man.
What: Cowgirls Inc.
Where: Moe Joe’s
Country music and Coyote Ugly-style bar antics. Saddle up and get ready to party. Doors at 9 p.m.
Wednesday, June 23
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Wes Makepeace with Blackie LeBlanc & Kytami
Where: Crab Shack
The Acoustic Chaos folk/punk duo join the ’Shack’s Wednesday night hero.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man sets the mood with lots of soul and R&B and jazzy lounge favourites.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Naked babes on stage shake their booty for the boys (and girls) that like to watch.
What: Mechanical Bull Night
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Throw back a shot of liquid courage and go get your 8 seconds of fame or your split second of shame. If yer’ lucky local bull-riding champ Marlon Williams might be there yawning as he rocks out the highest setting.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Phroh
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Dancehall reggae and deep sexy grooves.
What: The Andy Show
Where: Moe Joe’s
Head Honcho Andy Flynn takes over the DJ booth for a night of classic rock. They call it rap music, he calls it crap music! Doors at 10 p.m.
Who: DJ Rosco
Where: Savage Beagle
Hip-hop and R&B. Doors at 9 p.m.
What: Locals’ Freak Show
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
Local’s night with a crowd that includes everyone from young hipsters to old rockers. Doors at 8 p.m.
Thursday, June 24
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: The Frenetics with Billy & The Lost Boys and Mr. Plow
Where: Boot Pub
Montreal punk band on tour with new album Grey Veins to the Parking Lot. Both openers were named in the Georgia Strait’s recent ‘Best Vancouver...’ poll. Ph: 604-932-3338.
Who: The Red Elvises
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
Notorious California/Siberian surf punks are back with their unique, wild ’n’ crazy rokenrol. A local favourite. Tickets: $8. Ph: 604-932-6613.
Who: Whole Lotta Led
Where: Tapley’s Pub
Whistler’s infamous Zeppelin tribute band gets the Led out in celebration of St. Jean Baptiste Day.
What: Liquid Jazz Thursdays
Where: La Bocca
Eclectic live jazz with Vancouver bass player Cory Curtis and guests.
Who: Guitar Doug
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Legendary local singer/guitar player lays down Irish whiskey-flavoured cover tunes in the Irish pub.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man sets the mood with lots of soul and R&B and jazzy lounge favourites.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Locals’ Night
Where: Garfinkel’s
The biggest locals’ party in town.
Who: DJ Rob Banks
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Funky hip-hop, soul and R&B.
What: House Music night
Where: Savage Beagle
House tracks in the Beagle basement by a revolving DJ crew.
Who: DJs Kenny & Andy
Where: Moe Joe’s
Mainstream dance floor rockers. Doors at 10 p.m.
UPCOMING EVENTS.
The Power of Ignorance, June 26.
Hot Club of Mars, June 26.
3 Inches of Blood, June 27.
Bullfrog featuring Kid Koala with Kia Kadiri, June 28.
D’Talle, June 30.
Motor City Rhythm & Blues Pioneers - Stanley Mitchell, Kenny Martin, Joe Weaver. July 1.
