Friday, June 25
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Rob Funk Fridays
Where: Blacks Pub
Easy-going rock tunes with the local jack-of-all-musical-trades and guests.
Who: Mike Weterings
Where: Crystal Lounge
Folksy acoustic rock with an Afro-Worldbeat groove.
Who: The Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
High-energy Celtic, Irish and bluegrass pub music with local duo Rob Thompson and Cam Salay.
Who: Tom Hooper
Where: Mallard Lounge
Guitar and piano tunes with the former frontman of Canadian college rock bands The Grapes of Wrath and Ginger In the lounge at the cocktail hour (4-6 p.m.) and again in the evening after 9 p.m.
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: Leth Dodis
Where: Moe Joes
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: Monkey Business
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Classic rock.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Garth
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.
Deep down dirty funk.
What: Bikini Fridays
Where: Tommy Africas
Bikini shooter girls and hip-hop beats with DJ Rob Banks and. Doors at 10 p.m.
Who: DJ R3
Where: Garfinkels
Hip-hop and dance tracks.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bills
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 26
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: The Power of Ignorance
Where: MY (Millennium) Place
Discover the bliss of Ignorance! Actor Chris Gibbs presents his hilarious one-man stage show that pokes fun at pompous intellectuals and "Power of the Mind" TV gurus. Show wraps up the Whistler Arts Council/MY Place 2003/04 Performance Series. Ph: 604-935-8410. www.whistlermillenniumpl.com.
Who: The Hot Club of Mars
Where: Brackendale Art Gallery Theatre (Brackendale)
Swingin gypsy jazz with the Vancouver hep-cats. Ph: 604-898-3333. www.brackendaleartgallery.com.
Who: Mike Weterings
Where: Crystal Lounge
Folksy acoustic rock with an Afro-Worldbeat groove.
Who: Tom Hooper
Where: Mallard Lounge
Guitar and piano tunes with the former frontman of Canadian college rock bands The Grapes of Wrath and Ginger In the lounge at the cocktail hour (4-6 p.m.) and again in the evening after 9 p.m.
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: Matt Joe Gow
Where: Crab Shack
Shack Unplugged good time acoustic tunes.
Who: The Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
High-energy Celtic, Irish and bluegrass pub music with local duo Rob Thompson and Cam Salay.
Who: Rob Funk
Where: Second Cup
Afternoon guitar tunes for the coffee crowd.
Who: Monkey Business
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Classic rock.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Seanski
Where: Savage Beagle
The New York native spins the funkiest old and new school hip-hop tracks to the Beagle bass-ment. Doors at 9 p.m.
What: Goodtimes
Where: Tommy Africas
Hip-hop, Top 40 and house tunes with DJ Trix. Doors at 10 p.m.
What: Garfs Gone Wild
Where: Garfinkels
Top-40 hip-hop & dance tracks.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bills
Summer means its stagette season again at Bills. Dance with the brides-to-be to tunes by the mainstream mix-master. Doors at 8 p.m.
Who: DJ Easyleigh
Where: Moe Joes
Old and new school party tunes that get the gals dancin on the pool tables. Doors at 9 p.m.
Who: Mr. Fister
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Eclectic electro tracks and dance-happy beats.
Sunday, June 27
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Whistler Farmers Market
Where: Upper Village (Blackcomb Benchlands)
Arts and crafts, funky fashions, gourmet creations, organic produce, and street musicians. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., every Sunday until Oct. 11.
Who: 3 Inches of Blood with The Crowley Band
Where: Garfinkels
The Vancouver metal maniacs are back to make your ears bleed in a good way. Local boys from The Crowley Band rev up the room. Tickets: $8 available in advance from the Electric Daisy Internet Cafe and The Circle. www.mountainpromotions.net.
What: The Punk Night
Where: Boot Pub
Whistlers ultimate anti-club night brings in punk-metal rockers Insipid this week. $3 cover. Ph: 604-932-3338.
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 piano-man Barry Feld. Ph: 604-894-5567.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Soul Kitchen
Where: Tommy Africas
The man at the Kitchen tables this week is Vancouver DJ Kevin Shiu mixin up dee-licious progressive house tracks. The granddaddy of Whistler club nights at 11 years and counting. Doors at 10 p.m.
Who: DJ NT
Where: Buffalo Bills
Mainstream dance tunes keep the weekend vibe alive. Doors at 8 p.m.
Where: Moe Joes
Mainstream dance tunes. Doors at 10 p.m.
Monday, June 28
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Bullfrog with Kia Kadiri & Mat the Alien
Where: Garfinkels
Montreal lo-fi basement funk band includes eclectic scratchmaster Kid Koala on the tables. Opening set by Vancouvers hottest hip-hop spitfire and beats by Whistlers favourite extra-terrestrial. Tickets: $12 available in advance from The Circle and the Electric Daisy Internet Cafe. www.mountainpromotions.net.
Who: The Scott Nolan Band
Where: Boot Pub
Rootsy rock for the Boots Monday Madness live music night. Ph: 604-932-3338.
What: Karaoke Night
Where: Crystal Lounge
Take the mic and let yourself go. That Chicago ballad wont sing itself.
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 Africas
DJ Ryder plays all the best retro tracks all night long. Doors at 10 p.m.
Tuesday, June 29
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Comedy Night
Where: Buffalo Bills
Weekly event features ribald Vancouver musical comedy duo The Wet Spots. XXX-fun without using any words that wouldnt be allowed on CBC radio, set to cool jazzy folk tunes. Show starts 9 p.m. Ph: 604-932-6613.
What: Open Mic Night
Where: Blacks Pub
Grab your guitar and take the mic or settle in with a pint and let other locals surprise you.
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: 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 its old and new school hip-hop youre lookin for, Seanskis the man.
What: Cowgirls Inc.
Where: Moe Joes
Country and classic rock music with Coyote Ugly-style bar antics. Saddle up and get ready to party. Doors at 9 p.m.
Wednesday, June 30
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: DTalle
Where: Buffalo Bills
Hot-hot-hot nine-piece all-girl (+ one guy) salsa & Latino-pop dance band from Cuba returns to Whistler. Muy Caliente! Tickets: $20 available in advance from Bestsellers and Bills. Ph: 604-932-6613.
What: Reggae Party
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Afternoon patio jams (weather permitting) with Worldbeat troupe Kosta Man & The Back Hos and dancehall vinyl all night long with DJ Phroh.
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: Mat The Alien
Where: Moe Joes
Funky grooves by Whistlers favourite extra-terrestrial turntablist. Doors at 9 p.m.
Who: DJ Rosco
Where: Savage Beagle
Hip-hop and R&B. Doors at 9 p.m.
Thursday, July 01
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
CANADA DAY EVENTS
What: Canada Day Street Entertainment
Where: Whistler Village
Family fun with a variety of local and visiting performers including Corporal Dave Smith of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and his faithful partners Justice the horse and Moose Jaw the dog. Entertainment continues through the weekend. www.mywhistler.com.
What: Lunaflicks The Bear
Where: Lost Lake Park
Following the Canada Day fireworks, stick around and watch the B.C.-set film The Bear under the stars. Part of Whistler Community Services LUNA series of weekly alcohol-free night-time events targeted at young adults, but open to all. Tickets: $2 LUNA members, $4 non-members. Ph: 604-902-0769. www.lunawhistler.com.
Who: Motor City Rhythm & Blues Pioneers Stanley Mitchell, Kenny Martin & Joe Weaver
Where: Buffalo Bills
The trio of true originals revive the authentic Detroit rhythm & blues sound. Tickets: $12 available in advance from Bestsellers and Bills. Doors at 8 p.m.
Who: Whole Lotta Led
Where: Dustys
Whistlers infamous Zeppelin tribute band gets the Led out in celebration of Canada Day. Rock on!
What: Canada Day Bash
Where: Crab Shack
Live music all day and all night. A solo set by Pete Coulliard starts the ball rolling at 11:30 a.m. followed by Mat Joe Gow, Duran Duran Duran, The Hairfarmers, Wes Makepeace, and Dark Star. Closers The Fall of Summer bring things to a close. Pancake breakfast 7-10:30 a.m. Ph: 604-932-4451.
Who: Guitar Doug
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Legendary longhaired local singer/guitar player plays all your favourite pub tunes for a rockin Canada Day.
What: Canada Day Evening Entertainment
Where: Pemberton Community Centre Grounds (Pemberton)
Outdoor family event. Dinner 6-9 p.m. Beer Gardens 6-10 p.m. Goodtime rockin blues with local band Still Smokin and guitar tunes by Chicks With Picks, plus childrens entertainers, fire spinners and an artisan village. Ph: 604-894-5443.
Who: Michael Sicoly
Where: Mallard Lounge
Singer/guitarist/piano man plays all the crowd pleasers at the cocktail hour (4-6 p.m.) and again in the evening after 9 p.m.
What: Liquid Jazz Thursdays
Where: La Bocca
Eclectic live jazz with Vancouver bass player Cory Curtis and guests.
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: Garfinkels
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 Joes
Mainstream dance floor rockers. Doors at 10 p.m.
UPCOMING EVENTS.
Banshee, July 2-4.
Lisa Patterson, July 7.
Whistler Arts & Music Festival, July 9-11.
Kinnie Starr & Fiamma Fumana, July 20.
Greyboy, July 21.