Friday, March 12
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Big Sexy Funk North Launch Party
Where: Dusty’s
DJs Rosco and Vinyl Ritchie launch Big Sexy Funk North, a new Friday club night in the Creek. Birthday cake at midnight for Mountain Promotions’ first anniversary. Doors at 8 p.m. www.mountainpromotions.net.
Who: Shannan Calcutt
What: Out of My Skin
Where: MY (Millennium) Place
Edgy one-woman clown performance featuring Calcutt’s Izzy character. Adult content & nudity – not suitable for children. Tickets $17-$20. Ph: 604-935-8410.
Who: The Hairfarmers
Where: Merlin’s
Après-ski acoustic rockers with singing ski-bums Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg. The boys come back in the evening to keep the good times rolling.
Who: Michael Sicoly
Where: Mallard Lounge
Singer/guitarist/piano man plays all the crowd pleasers. In the lounge for après and back again at 10 p.m.
Who: Cameron Chu with Bobby Taylor
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man Chu and Motown soul-daddy Taylor set the mood with old-time soul and R&B favourites.
Who: Mike Redmond
Where: Crystal Lounge
Easygoing originals and laid back covers by Jack Johnson, Sublime and more.
Who: Murphy’s Lagh
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
High energy Celtic, Irish and easy rock tunes from the guitar and fiddle duo.
Who: WDC
Where: Moe Joe’s
Rock covers by Moe Joe’s regulars.
What: Rob Funk Fridays
Where: Black’s Pub
Easy-going rock tunes with the local singer/guitarist and special guests.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Buck-naked babes lose the tutus and flaunt their flexibility. Bring tips.
Who: Monkey Business
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Classic rock.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Rob Banks
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Chill out at après – Banks spins R&B, soul, hip-hop and reggae.
Who: DJ R3
Where: Garfinkel’s
Hip-hop, Top 40 and dance tracks all night long.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
Mainstream dance floor faves to kick off another crazy weekend.
What: Flavour Fridays
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Hip-hop and R&B hits from DJ Rob Banks. Doors at 9:30 p.m. Free cover until 10 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 8:30 p.m.
Who: DJ Rich
Where: Maxx Fish
Top 40 dance tunes.
Who: DJ Camille
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Sexy grooves in the hillside lounge all night long.
Saturday, March 13
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: The Hairfarmers
Where: Dusty’s
The ultimate après-ski experience – acoustic ski bum duo Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg playing Johnny Cash, Led Zeppelin, Bob Marley and more.
Who: Mike Redmond
Where: Crystal Lounge
Easygoing originals and laid back covers by Jack Johnson, Sublime and more.
Who: Whole Lotta Led
What: Saturday Night Live
Where: Dusty’s
Whistler’s own Led Zeppelin tribute act throwing down all the classics. Dual neck guitars, Plant-perfect wailing. You name it, they’ve got it.
Who: Michael Sicoly
Where: Mallard Lounge
Singer/guitarist/piano man plays all the crowd pleasers. In the lounge for après and back again at 10 p.m.
Who: Murphy’s Lagh
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
High energy Celtic, Irish and easy rock tunes from the guitar and fiddle duo.
Who: Cameron Chu with Bobby Taylor
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man Chu and Motown soul-daddy Taylor set the mood with old-time soul and R&B favourites.
Who: Bonnie & Clyde
Where: Monk’s Grill
Easy rock tunes in the afternoon at the hillside grill in the Blackcomb Benchlands. 2:30—5:30 p.m.
Who: Mother Superior & The Rhythm Method
Where: Blends
Live acoustic café jazz from 3 to 4 p.m.
Who: Rob Funk
Where: Second Cup
Guitar tunes in the afternoon for those who want to sit and sip their coffee.
Who: Monkey Business
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Classic rock.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Rob Banks
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Chill out at après – Banks spins R&B, soul, hip-hop and reggae.
Who: DJ Milton
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Upbeat house tracks in the hillside lounge.
Who: DJ Tone Ballone
Where: Moe Joe’s
Pop, rock and dance tunes that get the girls dancing on the pool table.
Who: DJ buddha
Where: Merlin’s
Everything from Top 40 to hip-hop to reggae. Après and evening sets.
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 8:30 p.m.
Who: DJ Rob Banks
Where: Garfinkel’s
Garf’s Gone Wild – Top 40 dance tunes and hip-hop grooves.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
Mainstream tunes get the dance floor rockin’.
What: Goodtimes with DJ Trix
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Trix is for kids that know how to shake it on the dance floor. Top 40, hip-hop and funky house tracks. Doors at 9:30 p.m. Free cover until 10 p.m.
Who: DJ Skinny
Where: Maxx Fish
Top 40 dance tunes.
LOUNGES, PUBS AND PATIOS
Where: Longhorn Saloon
The prime-positioned bar and patio is internationally renowned as an après-ski spot.
Where: Mallard Lounge at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler
A classic bar for the premium scotch-on-the-rocks set.
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
A high-ceilinged room on top of the Whistler village gondola station with a sunny deck for checking out hillside action.
Where: Casa Tapas and Wine Bar
The jazzy lounge bar welcomes the funky set that want a relaxed yet more sophisticated night out.
Where: Citta
Citta’s has nice long windows and a big deck in the Village Square making it the ideal place to meet or watch the world go by. Voted Best Local Hangout in the Pique’s 2003 Best of Whistler poll.
Where: The BrewHouse
Kick back with a locally brewed beer and play a game of pool or two in the casual atmosphere by the creek.
Where: Amsterdam Pub & Café
Right in the heart of Whistler Village. Cool tunes, funky design and a great heated patio perfect for people watching.
Where: Black’s Pub
A cozy spot overlooking the plaza by the Whistler and Blackcomb gondolas.
Where: Tapley’s Neighbourhood Pub
The game’s always on the big screen TV, plus keno, darts and some of the best value pub food in Whistler.
Where: BBK’s Pub
A small, friendly spot in the heart of Blackcomb Village with bartenders who know their wines and a unique photo gallery.
Where: Merlin’s
The popular spot at the base of Blackcomb serves up gigantic platters of nachos. Open seven days a week for après and beyond.
Where: Hoz’s Pub
In old Creekside – a true Whistler original with an excellent patio for watching the sun set.
Where: Dusty’s
A big room with a fantastic fireplace – the place to be for Creekside après.
Sunday, March 14
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: The Hairfarmers
Where: GLC
The ultimate après with Whistler’s legendary longhaired singing ski bums doing Johnny Cash, Zeppelin, Bob Marley and everything in between.
Who: Siobhan Duvall
What: The Punk Night
Where: Boot Pub
Über-cool Vancouver punk princess and her band rock out for the anti-club crowd. Ph: 604-932-3338.
Who: Murphy’s Lagh
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
High energy Celtic, Irish and easy rock tunes from the guitar and fiddle duo. Music worth a toast of your pint.
Who: Mother Superior & The Rhythm Method
Where: Blends
Live acoustic café jazz from 3 to 4 p.m.
Who: Rob Funk
Where: Second Cup
Chill guitar tunes on weekend afternoons for those who want to sit and sip their coffee.
Who: WDC
Where: Crab Shack
High-energy classic rock, metal and pop-punk covers.
Who: Cameron Chu with Bobby Taylor
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man Chu and Motown soul-daddy Taylor set the mood with old-time soul and R&B favourites.
What: Open Mic night
Where: Crystal Lounge
Humble shower singers and basement guitar gods take the stage for a casual evening of untapped talent.
Who: Taylor James
Where: Mallard Lounge
Everything from U2 to Joni Mitchell from the female balladeer. In the lounge for après and back again at 10 p.m.
What: The Sunday Night Sound Lounge
Where: The Wild Seed
Ambient grooves by a member of the Stinging Nettles. Ph: 604-894-5567.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Soul Kitchen
Where: Tommy Africa’s
The Kitchen’s special this week is Vancouver’s Vinyl Ritchie, digging into his deep crates for beats, breaks and dancehall gems. The granddaddy of Whistler club nights at 11 years and counting. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Who: DJ R3
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Hip-hop in the hillside lounge all night long.
Who: DJ NT
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
It’s Saturday night all over again! Supercharged mainstream dance faves to keep the weekend alive.
Who: DJ Rosco
Where: Savage Beagle
Hip-hop and R&B from Montreal’s finest. Doors at 8:30 p.m.
What: ’80s Rock Night
Where: Moe Joe’s
A different kind of ’80s night for all the Van Halen fans out there. You know who you are.
Who: DJ buddha
Where: Merlin’s
An après set of everything from Top 40, to hip-hop, to reggae, to rock.
Monday, March 15
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Guitar Doug
Where: Merlin’s
Après-ski acoustic tunes with a local legend.
Who: Blue Quarter with Slow Nerve Action
Where: Boot Pub
Let the grooves begin. Local funk rockers Slow Nerve Action join trippy electro-jam trio Blue Quarter for Monday Madness. Ph: 604-932-3338.
What: Third Annual Sick Sleds Motorsports Industry Party
Where: Moe Joe’s
Local motorheads and industry pros unite for a night of crazy vids, a wet T-shirt contest for buxom babes (contest wear provided) and tunes by DJ Stoli. Doors at 9 p.m. Ph: 604-935-1152.
Who: Taylor James
Where: Mallard Lounge
Everything from U2 to Joni Mitchell from the female balladeer. In the lounge for après and back again at 10 p.m.
What: Rockstar Night
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
Got a rock ’n’ roll fantasy? Pete C and the boys from Leth Dodis rock the house all night, and if you’re ready, willing and able they’ll let you sing.
Who: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Fiddle-driven Celtic, Irish and easy-rock tunes from a pair of local legends. Music worth a toast of your pint.
What: Karaoke Night
Where: Crystal Lounge
Come by in the evening and belt out a rocker to celebrate making it through another crazy weekend.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man Chu sets the mood with lots of soul and R&B and jazzy lounge favourites.
What: Open Mic Night
Where: Dusty’s
If they’re still standing after Saturday’s Whole Lotta Led show, Creekside Phil and Grateful Greg will be hosting the weekly open stage opportunity. All skill levels welcome.
What: All Ages Open Mic
Where: Second Cup
Bring an instrument and join Rob Funk for a coffee shop jam session starting at 7 p.m.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ R3
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Chill-out hip-hop beats at après. 3-7 p.m.
Who: DJ Garth
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Funky grooves in the hillside lounge.
Who: DJ Tanner
Where: Savage Beagle
Hip-hop tunes for a full house. Doors at 8:30 p.m.
What: ’80s Night
Where: Tommy Africa’s
DJ Ryder rocks out retro tunes for the packed dance floor. Doors at 9 p.m. Free cover for the first 50 people and VIP line treatment for ’80s outfits!
Who: DJ Skinny
Where: Maxx Fish
Top 40 dance tunes.
Tuesday, March 16
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: The Irish Descendants
Where: Maxx Fish
Celebrate St. Paddy’s a day early with authentic Celtic music all the way from Newfoundland. Ph: 604-932-1904.
Who: Taylor James
Where: Mallard Lounge
Everything from U2 to Joni Mitchell from the female balladeer. In the lounge for après and back again at 10 p.m.
Who: Carlos Robinson
Where: Crab Shack
’Shack unplugged – acoustic tunes. Ph: 604-932-4451.
What: Open Mic Night
Where: Black’s Pub
Check out some new talent in a friendly pub atmosphere. Might even be time to dust off that old guitar.
What: Western Front MC Battle Series
Where: Moe Joe’s
The third of a five-part series where unsigned MCs wage a war of words. Hosted by MC Gigalo with beats by DJ Rob Banks. Come by before 9 p.m. to sign up.
Who: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Fiddle-driven Celtic, Irish and easy-rock tunes from a pair of local legends. Music worth a toast of your pint.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man Chu sets the mood with lots of soul and R&B and jazzy lounge favourites.
Who: Leanne Lamour
Where: BBK’s Pub
Local gal strums an après set of bluesy-folksy originals laced with harmonica and Irish tin whistle in the cozy Benchlands pub. 3-6 p.m.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Buck-naked babes lose the tutus and shake their booty for the boys. Bring tips.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: World of Drum ’n’ Bass Tour
Where: Garfinkel’s
A legendary lineup of drum ’n’ bass pioneers and innovators: DJ SS, DJ Grooverider, Twisted Individual and the Spit Kingdom crew of Killa Kela, DJ Skeletrick and MC Trip. Opening sets by JnB residents Jungle Souldier and Plastic Surgeon. Tickets $22-$25 in advance from Dirty Beats, Blueballs Boutique and the Electric Daisy Internet Cafe, more at the door. Doors at 8 p.m. Ph: 604-932-2323.
Who: DJ Ace
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Après with Whistler’s favourite go-go dancer behind the decks spinning an eclectic yard sale of cool tunes. 3 to 7 p.m.
Who: DJ Kori K
Where: Merlin’s
Local boy lays down funky house tracks at après.
Who: DJ R3
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Hip-hop and dance tunes in the hillside lounge all night long.
What: ’90s Night
Where: Tommy Africa’s
DJ Trix spins all the best club tracks from the last decade. Free cover. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Who: DJ Seanski
Where: Savage Beagle
Long-running old and new skool hip-hop night. Doors at 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 17
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Guitar Doug
Where: Merlin’s
A special St. Paddy’s Day après-ski with the Daddy-O of the Patio: the man, the hair, the legend that is Guitar Doug.
Who: Bowen Trio
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Fiddle-driven Celtic tunes for St. Paddy’s Day revellers.
Who: The Mercenary Jazz Ensemble
Where: Tapley’s Pub
Good-time jazzy grooves for St. Paddy’s Day partiers.
Who: Doug & Kyla
Where: Black’s Pub
Celtic sing-a-long favourites by the legendary local singer/guitar player and the folk/punk violin vixen.
Who: The Antithesis
Where: Maxx Fish
The Fish is doing St. Paddy’s Day on March 16 this year. Tonight, it’s local punk-metal band the Antithesis playing a very un-Celtic set.
Who: The Crowley Band
Where: Crab Shack
Local metal band promises to play some Irish tunes. Ph: 604-932-4451.
Who: XLR8
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
St. Paddy’s Day with the ultimate spring break party band playing dance floor rockers.
Who: Brickhouse
Where: Moe Joe’s
Vancouver six-piece band plays jazzy, funky R&B for St. Paddy’s Day revellers. Ph: 604-935-1152.
Who: Michael Sicoly
Where: Mallard Lounge
Singer/guitarist/piano man plays all the crowd pleasers. In the lounge for après and back again at 10 p.m.
Who: Cameron Chu with Bobby Taylor
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man Chu and Motown soul-daddy Taylor set the mood with old-time soul and R&B favourites.
What: Whistler Idol Karaoke
Where: Merlin’s
After Guitar Doug leaves, stick around for a night of liquid-courage fuelled singing insanity hosted by the lovely Lindsay. 7-11 p.m.
What: Powder to the People
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Powder Magazine’s annual compilation of the best clips and segments from the year’s crop of ski videos. Admission proceeds donated to Zero Ceiling. Ph: 604-905-2220.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Buck-naked babes lose the tutus and shake their booty for the boys. Bring tips.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Milton
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
An après set of chill-out house tracks from the man voted Whistler’s favourite DJ.
What: Re-Exposed Trance Party
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Tommy’s second event for local trance lovers. DJ Bombtrack and the Digital Pimp are back with guest percussionist Phil-T-Beats. Tickets $5 in advance at Sammy Snacks in Glacier Housing or at Tommy’s, more at the door. Doors at 9:30 p.m. www.tommyafricas.com.
What: Don’t Blame Us, Blame...Bavaria!
Where: Garfinkel’s
St. Patrick’s Day the club way. House tunes by DJ Milton and guest DJ Leanne. Ph: 604-932-2323.
Who: DJ Rosco
Where: Savage Beagle
Hip-hop and R&B from Montreal’s finest. Doors at 8:30 p.m.
What: The Chai Sessions
Where: Second Cup
DJs buddha and A2K spin mellow beats in the coffee shop.
Thursday, March 18
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: LUNA Spring Break Night Moves Social
Where: 18ºBelow (Base 2)
Alcohol-free adult event features a barbecue, ski and snowboard vids and tracks by DJ Frank Spinatra. No Cover. Event starts 8 p.m. Ph: 604-902-0769.
Who: XLR8
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
Spring break party band plays all the dance floor rockers.
Who: Duran Duran Duran
Where: Crab Shack
Acoustic grooves with Benson, Chris and Josh of Slow Nerve Action.
What: The Jam Night
Where: Boot Pub
Open mic and jam night with house band Cold Snap. $100 pool tourney, darts and a no techno or R&B guarantee.
Who: Cameron Chu with Bobby Taylor
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man Chu and Motown soul-daddy Taylor set the mood with old-time soul and R&B favourites.
Who: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Fiddle-driven Celtic, Irish and easy-rock tunes from a pair of local legends. Music worth a toast of your pint.
Who: WDC
Where: Moe Joe’s
High energy rock and pop-punk covers.
Who: Michael Sicoly
Where: Mallard Lounge
Singer/guitarist/piano man plays all the crowd pleasers. In the lounge for après and back again at 10 p.m.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Dakota
Where: Crystal Lounge
Chill hip-hop tracks in the laid back lounge.
What: Eye Candy
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Hip-hop and Top 40 tunes from guest DJ Jamie Lane. Free cover for girls. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Who: DJ Tanner
Where: Savage Beagle
Hip-hop and dancehall reggae. Doors at 8:30 p.m.
Who: DJ Rob Banks
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Mr. Banks rocks out at après and comes back at 9 p.m. to spin hip-hop party tracks.
What: Locals Night
Where: Garfinkel’s
Local’s take over Garf’s and get down to party tunes from DJ Trix.
Who: DJ Buzz Rocker
Where: Maxx Fish
Top 40 dance tunes.
UPCOMING EVENTS
MC Aceyalone with The Visionaries, March 19.
The Black Halos, March 21.
Styles Of Beyond, March 23.
Chubby Carrier & The Bayou Swamp Band, March 24.
Russell Jackson, March 24.
Kitty Cat Revue, March 25.
Das Boot Ballet Amateur Night, March 27.
Trooper, March 31.
