Friday, March 5
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Hot Jazz & Tapas III
Where: Eagle Eye Theatre (Squamish)
Capilano College-sponsored benefit evening for the Linda Carney Memorial Endowment Fund featuring vocalists Kate Hamnett-Vaughn and Steve Maddock with jazz ensemble NiteCap. Tickets $25. Doors at 7 p.m. Ph: 604-892-5322.
Who: The McDades
Where: MY (Millennium) Place
A night of Celtic-jazz harmonies and innovative instrumentation with the Edmonton-based group. Tickets $17-$20. Ph: 604-935-8410.
Who: Guitar Doug
Where: Merlins
The legendary longhaired ski-bum plays acoustic rockers at après, then comes back in the evening to finish the night off right.
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 special guest Motown soul-daddy Taylor set the mood with old-time soul and R&B favourites.
Who: Gordo
Where: Crystal Lounge
Good-time sing-a-long guitar tunes.
Who: The Ecclestons
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Imagine Peter Paul & Mary hopped up on Irish Whiskey from the mouth of a cod and youve got the Ecclestons. High-energy Celtic soul with Vancouver Island roots always a good time.
Who: WDC
Where: Moe Joes
Rock covers by Moe Joes regulars.
What: Rob Funk Fridays
Where: Blacks 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: Shark Bites
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Classic rock.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Rob Banks
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
R&B, soul, hip-hop and reggae grooves at après. 3-7 p.m.
Who: DJ R3
Where: Garfinkels
Hip-hop, Top 40 and dance tracks all night long.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bills
Mainstream dance floor faves to kick off another crazy weekend.
What: Flavour Fridays
Where: Tommy Africas
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.
Who: DJ buddha
Where: Dustys
Everything from hip-hop to rock to funk to metal from the innovative spindoctor.
Saturday, March 6
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: The Hairfarmers
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
The ultimate après-ski experience acoustic ski bum duo Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg playing Johnny Cash, Led Zeppelin, Bob Marley and more.
Who: Gordo
Where: Crystal Lounge
Good-time sing-a-long guitar tunes.
Who: Little Brother
What: Saturday Night Live.
Where: Dustys
Acoustic guitar and percussion trio from Vancouver featuring Wes Reamsbottom... better known around these parts as Hairfarmer Grateful Gregs little bro. The talent runs deep in this family.
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: The Ecclestons
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Imagine Peter Paul & Mary hopped up on Irish Whiskey from the mouth of a cod and youve got the Ecclestons. High-energy Celtic soul with Vancouver Island roots always a good time.
Who: Cameron Chu with Bobby Taylor
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man Chu and special guest Motown soul-daddy Taylor set the mood with old-time soul and R&B favourites.
Who: Cease & Desist
Where: Monks Grill
Classic rock at the hillside grill in the Blackcomb Benchlands. 2:305:30 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: Cease & Desist
Where: Merlins
Classic rock covers all night long.
Who: Shark Bites
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Classic rock.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Milton
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Upbeat house tracks in the hillside lounge.
Who: DJ Tone Ballone
Where: Moe Joes
Pop, rock and dance tunes that get the girls dancing on the pool table.
What: 2 Kinky
Where: Crab Shack
DJs Loki and Topcat start the evening off with chill beats at dinnertime, then turn it up for the late night lounge partiers.
Who: DJ buddha
Where: Merlins
Everything from Top 40 to hip-hop to reggae at après.
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: Garfinkels
Garfs Gone Wild Top 40 dance tunes and hip-hop grooves.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bills
Mainstream tunes get the dance floor rockin.
What: Goodtimes with DJ Trix
Where: Tommy Africas
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, 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
Cittas 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 Piques 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: Blacks Pub
A cozy spot overlooking the plaza by the Whistler and Blackcomb gondolas.
Where: Tapleys Neighbourhood Pub
The games always on the big screen TV, plus keno, darts and some of the best value pub food in Whistler.
Where: BBKs Pub
A small, friendly spot in the heart of Blackcomb Village with bartenders who know their wines and a unique photo gallery.
Where: Merlins
The popular spot at the base of Blackcomb serves up gigantic platters of nachos. Open seven days a week for après and beyond.
Where: Hozs Pub
In old Creekside a true Whistler original with an excellent patio for watching the sun set.
Where: Dustys
A big room with a fantastic fireplace the place to be for Creekside après.
Sunday, March 7
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: The Mad Caddies with Pulley, Choke, Closet Monster & Irish Car Bomb
What: Frostbite Tour
Where: Garfinkels
A mad punk extravaganza five bands in one night. Better get there early for this one. Tickets $15. Ph: 604-932-2323.
Who: Downtown Jay Brown & The White Guy
Where: Moe Joes
Groovy rock and jam favourites.
Who: The Ecclestons
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Imagine Peter Paul & Mary hopped up on Irish Whiskey from the mouth of a cod and youve got the Ecclestons. High-energy Celtic soul with Vancouver Island roots always a good time.
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: Transmission
Where: Boot Pub
Local boys play high-energy hard rock. Ph: 604-932-3338.
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 special guest 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: Rob Thompson
Where: Mallard Lounge
Easy-going rock n roll hits at après, back again from 10 p.m. to midnight.
Who: Kytami
Where: The Wild Seed
Vancouver/Whistler folk violinist plays for evening diners at the Mount Currie restaurant from 7 p.m. on. Ph: 604-894-5567.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Kio-san
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Upbeat loungy tracks at après. 3-7 p.m.
Who: DJ buddha
Where: Merlins
An après set of everything from Top 40, to hip-hop, to reggae, to rock.
What: Soul Kitchen
Where: Tommy Africas
The Kitchens special this week is Japans DJ Shimizu, throwing down house, grooves and rhythm beats with Asian flavour, accompanied by digital interactive visuals by Torontos VJ Kaz. The granddaddy of Whistler club nights at 11 years and counting. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Who: DJ NT
Where: Buffalo Bills
Its 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 Montreals finest. Doors at 8:30 p.m.
Who: DJ R3
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Hip-hop in the hillside lounge all night long.
Who: DJ Stoli
Where: Dustys
Creekside locals night with Stoli throwing down a whole whack of tracks.
Monday, March 8
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Guitar Doug
Where: Merlins
Acoustic rock favourites with a Whistler legend at après. Hell come back later on and finish the night off right.
Who: Strugglah A Tribute to Bob Marley
Where: Boot Pub
Calgary-based roots reggae collective play a set covering the genres most influential artist. Ph: 604-932-3338.
What: Rockstar Night
Where: Buffalo Bills
Got a rock n roll fantasy? Pete and the boys from Leth Dodis rock the house all night and if youre ready, willing and able theyll let you sing.
Who: The Splinters
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Fiddle-driven Celtic bluegrass with the smoky-vocal stylings of Shannon Saunders.
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.
Who: Downtown Jay Brown & The White Guy
Where: Merlins
Groovy rock and psychedelic jams all night long.
What: Open Mic Night
Where: Dustys
Open stage opportunity for aspiring rockers hosted by Creekside Phil and Grateful Greg locals with a show or two under their belts. All skill levels welcome.
Who: Rob Thompson
Where: Mallard Lounge
Easy-going rock n roll hits at après, back again from 10 p.m. to midnight.
What: Open Mic Night
Where: Moe Joes
Aspiring musicians get their chance in the spotlight.
What: All Ages Open Mic
Where: Second Cup
Join local musician Rob Funk for an open coffee shop jam 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 Alistar
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Deep house tracks 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 Africas
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 9
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: The Deep End
Where: Maxx Fish
Energetic seven-piece Vancouver funk collective featuring bass player Cory Curtis from Liquid Jazz Thursdays. Ph: 604-932-1904.
Who: Wil Mimnaugh
Where: Crab Shack
Acoustic guitar wild man from the Prairies plays rock and blues with string breaking intensity. A Whistler favourite. Ph: 604-932-4451.
What: Open Mic Night
Where: Blacks 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 Joes
The second of a five-part series for unsigned MCs to wage a war of words. Hosted by MC Gigalo with beats by DJ Rob Banks. Come by before 9 p.m. to sign up or in advance at www.moejoes.com.
Who: The Splinters
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Fiddle-driven Celtic bluegrass with the smoky-vocal stylings of Shannon Saunders.
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: BBKs 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
Who: DJ Ace
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Après with Whistlers favourite go-go dancer behind the decks spinning an eclectic yard sale of whatever she feels like. 3 to 7 p.m.
Who: DJ Kori K
Where: Merlins
Local boy lays down funky house tracks at après.
What: Jungle n Breaks Night
Where: Garfinkels
Its all about the breaks this week with Vancouvers WFB DJ crew Marky Mark, OJ and Shakes and local boy DJ Ricochet.
Who: DJ R3
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Hip-hop in the hillside lounge all night long.
What: 90s Night
Where: Tommy Africas
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 10
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Wil Mimnaugh
Where: Crab Shack
Acoustic guitar wild man from the Prairies plays rock and blues with string breaking intensity. A Whistler favourite. Ph: 604-932-4451.
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 special guest Motown soul-daddy Taylor set the mood with old-time soul and R&B favourites.
Who: The Splinters
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Fiddle-driven Celtic bluegrass with the smoky-vocal stylings of Shannon Saunders.
Who: Everyday People
Where: Moe Joes
Vancouver band lays down funky, dirty disco covers from the 70s mixed with contemporary hip-hop and ska-punk. Ph: 604-935-1152.
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 Whistlers favourite DJ. 3-7 p.m.
What: Cash Wednesdays
Where: Tommy Africas
DJs Gary Moore and Caspar throw down funky house and breaks with special guest Brazilian drummer performing live. $100 cash draw at 1 a.m. and the chance to win the $2,000 grand prize in April. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
What: Dont Blame Us, Blame...Bavaria!
Where: Garfinkels
Party like youre a Florida-bound college kid at the Miami Spring Break Special with house tunes by resident DJ Tom Antenucci and special guest DJ Marcello, up from Bar None in Vancouver for the night. Ph: 604-932-2323.
Who: DJ Phroh
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Dancehall reggae and deep bass grooves.
Who: DJ Rosco
Where: Savage Beagle
Hip-hop and R&B from Montreals 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.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bills
Mainstream dance floor faves for a midweek party night.
Who: DJ Skinny
Where: Maxx Fish
Top 40 dance tunes.
Thursday, March 11
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Power Clown
Where: Maxx Fish
Vancouver band of evil clowns playing Iron Maiden covers. Too surreal for words. Ph: 604-932-1904.
Who: Trish Jamieson
Where: Crystal Lounge
Soulful covers and originals by a lovely local gal.
Who: Dave Crowley
Where: Crab Shack
Raw acoustic rockers and metal classics.
What: The Jam Night
Where: Boot Pub
Open mic and instrumental jam night with house jam band Cold Snap. Plus, a $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 special guest Motown soul-daddy Taylor set the mood with old-time soul and R&B favourites.
Who: The Splinters
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Fiddle-driven Celtic bluegrass with the smoky-vocal stylings of Shannon Saunders.
Who: WDC
Where: Moe Joes
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
What: Eye Candy
Where: Tommy Africas
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 tunes.
What: Locals Night
Where: Garfinkels
Locals take over Garfs and get down to party tunes from DJ Trix.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Shannan Calcutt, March 12.
Siobhan Duvall, March 14.
Blue Quarter with Slow Nerve Action, March 15.
Irish Descendents, March 16.
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.
Das Boot Ballet Amateur Night, March 27.