Pique to valley listings

February 22-28

Friday, Feb. 22

ON THE SOUNDSCAPES

Who:

Hairfarmers

Where:

Merlin’s

More tunes this evening from the psychedelic duo, Yellow Submarine, singalong included.

Who:

Slow Nerve Action

Where:

The Shack

Their final show till spring, with songs from The Soap of Beautiful Women .

Who

: Brian Lyster

Where:

Zeuski’s

Lyster on flamenco guitar tonight.

Who:

Steve Wright

Where:

Crystal Lounge

Mazinaw’s Steve Wright goes solo tonight with B-side covers of bands you know.

Who:

Murphy’s Lagh

Where:

Dubh Linn Gate

Celtic covers and foot-stomping merriment.

Who:

Michael Sicoly

Where:

Mallard Lounge

Adult contemporary favourites tonight at the Chateau Whistler’s Mallard Lounge.

Who:

Whole Damn County

Where:

Moe Joe’s

Whistler’s favourite cover band with rockin’ tunes, downstairs.

What:

Live Music Night

Where:

Wicked Wheel, Pemberton

Live music Mondays and Susan Holden sings this evening.

CLUBS AND DJS

What:

Moodswing

Where:

GLC

Dr. Digglesworth and guests bring you straight loungin’ with deep house, broken beat, soul and funk. Get downtempo tonight, village side at Whistler Mountain.

What:

Fresh Fridays with R3

Where:

Garfinkel’s

DJ R3 spins his favourites at the moose.

Who:

Passion Fridays

Where:

Tommy Africa’s

Whistler’s own DJ Erin keeps grooving all night long with an incredibly delicious mix of funky vocal house including UK re-mixes.

Who:

DJ Rich

Where:

Buffalo Bill’s

Classic tunes from Bill’s while you linger over a pint.

What:

Double Ought Buck

Where:

Maxx Fish

Double Ought Buck with dj brokenarrow at Maxx Fish. Classic yet nouveau sounds.

What:

Honey

Where:

Dusty’s

The sweet life: beautifully drippin’ honey grooves from Mat the Alien and Ghetto Boy, apres and evening sets.

Who:

DJ Seanski

Where

: Savage Beagle

DJ Seanski spins R&B and hip hop, Whistler’s latest favourite dance and drivin’ vibe. Come check out the Beagle floor for underground grooves.

PUBS & PATIOS

Where:

Black’s Pub

Conversational pub feel, located at the foot of both mountains. Enjoy their telescope to bear watch or star gaze. Tasty food, 99 brands of beer in a gilded silver menu, and 40 scotches to keep you reminiscing.

Where:

Citta’

Citta’s central stage in Village Square attracts locals, patio-side, and visitors too. Best people watching spot to enjoy a variety of pints on tap.

Where:

Amsterdam Café

With a Euro-look and feel, its wooden interiors lined with eye candy décor make for a good lounging spot, cocktail or café in hand. Patio too. Live music some nights.

Where:

BBK’s Pub

It’s a locals’ favourite for unwinding after a hard day. This cozy pub in the Upper Village has a fine selection of B.C. wines and micro-brewed beers, as well as an outstanding menu. Settle in on their couches for a game of cards or gab with their colourful bartenders. "We Be Smoke-free!"

Where:

Tapley’s Neighbourhood Pub

Casual atmosphere for warm conversation and cold beer. Bar staff operate a not-too-loud sound system of rock and roll numbers and the outdoor patio gives patrons the best air in the world.

Where:

The Brew House

Brew house tunes from the ’80s and ’90s are always hopping from morning till night. A pool table and fireside comfy chairs, alongside full restaurant set up, make for a great meeting spot.

Where:

Hoz’s Pub

Down to earth pub but still in that Whistler style. Just a hop, skip and a jump from that brisk walk on the Valley Trail in Whistler Creekside.

Saturday, Feb. 23

BOOGIE NIGHTS, STAGE RIGHT

What:

Snocore Icicle Ball

Who:

Michael Franti’s Spearhead, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, Blackalicious, and Saul Williams.

Where:

Whistler Conference Centre

Four bands, one night, too much funk to count. Spread the love, funk it up. See story.

Who:

Jim Byrnes

Where:

Millennium Place

Bluesman Byrnes plays acoustic blues tonight. See article.

Who:

Skydog

Where:

Dusty’s

Skydog gets out there as Whistler’s favourite garage band rocks with riffs tonight.

Who:

Leanne & Kyla

Where:

Monk’s Grill

On fiddle and guitar, the duo sing Irish favourites against a snowy backdrop at Monk’s.

Who:

Murphy’s Lagh

Where:

Dubh Linn Gate

See Friday’s listings.

Who:

Hairfarmers

Where:

GLC

Kokanee concert series, apres ski at the village base of Whistler Mountain.

Who:

Michael Sicoly

Where:

Mallard Lounge

See Friday’s listings.

Who:

Whole Damn County

Where:

Moe Joe’s

See Friday’s listings.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who:

DJ Erin

Where:

Tommy Africa’s

The real funky stuff with DJ Erin. House, with a more real and funky feel, mixed in an environment sure to soothe you into rhythmic bliss.

Who:

DJ Derek

Where:

Savage Beagle

See Friday’s listings.

Who:

DJ Peace Frog

Where:

Buffalo Bill’s

Peace Frog spins classic tunes.

Who:

DJ Stoli

Where:

Garfinkel’s

Stoli mixes up your favourites for a Saturday night boogie or barfly mode.

Who:

DJ Larry

Where:

Dusty’s

Apres ski with hip grooves on a Saturday afternoon, Creekside.

Who:

DJ Keph with Superfunk

Where:

Maxx Fish

Tracks from DJ Keph’s mixed bag of tricky beats. Dance, brother, dance.

Sunday, Feb. 24

ON THE MIC

Who:

The Furious

Where:

Boot Pub

Alternative punk sounds tonight at the boot.

Who:

Murphy’s Lagh

Where:

Dubh Linn Gate

See Friday’s listings.

Who:

Whole Damn County

Where:

The Shack

Whistler’s favourite cover band rock the Shack tonight.

Who:

Hairfarmers

Where:

Longhorn Pub

More tunes from the local psychedelic duo.

Who:

Gord Oliver

Where:

Mallard Lounge

Light rock favourites from Oliver on guitar at the Lounge.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who:

Mat the Alien

What:

Context

Where:

Maxx Fish

Weekly hip hop theme night with Mat the Alien, dedicated to bringing the finest talent as well as visiting artists. Go vocal, at a night dedicated to bringing you underground hip hop talent from the local community, as well as visiting artists.

Who:

DJ Czech

Where:

Tommy Africa’s

Breaks and house from Futuristic Funk Records.

Who:

DJ Def Star Dub

Where:

Savage Beagle

Bad-ass beats at the Beagle.

What:

Moodswing

Where:

GLC

See Friday’s listings.

What:

Gin ’n Juice Night

Where:

Garfinkel’s

Resident DJ R3 at Gin ’n juice night – thirst-quenching electronica.

Who:

DJ Hebegebe

Where:

Dusty’s Bar

Fine vinyl spinning every week, a Pacific North-west great for locals’ weekend at Dusty’s.

Who:

DJ Rich

Where:

Buffalo Bill’s

Bottles of beer and a dance floor by DJ Rich.

Monday, Feb. 25

Who:

Reggae Cowboys

Where:

Boot Pub

Country style meets reggae? That’s right, at the Boot. See article.

Who:

Rob Thompson Duo

Where:

Dubh Linn Gate

Celtic originals and other songs tonight at the Gate.

Who:

Guitar Doug

Where:

Merlin’s

Entertaining riffs from Guitar Doug, at the half moon stage in Merlin’s.

Who:

Gord Oliver

Where:

Mallard Lounge

See Sunday’s listings.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who:

DJ Hebegebee

Where:

Dusty’s

Pint drinking tunes at the base of the mountain.

What:

Fund-raiser for Sarah Tippler

Where:

Maxx Fish

Fun-key beats with proceeds going towards helping Sarah recover from her avalanche injury. Admission by donation. Come share the love.

Who:

DJ Laurent de St. Laurent and Kid Kio from Tokyo

What:

Fight Club

Where:

Garfinkel’s

Two DJ’s mix it up with their own special blend Sunday at Garf’s.

Who:

DJ Ryder

What:

Magnum Opus

Where:

Tommy Africa’s

Come and show off your moves, the biggest retro-boogie night in Whistler nine years running that highlights the best in ’80s wear. Dress to impress.

What:

Drive

Where:

Savage Beagle

Deep mixing of vocal house with DJs Chris Viner, Milton and Foxxi Ozzi.

What:

DJ Rich

Where:

Buffalo Bill’s

Top 40 hits at Bill’s.

Tuesday, Feb. 26

ACOUSTICALLY INCLINED

Who:

Big Up

What:

Zero Ceiling Fund-raising party

Where:

Garfinkel’s

Party at Garf’s with the infamous local band Big Up, win a backcountry snowmobiling adventure and help raise funds for Whistler’s Zero Ceiling youth charity. All the money raised will go towards Zero Ceiling’s winter programs for disadvantaged youth from Vancouver to Mount Currie, to give them a chance to experience the Whistler outdoor lifestyle through snowboarding. The main program is the snowboard instructor training program, sponsored by Whistler-Blackcomb, but Zero Ceiling also hosts more than 120 youth each year for day visits snowboarding, wakeboarding and rafting.

Who:

Rob Thompson Duo

Where:

Dubh Linn Gate

See Monday’s listings.

What:

Open Mic Night

Where:

Amsterdam Pub Café

Randy of Whistler Music hosts valley musicians tonight.

Who:

Gord Oliver

Where:

Mallard Lounge

See Sunday’s listings.

What:

Das Boot Ballet

Where:

Boot Pub

The only place for adult entertainment in Whistler. Undressing through the midnight hour.

CLUBS AND DJS

What:

Sanctuary

Where:

GLC

DJ Laurent de St. Laurent (Montreal) and DJ Kid Kio (Tokyo) bring you a mix of goo beats and sweet beats at the Garibaldi Lift Company.

Who:

DJ Jungle Soldier with Verbal Assassin

Where:

Tommy Africa’s

The phattest vibes with hard hitters from the West Coast.

Who:

DJ Seanski

Where:

Savage Beagle

The longest running hip-hop night in Whistler.

What:

Digress

Where:

Maxx Fish

For funk’s sake, Rick, Roly and guests DJ Kori K and DJ Lando are all out. You can be too!

What:

Disco Night

Where:

Moe Joe’s

Platforms, baby, it’s Lycra night with a little o’ Sly to get you slinky.

Wednesday, Feb. 27

INSTRUMENTALLY YOURS

Who:

John Butler Trio

Where:

GLC

A little Ben Harper, a little Dave Matthews is what they say. This musician and his band began as buskers on the streets of Australia in 1996. Bassist Gavin Shoesmith and drummer Jason McGann play tunes like Better Man and Attitude from new album Three. Folk roots and rhythms.

Who:

Rob Thompson Duo

Where:

Dubh Linn Gate

See Monday’s listings.

What:

Open Mic Night

Where:

The Shack

Host Pete of Whole Damn County welcomes musicians from around the valley, tonight.

What:

Das Boot Ballet

Where:

Boot Pub

See Tuesday’s listings.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who

: DJ Shandy Rae, guests Christian Alvarez & Dave Armstrong

Where:

Tommy Africa’s

Johnny Makin’s fund-raiser. Get groovin’ with funky beats on the floor tonight.

Who:

DJ Czech with Boogie Cafe

Where:

Garfinkel’s

DJ Czech spins beats for you, apres-ski and into vinyl mode.

What:

Wiggle

Where:

Savage Beagle

Mark Lewis from LA hits Wiggle tonight.

Who:

DJ Diamond Doug

Where:

Buffalo Bill’s

See Tuesday’s listings.

What:

Sanctuary

Where:

GLC

See Tuesday’s listings.

What:

Spare Grooves

Where:

Maxx Fish

Mat the Alien and Kilo Cee bring you Whistler’s hip hop with incredible ease. Two DJs, four turntables, unlimited energy!

What:

Das Boot Ballet

Where:

Boot Pub

See Friday’s listings.

Thursday, Feb. 28

MOUNTAIN BEATS

Who:

Nearly Neil

Where

: The Shack

Neil Diamond tribute returns to the Shack.

Who:

Leanne & Kyla

Where:

Dubh Linn Gate

Originals and Celtic covers from the dynamic duo.

Who:

Guitar Doug followed by Killer Karaoke.

Where:

Merlin’s

Live tunes from Doug, then more live tunes from you. Gotta sing!

What:

Open Mic Night

Where:

Boot Pub

With your host Greg Reamsbottom. Musicians jam tonight.

Who:

Rob Thompson

Where:

Crystal Lounge

Thompson goes solo tonight at the Lounge.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who:

Thenon

Where:

Maxx Fish

Circle presents Thenon, live at Maxx Fish.

What:

Locals’ Night

Where:

Garfinkel’s

Still the best locals’ night 10 years running. Come out for local drink specials. DJ Stoli with guest DJ Erin shake things up down below.

What:

Disco Eruption with MC Velvet K

Where:

Tommy Africa’s

Play that funky music, white boy. The biggest disco night in Vancouver comes to Whistler.

What:

Waxed

Who:

DJ Kipp

Where:

Savage Beagle

Seattle’s DJ plays deep house tonight.

Who:

DJ Doug

Where:

Buffalo Bill’s

Thirst-day at Bill’s, music by Doug.

What:

Sanctuary

Where:

GLC

See Tuesday’s listings.

What:

Ladies Night

Where:

Moe Joe’s

Anything for the ladies.