February 22-28
Friday, Feb. 22
ON THE SOUNDSCAPES
Who:
HairfarmersWhere:
MerlinsMore tunes this evening from the psychedelic duo, Yellow Submarine, singalong included.
Who:
Slow Nerve ActionWhere:
The ShackTheir final show till spring, with songs from The Soap of Beautiful Women .
Who
: Brian LysterWhere:
ZeuskisLyster on flamenco guitar tonight.
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Steve WrightWhere:
Crystal LoungeMazinaws Steve Wright goes solo tonight with B-side covers of bands you know.
Who:
Murphys LaghWhere:
Dubh Linn GateCeltic covers and foot-stomping merriment.
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Michael SicolyWhere:
Mallard LoungeAdult contemporary favourites tonight at the Chateau Whistlers Mallard Lounge.
Who:
Whole Damn CountyWhere:
Moe JoesWhistlers favourite cover band with rockin tunes, downstairs.
What:
Live Music NightWhere:
Wicked Wheel, PembertonLive music Mondays and Susan Holden sings this evening.
CLUBS AND DJS
What:
MoodswingWhere:
GLCDr. Digglesworth and guests bring you straight loungin with deep house, broken beat, soul and funk. Get downtempo tonight, village side at Whistler Mountain.
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Fresh Fridays with R3Where:
GarfinkelsDJ R3 spins his favourites at the moose.
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Passion FridaysWhere:
Tommy AfricasWhistlers own DJ Erin keeps grooving all night long with an incredibly delicious mix of funky vocal house including UK re-mixes.
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DJ RichWhere:
Buffalo BillsClassic tunes from Bills while you linger over a pint.
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Double Ought BuckWhere:
Maxx FishDouble Ought Buck with dj brokenarrow at Maxx Fish. Classic yet nouveau sounds.
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HoneyWhere:
DustysThe sweet life: beautifully drippin honey grooves from Mat the Alien and Ghetto Boy, apres and evening sets.
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DJ SeanskiWhere
: Savage BeagleDJ Seanski spins R&B and hip hop, Whistlers latest favourite dance and drivin vibe. Come check out the Beagle floor for underground grooves.
PUBS & PATIOS
Where:
Blacks PubConversational 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.
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CittaCittas central stage in Village Square attracts locals, patio-side, and visitors too. Best people watching spot to enjoy a variety of pints on tap.
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Amsterdam CaféWith 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.
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BBKs PubIts 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!"
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Tapleys Neighbourhood PubCasual 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.
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The Brew HouseBrew 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.
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Hozs PubDown 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 BallWho:
Michael Frantis Spearhead, Karl Densons Tiny Universe, Blackalicious, and Saul Williams.Where:
Whistler Conference CentreFour bands, one night, too much funk to count. Spread the love, funk it up. See story.
Who:
Jim ByrnesWhere:
Millennium PlaceBluesman Byrnes plays acoustic blues tonight. See article.
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SkydogWhere:
DustysSkydog gets out there as Whistlers favourite garage band rocks with riffs tonight.
Who:
Leanne & KylaWhere:
Monks GrillOn fiddle and guitar, the duo sing Irish favourites against a snowy backdrop at Monks.
Who:
Murphys LaghWhere:
Dubh Linn GateSee Fridays listings.
Who:
HairfarmersWhere:
GLCKokanee concert series, apres ski at the village base of Whistler Mountain.
Who:
Michael SicolyWhere:
Mallard LoungeSee Fridays listings.
Who:
Whole Damn CountyWhere:
Moe JoesSee Fridays listings.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who:
DJ ErinWhere:
Tommy AfricasThe 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.
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DJ DerekWhere:
Savage BeagleSee Fridays listings.
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DJ Peace FrogWhere:
Buffalo BillsPeace Frog spins classic tunes.
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DJ StoliWhere:
GarfinkelsStoli mixes up your favourites for a Saturday night boogie or barfly mode.
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DJ LarryWhere:
DustysApres ski with hip grooves on a Saturday afternoon, Creekside.
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DJ Keph with SuperfunkWhere:
Maxx FishTracks from DJ Kephs mixed bag of tricky beats. Dance, brother, dance.
Sunday, Feb. 24
ON THE MIC
Who:
The FuriousWhere:
Boot PubAlternative punk sounds tonight at the boot.
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Murphys LaghWhere:
Dubh Linn GateSee Fridays listings.
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Whole Damn CountyWhere:
The ShackWhistlers favourite cover band rock the Shack tonight.
Who:
HairfarmersWhere:
Longhorn PubMore tunes from the local psychedelic duo.
Who:
Gord OliverWhere:
Mallard LoungeLight rock favourites from Oliver on guitar at the Lounge.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who:
Mat the AlienWhat:
ContextWhere:
Maxx FishWeekly 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 CzechWhere:
Tommy AfricasBreaks and house from Futuristic Funk Records.
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DJ Def Star DubWhere:
Savage BeagleBad-ass beats at the Beagle.
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MoodswingWhere:
GLCSee Fridays listings.
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Gin n Juice NightWhere:
GarfinkelsResident DJ R3 at Gin n juice night thirst-quenching electronica.
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DJ HebegebeWhere:
Dustys BarFine vinyl spinning every week, a Pacific North-west great for locals weekend at Dustys.
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DJ RichWhere:
Buffalo BillsBottles of beer and a dance floor by DJ Rich.
Monday, Feb. 25
Who:
Reggae CowboysWhere:
Boot PubCountry style meets reggae? Thats right, at the Boot. See article.
Who:
Rob Thompson DuoWhere:
Dubh Linn GateCeltic originals and other songs tonight at the Gate.
Who:
Guitar DougWhere:
MerlinsEntertaining riffs from Guitar Doug, at the half moon stage in Merlins.
Who:
Gord OliverWhere:
Mallard LoungeSee Sundays listings.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who:
DJ HebegebeeWhere:
DustysPint drinking tunes at the base of the mountain.
What:
Fund-raiser for Sarah TipplerWhere:
Maxx FishFun-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 TokyoWhat:
Fight ClubWhere:
GarfinkelsTwo DJs mix it up with their own special blend Sunday at Garfs.
Who:
DJ RyderWhat:
Magnum OpusWhere:
Tommy AfricasCome 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.
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DriveWhere:
Savage BeagleDeep mixing of vocal house with DJs Chris Viner, Milton and Foxxi Ozzi.
What:
DJ RichWhere:
Buffalo BillsTop 40 hits at Bills.
Tuesday, Feb. 26
ACOUSTICALLY INCLINED
Who:
Big UpWhat:
Zero Ceiling Fund-raising partyWhere:
GarfinkelsParty at Garfs with the infamous local band Big Up, win a backcountry snowmobiling adventure and help raise funds for Whistlers Zero Ceiling youth charity. All the money raised will go towards Zero Ceilings 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 DuoWhere:
Dubh Linn GateSee Mondays listings.
What:
Open Mic NightWhere:
Amsterdam Pub CaféRandy of Whistler Music hosts valley musicians tonight.
Who:
Gord OliverWhere:
Mallard LoungeSee Sundays listings.
What:
Das Boot BalletWhere:
Boot PubThe only place for adult entertainment in Whistler. Undressing through the midnight hour.
CLUBS AND DJS
What:
SanctuaryWhere:
GLCDJ 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 AssassinWhere:
Tommy AfricasThe phattest vibes with hard hitters from the West Coast.
Who:
DJ SeanskiWhere:
Savage BeagleThe longest running hip-hop night in Whistler.
What:
DigressWhere:
Maxx FishFor funks sake, Rick, Roly and guests DJ Kori K and DJ Lando are all out. You can be too!
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Disco NightWhere:
Moe JoesPlatforms, baby, its Lycra night with a little o Sly to get you slinky.
Wednesday, Feb. 27
INSTRUMENTALLY YOURS
Who:
John Butler TrioWhere:
GLCA 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 DuoWhere:
Dubh Linn GateSee Mondays listings.
What:
Open Mic NightWhere:
The ShackHost Pete of Whole Damn County welcomes musicians from around the valley, tonight.
What:
Das Boot BalletWhere:
Boot PubSee Tuesdays listings.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who
: DJ Shandy Rae, guests Christian Alvarez & Dave ArmstrongWhere:
Tommy AfricasJohnny Makins fund-raiser. Get groovin with funky beats on the floor tonight.
Who:
DJ Czech with Boogie CafeWhere:
GarfinkelsDJ Czech spins beats for you, apres-ski and into vinyl mode.
What:
WiggleWhere:
Savage BeagleMark Lewis from LA hits Wiggle tonight.
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DJ Diamond DougWhere:
Buffalo BillsSee Tuesdays listings.
What:
SanctuaryWhere:
GLCSee Tuesdays listings.
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Spare GroovesWhere:
Maxx FishMat the Alien and Kilo Cee bring you Whistlers hip hop with incredible ease. Two DJs, four turntables, unlimited energy!
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Das Boot BalletWhere:
Boot PubSee Fridays listings.
Thursday, Feb. 28
MOUNTAIN BEATS
Who:
Nearly NeilWhere
: The ShackNeil Diamond tribute returns to the Shack.
Who:
Leanne & KylaWhere:
Dubh Linn GateOriginals and Celtic covers from the dynamic duo.
Who:
Guitar Doug followed by Killer Karaoke.Where:
MerlinsLive tunes from Doug, then more live tunes from you. Gotta sing!
What:
Open Mic NightWhere:
Boot PubWith your host Greg Reamsbottom. Musicians jam tonight.
Who:
Rob ThompsonWhere:
Crystal LoungeThompson goes solo tonight at the Lounge.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who:
ThenonWhere:
Maxx FishCircle presents Thenon, live at Maxx Fish.
What:
Locals NightWhere:
GarfinkelsStill the best locals night 10 years running. Come out for local drink specials. DJ Stoli with guest DJ Erin shake things up down below.
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Disco Eruption with MC Velvet KWhere:
Tommy AfricasPlay that funky music, white boy. The biggest disco night in Vancouver comes to Whistler.
What:
WaxedWho:
DJ KippWhere:
Savage BeagleSeattles DJ plays deep house tonight.
Who:
DJ DougWhere:
Buffalo BillsThirst-day at Bills, music by Doug.
What:
SanctuaryWhere:
GLCSee Tuesdays listings.
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Ladies NightWhere:
Moe JoesAnything for the ladies.