Friday, March 15
STAGE SIDE
Who: Freeflow
What: Pontiac GMC Snow Show, Village Mainstage
Vancouvers Freeflow brings rock energy and jazzy funk blends on stage today round about 3 p.m.
Who: Whole Damn County
Where: Moe Joes
Whistlers favourite cover band play tunes all night long.
Who: Groove Junky
Where: Crystal Lounge
B-side cover songs and others from Groove Junky tonight.
Who: Hairfarmers
What: Payday Friday
Where: Merlins
Folksy psychedelic rock from the boys at Merlins. Buy your pal a pint!
Who: Murphys Lagh
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
More Irish fun from the boys in Murphys Lagh.
Who: Bryan Lyster
Where: Zeuskis Taverna
Flamenco guitar gets your Spanish nights sizzlin. Que bueno!
Who: Michael Sicoly
Where: Mallard Lounge
Adult contemporary piano from the piano man.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
The only place for adult entertainment in Whistler. Undressing through the midnight hour.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Honey
Where: Dustys
The sweet life: beautifully drippin honey grooves from Mat the Alien and Ghetto Boy, apres and evening sets. This is sweet, kick outta the Creek for mountain beats!
What: Moodswing
Where: GLC
Dr. Digglesworth and guests bring you straight loungin with deep house, broken beat, soul and funk, on the village side of Whistler Mountain.
What: Fresh Fridays with R3
Where: Garfinkels
DJ R3 spins his favourites so you can cut a rug.
Who: Passion Fridays
Where: Tommy Africas
Whistlers own DJ Erin keeps grooving all night long with an incredibly delicious mix of funky vocal house including UK re-mixes.
What: Double Ought Buck
Where: Maxx Fish
Double Ought Buck with dj brokenarrow at Maxx Fish. Classic yet nouveau beats.
Who: DJ Rich
Where: Buffalo Bills
Get out and shake it while you linger at Bills with a bevie.
Who: DJ Seanski
Where: Savage Beagle
Hip hop and R&B tonight.
PUBS & PATIOS
Where: Blacks Pub
The warming floor for locals apres-ski. Conversational pub feel, located at the foot of both mountain gondolas. Enjoy their telescope to people watch or star gaze. Tasty food, 99 brands of beer in a gilded silver menu, and 40 scotches to keep you reminiscing.
Where: Citta
Cittas central stage in Village Square attracts locals, patio-side, and visitors too. Best people watching spot to enjoy a variety of pints on tap; open for lunch.
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: BBKs Pub
Its 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: Tapleys 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
Brewhouse tunes are always hopping from morning till night, with an emphasis on the 80s and 90s. A pool table and fireside comfy chairs, alongside full restaurant set up, make for a great meeting spot.
Where: Hozs 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, March 16
TRACKS AND TRICKS
Who: Allison Crowe
Where: Snow Show at the Village mainstage, 3 p.m. and at The Shack, 10 p.m.
Rising indie star Crowe and her trio sing from Six Songs and new album. See article.
Who: Rob Funk
Where: Second Cup
Piano and guitar stylings every Saturday night, window-side by the booths. Caffe Latte + tunes = a good life.
Who: Leanne & Kyla
Where: Monks Grill
Celtic covers and originals on hand with Leanne & Kyla, on guitar and fiddle.
Who: Murphys Lagh
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
See Fridays listings.
Who: Groove Junky
Where: Crystal Lounge
See Fridays listings.
Who: Whole Damn County
Where: Moe Joes
See Fridays listings.
Who: Michael Sicoly
Where: Mallard Lounge
See Fridays listings.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Reggae Night
Where: Merlins
Songs from the Island with Club Shred tonight.
Who: Superfunk with DJ Keph
Where: Maxx Fish
Uber-sexy funk all night long at Maxx Fish.
Who: DJ Stoli with Miguel Sanchez
Where: Garfinkels
Stoli mixes up your favourites for a Saturday night boogie or barfly mode.
Who: DJ Larry
Where: Dustys
Apres ski with rock and blues classics on a Saturday afternoon, Creekside.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bills
Mainstream mix with Peace Frog at Bills lilypad booth.
Who: DJ Trixx
Where: Tommy Africas
Top 40 tunes grooving through the dance floor twists at Tommys tonight.
Who: DJ Derek
Where: Savage Beagle
See Fridays listings.
Sunday, March 17 St. Patricks Day
Not only is it time for good music, its a day for green beverages. Perhaps youll find your four leaf clover this round.
Who: Spirit of the West and the Town Pants
Where: Dustys Bar
West Coast Celtic band Spirit of the West and the Town Pants yuk it up this eve at the base of Whistler Mountain, Creekside. Come home for a rest See article.
Who: Ian Parker
Where: Millennium Place, 4 p.m.
Pure classical; no intermission this set. Master pianist and Vancouver-born Ian Parker, now based in NYC, performs fluid songs inspired by the Whistler environs. Songs from the Juilliard Masters student include Ravels Ondine. See article.
Who: The Hairfarmers
Where: Tapleys Pub
What: Tapleys St. Patricks Day Party
Folksy duo the Hairfarmers keep you entertained with Beatles, Happy Birthday to St. Patrick, and more. Green Keiths (yum) on tap.
Who: DOA
Where: Boot Pub
Punk rock from Joe Keithley tonight at the Boot.
Who: Olaf Deshields
Where: Mallard Lounge
Deshields keeps you company over a cocktail or tea at the Mallard.
Who: Whole Damn County
Where: The Shack
Dont call me daughter Pearl Jam covers and others. Lights, camera,
Who: Murphys Lagh
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
See Fridays listings.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: Context presents Abstract Rude
Where: Maxx Fish
L.A. native plays from their latest album titled P.A.I.N.T., a 16-song compilation released on Battle Axe records. Emcee Ab Rude "can rip it up on stage, and blow your mind freestyling in a cipher." The new album also features LMNO & DJ Rhettmatic of Beat Junkies, and newcomer Kenny Seagal.
Who: DJ Shandy Rae with Chris Viner
Where: GLC
Two DJS mix up your St. Paddys Day fun.
Who: Resident DJ R3
Where: Garfinkels
Gin n Juice night with DJ R3.
Who: DJ Larry apres-ski
Where: Dustys Bar
DJ Larry in the house. Hell play the blues for you.
Who: DJ Diamond Doug
Where: Buffalo Bills
Diamond Doug spins your faves tonight.
Who: DJ Derek
Where: Savage Beagle
Dance, hip hop and top 40 songs.
Monday, March 18
ASTOUNDING SOUND
Who: Grames Brothers
Were: Boot Pub
Funk and groove with the Grames Brothers tonight.
Who: Olaf Deshields
Where: Mallard Lounge
See Sundays listings.
Who: Leanne & Kyla
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Celtic covers and originals from the dynamic duo this evening.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Laurent de St. Laurent and Kid Kio from Tokyo
What: Fight Club
Where: Garfinkels
Two DJs mix it up with their own special blend Sunday at Garfs.
Who: DJ Hebegebee apres-ski
Where: Dustys
Pint-drinking tunes at the base of the mountain.
What: Scott Arkwells Shits and Giggles
Where: Maxx Fish
Always big sexy funk every Monday night, voted best DJ by Georgia Straight readers.
What: Magnum Opus
Who: DJ Ryder
Where: Tommys Africa
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.
Who: Drive with DJ Chris Viner, Milton and Foxxi Ozzi
Where: Savage Beagle
Spinning deep vocal house Chris Viners b-day bash!
Who: DJ Ram with passport Mondays
Where: Moe Joes
DJ Ram kicks out the hits tonight.
Tuesday, March 19
STAGEBOUND
What: Live Wire Tuesdays
Who: Big Up
Ska and reggae faves from local lads Big Up, every Tuesday.
Who: Yale Universitys Magevet
Where: Millennium Place
Yales premiere singing group devoted to Jewish and Israeli music. Founded nine years ago by five men, they are now a co-ed ensemble that has toured North America.
What: Open Mic Night with your host Randy of Whistler Music
Where: Amsterdam Pub Café
Play live with Whistlers best local musicians on stage.
Who: Olaf Deshields
Where: Mallard Lounge
See Sundays listings.
Who: Leanne & Kyla
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
See Mondays listings.
What: Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
See Fridays listings.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ David Alvarado with DJ Chris Viner and Milton Currie
Where: GLC
A night of underground deep sexin house from L.A. native David Alvarado. He spins tonight with Chris Viner and Milton Currie.
Who: Snowsurfer
Where: Merlins
Retro songs and new ones too, tonight at Merlins.
Who: DJ Seanski
Where: Savage Beagle
The longest running hip-hop night in Whistler.
What: Digress!
Where: Maxx Fish
For funks sake, Rick, Roly and special guests. Funky surprises and cool prizes.
What: Disco Night
Where: Moe Joes
Platforms, baby. Its Lycra night with a little o Sly to get you slinky.
Who: DJ Noodlez CD release party with Soda Pop
Where: Tommy Africas
DJ Noodlez spins all night long.
Wednesday, March 20
SEARCHING FOR RHYTHMS
What: Whistler Music Search
Where: Crystal Lounge
Tonight Rob Funk, Glen Mishaw and Ben Scott.
Who: Leanne & Kyla
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
See Mondays listings.
Who: Olaf Deshields
Where: Mallard Lounge
See Sundays listings.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
See Fridays listings.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Czech with Boogie Cafe
Where: Garfinkels
DJ Czech spins beats for you, apres-ski and into vinyl mode.
Who: DJ Diamond Doug
Where: Buffalo Bills
See Sundays listings.
What: Sanctuary
Where: GLC
See Tuesdays listings.
What: Spare Grooves
Where: Maxx Fish
Mat the Alien and Kilo Cee bring you Whistlers hip hop. Two DJs, four turntables, incredible ease.
What: Play featuring DJ Shandy Rae
Where: Tommy Africas
Groove with funky beats on the dance floor this eve, tiki-hut side.
Who: DJ Derek
Where: Savage Beagle
More dance, hip hop, and Top 40.
Thursday, March 21
THE SCIENCE OF SOUND
Who: Karen Thirlwall
Where: Crystal Lounge
Former Whistlerite, now based in Calgary, singer-songwriter Karen Thirlwall plays from her collection of pop songs, recorded in Whistler in 2001. Songs include Fall Away, original pop music influenced by Alanis Morissette, Jewel, and Sarah McLachlan. Thirlwall has opened for Spirit of the West, The Paper Boys, and Big Yellow Taxi. Cover songs too.
What: Local Jam Night
Where: Boot Pub
Host Greg Reamsbottom opens up the mic tonight.
Who: Leanne & Kyla
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
See Mondays listings.
Who: Michael Sicoly
Where: Mallard Lounge
See Fridays listings.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Keph
Where: Maxx Fish
Old school hip hop night with DJ Keph with all your favourite classic hip hop.
Who: DJ Doug
Where: Buffalo Bills
Thirst-day at Bills, music by Doug.
What: Locals Night
Where: Garfinkels
Still the best locals night 10 years running. Resident DJs Erin and Stoli shake things up down below.
What: Sanctuary
Where: GLC
See Tuesdays listings.
What: Waxed
Who: DJ Milton and guest Kori
Where: Savage Beagle
Funky house and breaks.
What: Ladies Night
Where: Moe Joes
Looks good, smells good, its all good ladies night at Moes this eve.