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March 29-April 4 Friday, March 29 ACOUSTIC HOT TODDIES Who: Guitar Doug Where: Merlin’s The extreme apres daily with Doug at Merlin’s.

March 29-April 4

Friday, March 29

ACOUSTIC HOT TODDIES

Who: Guitar Doug

Where: Merlin’s

The extreme apres daily with Doug at Merlin’s.

Who: Pete and Chad

Where: Cinnamon Bear Bar

Tonight and Saturday, their last appearance apres-ski at the Cinnamon Bear.

Who: Ecclestons

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Irish songs and merriment at the Gate.

Who: Groove Junky

Where: Crystal Lounge

Songs from the local duo as you lounge post-ski or work day.

Who: Whole Damn County

Where: Moe Joe’s

Rockin’ covers from Whistler’s favourite cover band.

Who: Hairfarmers

Where: Dusty’s Bar

Evening folksy pyschedelic rock from the duo of Greatful Greg and Guitar Doug.

Who: Michael Sicoly

Where: Mallard Lounge

Adult contemporary favourites on piano from Michael Sicoly.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Moodswing

Where: GLC

Dr. Digglesworth and guest DJS bring you broken beats, deep house, and soul & funk, all fireside in the loungin’ house of the GLC.

What: Fresh Fridays with R3

Where: Garfinkel’s

DJ R3 spins his favourites so you can cut a rug.

What: Double Ought Buck

Where: Maxx Fish

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

What: Honey

Who: Ghetto Boy

Drippin’ sweet grooves at apres-ski, sweeter by the hour.

Who: DJ Seanski

Where: Savage Beagle

Not to be disappointed, DJ Seanski plays R&B and hip hop, Whistler’s latest favourite dance and drivin’ vibe. Come check out the Beagle floor for underground grooves.

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

It’s the right night for girls to get out and shake it!

PUBS & PATIOS

Where: Amsterdam Pub & Café

Wooden interiors and all kinds of eye-candy décor make for a funky apres-pint or meal, on the edge of Village Square. There’s a patio too, with live music some nights.

Where: Black’s Pub

The warming floor for locals apres-ski. Conversational pub feel, located at the foot of both mountain gondolas. With snowcapped peaks and the ski runs at the door, 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

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: 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 beer, 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

Brewhouse tunes 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, March 30

DE LA MUSIC

Who: Solid Earth Band

Where: Dusty’s Bar

Folk and bluegrass to funk and jazz, from Solid Earth tonight.

Who: De La Soul with Stir Fry Collective

Where: Whistler Conference Centre

Grammy Award winning rappers De La Soul plays live for the first time in five years.

Who: Vinyl

Where: Boot Pub

Eight-piece San Francisco collective brings you funk with R&B. See article.

Who: Triple Three

Where: GLC

Live hip hop and a "revolution of the senses" from the Vancouver collective. Covers from Mary J. Blige. See article.

Who: Hairfarmers

Where: Merlin’s apres ski

We all live in a yellow submarine… Fab Four covers and other goodies from Doug and Greg.

Who: Rob Funk

Where: Second Cup Café

Piano and guitar stylings from Rob Funk every Saturday.

Who: Cease & Desist

Where: Monk’s Grill

Rock ’n’ roll into the evening with Cease & Desist.

Who: Groove Junky

Where: Crystal Lounge

See Friday’s listings.

Who: Whole Damn County

Where: Moe Joe’s

See Friday’s listings.

Who: Ecclestons

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

See Friday’s listings.

Who: Michael Sicoly

Where: Mallard Lounge

See Friday’s listings.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Stoli & Miguel Sanchez

Where: Garfinkel’s

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

Who: Super Funk with DJ Keph

Where: Maxx Fish

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

What: Reggae night

Where: Merlin’s

Club Shred and reggae themed music at Base II Jamaica.

Who: DJ Peace Frog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

A mainstream mix keeps Whistler’s night club rockin’!

Who: DJ Derek

Where: Savage Beagle

See Friday’s listings.

Who: DJ Trixx

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Top 40 tunes grooving through the dance floor twists at Tommy’s tonight.

Sunday, March 31

MOUNTAIN MUSIC

Who: Wide Mouth Mason

Where: Dusty’s Bar

Saskatoon trio bring you alternative rock stylings from their new album Stew and other gems.

Who: The Commitments (yes, from that film!)

Where: GLC

Mustang Sally and other faves from the Irish soul collective. See article.

Who: Vinyl

Where: Boot Pub

See article.

Who: Hairfarmers

Where: GLC

Apres ski at Merlin’s.

Who: Leanne and Kyla

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Local duo play Celtic favourites at the Gate.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Gin ’n Juice Night

Where: Garfinkel’s

Resident DJ R3 brings you fresh beats this eve.

Who: DJ Hebegebe

Where: Dusty’s Bar

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

What: Moodswing

Where: GLC

See Friday’s listings.

Who: Mat the Alien with MC Kyprios

What: Context

Where: Maxx Fish

Circa presents weekly hip hop theme night with Mat the Alien, dedicated to bringing the finest talent as well as visiting artists. MC Kyprios is at Context tonight.

Who: DJ Doug

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

High energy dance keeps the weekend alive at Bill’s.

Who: DJ Grooverobber

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Funky hard house tonight.

Who: DJ Def Star Dub

Where: Savage Beagle

Bad-ass beats at the Beagle.

Monday, April 1

GREAT MUSIC, NO JOKE

Who: Flowmotion

Where: Boot Pub

The energy of a jam band with covers like Thankyou, Whoever You Are from Ghetti Tah.

Who: Leanne & Kyla

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

See Sunday’s listings.

What: Karaoke Night

Where: Crystal Lounge

Belt it out in the lounge, every Monday.

What: Live Music Mondays

Where: Wicked Wheel Restaurant, Pemberton

This week Melissa and Barry bring you musical delights.

CLUBS AND DJS

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.

What: Shits and Giggles

Where: Maxx Fish

Always big sexy funk, Spincat is back!

Who: DJ Hebegebee with locals’ Monday apres-ski

Where: Dusty’s

Pint drinking tunes at the base of the mountain.

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.

Who: DJ Doug

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Mainstream music mix is packing Whistler’s biggest dance floor.

Who: RaSoul

Where: Savage Beagle

From San Francisco, RaSoul heats up the night.

Who: DJ Lambchops

Where: Moe Joe’s

April Fool’s Bash tonight!

Tuesday, April 2

FUNKADELIC NUTMEG

Who: Fishbone with Big Up

Where: Garfinkel’s

L.A.’s Fishbone bring skafunk madness to Garf’s. See article.

Who: Leanne & Kyla

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

See Sunday’s listings.

What: Open Mic Night

Where: Amsterdam Pub Café

Cabaret-style feel, open to musicians from around the valley. Disco ball included. Open mic, open up.

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.

What: Digress!

Where: Maxx Fish

4 funk’s sake, brought to you by Rick, Roly and special guest DJs every Tuesday night.

Who: DJ Peace Frog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

See Saturday’s listings.

Who: DJ Snowsurfer

Where: Merlin’s

Snowsurfer keeps the house spinning with retro tunes and some funky new ones.

Who: DJs Gtm and soda pop

Where: Tommy Africa’s

More funky beats, tiki-hut side, at Tommy’s.

Who: DJ Seanski

Where: Savage Beagle

The longest running hip-hop night in Whistler.

What: Disco Night

Where: Moe Joe’s

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

Wednesday, April 3

STAGE SIGHTINGS

What: Whistler Music Search

Who: Yosef Rouch, Dave Morris, Sheri Seeley

Where: Crystal Lounge

The search continues. Come early and avoid the line-up.

What: Das Boot Ballet

Where: Boot Pub

See Friday’s listings.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: New Themed night

Who: Guest DJS with acid jazz, disco and retro.

Where: The Shack

Girls Just Want to Want Fun Wednesdays, continuing a relaxed groove at the Shack.

What: Sanctuary

Where: GLC

See Tuesday’s listings.

Who: Boogie Café with DJ Czech

Where: Garfinkel’s

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

Who: Mr. Wilson

Where: Savage Beagle

Hip hop every Wednesday with Mr. Wilson, ongoing on Wednesdays.

What: Milton and Kory K. vs. Erin and Lenny

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Tribe brings you four DJs tonight. Groove with funky beats on the dance floor this eve, tiki-hut side.

Who: DJ Diamond Doug

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

See Sunday’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 sound. Special guests Jeff Spec and Sweet G.

Who: DJ Snowsurfer

Where: Merlin’s

More funky beats

Thursday, April 4

FIDDLES RAISED

Who: Murphy’s Lagh

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Go Irish!

Who: Nicola Everton with the Joe Trio

Where: Squamish Baptist Church

Selections from Duke Ellington, and a variation of the Pink Panther theme arranged by Cam Wilson. Never a dull instrumental moment from the Joe Trio, who include a Brazilian version of a Derrias Milhaud composition.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: Retro Funk 54

Where: Maxx Fish

DJ Keph spins retro classics. Get the funky Lycra out.

What: Locals’ Night

Where: Garfinkel’s

Still the best locals’ night 10 years running. DJ Stoli with DJ Erin shake things up down below.

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Thirst-day at Bill’s, music by Doug.

What: Sanctuary

Where: GLC

See Tuesday’s listings.

What: Waxed

Where: Savage Beagle

Funky house and breaks tonight.

What: Ladies Night

Where: Moe Joe’s

Looks good, smells good, it’s all good… Ladies’ Night at Moe’s this eve.