March 29-April 4
Friday, March 29
ACOUSTIC HOT TODDIES
Who: Guitar Doug
Where: Merlins
The extreme apres daily with Doug at Merlins.
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 Joes
Rockin covers from Whistlers favourite cover band.
Who: Hairfarmers
Where: Dustys 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: Garfinkels
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, Whistlers latest favourite dance and drivin vibe. Come check out the Beagle floor for underground grooves.
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.
Who: DJ Rich
Where: Buffalo Bills
Its 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. Theres a patio too, with live music some nights.
Where: Blacks 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
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.
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 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: 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. 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 30
DE LA MUSIC
Who: Solid Earth Band
Where: Dustys 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: Merlins 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: Monks Grill
Rock n roll into the evening with Cease & Desist.
Who: Groove Junky
Where: Crystal Lounge
See Fridays listings.
Who: Whole Damn County
Where: Moe Joes
See Fridays listings.
Who: Ecclestons
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
See Fridays listings.
Who: Michael Sicoly
Where: Mallard Lounge
See Fridays listings.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Stoli & Miguel Sanchez
Where: Garfinkels
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 Kephs mixed bag of tricky beats. Dance, brother, dance.
What: Reggae night
Where: Merlins
Club Shred and reggae themed music at Base II Jamaica.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bills
A mainstream mix keeps Whistlers night club rockin!
Who: DJ Derek
Where: Savage Beagle
See Fridays listings.
Who: DJ Trixx
Where: Tommy Africas
Top 40 tunes grooving through the dance floor twists at Tommys tonight.
Sunday, March 31
MOUNTAIN MUSIC
Who: Wide Mouth Mason
Where: Dustys 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 Merlins.
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: Garfinkels
Resident DJ R3 brings you fresh beats this eve.
Who: DJ Hebegebe
Where: Dustys Bar
Fine vinyl spinning every week, a Pacific North-west great for locals weekend at Dustys.
What: Moodswing
Where: GLC
See Fridays 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 Bills
High energy dance keeps the weekend alive at Bills.
Who: DJ Grooverobber
Where: Tommy Africas
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 Sundays 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: Garfinkels
Two DJs mix it up with their own special blend Sunday at Garfs.
What: Shits and Giggles
Where: Maxx Fish
Always big sexy funk, Spincat is back!
Who: DJ Hebegebee with locals Monday apres-ski
Where: Dustys
Pint drinking tunes at the base of the mountain.
Who: DJ Ryder
What: Magnum Opus
Where: Tommy Africas
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 Bills
Mainstream music mix is packing Whistlers biggest dance floor.
Who: RaSoul
Where: Savage Beagle
From San Francisco, RaSoul heats up the night.
Who: DJ Lambchops
Where: Moe Joes
April Fools Bash tonight!
Tuesday, April 2
FUNKADELIC NUTMEG
Who: Fishbone with Big Up
Where: Garfinkels
L.A.s Fishbone bring skafunk madness to Garfs. See article.
Who: Leanne & Kyla
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
See Sundays 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 funks sake, brought to you by Rick, Roly and special guest DJs every Tuesday night.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bills
See Saturdays listings.
Who: DJ Snowsurfer
Where: Merlins
Snowsurfer keeps the house spinning with retro tunes and some funky new ones.
Who: DJs Gtm and soda pop
Where: Tommy Africas
More funky beats, tiki-hut side, at Tommys.
Who: DJ Seanski
Where: Savage Beagle
The longest running hip-hop night in Whistler.
What: Disco Night
Where: Moe Joes
Platforms, baby, its 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 Fridays 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 Tuesdays listings.
Who: Boogie Café with DJ Czech
Where: Garfinkels
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 Africas
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 Bills
See Sundays listings.
What: Spare Grooves
Where: Maxx Fish
Mat the Alien and Kilo Cee bring you Whistlers hip hop with incredible ease. Two DJs, four turntables, unlimited sound. Special guests Jeff Spec and Sweet G.
Who: DJ Snowsurfer
Where: Merlins
More funky beats
Thursday, April 4
FIDDLES RAISED
Who: Murphys 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: Garfinkels
Still the best locals night 10 years running. DJ Stoli with DJ Erin shake things up down below.
Where: Buffalo Bills
Thirst-day at Bills, music by Doug.
What: Sanctuary
Where: GLC
See Tuesdays listings.
What: Waxed
Where: Savage Beagle
Funky house and breaks tonight.
What: Ladies Night
Where: Moe Joes
Looks good, smells good, its all good Ladies Night at Moes this eve.