Friday, May 24
SOUNDS OF OZ
Who: John Butler Trio
Where: GLC
From Oz and rising on the North American circuit, the John Butler Trio has appeared with legend Maceo Parker, Spearhead, and the Counting Crows and have been featured at numerous blues festivals this past year. They return to Whistler this weekend catch their sound live tonight before they head back Down Under.
Who: Steve Wright
Where: Crystal Lounge
Solo ballads from Steve Wright, on guitar at the lounge.
Who: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Celtic covers and originals from the boys.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: Bearfoot Bistro
Nightly jazz from piano man Cameron Chu. Conversation-friendly volume in a stylish venue.
Who: Whole Damn County
Where: Moe Joes
Cover tunes and originals from local boys the Whole Damn County.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
Live adult entertainment at the Boot.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Fresh Fridays with R3
Where: Garfinkels
DJ R3 spins his favourites so you can cut a rug.
What: Ninja Tune Friday
Who: DJ Craig
Where: Maxx Fish
The revenge of DJ Craig a.k.a. C the Selecta.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bills
Tunes from Peace Frog and no cover for ladies.
Who: Def Star Dub
Where: Savage Beagle
A mix of house, hip hop and Top 40 tonight and Saturday.
PUBS & PATIOS
Where: The Brew House
Brewhouse tunes are always hopping from morning to 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.
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 Pub & Café
Wooden interiors and all kinds of eye-candy décor make for a funky apres-pint or meal, at the Village Square. Patio too, with live music some nights. For an international, younger crowd visit the Dam.
Where: Blacks Pub
The warming floor for locals apres-ski. Located at the foot of both village gondolas. With snowcapped peaks and the downhill bike course in summer, 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: 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.
Saturday, May 25
THE SOUND OF MUSIC
What: 1 st Annual Talent Night
Where: Millennium Place
Locals display their skills. See article.
Who: Steve Wright
Where: Crystal Lounge
See Fridays listings.
Who: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
See Fridays listings.
Who: Whole Damn County
Where: Moe Joes
See Fridays listings.
Who: Rob Funk
Where: Second Cup
From 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Rob Funk plays his guitar and piano stylings. Every second Saturday from today.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: Ninja Tune Saturday night
Where: Maxx Fish
Craig Ingman as C the Selecta has taken over this weekend in full Circa fashion.
Who: DJ Stoli & Miguel Sanchez
Where: Garfinkels
Stoli mixes up your favourites for a Saturday night boogie or barfly mode.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bills
A mainstream mix keeps Whistler audiences rockin.
Who: DJ Lennie, Jungle Soldier and guests
What: Open House
Where: Tommy Africas
Jungle Soldier shifts from Tuesday nights. Jazzy house from Lennie followed by the best break beats on the West Coast.
Who: DJ Def Star Dub
Where: Savage Beagle
See Fridays listings.
Sunday, May 26
SOUND RIFFS
Who: Powder Blues Band
Where: Buffalo Bills
Legendary Canadian blues bands plays Bills. See article.
Who: Bill Hilly Band
Where: Whistler, 1 p.m.; Pemberton, 7:30 p.m.
Folk artists play the Whistler Childrens Festival and make a Pemberton appearance.
Who: Whole Damn County
Where: The Shack
Live tunes from Whistlers favourite cover band every Sunday.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Beat Cave
Where: Maxx Fish
Who: Whistler Music Percussion Center presents an evening of Jungle, Tribal, Afro-Cuban and Latino beats. Bring your drum and thunder tonight!
What: Soul Kitchen
Where: Tommy Africas
Breaks and house from DJ Czech and Futuristic Funk Records.
What: Weekend Madness
Where: Buffalo Bills
Busy dance floor and long lineups, get here early.
Monday, May 27
ABOUNDING SOUNDS
Who: Yellowbelly
Where: Boot Pub
Indie band from Victoria, B.C. play smooth grooves with Esthero-meets-the-Inbreds-type guitar riffs and lingering chords.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: A track and Obscure Disorder, in conjunction with Circa
Where: Maxx Fish
Montreals Obscure Disorder, featuring an intense performance of textured beats from Dave One, mass appeal hooks from Dunnit, A-Trak, the 1997 DMC youngest-ever world champion, and Logik on bassy vocals.
What: Open Turntables Night
Where: Savage Beagle
Come and talk to Milton. House, breaks and hip hop DJs preferred.
Who: DJ Ryder
What: Magnum Opus
Where: Tommy Africas
Retro boogie night. Dress to the nines and come shake your booty.
Who: DJ Rich
Where: Buffalo Bills
DJ Rich plays tunes through the night.
What: Service Industry Night
Where: Moe Joes
Locals night in the shoulder season.
Tuesday, May 28
SOUNDS THIS TIME ROUND
What: Open Mic Night
Where: Amsterdam Pub
With your host Randy of Whistler Music. Come jam at the pub with local Whistler musicians.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
See Fridays listings.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ AV
Where: Maxx Fish
Eclectic hip hop from DJ AV with old school and rock too.
Who: DJ Seanski
Where: Savage Beagle
Hip hop beats from Seanski.
Wednesday, May 29
SOUND LIKE A HIT
Who: Andrea Graham
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Covers from Radiohead to Blind Melon. Originals too; some songs performed with partner Chelsea.
What: Weekly euchre tournament
Where: Hozs Pub
7 p.m. start for this weekly event.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
See Fridays listings. CLUBS AND DJS
Who: Boogie Café with DJ Czech
Where: Garfinkels
DJ Czech spins beats for you, apres-ski and into vinyl mode.
Who: DJ Diamond Doug
Where: Buffalo Bills
A diamond in the ruff or sparkling, well-cut jewel?
What: Spare Grooves
Where: Maxx Fish
Mat the Alien and Kilo Cee bring you Whistlers hip hop with incredible ease.
Who: Guest DJs
Where: The Shack
Acid jazz, disco and retro on tap.
Who: Def Star Dub with Mr. Wilson
Where: Savage Beagle
Downtempo beats and hip hop this evening.
Who: DJ Tone Ballone
Where: Moe Joes
Tone Ballone kicking out the tunes!
Thursday, May 30
THE SOUND & THE FURY
Who: Andrea Graham
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
See Wednesdays listings.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Shits and Giggles
Where: Maxx Fish
DJ Vinyl Ritchie sets the record straight playing big, sexy, funk. Scott Arkwell voted best DJ in B.C. two years in a row by readers of the Georgia Straight.
What: Locals Night
Where: Garfinkels
Still the best locals night 10 years running. DJ Stoli with DJ Erin shake things up down below.
Who: DJ Peacefrog
Where: Buffalo Bills
Thirst-day at Bills; music by Peacefrog.
What: Waxed
Where: Savage Beagle
Milton and Toddski play house and breaks tonight.
What: Ladies Night
Where: Moe Joes
Looks good, smells good, its all good ladies night at Moes.