Friday, May 31
THE WORLD STRUMMING
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: Bearfoot Bistro
Nightly jazz from piano man Cameron Chu. Conversation-friendly volume in a stylish venue.
Who: Rob Thompson
Where: Crystal Lounge
Live solo ballads, with guitar sounds at in the comfy seats of the lounge. Great background music for Friday night convo and catch-up.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
Live adult entertainment at the Boot.
Who: Murphys Lagh
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Folk songs from Murphys Lagh, merriment entertainment at Dubh Linn Gate.
Who: Bob Funk
Where: Pemberton Legion
Live tunes at the legion from singer Rob Funk with band Bob Funk.
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 takes over in full CIRCA fashion.
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. Outdoor patios make for great people watching in the village, alongside pitchers or specialty coffees. A hop, skip and a jump from all the bars, clubs and shops in between marketplace and central Village Square.
Where: Hozs Pub
Down to earth pub but still in that Whistler style. Just a hop, skip and a jump over the roadwork 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, low key candlelight dining upstairs into the summer evening.
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, June 1
THE WORLD ACCORDING TO HARP
Who: Rob Thompson
Where: Crystal Lounge
See Fridays listings.
Who: Bob Funk
Where: Whistler Village
From Rob Funk comes band Bob Funk with a Saturday afternoon jam.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: Ninja Tune Saturday night
Where: Maxx Fish
Craig Ingman as C the Selecta takes over once again 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, June 2
ROUND THE WORLD IN 80 BANDS
What: Skanadian Tour III
Who: The Kingpins, General Rudio and Chris Murray.
Where: Boot Pub
Ska pop from a trio of talent on tour. The third annual ska fest, come dance up a storm. See Kingpins article.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Beat Cave
Where: Maxx Fish
Whistler Music Percussion Centre presents an evening of Jungle, Tribal, Afro-Cuban and Latino beats. Bring your drum and add to the thunder every Sunday night.
What: Soul Kitchen
Where: Tommy Africas
DJ Kevin Shiu from Nettwerk Records plays progressive and hard house.
What: Weekend Madness
Where: Buffalo Bills
Busy dance floor and long lineups get here early.
Monday, June 3
WHOLE MUSIC WORLD IN YOUR HANDS
Who: Dave Crowley Band
Where: Garfinkels
Dave Crowley Band plays metal night at Garfs. The band has expanded from a trio to a quartet with the recent addition of Rico Suave on guitar. "I think hell add some depth to the flow," says Crowley, the Humber College graduate who also plays in several bands in the city. Covers from Black Sabbath, Slayer and Metallica, as well as some originals.
Who: Newcomers Home
What: Monday Madness
Where: Boot Pub
Folky rock and Celtic music, with a little Latin rhythm and a little blue grass, from the Boulder quintet, Newcomers Home.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Metal Moto Monday
Where: Maxx Fish
DJs Grey Wolf and Sir Weighs a Lot. Let down your hockey hair and step into the feedback every Monday night.
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, June 4
MUSIC WORLD UNITE
What: Open Mic Night
Where: Amsterdam Pub
With your host Randy of Whistler Music. Play live in the pub with some of the best musicians in the valley.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
Adult entertainment by ladies, for men.
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, June 5
OUT OF THIS WORLD TUNAGE
Who: Guitar Doug
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Doug returns with delightful ditties and soul-searchin ballads.
What: Euchre tournament
Where: Hozs Pub
7 p.m. start for this weekly event.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
Ladies, men and little boy fantasies.
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 a 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, June 6
SECRET WORLD OF SOUND
Who: Sharkeys Machine
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Three-piece wild party band brings you rock n rollin favourites.
What: Double Daze Pool Tournie
Where: Boot Pub
Pool tournie for those with know how to sink a ball.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Beats and Breaks
Where: Maxx Fish
DJ Vinyl Ritchie sets the record straight playing his 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.