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Friday, June 14
SYMPHONIC INTERLUDES
Who: Josh Gontier
Where: Crystal Lounge
Solo guitarist Gontier, of the band Slow Nerve Action, sings ballads tonight.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: Bearfoot Bistro
Looking for jazz? Nightly piano man Cameron Chu keeps conversation-friendly music happening as you catch up on Whistler stories.
Who: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Celtic covers from the duo at the Gate.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
Adult entertainment by ladies, for men.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Fresh Fridays with R3
Where: Garfinkel’s
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 Erin
What: Passion Fridays, CD Release party for Passion
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Who brings out the PASSION in you? DJ Erin will titillate your senses with grinding house beats that will shake your booty and bring out the animal in you at Tommy Africa’s. Make sure you have your dancing shoes handy! Doors open at 10 p.m.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
Tunes from Peace Frog, and no cover for ladies.
Who: DJ Derek
Where: Savage Beagle
A mix of Top 40 tonight and Saturday.
Who: DJ Tone Ballone
Where: Moe Joe’s
Live and in person at your service, pumpin’ out the tunes, check out the diversity.
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. Near all the bars, clubs and shops in between marketplace and central Village Square.
Where: Hoz’s 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’
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. 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: Black’s 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 the background, 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: 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.
Saturday, June 15
ORCHESTRAL MANOUEVRES IN THE DARK
Who: Josh Gontier
Where: Crystal Lounge
See Friday’s listings.
Who: Rob Funk
Where: Second Cup
From 1 to 5 p.m., guitar and piano stylings from Rob Funk.
Who: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
See Friday’s listings.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Surf videos night
Where: Boot Pub
Always wanted a taste of California? Wishin’ you could surf? Check out the surf video night tonight, good times, good waves, funky boarding.
What: The Revenge of DJ Craig
Where: Maxx Fish
Craig Engman, a.k.a. C the Selecta, has taken over tonight, in full CIRCA fashion.
Who: DJ Stoli & Miguel Sanchez
Where: Garfinkel’s
Stoli mixes up your favourites for a Saturday night boogie or barfly mode.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
A mainstream mix keeps Whistler audiences rockin’.
Who: DJ Lennie, Jungle Soldier and guests
What: Open House
Where: Tommy Africa’s
DJ Lennie opens, followed by Jungle Soldier’s mix of the best break beats on the West Coast. A great night for people who like to dance.
Who: DJ Derek
Where: Savage Beagle
See Friday’s listings.
Who: DJ Tone Ballone
Where: Moe Joe’s
See Friday’s listings.
Sunday, June 16
CAVE BEATS
What: Beat Cave
Where: Maxx Fish
Whistler Music Percussion Center presents Beat Cave, an evening of Jungle, Tribal, Afro-Cuban and Latino beats. This is an open invitation; bring your drum and add to the thunder every Sunday night.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Soul Kitchen
Where: Tommy Africa’s
DJ Grooverobber of Lime and Kaleidiscope Records.
What: Weekend Madness
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
Busy dance floor and long lineups – get here early.
Monday, June 17
ORGANIC CHORUS OF SOUND
Who: L’il Puddin’
Where: Boot Pub
Organic acoustic folk from Seattle’s L’il Puddin’. See article.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Dr. Seuss theme party, from Shits and Giggles
Where: GLC
Shits and Giggles are at it again, this time with a Dr. Seuss party featuring DJ "Spincat in the Hat" with bumpin’ beats. The design duo add: "the world of Dr. Seuss is all about simplicity… so everything we’re creating for this party will be wacky fuzzy and fun, like giant fur flowers and trees." So pull your Gack from the closet and get into your Seussiest duds. Tickets are $25 at Sushi Village in advance, or at the GLC. And as Dr. Seuss would say, "so up off the ’ouch, come out and play, we promise you this, a real zany day!"
Who: DJ Ryder
What: Magnum Opus
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Retro boogie night. Dress to the nines, it’s costume time, come shake your booty at the longest running locals night in Whistler.
Who: DJ Rich
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
DJ Rich plays tunes through the night.
What: Service Industry Night
Where: Moe Joe’s
Locals’ night in the shoulder season.
Tuesday, June 18
GROOVIN’ WITH HIP HOP
What: Open Mic
Where: Amsterdam Pub
Open mic with your host Randy of Whistler Music. Play live in the Pub with some of the best musicians in Whistler.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
See Friday’s listings.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Seanski
Where: Savage Beagle
Hip hop beats from Seanski.
What: Disco Night
Where: Moe Joe’s
Prizes for the best’70s gear. Get it, get down, get on down… get out!
Wednesday, June 19
BOOGIE NIGHTS
Who: Guitar Doug
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Doug goes solo with many songs on his many guitars, lose yourself in a traditional Irish pub environment, with Guinness and some ditties.
What: Weekly Euchre Tournie
Where: Hoz’s Pub
Weekly tournament starts at 7 p.m. Your chance to win cash for your summer gear purchases.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: Boogie Café with DJ Czech
Where: Garfinkel’s
DJ Czech spins beats for you, apres-ski and into vinyl mode.
Who: DJ Diamond Doug
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
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 Whistler’s 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 Joe’s
Tone Ballone kicking out the tunes!
Thursday, June 20
DIFFERENT OLYMPICS
Who: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Celtic covers and other songs from the duo at Dubh Linn Gate. Tonight is a fund-raiser for the Whistler Museum and Archives Society, tickets $25.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Beats and Breaks
Where: Maxx Fish
DJ Vinyl Ritchie sets the record straight playing his big, sexy funk. Scott Arkwell was voted best DJ in B.C. two years in a row by readers of the Georgia Straight.
What: DJ Olympics
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Sik Productions presents the DJ Olympics, this week featuring Nate Jones TK and John Lee of Tilted Records (Seattle), as well as DJ Expo and Andy Clockwork (Vancouver). Opened by Shandy Rae, Canadians versus Americans at all times. Big funky house and bit of techno.
What: Locals’ Night
Where: Garfinkel’s
Still the best locals’ night 10 years running. DJ Erin and DJ Stoli shake things up down below.
Who: DJ Peacefrog
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
Thirst-day at Bill’s; music by Peacefrog.
What: Waxed
Where: Savage Beagle
Milton and Toddski play house and breaks tonight.
What: Ladies Night
Where: Moe Joe’s
Looks good, smells good, it’s all good… ladies’ night at Moe’s.
