>>> Sept. 27- Oct. 3
Friday, Sept. 27
MUSIC ENCORES
Who: Whole Damn County
Where: Moe Joes
Whistlers favourite cover band plays killer cover tunes and originals to get the dance floor hopping and old friends talking.
Who: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
The Bowen Boys get the revelry going at the Gate. Come in and get a taste of the Emerald Isle.
Who: Suzanne Wilson
Where: Crystal Lounge
Solo on guitar tonight and Saturday. Wilson also plays with band Cherrybomb in Vancouver.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
Live adult entertainment at the Boot Pub on a Friday afternoon.
What: Breaking Ground film premiere
Where: Merlins
A tribute to the late Josh Chapman. Tickets are $5 at door, proceeds to the Chapman family.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Free Love Fridays
Where: Maxx Fish
From 10 p.m. special guest DJs make your night sparkle. Friday night is sex-it-up night for the locals love in.
What: Fresh Fridays with DJ R3
Where: Garfinkels
Local spinster DJ R3 plays a mix of mainly hip hop (Eminem to Swollen Members), with a touch of R&B, every Friday night. Turntabling delights weekly at Garfs.
What: T.G.I.F.
Who: DJ Deadly Cam
Where: Tommy Africas
A blend of hip hop, old skool and reggae, from a young virtuoso who brings an unmatched enthusiasm to the sound. Thank God its Friday, Cam has named it his night and he feels his buddies and fly girls need a night to call their own this is it!
Who: DJ Peacefrog
Where: Buffalo Bills
A mix of mainly top 40 and other hits from Peacefrog tonight.
Who: DJ Derek
Where: Savage Beagle
Top 40 hits this Friday night and Saturday.
PUBS AND PATIOS
Where: Citta
Looking for someone? Cittas central location attracts locals and visitors as traditionally the best people watching spot in Village Square. Enjoy a variety of pints on tap and chat about the football game. Open for lunch; low key candlelight dining upstairs.
Where: The Brew House
Brew House tunes are always hopping from morning onwards. The side patios still offer some early fall sunshine. Pool table indoors, and a cozy fireplace. Near all the bars, clubs, and shops in between Marketplace and Village Square.
Where: Havana Lounge
Located above Castros Cuban Cigar Store in the St. Andrews Building, for estate coffees, decadent deserts and films screenings going back to the 40s. Open Thursday-Sunday, 5 p.m. to midnight. Sit back and relax in leather couches.
Where: Hozs Pub
Enjoy a cool one at Hozs, which survived the Lake Placid Road construction extravaganza and is readily accessible once again. Just follow the fresh black top in Creekside.
Where: Amsterdam Pub & Café
A funky place for a pint, a martini, or a meal, overlooking the Village Square. Live music some nights. For an international, younger crowd visit the Dam.
Where: Blacks Pub
The warming floor for locals après-ski, located at the foot of both gondolas. With snow-capped peaks and the mountain bike park in the background, enjoy the 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, cold beer and all the major sports on TV. Bar staff operate a not-too-loud sound system and the outdoor patio gives patrons the best air in the world.
Saturday, Sept. 28
YOU NEVER KNOW UNTIL YOU GO
Who: Rob Funk
Where: Second Cup
Today and Sunday afternoon, local musician Rob Funk keeps live music alive in Whistler.
Who: Suzanne Wilson
Where: Crystal Lounge
See Fridays listings.
Who: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
See Fridays listings.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: Superfunk with DJ Keph
Where: Maxx Fish
DJ Keph is master of uber-sexy funk on the dance floor, and Saturday night belongs to him. Blasting R&B and dance too, "this boyll spin yer ass into the ground!"
Who: DJ Stoli and Sanchez
Where: Garfinkels
Stoli and Sanchez spin tunes for the revved up dance floor, one floor below street level.
Who: DJ Milton
What: Off the Hook
Where: Tommy Africas
Whistler legend DJ Milton (Easy Groove Productions) is a "scintillating master of the turntables." Come check out his Tribal Tech House Music Blend.
Who: DJ Tone Ballone
Where: Moe Joes
At your service with his own unique style, DJ Tone.
Who: DJ Peacefrog
Where: Buffalo Bills
See Fridays listings.
Who: DJ Derek
Where: Savage Beagle
See Fridays listings.
Sunday, Sept. 29
TOLD YOU SO
What: Open Mic night
Where: Crystal Lounge
Have you ever wanted to play live music in front of someone else? This is your chance, drop by for a casual evening of players at the lounge, informal atmostphere. Hosted by Randy of Whistler Music.
Who: Rob Funk
Where: Second Cup
See Saturdays listings.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: Guest DJs
What: Soul Kitchen
Where: Tommy Africas
Whistlers longest running house night features top DJs for this theme night. Look for the flyers at various shops and cafes in town. Resident DJ Shandy Rae holds the fort in conjunction with the next big thing.
Who: DJ Tiny Elvis
Where: Buffalo Bills
Mainly top 40 hits tonight from Elvis Long live the King!
Monday, Sept. 30
DANCE TIL YOU DROP
Who: Slow Nerve Action
Where: Boot Pub
Theyre back. Slow Nerve Action has returned from touring to ham it up and rock your world tonight.
Who: Rob Funk
Where: Earls Bistro
Tunes from solo singer Rob Funk, starting at 7 p.m.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Magnum Opus with DJ Ryder
Where: Tommy Africas
Retro Boogie night is still alive and well, get here early as there are lineups after 10 p.m. Dance music from the 70s, 80s, and 90s.
Who: DJ Tiny Elvis
Where: Buffalo Bills
See Sundays listings.
Tuesday, Oct. 1
TUESDAY TUNAGE
What: Open Mic night
Where: Maxx Fish
Your host, Randy of Whistler Music, offers musicians from around the valley a chance to jam.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
See Fridays listings.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Fluid
Where: Tommy Africas
Guest DJ Fluid brings you the best in drum and bass with breakbeats.
What: Disco Night
Where: Moe Joes
Play that funky music white boy. Put together your best disco duds, lay down and boogie and check out the retroness.
Wednesday, Oct. 2
MIDWEEK MOMENTS
Who: Doug Craig
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Mayhem and merriment at the Gate from local guitarist Doug Craig.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
See Fridays listings.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Spare Grooves
Where: Maxx Fish
Mat the Alien and Kilo Cee pack the house every Wednesday, drawing a crowd that mixes stylish duds with low kep hip hop wear. Its a busy dreamscape, with booths and lounges galore.
What: Boogie Café with DJ Czech
Where: Garfinkels
Downtempo with a touch of rare groove in the first half of the evening. The second half of the night at Garfs features up-tempo beats with a nice blend of house.
Who: Mr. Wilson and Def Dubs
Where: Savage Beagle
Old school hip hop and breaks.
What: Locals Night
Where: Moe Joes
A locals night that is the real deal. An evening for the people in town who make it what it is.
Thursday, Oct. 3
MUSICIANS: THE LIST
Who: Andrea Graham
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Graham plays songs on guitar tonight. Hes a Gate staffer with musical talents.
Who: Leth Dodis
Where: Moe Joes
Live new age rock. Leth Dodis is puttin em out.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: VIP with DJ Vinyl Ritchie
Where: Maxx Fish
Vinyl Ritchie, a.k.a. Scotty Arkwell, was voted best DJ two years in a row by readers of the Georgia Straight. He spins Beats and Breaks tonight.
Who: DJ Peacefrog
Where: Buffalo Bills
See Fridays listings.
Who: DJ Pro
Where: Savage Beagle
Dub roots and dancehall reggae.
Upcoming Events
Josh Gontier, Oct. 4, 5, Crystal Lounge
Dave Crowley Band, Oct. 7, Garfs
Alan Hertz and Friends Oct. 26 at The Boot Pub (Upstream Entertainments Psychedleic Halloween ball)