@ Smith's Alternative
One Thursday every month the small bar upstairs at Smith's Alternative becomes a cosy jazz hang. Audience members and musicians alike share conversation, vintage vinyl spins on the turntable and, of course, there is live music. The Byways residency began in early 2026, featuring Ben Marston, Nick McBride and Chris Pound with help from their monthly guests. The name Byways comes from the musicians' desire to explore lesser-known music from the jazz canon but in a way that is inclusive and welco