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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 welcomes the audience to share the exploration. Those who come along agree that they are joining the discovery to find that musicians and the audience alike are an important part of the music. The evenings start with Ben and Nick playing this month's vinyl selection on the turntable, happily talking to anyone who wants to chat about these recordings. Once Ben and Nick have been convinced away from the turntable the trio plays the first set, exploring works ranging from Miles Davis, Don Cherry, Ornette Coleman to originals. After more vinyl in the break, Set Two showcases that month's guest. Thursday evenings never looked so good.
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Byways
When
06 October, 2026
Venue
Smith's Alternative
Contact
Location and Directions76 Alinga Street Canberra Australian Capital Territory 2601 Australia
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Adult
$20
Concession
$15
Product Types
  • Concerts or Performances
Accessibility
  • Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
Accessibility Information
  • Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
Dates
  • Tuesday 06 October, 202619:30 - 21:30Confirmed Event
  • Wednesday 07 October, 202619:30 - 21:30Confirmed Event
  • Thursday 08 October, 202619:30 - 21:30Confirmed Event
  • Friday 09 October, 202619:30 - 21:30Confirmed Event
  • Saturday 10 October, 202619:30 - 21:30Confirmed Event
  • Sunday 11 October, 202619:30 - 21:30Confirmed Event
  • Monday 12 October, 202619:30 - 21:30Confirmed Event
  • Tuesday 13 October, 202619:30 - 21:30Confirmed Event
  • Wednesday 14 October, 202619:30 - 21:30Confirmed Event
  • Thursday 15 October, 202619:30 - 21:30Confirmed Event
  • Friday 16 October, 202619:30 - 21:30Confirmed Event
  • Saturday 17 October, 202619:30 - 21:30Confirmed Event
  • Sunday 18 October, 202619:30 - 21:30Confirmed Event
  • Monday 19 October, 202619:30 - 21:30Confirmed Event
  • Tuesday 20 October, 202619:30 - 21:30Confirmed Event
  • Wednesday 21 October, 202619:30 - 21:30Confirmed Event
  • Thursday 22 October, 202619:30 - 21:30Confirmed Event
  • Friday 23 October, 202619:30 - 21:30Confirmed Event
  • Saturday 24 October, 202619:30 - 21:30Confirmed Event
  • Sunday 25 October, 202619:30 - 21:30Confirmed Event
  • Monday 26 October, 202619:30 - 21:30Confirmed Event
  • Tuesday 27 October, 202619:30 - 21:30Confirmed Event
  • Wednesday 28 October, 202619:30 - 21:30Confirmed Event
  • Thursday 29 October, 202619:30 - 21:30Confirmed Event
  • Friday 30 October, 202619:30 - 21:30Confirmed Event
  • Saturday 31 October, 202619:30 - 21:30Confirmed Event
  • Sunday 01 November, 202619:30 - 21:30Confirmed Event
  • Monday 02 November, 202619:30 - 21:30Confirmed Event
  • Tuesday 03 November, 202619:30 - 21:30Confirmed Event
  • Wednesday 04 November, 202619:30 - 21:30Confirmed Event
  • Thursday 05 November, 202619:30 - 21:30Confirmed Event
  • Friday 06 November, 202619:30 - 21:30Confirmed Event
  • Saturday 07 November, 202619:30 - 21:30Confirmed Event
  • Sunday 08 November, 202619:30 - 21:30Confirmed Event
  • Monday 09 November, 202619:30 - 21:30Confirmed Event
  • Tuesday 10 November, 202619:30 - 21:30Confirmed Event
  • Wednesday 11 November, 202619:30 - 21:30Confirmed Event
  • Thursday 12 November, 202619:30 - 21:30Confirmed Event

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