Thursdays at Gruff with Tenderpile’s Smile Aisle

Tenderpile’s Smile Aisle is a jazz trio out of Bellingham consisting of eight string guitar, keyboard, and drums.  The concept of this project is to play music that is melodic and easy to listen to, while also being subtly complex and technical, in a configuration suited for the most intimate spaces.  Focusing on the music of the Pat Metheny Group, Tenderpile’s Smile Aisle aims to showcase this selection of instrumental deep cuts as a key ingredient for a perfectly relaxed and social environment.