Jack of the Wood

Come and see our longest running jam (over 20+ years and still counting) tonight at Jack’s! They’re playing now till 10pm!

It’s Sunday, and one thing is right in the world - The Irish session is playing at Jack of the Wood!

It’s been a dark time in WNC. Our hearts are still hurting for all the communities and people who’ve been heavily impacted by hurricane Helene. Over the past 3 weeks many of our staff members have been busy volunteering and helping in any way they can. The amount of love and union our community has shown towards one another is one of the most beautiful things we’ve ever witnessed. We are so grateful for all the folks who’ve come from near and far to help our little mountain towns and to the people who have donated to our go fund me to help support our staff in this time. We appreciate you all.

In all this darkness, we’ve got a little light shining in. Water returned to downtown Asheville this week and we will be reopening our doors tomorrow, Saturday October 19th. We’ve got a long way to go before things will feel normal, but we’re hopeful the community will continue coming together at Jack of the Wood for some live music, a pint, some pub food and smiling faces. I think we could all use a little of that in our lives these days.

We’ll be open Wednesday’s - Sunday’s from 3pm - 10pm with a limited food and drink menu. Check out the line up for music this weekend. Carolina Bluegrass will be playing tomorrow night for donations at the door. We can’t wait to see you all.

Love,

Our hearts are broken for our community. We LOVE you WNC.
We can’t wait to listen to some bluegrass and have a pint with you again, one day. ❤️

If you have anything to spare, and want to support the Jack of the Wood team during this time, please seed the next slide. Link is https://gofund.me/aec6d2ea and will be in our bio.

Jack of the Wood will be closed today! We’re hoping to be back open tomorrow with normal business hours! Stay safe everyone!

We’re having a short & sweet night at Jack of the Wood! Come and see us before 9pm for some comfort food and a cold drink in the coziest pub in town!
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In need of something fun (and free) to get you through to the weekend? 👀 Me too!
I'll be playing some tunes at Jack of the Wood with the incredible Shawn Lane this Thursday, and we'd love to see ya'll there! 🪕 🎶 🎻

Y’all! We’re thrilled to welcome MESCHIYA LAKE & THE MOOD SWINGERS for their debut this SATURDAY, AUG 24th at 9pm!

Newly based in Asheville (by way of New Orleans), Lake has quickly made a name for herself in the local music scene — delivering powerful, vibrant vocals against lush Americana-jazz-styled backings.

If she’s a little hard to peg down genre-wise — as the best singers often are — we’ll let her reviews do the talking:

THE NEW YORKER: “Lake rocks back on her heels, lifts her chest, and opens her throat like an air raid siren to croon in a thrilling pre-microphone style that . . . can make you feel by turns as though you were shivering around a campfire in a railroad yard or drinking in a Budapest nightclub in 1938.”

THE NEW ORLEANS TIMES-PICAYUNE: “Close to the end of the set, she sang a Bessie Smith blues with the line, ‘I’m as good as any woman in your town.’ In New Orleans music, that’s a bold statement – but she is, and better, too.”

Beginning her musical career at age nine at the South Dakota Opry, Lake’s journey has taken her from itinerant circuses to busking in the French Quarter, from the Lincoln Center stage, to those in Brazil, Canada, Denmark, The Netherlands, Italy, Russia, the U.K., and Ireland. And at every stop along the way, she’s shown people the magic of expressing love of life through music and dance.

This is definitely a performer you don’t want to miss, so come join in the musical magic! $10 at the door.

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If you’ve been in Asheville for a long time, you know the name Sons of Ralph! Our dear friends and local legends Marty and Donny Lewis are taking the stage tonight !

Fun fact the Jack of the Wood stage is dedicated to their father Ralph Lewis!

Now get your party suit on and come spend a great night of bluegrass at Jack of the Wood!
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NORDMOE & THE RODEO & their boot-scootin’ country-fried sounds return to this SATURDAY 8/10 starting at 9pm! 🤠

Alissa Nordmoe & her steel guitar are on a mission to deliver an assortment of the saddest & silliest country tunes, brought to you by The Rodeo’s certified wrecking crew: Steve Earnest on lead guitar, Joey Brown on bass and Will Bahr on drums!

If you like to two-step, waltz, or ever thought Shania had too much crossover appeal, you’ll have a blast with Nordmoe & the Rodeo. Y’all come!

Get here early to grab a choice table & enjoy our tasty pub grub & a festive beverage or two!

$10 cover at the door. Music ’til midnight!

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Is there a better way to spend a muggy Saturday Asheville afternoon than relaxing with a cold local brew at while soaking in some of the best live music around?

First up this 10th day of August is Asheville’s own CAST IRON BLUEGRASS, who take the stage for our midday music matinee from noon until 3PM! Pairing traditional bluegrass stylings with modern songwriting, the band’s songs often feature three part harmony and rousing instrumental solos sure to lift your spirits!

Rounding out the afternoon, the talented ladies of NOBODY’S DARLING STRING BAND will be playing their lively old-time music from 4-6PM! Toes will surely tap & singalongs won’t be at all out of the question!

And hometown favorites NORDMOE & THE RODEO return to the Jack stage at 9PM ($10 door cover)! Y’all know it will be a boot-scootin’ party with this crew!

JACK is the place to get your Saturday started in downtown Asheville with exceptional live music, our award-winning menu of delicious pub fare, and plenty of festive pours from one of our 18 rotating taps & superb selections of Irish whiskeys. Plus a special Kids Menu for your littles!

What are y’all waiting for? Open Saturdays from noon-1AM. 95 Patton Avenue in the heart of downtown!

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We’ve got a spicy Friday night in store for you TONIGHT when MUCHO GUMBO returns to the stage with their musical gumbo of Tex-Mex, swamp pop & Cajun tunes guar-an-teed to get your toes tappin’!

Hailing from Charlotte NC, MUCHO GUMBO got together in 2020 when this close group of musical compadres gathered fireside to swap favorite tunes! 

Jean Prewitt & Don Cowan bring their experience with Cajun & zydeco with bits of country, blues, swamp pop & swing stemming from several decades with Carolina Gator Gumbo and Zydeco Ya Ya. Bill Noonan has been exploring the border of country & western and rock & roll since the early ‘80s as a solo artist & bandleader, perhaps best known as leader of Rank Outsiders in the 90s and ‘00s. Ken Cotner is one of the most in-demand and in-the-pocket bass players in the area. Peter Chakales has been contributing awesome rhythm & excitement to an array of best bands (including Bill Sheffield & the XL’s) all over the southeast for years!

A mutual spark was ignited by adding Tex-Mex to their gumbo of shared styles, and the resulting fire is burning hot, exciting and inviting!

Show starts at 9pm, but y’all stop in early for our shrimp & grits and a cold pour from the bar! $10 cover at the door. 🦐🪗🪕

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We’re keeping the AVL Fest-ivities going strong again TODAY (SAY 8/3) starting at 2pm at — and going until we close at 1am!

Admission is included with your 2024 pass! $5 cover at the door for non-pass holders before 8pm; $10 after !

Live music, cool AC, 18 rotating taps & ALL the whiskeys, and the best pub food in town — late night menu goes from 10pm until midnight!

Come take a break from the summer heat & enjoy live music all day, our chef’s Guinness Short Ribs and Irish Egg Rolls specials, a cold Wicked W**d brew or our Cook’s Mill Whiskey Carolina Mountain Tea cocktail special!

We’re keeping the AVL Fest-ivities going TODAY starting at 2pm at Jack of the Wood — and going until we close at 1am!

Admission is included with your AVLFest 2024 pass! $5 cover at the door for non-pass holders before 8pm; $10 after !

Live music, cool AC, 18 rotating taps & ALL the whiskeys, and the best pub food in town — late night menu goes from 10pm until midnight!

JACK is THE spot downtown to soak in the Fest music without getting soaked! ☔️ Come take a break from the summer heat & enjoy live music all day, our chef’s Guinness Short Ribs and Irish Egg Rolls specials, a cold Wicked W**d brew or our Cook's Mill Whiskey Carolina Mountain Tea cocktail special!

We’re super excited to kick off our party TONIGHT at 7pm with Drew Matulich, Nick Dauphinais, and Norbert McGettigan III hosting Asheville’s favorite bluegrass jam at !

Admission is included with your pass!
$5 suggested cover at the door for non-pass holders!

Open jam starts at 9:30!

See y’all soon! 🪕🎻🎶🍺

Jack of the Wood is very excited to be an official venue of AVLFest 2024, y’all!

Drew Matulich & Friends will be be kicking things off this THURSDAY 8/1 with Asheville’s favorite Bluegrass Jam starting at 7pm — and the festivities will continue on Friday 8/2 and Saturday 8/3 with live music starting at 2pm and going until after midnight!

Doors open at 4pm on Thursday and at noon on Friday & Saturday. Get here early to secure a prime spot by The Ralph Lewis Stage — and enjoy our chef’s short ribs & Irish egg rolls specials, paired with our Cook's Mill Carolina Mountain Tea cocktail!

Admission is included with your AVL Fest pass wristband. Cover at the door for non pass holders, depending on capacity.

AVLFest is one of WNC's most electrifying music festivals — with the venue-based event returning for its sophomore year August 1-4, filling 20+ area venues with an exceptional multi-genre lineup of local, regional, and national talent in over 350 shows over 4 days!

Committed to supporting local community causes, AVLFest is donating a portion of proceeds from ticket sales to Asheville Music Professionals to support their mission of providing education, advocacy and collaboration for the people who work and thrive in music in WNC!

Great live music, great food, great libations — and a great cause! Can y’all think of a better way to kick of an Appalachian August?!

Jack of the Wood is Asheville’s original Celtic pub, proudly bringing the best in local live music, celebrated pub fare, cold craft brews & superb Irish whiskeys to Downtown Asheville for over 25 years!

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Y’all! JACKSON GRIMM is bringing the BULL MOOSE PARTY back to the stage this SATURDAY NIGHT 7/27 at 9pm!

An accomplished multi-instrumentalist and respected teacher in the Asheville music community, Grimm’s songs marry folk pop melodies with the lonesome sound of traditional Appalachian music.

Blending modern original folk, traditional stringboard music, and bluegrass covers that you’ll sing along with, Grimm and bandmates SARAH GWENDOLYN, ELIAS WINKENWERDER & JAKE YOCHEM deliver fast picking, harmony singing, and modern string band swagger that’s sure to get your toes tapping!

Get here early for a prime spot, enjoy some excellent pub fare & a libation or two, and wear your dancing shoes for some of the best hometown music around!

$10 cover at the door.

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We’re sending July out in style this weekend at with live music all day SATURDAY 7/27!

First up at NOON is some spirited “Deep South-grass” courtesy of Savannah’s SWAMPTOOTH, who will take the stage for our midday music matinee! With one foot firmly planted in time-honored bluegrass tradition & a uniquely Southern sound close to their hearts, the band pushes their music past the genre’s boundaries into a surprising, swampy sound all their own!

Rounding out the afternoon, the talented ladies of NOBODY’S DARLING STRING BAND will be playing their lively old-time music from 4-6PM! Toes will surely tap & singalongs won’t be at all out of the question!

And hometown favorites JACKSON GRIMM & THE BULL MOOSE PARTY return to the Jack stage at 9PM ($10 door cover). Y’all know it will be a good ol’ Appalachian PARTY with this crew!

JACK is the place to get your Saturday started in downtown Asheville with exceptional live music, our award-winning menu of delicious pub fare & plenty of festive pours from one of our 18 rotating taps and superb selections of Irish whiskeys. Plus Shirley Temples & a Kids Menu for your littles!

What are y’all waiting for?

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Join us TONIGHT — FRI 7/26 — at 9pm for the debut of Toledo’s KATIE’s RANDY CAT with a rowdy, rockin’ night of Irish punk music!

Formed in 2013, the band drew its original inspiration from The Pogues, and has since evolved into a powerhouse of Irish punk music.

“KRC” plays rebel music with an upbeat, electric edge — from heavy, Celtic-inspired originals to unique versions of traditional Irish folk songs, smashing through the siloed limitations of musical genres.

Erin go bragh, punk!

$10 cover at the door.

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Did yesterday’s washout put a damper on your weekend music plans? We’ve got just the thing at Jack of the Wood with live music all day today — SAT 7/20!

First up is Celtic roots music courtesy of Virginia’s ONE STREET OVER, who will be taking the stage at NOON for our midday music matinee!

The group performs traditional & original songs and tunes, blending voice, flute & whistle, fiddle & cello, bouzouki & mandolin, guitar & bodhran. With backgrounds in bluegrass, classical, punk rock, country, and even marching band, these multi-genre instrumentalists offer haunting and foot-tapping tunes that are sure to put a spring in your step today!

Rounding out the afternoon, the talented ladies of NOBODY’S DARLING STRING BAND will be playing their lively old-time music from 4-6pm!

And Asheville’s own HUSTLE SOULS make their Jack of the Wood debut tonight at 9pm ($10 door cover). Y’all don’t want to miss their Neo-soul grooves!

JACK is the place to get your Saturday started in downtown Asheville with exceptional live music, our award-winning menu of delicious pub fare & plenty of festive pours from one of our 18 rotating taps and superb selections of Irish whiskeys. Plus Shirley Temples & a Kids Menu for your littles!

What are y’all waiting for?

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We’ve had a lineup change tonight, but this rainy day has a silver lining — our good pal DREW MATULICH will be playing at on a FRIDAY night for a change!

That’s right, THE UTILITY PLAYERS — DREW MATULICH, ROB SINE & PETER MENCHER — take the stage at 9pm!

It’s going to be a helluva electrifying night of funk, blues, rock & classic country tunes you won’t want to miss!

Even with the washout downtown, we still have plenty of live, local music for you tonight! C’mon in out of the rain & boogie down, y’all!
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We’re thrilled to welcome Asheville’s Hustle Souls for their Jack of the Wood debut this SATURDAY 7/20 at 9pm!

Blending Americana, New Orleans brass, and retro-soul into a captivating performance that you won’t want to miss!

Hustle Souls has been making waves in the music scene with their eclectic mix of old-school vintage soul and new-school second-line funk, with their music often described as “intimate soul with a Curtis Mayfield-like warmth”, bringing a fresh yet timeless feel to their music, creating an atmosphere that’s both energetic and deeply engaging.

Don’t miss out on this exciting debut performance—gather your friends and come ready to groove the night away at JACK!

$10 cover at the door.

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UPDATE: Unfortunately, Cole Ritter has had to cancel tonight’s scheduled show due to illness. We hope everyone is feeling better soon & look forward to getting a show back on the books!

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Nashville’s COLE RITTER returns to the stage this FRIDAY 7/19 at 9pm!

The Tennessee native is known for a diverse yet cohesive sound that combines elements of gritty country and rock with the dreamy reverb-drenched sounds of surf and western music.

Ritter first picked up a violin at the age of 3, emulating the country, bluegrass, and early rock & roll music that captivated his young ear. Within five years, he was touring the Southeast with a group of skilled violinists. At 13, he inherited his great-grandfather’s cherished guitar and quickly discovered a power previously untapped as he found his voice intertwining effortlessly with the melodies that flowed from his fingertips.

Ritter has been honing his craft ever since, appearing on Season 20 of “American Idol” and sharing the stage with many rising stars, including Sierra Ferrell at the Ryman Auditorium.

It’s gonna be a great show! Get here early to grab the perfect spot, a festive pour or two & some excellent pub grub, y’all!

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On a sultry summer’s day, what could be better than a refreshing Aperol Spritz or Paloma to cool you off — perfectly paired with a delicious Mediterranean platter brimming with slices of crisp garden vegetables & heirloom tomatoes, cheese, grilled pita & toasted baguette, and our chef’s mouth-watering house-made olive tapenade & garlic hummus?

We can’t think of anything better — other than enjoying it at this weekend with some of the very best live local music in town!

What are y’all waiting for?

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