Jack of the Wood

Downtown Asheville's

Neighborhood Pub

Location

Bar

Music Calendar

Jack of the Wood is a cozy pub and traditional music venue located in vibrant downtown Asheville NC. Since opening our doors in 1996 we’ve been one of Asheville’s favorite places to come and relax, listen to music, and enjoy fresh, locally sourced pub fare.

We’re the original home of Green Man Brewing, specializing in hand crafted English ales. Sit back and hear the fiddlers play at one of our informal acoustic jam sessions while enjoying our charming old world atmosphere and a pint of one of our classic ales.

95 Patton Ave

Asheville NC

828.252.3445

Mon-Thurs

4pm-1am

Fri-Sun

12pm-2am

Enjoy Jack's Full Bar

Our Draft Beer Selection Rotates Daily

Click here to see what's on tap.

We offer a great selection craft beers, many from Asheville's local breweries.

Our full bar features a distinguished selection of Single Malt Scotch, Irish Whiskeys, and Bourbons.

Music and Events

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Live at The Pub

Upcoming | Archive: 2017

Sat
24
Jun
2017
Carolina Ceili
9pm - $5 cover
Carolina Ceili - Website Facebook

Carolina Ceili ("kay-lee") is comprised of 4 members from differing musical backgrounds, who come together to make celtic music their own. From rousing fiddle tunes, to traditional and original songs and ballads with beautiful 4-part vocal harmonies, to contemporary arrangements of old favorites, Carolina Ceili brings a unique and crowd-pleasing sound to the world of celtic music.
Sun
25
Jun
2017
Traditional Celtic Jam Session
3:00 PM
Sit back, close your eyes, and enjoy a pint as players from around the region come to transport you across the pond in this informal Celtic acoustic jam session
Mon
26
Jun
2017
Quizzo Trivia Night
7:00 PM
Come test your intellectual chops at one of the most challenging trivia nights in town! Bring a group of friends or try to dominate on your own!
Best team name wins beer for your table!
Tue
27
Jun
2017
Western Swing with Texas T and the Tumbleweeds
7:00 PM
If you have been eager to get out and do some Texas Swing, this is your night. The Tumbleweeds are rounding up a herd of early Texas swing favorites for your dancing pleasure. The band is Trent (Texas T) on fiddle, Andy (Too Slim) Hunter on guitar, Ruthie (The Wrangler) Hunter on percussion, Karen (The Cowgirl Queen) Koenig on piano, and Annie (Got Your Gun) Griffey on bass. Rustle up your friends and come out for a hot night of swing dancing.
No cover charge, but generous tips for the band are always welcomed!
Wed
28
Jun
2017
Old Time Open Jam Session
5:00 PM
The Old Time Jam Session is a proud tradition at Jack's for the past 20 years!
Our players come from all over WNC to be part of this legendary session. It's a great for sitting back, enjoying a bite & beverage, and time with friends! Old Time music, the precursor to Blue Grass, reflects the cultures that settled North America. The roots of old-time music are in the traditional musics of the British Isles, (England and Scotland), Ireland and Africa, even French and German influences.
All Ages Welcome
Thu
29
Jun
2017
Mountain Feist and Bluegrass Open Jam Session
7:00 PM and 9:00 PM
Our Bluegrass evening gets started at 7:00 PM with local favorite Mountain Feist who've been jammin' at Jack of the Wood for years.
The jam follows the band around 9:00 PM. It's a scorching lineup of the area's best bluegrass musicians.
Fri
30
Jun
2017
Sons of Ralph
$5 - 9:00 PM
Sons of Ralph - Website Facebook

CELEBRATING THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF JACK OF THE WOOD!
Art Menius has written, "Ralph is a master of traditional bluegrass. His sons, Marty and Don, have been playing since infancy. They live on the cutting edge of progressive bluegrass." The Sons of Ralph was voted "Best Band in Western North Carolina" by readers of the Mountain Xpress for four years in a row.
Sat
01
Jul
2017
The Toasters - July 1 Late Show
9pm - $5 cover
The Toasters - Website Facebook Twitter Instagram

The Legendary NYC Ska Band Since 1981
The Toasters, are "Ska Pioneers" (Billboard magazine) and boldly go where no ska band has gone before. Having been compared to the Ramones, due to their longevity and adherence to core principles, the Toasters are held to be one of most influential ska bands out there.
Sat
01
Jul
2017
Jenni Lyn - July 1 Early Show
7pm - $5 cover
Jenni Lyn - Website Facebook Twitter Instagram

Welcome Grammy Nominated Mandolin Player and Member of Della Mae
"In this day and age it’s refreshing to hear an artist whose music comes straight from the heart. Jenni Lyn Gardner is undoubtedly such, with one foot planted deep in tradition and the other bound for uncharted territory. Her first solo album Burn Another Candle brings us songs from bluegrass, newgrass, old time, and an original gospel number from her youth." - Sam Bush
Mon
03
Jul
2017
Quizzo Trivia Night
7:00 PM
Come test your intellectual chops at one of the most challenging trivia nights in town! Bring a group of friends or try to dominate on your own!
Best team name wins beer for your table!
Wed
05
Jul
2017
Old Time Open Jam Session
5:00 PM
The Old Time Jam Session is a proud tradition at Jack's for the past 20 years!
Our players come from all over WNC to be part of this legendary session. It's a great for sitting back, enjoying a bite & beverage, and time with friends! Old Time music, the precursor to Blue Grass, reflects the cultures that settled North America. The roots of old-time music are in the traditional musics of the British Isles, (England and Scotland), Ireland and Africa, even French and German influences.
All Ages Welcome
Fri
07
Jul
2017
Shane Pruitt Band
9pm
Shane Pruitt Band - Website Facebook

High energy Gospel, Blues and Rock and Roll!
Spartanburg’s instrumentalist of the year for 8 years and running, Shane Pruitt is a staple of the music scene in the upstate. Touring relentlessly with The Shane Pruitt Band, and performing as a feature artist with such acts as The Marshall Tucker Band, The Lee Boys, Flannel Church featuring Duane Trucks, Jeff Sipe, Ike Stubblefield, Yonrico Scott and many more, Shane Pruitt has earned his mark as THE up-and-coming guitarist in the southeast through undeniable hard work.
Sat
08
Jul
2017
Rattlesnake Rattlers
9pm - $5 cover
Rattlesnake Rattlers - Website Facebook

The Rattlesnake Rattlers are a folk string band from the heart of Dixie. Some call it a jug band; some call it a redneck orchestra; others call it hobo blues. At any rate, these Alabama boys and girls have revived a sound that could have easily been lost with the memories of those who enjoyed true southern folk music, which was played by bands made up of true artists.
Mon
10
Jul
2017
Quizzo Trivia Night
7:00 PM
Come test your intellectual chops at one of the most challenging trivia nights in town! Bring a group of friends or try to dominate on your own!
Best team name wins beer for your table!
Tue
11
Jul
2017
Honky Tonk Jam
7:00 PM

This will be a primarily acoustic jam exploring the roots of Honky Tonk and early Country music. Folks are welcome to sing along and play. This jam will be led by Asheville's own Tom Pittman and others who will help structure some of the tunes to get everyone up and dancing on the dance floor. Texas two step and waltz !! Yee-haw !!
No cover charge, but generous tips for the band are always welcomed!
Wed
12
Jul
2017
Old Time Open Jam Session
5:00 PM
The Old Time Jam Session is a proud tradition at Jack's for the past 20 years!
Our players come from all over WNC to be part of this legendary session. It's a great for sitting back, enjoying a bite & beverage, and time with friends! Old Time music, the precursor to Blue Grass, reflects the cultures that settled North America. The roots of old-time music are in the traditional musics of the British Isles, (England and Scotland), Ireland and Africa, even French and German influences.
All Ages Welcome
Fri
14
Jul
2017
Chris Jamison Band
9:00 PM - $5 cover
Chris Jamison Band - Website. Facebook. Twitter. Intagram

His signature sound immediately enchants. Merging a pop palatability, blue-eyed soul, and an inimitable energy, he brings each song to life with swagger and style. “It’s pop, but it’s got more soul and meaning behind it,” he explains. In 2014 Chris competed on Adam Levine's team on The Voice and finished Season 7 in third place. Watch this:
Sat
15
Jul
2017
West End String Band
9:00 pm - $5 cover
West End String Band - Website Facebook Instagram

The West End String Band is dedicated to playing and performing traditional bluegrass music and old country songs with modern appeal.
Mon
17
Jul
2017
Quizzo Trivia Night
7:00 PM
Come test your intellectual chops at one of the most challenging trivia nights in town! Bring a group of friends or try to dominate on your own!
Best team name wins beer for your table!
Tue
18
Jul
2017
Cajun Jam
7:00 PM

This will be an acoustic jam exploring Cajun and Creole dance favorites. Rhythm and attention to Cajun French lyrics are important for that dance hall sound. Folks are welcome to sing and play along. The jam will be led by Joy Moser and Trent Van Blaricom and others who will help structure some of the tunes and lyrics to help build a jam repetoire. If you don't play or sing, you can always have fun dancing a two step and waltz, chere!
No cover charge, but generous tips for the band are always welcomed!
Wed
19
Jul
2017
Old Time Open Jam Session
5:00 PM
The Old Time Jam Session is a proud tradition at Jack's for the past 20 years!
Our players come from all over WNC to be part of this legendary session. It's a great for sitting back, enjoying a bite & beverage, and time with friends! Old Time music, the precursor to Blue Grass, reflects the cultures that settled North America. The roots of old-time music are in the traditional musics of the British Isles, (England and Scotland), Ireland and Africa, even French and German influences.
All Ages Welcome
Fri
21
Jul
2017
The Lowest Pair
9pm - $5 cover
The Lowest Pair - Website Facebook Twitter Instagram

"a duo who doesn’t mind taking the occasional whiff at wide scope lyrical profundity
and they connect here with a sweeping personal look at their own lives
and the hearts of those around them."
-No Depression, Cyrus Rhodes
Sat
22
Jul
2017
The Good Bad Kids
9:00 pm - $5 cover
The Good Bad Kids - Website Facebook Instagram

The Good Bad Kids bring a refined folk rock/bluegrass sound to the stage. Known for powerful harmonies and musical diversity, they take the stage and deliver an electrifying, riotous performance that is sure to get you hooked, up out of your seat, and on to the dance floor.
Mon
24
Jul
2017
Quizzo Trivia Night
7:00 PM
Come test your intellectual chops at one of the most challenging trivia nights in town! Bring a group of friends or try to dominate on your own!
Best team name wins beer for your table!
Tue
25
Jul
2017
Western Swing with Texas T and the Tumbleweeds
7:00 PM
If you have been eager to get out and do some Texas Swing, this is your night. The Tumbleweeds are rounding up a herd of early Texas swing favorites for your dancing pleasure. The band is Trent (Texas T) on fiddle, Andy (Too Slim) Hunter on guitar, Ruthie (The Wrangler) Hunter on percussion, Karen (The Cowgirl Queen) Koenig on piano, and Annie (Got Your Gun) Griffey on bass. Rustle up your friends and come out for a hot night of swing dancing.
No cover charge, but generous tips for the band are always welcomed!
Wed
26
Jul
2017
Old Time Open Jam Session
5:00 PM
The Old Time Jam Session is a proud tradition at Jack's for the past 20 years!
Our players come from all over WNC to be part of this legendary session. It's a great for sitting back, enjoying a bite & beverage, and time with friends! Old Time music, the precursor to Blue Grass, reflects the cultures that settled North America. The roots of old-time music are in the traditional musics of the British Isles, (England and Scotland), Ireland and Africa, even French and German influences.
All Ages Welcome
Fri
28
Jul
2017
Whiskerman
9pm - $5 cover
Whiskerman - Website Facebook

Whether entranced in a ballad or clawing out some frenzied rock and roll, Whiskerman is seeking the heart of the matter. Lush instrumentation combined with front man Graham Patzner's profound lyricism and unflinching delivery culminate in a sound that is soulful, mythical, and raw. Patzner’s voice, both smokey and soaring, leads a passionate live show as the band’s classic rock sound seamlessly cascades through realms of bluesy devotion, psychedelic melancholy, and twangy celebration.
Mon
31
Jul
2017
Quizzo Trivia Night
7:00 PM
Come test your intellectual chops at one of the most challenging trivia nights in town! Bring a group of friends or try to dominate on your own!
Best team name wins beer for your table!
Wed
02
Aug
2017
Old Time Open Jam Session
5:00 PM
The Old Time Jam Session is a proud tradition at Jack's for the past 20 years!
Our players come from all over WNC to be part of this legendary session. It's a great for sitting back, enjoying a bite & beverage, and time with friends! Old Time music, the precursor to Blue Grass, reflects the cultures that settled North America. The roots of old-time music are in the traditional musics of the British Isles, (England and Scotland), Ireland and Africa, even French and German influences.
All Ages Welcome
Fri
04
Aug
2017
IO Trio and Alarm Clock Conspiracy
9pm - $5 cover
IO Trio - Facebook Alarm Clock Conspiracy - Website. Facebook

IO Trio - Asheville's Rock, Roots, and Americana Band

Alarm Clock Conspiracy is an Indie Rock / Power Pop / Alt-Country band from Asheville, NC. The "conspiracy" which we speak of, is the fallacy that all humans must awake to a bellowing alarm clock each morning, only to rush off to work at a job that they truly hate. We are the spearheads of a revolution against day jobs everywhere.
Mon
07
Aug
2017
Quizzo Trivia Night
7:00 PM
Come test your intellectual chops at one of the most challenging trivia nights in town! Bring a group of friends or try to dominate on your own!
Best team name wins beer for your table!
Tue
08
Aug
2017
Honky Tonk Jam
7:00 PM

This will be a primarily acoustic jam exploring the roots of Honky Tonk and early Country music. Folks are welcome to sing along and play. This jam will be led by Asheville's own Tom Pittman and others who will help structure some of the tunes to get everyone up and dancing on the dance floor. Texas two step and waltz !! Yee-haw !!
No cover charge, but generous tips for the band are always welcomed!
Wed
09
Aug
2017
Old Time Open Jam Session
5:00 PM
The Old Time Jam Session is a proud tradition at Jack's for the past 20 years!
Our players come from all over WNC to be part of this legendary session. It's a great for sitting back, enjoying a bite & beverage, and time with friends! Old Time music, the precursor to Blue Grass, reflects the cultures that settled North America. The roots of old-time music are in the traditional musics of the British Isles, (England and Scotland), Ireland and Africa, even French and German influences.
All Ages Welcome
Sat
12
Aug
2017
West King String Band
9pm - $5 cover
West King String Band - Facebook

Cultivated on the porches and back yards across the train tracks on West King Street in St. Augustine, Florida, West King String Band draws from countless genres of music to create a unique homegrown sound they call 'blues-grass'.
Mon
14
Aug
2017
Quizzo Trivia Night
7:00 PM
Come test your intellectual chops at one of the most challenging trivia nights in town! Bring a group of friends or try to dominate on your own!
Best team name wins beer for your table!
Tue
15
Aug
2017
Cajun Jam
7:00 PM

This will be an acoustic jam exploring Cajun and Creole dance favorites. Rhythm and attention to Cajun French lyrics are important for that dance hall sound. Folks are welcome to sing and play along. The jam will be led by Joy Moser and Trent Van Blaricom and others who will help structure some of the tunes and lyrics to help build a jam repetoire. If you don't play or sing, you can always have fun dancing a two step and waltz, chere!
No cover charge, but generous tips for the band are always welcomed!
Wed
16
Aug
2017
Old Time Open Jam Session
5:00 PM
The Old Time Jam Session is a proud tradition at Jack's for the past 20 years!
Our players come from all over WNC to be part of this legendary session. It's a great for sitting back, enjoying a bite & beverage, and time with friends! Old Time music, the precursor to Blue Grass, reflects the cultures that settled North America. The roots of old-time music are in the traditional musics of the British Isles, (England and Scotland), Ireland and Africa, even French and German influences.
All Ages Welcome
Fri
18
Aug
2017
Dreamcatcher Bluegrass Band
9pm - $5 cover
Dreamcatcher Bluegrass Band - Website Facebook

Dreamcatcher is a bluegrass band that is taking the scene by storm. All but one member are students at East Tennessee State University, and are involved with the university's Bluegrass, Old Time, Country, & Celtic Music Program. The band blends in a youthful energy to the sounds of traditional and contemporary bluegrass!
Mon
21
Aug
2017
Quizzo Trivia Night
7:00 PM
Come test your intellectual chops at one of the most challenging trivia nights in town! Bring a group of friends or try to dominate on your own!
Best team name wins beer for your table!
Tue
22
Aug
2017
Western Swing with Texas T and the Tumbleweeds
7:00 PM
If you have been eager to get out and do some Texas Swing, this is your night. The Tumbleweeds are rounding up a herd of early Texas swing favorites for your dancing pleasure. The band is Trent (Texas T) on fiddle, Andy (Too Slim) Hunter on guitar, Ruthie (The Wrangler) Hunter on percussion, Karen (The Cowgirl Queen) Koenig on piano, and Annie (Got Your Gun) Griffey on bass. Rustle up your friends and come out for a hot night of swing dancing.
No cover charge, but generous tips for the band are always welcomed!
Wed
23
Aug
2017
Old Time Open Jam Session
5:00 PM
The Old Time Jam Session is a proud tradition at Jack's for the past 20 years!
Our players come from all over WNC to be part of this legendary session. It's a great for sitting back, enjoying a bite & beverage, and time with friends! Old Time music, the precursor to Blue Grass, reflects the cultures that settled North America. The roots of old-time music are in the traditional musics of the British Isles, (England and Scotland), Ireland and Africa, even French and German influences.
All Ages Welcome
Fri
25
Aug
2017
Flying Buffaloes
9pm - $5 cover
Flying Buffaloes - Website Facebook Twitter Instagram

Flying Buffaloes represents the essence and energy of the current musical climate in Nashville; the converging of the traditional country honky-tonk mentality with the new wave of gritty East Nashville rock & roll. Their sound is reminiscent of The Eagles, vocally, with Beatles-esque harmony and a swampy, Rolling Stones-meets-CCR rhythm section. Country influences like Waylon Jennings. Willie Nelson, and Chris Stapleton really shine through in Flying Buffaloes songwriting, instrumentation, and lyrics.
Sat
26
Aug
2017
Shane Pruitt Band
9pm - $5 cover
Shane Pruitt Band - Website Facebook

High energy Gospel, Blues and Rock and Roll!
Spartanburg’s instrumentalist of the year for 8 years and running, Shane Pruitt is a staple of the music scene in the upstate. Touring relentlessly with The Shane Pruitt Band, and performing as a feature artist with such acts as The Marshall Tucker Band, The Lee Boys, Flannel Church featuring Duane Trucks, Jeff Sipe, Ike Stubblefield, Yonrico Scott and many more, Shane Pruitt has earned his mark as THE up-and-coming guitarist in the southeast through undeniable hard work.
Mon
28
Aug
2017
Quizzo Trivia Night
7:00 PM
Come test your intellectual chops at one of the most challenging trivia nights in town! Bring a group of friends or try to dominate on your own!
Best team name wins beer for your table!
Wed
30
Aug
2017
Old Time Open Jam Session
5:00 PM
The Old Time Jam Session is a proud tradition at Jack's for the past 20 years!
Our players come from all over WNC to be part of this legendary session. It's a great for sitting back, enjoying a bite & beverage, and time with friends! Old Time music, the precursor to Blue Grass, reflects the cultures that settled North America. The roots of old-time music are in the traditional musics of the British Isles, (England and Scotland), Ireland and Africa, even French and German influences.
All Ages Welcome
Wed
06
Sep
2017
Old Time Open Jam Session
5:00 PM
The Old Time Jam Session is a proud tradition at Jack's for the past 20 years!
Our players come from all over WNC to be part of this legendary session. It's a great for sitting back, enjoying a bite & beverage, and time with friends! Old Time music, the precursor to Blue Grass, reflects the cultures that settled North America. The roots of old-time music are in the traditional musics of the British Isles, (England and Scotland), Ireland and Africa, even French and German influences.
All Ages Welcome
Tue
12
Sep
2017
Honky Tonk Jam
7:00 PM

This will be a primarily acoustic jam exploring the roots of Honky Tonk and early Country music. Folks are welcome to sing along and play. This jam will be led by Asheville's own Tom Pittman and others who will help structure some of the tunes to get everyone up and dancing on the dance floor. Texas two step and waltz !! Yee-haw !!
No cover charge, but generous tips for the band are always welcomed!
Wed
13
Sep
2017
Old Time Open Jam Session
5:00 PM
The Old Time Jam Session is a proud tradition at Jack's for the past 20 years!
Our players come from all over WNC to be part of this legendary session. It's a great for sitting back, enjoying a bite & beverage, and time with friends! Old Time music, the precursor to Blue Grass, reflects the cultures that settled North America. The roots of old-time music are in the traditional musics of the British Isles, (England and Scotland), Ireland and Africa, even French and German influences.
All Ages Welcome
Tue
19
Sep
2017
Cajun Jam
7:00 PM

This will be an acoustic jam exploring Cajun and Creole dance favorites. Rhythm and attention to Cajun French lyrics are important for that dance hall sound. Folks are welcome to sing and play along. The jam will be led by Joy Moser and Trent Van Blaricom and others who will help structure some of the tunes and lyrics to help build a jam repetoire. If you don't play or sing, you can always have fun dancing a two step and waltz, chere!
No cover charge, but generous tips for the band are always welcomed!
Wed
20
Sep
2017
Old Time Open Jam Session
5:00 PM
The Old Time Jam Session is a proud tradition at Jack's for the past 20 years!
Our players come from all over WNC to be part of this legendary session. It's a great for sitting back, enjoying a bite & beverage, and time with friends! Old Time music, the precursor to Blue Grass, reflects the cultures that settled North America. The roots of old-time music are in the traditional musics of the British Isles, (England and Scotland), Ireland and Africa, even French and German influences.
All Ages Welcome
Tue
26
Sep
2017
Western Swing with Texas T and the Tumbleweeds
7:00 PM
If you have been eager to get out and do some Texas Swing, this is your night. The Tumbleweeds are rounding up a herd of early Texas swing favorites for your dancing pleasure. The band is Trent (Texas T) on fiddle, Andy (Too Slim) Hunter on guitar, Ruthie (The Wrangler) Hunter on percussion, Karen (The Cowgirl Queen) Koenig on piano, and Annie (Got Your Gun) Griffey on bass. Rustle up your friends and come out for a hot night of swing dancing.
No cover charge, but generous tips for the band are always welcomed!
Wed
27
Sep
2017
Old Time Open Jam Session
5:00 PM
The Old Time Jam Session is a proud tradition at Jack's for the past 20 years!
Our players come from all over WNC to be part of this legendary session. It's a great for sitting back, enjoying a bite & beverage, and time with friends! Old Time music, the precursor to Blue Grass, reflects the cultures that settled North America. The roots of old-time music are in the traditional musics of the British Isles, (England and Scotland), Ireland and Africa, even French and German influences.
All Ages Welcome