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Established in 1997, Jack of the Wood was one of downtown Asheville’s first pubs and the original home of Green Man Brewing. We serve a great selection of whiskeys, 18 rotating taps featuring local & international craft brews, and an award-winning menu of comfort food favorites & elevated pub fare. Known for our live music showcases, we host our long-running Old-Time Jam Wednesday evenings & our Bluegrass Jam Thursday nights, touring bands Friday & Saturday nights, Bluegrass Brunch Saturdays & Sundays, and our traditional Irish sessions Sunday afternoons & evenings.

Stop by to see why Jack’s is one of downtown Asheville’s most beloved gathering spots!

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Did yesterday’s washout put a damper on your weekend music plans? We’ve got just the thing at @jackofthewood 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 @jackofthewood 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 @jackofthewood 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 @jackofthewood 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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