– Our Story –

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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@jackofthewood is proud to welcome local legends THE SONS OF RALPH back to the RALPH LEWIS STAGE this SAT 5/11 at 9pm! It’s sure to be a heckuva homecoming!

These bluegrass masters have deep mountain music roots inherited from their father, bluegrass pioneer Ralph Lewis, and honed in a lifetime of playing music together & independently, from local festivals to stages around the globe. 

MARTIN “MARTY” LEWIS & DON LEWIS began their musical education when they were still children and formed their first band when they “hired” Ralph away from Bill Monroe. They continued playing at local spots & events growing up & toured with their dad before pursuing successful music careers of their own.

But, as Ralph famously said, the family that plays together stays together! And the mountains’ call was strong.

In 2001, the boys formed The Sons of Ralph with their father and continued playing their eclectic mix of bluegrass, Cajun, country & rock together until the elder Lewis’ death in 2017. With his music in their veins, Don & Marty continue to lead the SONS into new musical territory that honors their dad’s abiding legacy.

Additional “Sons” have filled out the ranks over the years, with GEORGE BUCKNER & LORI FISHER rounding out the band today.

Y’all get here early for a prime spot, order up some of the best pub fare & libations in town, and get ready for a rockin’, ‘grassy night of unparalleled musicianship & hometown fun! $10 cover at the door.

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Join us this SAT 5/11 for the best dang BLUEGRASS BRUNCH in Asheville at @jackoftehwood with 81 DRIFTERS swinging onto the stage at noon! 

Brunch goes until 3:00 (or until we run out!), with our award-winning menu of delicious pub fare starting immediately after.

If you’re feeling festive, try our Irish Breakfast Shot or a pour from one of our 18 rotating taps or superb selection of Irish whiskeys. Plus Shirley Temples & Green Man Root Beer for the kiddos! 

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

JACK is definitely the place to get your weekend started in downtown Asheville! What are y’all waiting for?

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We’re so excited to kick off the weekend with Nashville’s @brotherandthehayes back at @jackofthewood tonight — FRI 5/10 — at 9pm!

The Nashville-based brother & sister-fronted band is known for their authentic story-driven songwriting, influenced by swampy blues, traditional country & bluegrass.

Brother (David Bingaman) and The Hayes (Jennie Hayes Kurtz) originally hail from Dallas. Growing up, Jennie sang in the choir while David taught himself to play guitar by listening to blues musicians like Stevie Ray Vaughan and Lighntin’ Hopkins. They both became interested in folk music and songwriting in college and began to collaborate, finding that their love for the blues, traditional country music, and bluegrass was the perfect vehicle for their playful, honest, and story-driven songwriting.

$10 cover at the door. 

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Join Jack’s resident punnyman TIM HEARN & the briefly-back-in-town MARIO TREVIZO as they host those kiddin’ kids CARY GOFF, LEAH GARTH & LARRY GRIFFIN at @jackofthewood this MONDAY 5/13 at 7:30pm for a A COMEDY SHOWCASE ALL ABOUT THEIR MOMMAS … *AND MAYBE YOURS, TOO! (Lookin’ at you, Stifler.)

Seriously, though, if you love the mother in your life (or someone else’s) & you love to make her laugh — over a few great noshes & festive beverages — then this is the night for y’all.

And it’s cheaper than a nice bouquet or good jewelry! Just a $5 cover per person at the door (plus all the show-off splurging you’re up for to treat your momma right!).

Momma said knock you out! And these jokesters will!

* Jason Mencer will return next Monday 5/20 at 7:30pm with another brain-racking night of QUIZZO quandaries!

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