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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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May 11

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It’s a BANGER of Saturday, y’all! We’ve got gorgeous weather here in Asheville today… A chance to see the aurora borealis over the WNC mountains again this evening… Bluegrass legends the SONS OF RALPH back home on the RALPH LEWIS STAGE at @jackofthewood TONIGHT at 9pm… Our chef’s crazy good BANGERS & MASH back on the menu starting today… And plenty of GUINNESS on tap and JAMESON ready to pour! Can you think of a more perfect recipe for the weekend? We can’t! What are you waiting for? Come on over to your favorite downtown pub! We’re open until 1am tonight & looking forward to seeing y’all! • • • #jackofthewood #irishpub #celticpub #ashevillepub #pubfood #pubfare #elevatedpubfare #irishpubfood #downtownasheville #downtownavl #golocalasheville #diglocalasheville #828isgreat #avleats #avldrinks #ashevillefoodie #ashevillefoodies #avlfoodie #ashevillefoodiecommunity #ncfood #irishrestaurant #irishcuisine #irishfood #irishfoodies #bangersandmash #mushypeas #guinness #jameson #sláinte #slainte

May 10

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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. • • • #jackofthewood #celticpub #irishpub #irishmusicpub #downtownasheville #downtownavl #asheville #avltoday #avleats #avldrinks #pubfood #livemusicasheville #livemusicavl #livemusic #localmusicasheville #localmusicavl #ashevillemusic #avlmusic #wncmusic #hometownband #bluegrass #masterofbluegrass #southernrock #ralphlewis #thesonsofralph #sonsofralph #donlewis #martylewis #georgebuckner #lorifisher

May 10

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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? • • • #jackofthewood #celticpub #irishpub #irishmusicpub #pubfood #livemusicasheville #livemusicavl #livemusic #localmusicasheville #localmusicavl #ashevillemusic #avlmusic #wncmusic #asheville #downtownasheville #downtownavl #ashevillebrunch #mountainmusic #bluegrass #saturdaybrunch #brunchandmusic #bluegrassbrunch #brunch #stringband #oldtimemusic #nobodysdarling #nobodysdarlingstringband #81drifters #81driftersband #swinggrass

May 10

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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. • • • #jackofthewood #celticpub #irishpub #irishmusicpub #downtownasheville #downtownavl #asheville #avltoday #avleats #avldrinks #pubfood #livemusicasheville #livemusicavl #livemusic #localmusicasheville #localmusicavl #ashevillemusic #avlmusic #wncmusic #fridaynight #fridaynite #nashvilleinasheville #americana #americanamusic #rootsmusic #blues #countrymusic #bluegrass #singersongwriters #brotherandthehayes