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May
30
Thu
Suggested $5-$10 donation
Our amazing Thursday BlueGrass jam curated by the talented Drew Matulich! Don’t miss your chance to check out some of the best pickers from all over WNC! A real show-stopping performance only at Jack of the Wood! The Bluegrass Jam will start after the host band at 9:30 and go to 11:30pm. Pickers bring your instruments! Enjoy $1 OFF all our bourbons every Thursday
Jack Of The Wood is still a downtown hot spot for food, brews and drink since 1997 and founders Joan and Joe Eckert who still own it, have maintained the original lively English and Irish vibe. The old-time mountain and Irish music jams continue, including a hot bluegrass jam Thursdays and brunch every Sunday. The venue extends a welcoming feeling to regulars and newcomers to this day. https://jackofthewood.com/
The oldest contra dance in the Asheville area is sponsored by us and is held every Thursday on the Warren Wilson campus
Free lesson 7:30-8, dance 8-11
- Non-members: $12
- OFB Members: $10
- Warren Wilson community: $1
If this is your first time dancing with us, your second dance is free!
Elevate your jam session experience! Join us for an evening of collaborative music-making where we provide the backline (drums & keyboards) – you bring your instrument and your talent!
Phish Night with Fee Fi PHaux fISH (formerly The Lumpy Heads). Weekly party, where we celebrate the music of Phish. Two sets full of improvisation and your favorite tunes. Come share in the groove.
Featuring: Alex Bazemore, Ben Falcon, Hannah Ramsey, and Ryan Crabtree or special guests.
(Suggested Donation)
Weekly karaoke every Thursday!!
Shiloh & Gaines – Your neighborhood bar……no matter where you live.
Coffee ~ Spirits ~ Pool ~ Darts ~ Live Music ~ Dog Friendly ~ Karaoke ~ Songwriters Night & More! Find our music schedule and more at shilohandgaines.com
May
31
Fri
Enjoy authentic Blues music from Mr Jimmy while imbibing in the friendly atmosphere of the The Station.
Every Friday night, live music, dancing, Open 6, music starts 6:30 pm. No cover charge, cakewalks, 50 50 tickets, refreshments for sale. Come on down. “The Depot is a special place. It’s a true community event where local musicians played for local folks. Lots of local folks on the dance floor.”-Don Talley
GRASS IS BACK 2024!
Bluegrass Every Friday Night!
Friday, Nov. 1 – Kenny Stinson & Perfect Tym’n
No Cover!
Asheville’s tried and true blue cover band. No cover.
Jun
1
Sat
Enjoy authentic Blues music from Mr Jimmy.
Nobody’s Darling String Band is a group of five ladies who are seasoned Old Time musicians, that play lively Mountain Music every Saturday from 4 to 6 at Jack of the Wood. A fiddle, guitars, standup bass and banjo uke round out this engaging and energetic group, playing in the traditional style of Appalachian roots music.
Jack Of The Wood is still a downtown hot spot for food, brews and drink since 1997 and founders Joan and Joe Eckert who still own it, have maintained the original lively English and Irish vibe. The old-time mountain and Irish music jams continue, including a hot bluegrass jam Thursdays and brunch every Sunday. The venue extends a welcoming feeling to regulars and newcomers to this day. https://jackofthewood.com/
Live music every Saturday night. Large dance floor. Country music with a little bluegrass in the mix. Good clean fun in an alcohol free environment.
Jun
2
Sun
A plethora of sounds and styles. Beatboxing mixed with killer guitar and loop mastery. A one man orchestra. Plays all the songs you love.
Hot Vintage Vocal String Band. Jazz, Swing, Americana.
Stop in for the pub’s long running Traditional Irish Session each Sunday afternoon beginning around 3:30pm. Many talented local musicians come from WNC to jam away into the night – all on our pub stage! Sunday is a perfect day to enjoy a pint or afternoon Irish coffee! Slaínte!
Jack Of The Wood is still a downtown hot spot for food, brews and drink since 1997 and founders Joan and Joe Eckert who still own it, have maintained the original lively English and Irish vibe. The old-time mountain and Irish music jams continue, including a hot bluegrass jam Thursdays and brunch every Sunday. The venue extends a welcoming feeling to regulars and newcomers to this day. https://jackofthewood.com/
Happy Sunday Asheville! Open mic tonight from 8- close signups start at 7pm!
Jun
3
Mon
Curated open mic night featuring some of Asheville’s finest pickers and crooners.
The Musicians in the Round is an open mic/in the round that takes place at Catawba Brewing Tasting Room on the South Slope in Asheville, NC. Our first round was on March 9th, 2015 and they just keep getting better.
MR JIMMY is the solo project of Blues guitarist & vocalist Jim “Ang” Anderson, who has fronted The Chicago Kingsnakes for the past 35 years. Blue Monday at the Joint next door started as a solo Blues show with Mr Jimmy and has evolved into a Jam Session of sorts. Jimmy is joined with different musical cohorts every week.
pay what you can
Find out who will be playing and calling each week
click here
Every Monday Night! Sign up at 6:30, music at 7:15! Come on down tonight to get a taste of some great neighborhood music. P.S. No Wagon Wheel! Host Taylor Martin and Friends.
From soul to r&b, jazz to americana, blues to reggae, they’ve got you covered for everything in between.
Every week, 8-11pm, we will feature different special guests along with new sets of music in various styles with our 7 piece mashup band including Funk, Jazz, Soul, Acid Jazz, Afrobeat, Reggae, Break Beat, and Dance/Groove music!
It’s hard to believe that it’s been 3 years of MashUp Mondays!!! Let’s celebrate!!
We are going IN for the night with special guests Rebekah Todd, Abby Bryant, Elise Eden, Jason Hite, Katrina Fortier, Aurora Whim, Alex Bradley and Tyler Housholder and more TBA!!!
Do not sleep on this one! 6 singers!!!
Plus, The Happy Belly Food Truck is showing up big with free dinner for all of us!! Donations accepted, not required. Very thankful for them!
Event at 8pm. Music at 8:30 and going until 11:30!
Monday Mashup every Monday at One World West with special guests and different music every week!!
Suggested donation.
Jun
4
Tue
We are deadicated to bringing you all things Grateful Dead and related.
-> Tuesdays are back baby! Grateful Family Band serving up your favorite Dead tunes.
100% donation based
Full Bar : Cash Only
Family Friendly
See you out there!
Real Live Jazz – No Cover
Every Tuesday, savor experimental Musica Universalis, focused primarily on the group’s original writing and sonic explorations. These aural wayfarers fear no boundary.
Hot Jazz ~ Standards (Great American Songbook) ~ Swing
We provide full backline–drum kit, amps, piano, keys, and PA with mics/inputs. The jam is hosted by Chris Cooper and Friends, who play for the first half hour or so, and then the jam opens up.
(musicians, comedians, dancers, poets, storytellers)
$10 Suggested Donation at the Door (Cash or Venmo accepted, think tip jar, goes 100% to musicians!)
Jun
5
Wed
Original one-man-band, american roots, singer songwriter. An American roots musician, Jay has hundreds of original songs in his repertoire. (outside show, weather dependent)
Acoustic Old Time/Bluegrass Jam!! C’mon Out!!
Hosted by Billy Litz (weather permitting)
Jam is from 6-9pm, the house band plays the first hour then the floor is open. Come pick with us! Come out to MRB the first Wednesday of every month for our Bluegrass Jam from 6-9pm! Grab an instrument and join in or just sit back and enjoy!
I’m very happy to have a great lineup of friends joining me for Well Crafted Wednesdays at Highland Brewing Company.
10/30 – Travis Book & Jon Stickley
lo-fi pop and rocknroll with Jason Krekel & Craig Kelberg
Jun
6
Thu
Enjoy Live Music with Aaron on the keys and vocals every Thursday!
Ready to jam out and indulge in some mouth-watering pizza? Bluegrass-jazz fusion!!!
Suggested $5-$10 donation
Our amazing Thursday BlueGrass jam curated by the talented Drew Matulich! Don’t miss your chance to check out some of the best pickers from all over WNC! A real show-stopping performance only at Jack of the Wood! The Bluegrass Jam will start after the host band at 9:30 and go to 11:30pm. Pickers bring your instruments! Enjoy $1 OFF all our bourbons every Thursday
Jack Of The Wood is still a downtown hot spot for food, brews and drink since 1997 and founders Joan and Joe Eckert who still own it, have maintained the original lively English and Irish vibe. The old-time mountain and Irish music jams continue, including a hot bluegrass jam Thursdays and brunch every Sunday. The venue extends a welcoming feeling to regulars and newcomers to this day. https://jackofthewood.com/
The oldest contra dance in the Asheville area is sponsored by us and is held every Thursday on the Warren Wilson campus
Free lesson 7:30-8, dance 8-11
- Non-members: $12
- OFB Members: $10
- Warren Wilson community: $1
If this is your first time dancing with us, your second dance is free!
Elevate your jam session experience! Join us for an evening of collaborative music-making where we provide the backline (drums & keyboards) – you bring your instrument and your talent!
Phish Night with Fee Fi PHaux fISH (formerly The Lumpy Heads). Weekly party, where we celebrate the music of Phish. Two sets full of improvisation and your favorite tunes. Come share in the groove.
Featuring: Alex Bazemore, Ben Falcon, Hannah Ramsey, and Ryan Crabtree or special guests.
(Suggested Donation)
Weekly karaoke every Thursday!!
Shiloh & Gaines – Your neighborhood bar……no matter where you live.
Coffee ~ Spirits ~ Pool ~ Darts ~ Live Music ~ Dog Friendly ~ Karaoke ~ Songwriters Night & More! Find our music schedule and more at shilohandgaines.com
Jun
7
Fri
Live gypsy jazz with one of our favorite duos.
Enjoy authentic Blues music from Mr Jimmy while imbibing in the friendly atmosphere of the The Station.
Every Friday night, live music, dancing, Open 6, music starts 6:30 pm. No cover charge, cakewalks, 50 50 tickets, refreshments for sale. Come on down. “The Depot is a special place. It’s a true community event where local musicians played for local folks. Lots of local folks on the dance floor.”-Don Talley
GRASS IS BACK 2024!
Bluegrass Every Friday Night!
Friday, Nov. 1 – Kenny Stinson & Perfect Tym’n
No Cover!
Asheville’s tried and true blue cover band. No cover.
Lactones are back with that drip noise for ya! Come experience the experimental exploratory improvised compositions and original songs rooted in solid drippy groove-based psychedelic progressive rock and space soul.
Jun
8
Sat
Enjoy authentic Blues music from Mr Jimmy.
Nobody’s Darling String Band is a group of five ladies who are seasoned Old Time musicians, that play lively Mountain Music every Saturday from 4 to 6 at Jack of the Wood. A fiddle, guitars, standup bass and banjo uke round out this engaging and energetic group, playing in the traditional style of Appalachian roots music.
Jack Of The Wood is still a downtown hot spot for food, brews and drink since 1997 and founders Joan and Joe Eckert who still own it, have maintained the original lively English and Irish vibe. The old-time mountain and Irish music jams continue, including a hot bluegrass jam Thursdays and brunch every Sunday. The venue extends a welcoming feeling to regulars and newcomers to this day. https://jackofthewood.com/
Live music every Saturday night. Large dance floor. Country music with a little bluegrass in the mix. Good clean fun in an alcohol free environment.
Jun
9
Sun
A plethora of sounds and styles. Beatboxing mixed with killer guitar and loop mastery. A one man orchestra. Plays all the songs you love.
Hot Vintage Vocal String Band. Jazz, Swing, Americana.
Stop in for the pub’s long running Traditional Irish Session each Sunday afternoon beginning around 3:30pm. Many talented local musicians come from WNC to jam away into the night – all on our pub stage! Sunday is a perfect day to enjoy a pint or afternoon Irish coffee! Slaínte!
Jack Of The Wood is still a downtown hot spot for food, brews and drink since 1997 and founders Joan and Joe Eckert who still own it, have maintained the original lively English and Irish vibe. The old-time mountain and Irish music jams continue, including a hot bluegrass jam Thursdays and brunch every Sunday. The venue extends a welcoming feeling to regulars and newcomers to this day. https://jackofthewood.com/
Happy Sunday Asheville! Open mic tonight from 8- close signups start at 7pm!
Jun
10
Mon
Curated open mic night featuring some of Asheville’s finest pickers and crooners.
The Musicians in the Round is an open mic/in the round that takes place at Catawba Brewing Tasting Room on the South Slope in Asheville, NC. Our first round was on March 9th, 2015 and they just keep getting better.
MR JIMMY is the solo project of Blues guitarist & vocalist Jim “Ang” Anderson, who has fronted The Chicago Kingsnakes for the past 35 years. Blue Monday at the Joint next door started as a solo Blues show with Mr Jimmy and has evolved into a Jam Session of sorts. Jimmy is joined with different musical cohorts every week.
pay what you can
Find out who will be playing and calling each week
click here
Every Monday Night! Sign up at 6:30, music at 7:15! Come on down tonight to get a taste of some great neighborhood music. P.S. No Wagon Wheel! Host Taylor Martin and Friends.
From soul to r&b, jazz to americana, blues to reggae, they’ve got you covered for everything in between.
Every week, 8-11pm, we will feature different special guests along with new sets of music in various styles with our 7 piece mashup band including Funk, Jazz, Soul, Acid Jazz, Afrobeat, Reggae, Break Beat, and Dance/Groove music!
It’s hard to believe that it’s been 3 years of MashUp Mondays!!! Let’s celebrate!!
We are going IN for the night with special guests Rebekah Todd, Abby Bryant, Elise Eden, Jason Hite, Katrina Fortier, Aurora Whim, Alex Bradley and Tyler Housholder and more TBA!!!
Do not sleep on this one! 6 singers!!!
Plus, The Happy Belly Food Truck is showing up big with free dinner for all of us!! Donations accepted, not required. Very thankful for them!
Event at 8pm. Music at 8:30 and going until 11:30!
Monday Mashup every Monday at One World West with special guests and different music every week!!
Suggested donation.
Jun
11
Tue
We are deadicated to bringing you all things Grateful Dead and related.
-> Tuesdays are back baby! Grateful Family Band serving up your favorite Dead tunes.
100% donation based
Full Bar : Cash Only
Family Friendly
See you out there!
Real Live Jazz – No Cover
Every Tuesday, savor experimental Musica Universalis, focused primarily on the group’s original writing and sonic explorations. These aural wayfarers fear no boundary.
Hot Jazz ~ Standards (Great American Songbook) ~ Swing
We provide full backline–drum kit, amps, piano, keys, and PA with mics/inputs. The jam is hosted by Chris Cooper and Friends, who play for the first half hour or so, and then the jam opens up.
(musicians, comedians, dancers, poets, storytellers)
$10 Suggested Donation at the Door (Cash or Venmo accepted, think tip jar, goes 100% to musicians!)
Jun
12
Wed
Original one-man-band, american roots, singer songwriter. An American roots musician, Jay has hundreds of original songs in his repertoire. (outside show, weather dependent)
Acoustic Old Time/Bluegrass Jam!! C’mon Out!!
Hosted by Billy Litz (weather permitting)
I’m very happy to have a great lineup of friends joining me for Well Crafted Wednesdays at Highland Brewing Company.
10/30 – Travis Book & Jon Stickley
$1.00 off all Jameson, too! 
