What Live Music and Weekly Events Does Jack of the Wood Pub Host?

Jack of the Wood Pub in downtown Asheville runs live music almost every day of the week, with a recurring schedule built around old-time, bluegrass, and Irish sessions plus weekend headline bands. If you're picking a night to visit, the schedule below tells you what to expect and roughly when to arrive. The pub describes itself as voted Asheville's #1 Bar for Live Music, and its lineup mixes long-running open jams with touring acts.

Weekly Music Schedule

What Each Night Is Like

Wednesday: Old-Time Jam

The week's earliest start at 5:00 PM. Old-time is string-band music rooted in Appalachia — fiddle, banjo, guitar — and jams like this are typically informal and open to players and listeners alike.

Thursday: Bluegrass Jam with Drew Matulich

The hosted jam runs 7:00–9:30 PM, followed by an open jam at 9:30 PM. If you want to watch the organized set, arrive before 9:30; if you want the looser, later session, come after.

Friday and Saturday: Headline Bands

Local and touring acts take the stage at 9:00 PM both nights. These are the pub's main booked shows rather than open jams.

Saturday Afternoon: Nobody's Darling String Band

A separate, earlier Saturday slot from 4:00–6:00 PM — useful if you want live music without staying out late.

Sunday: Bluegrass Boys and Irish Sessions

The Bluegrass Boys play noon–2:00 PM, and traditional Irish sessions follow in the afternoon and evening, closing out the week.

Practical Notes Before You Go

• Cover charges vary. The pub's event listing shows some shows with a door cover (one Friday listing notes a $10 cover at door), while jams and other events may not list one. Check the specific event before you go.
• Times can shift. The schedule above reflects the pub's posted weekly lineup; individual events are listed with "More Info" links on its site, so confirm the date you plan to attend.
• Arrive early for seated shows. A 9:00 PM headline set on a Friday or Saturday in a small downtown pub fills up; the earlier Saturday and Sunday slots are easier to walk into.
• Jams are participatory. The Wednesday old-time jam and Thursday bluegrass jam (especially the 9:30 PM open portion) are the nights to bring an instrument if you play.

For the current week's lineup and any changes, check the "Upcoming Music & Events" section on jackofthewood.com, where each event links to more detail.