Don’t miss a very special dance party this Saturday with local legend Nex Millen. This music producer, hip hop scholar, multi-talented artist and cultural curator spins all of the cuts you didn’t realize you needed to hear and is sure to keep you dancing all night. We’re excited to host him at Little Jumbo!
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Sunday - Thursday: 4pm - 11pm
Friday - Saturday: 4pm - 1am
Friday - Saturday: 4pm - 1am
FREE PARKING AT 5-POINTS DINER AFTER 4p!
Events
EVERY
MONDAY
Live jazz with a curated cast of the regions most talented musicians.
EVERY
TUESDAY
Musica universalis with aural wayfarers Jay Sanders, Zack Page, & Alan Hall.
EVERY
SATURDAY
Dance Parties from 10 - 1. Sweat bands and leg warmers optional, but encouraged!
FREQUENT
SUNDAYS
A rotating cast of talent and events. Not every week, but quite often.
FREE Live Jazz every MONDAY & TUESDAY from 7 - 10.
Seating is on a first come, first served basis, some come early and stay late!
Seating is on a first come, first served basis, some come early and stay late!
Saturday
April
1
Saturday Night Dance Party with Nex Millen
Sunday
April
2
Queen Bee and the Honeylovers CD Release Party
Asheville now has a soundtrack. A debut release by Queen Bee and the Honeylovers features original songs with a vivacious and nostalgic sound, and lyrics that celebrate the city’s past and present. -The Laurel of Asheville
Queen Bee and the Honeylovers is a dance band that performs classic swing, blues and Latin music. They have been voted best in Jazz 2020/21/22 in the Mountain Xpress “Best Of” poll. Their debut album, 'Asheville', celebrated their hometown's history and won them #41 on WNCW's listener-voted poll of Best Albums of 2019 as well as features on The State of Things with Frank Stasio and PBS Woodsongs. Their video for "Beacham's Curve" won Best Soundtack at the 2019 Music Video Asheville Awards. Vocal-driven with an infectious groove, the Honeylovers are guaranteed to put a grin on your face and a tap in your toes.
www.queenbeeswing.com
@queenbeeswing
Whitney Moore: Lead Vocals, Drums
Mattick Frick: Guitar, Vocals
Trevor Stoia: Bass
Monday
April
3
The Nick Garrison Quintet
The Nick Garrison Quintet celebrates the music of New Orleans, from traditional Black American Music of Louis Armstrong to the street sounds of brass band jams. Trombonist Nick Garrison brings the energy of the Crescent City into Little Jumbo, incorporating his original arrangements of swing tunes from the 20's- 40's, bebop burners, blues, and ballads.
Nick Garrison- Trombone
Will Boyd- Saxophone
Alan Hall- Drum Set
Michael Jefry Stevens- Piano
Bob Songster- Bass
Tuesday
April
4
Jay Sanders, Jake Wolf & Alan Hall
Every Tuesday, savor experimental musica universalis focused primarily on the group's original writing and sonic explorations. These aural wayfarers fear no boundary.
Jay Sanders: Guitar and Effects
Jake Wolf: Bass and Effects
Alan Hall: Drums and Percussion
Saturday
April
8
Saturday Night Dance Party with DJ Scotty Styles
Expect a highly danceable blend of old school and current hip hop, pop, R&B, rock, alt-pop with soul and funk jams of the 50s and 60s thrown in too. Think of it as a musical time capsule of the popular dance music of the last 70 years.
Monday
April
10
The CORE
The CORE returns to Little Jumbo! Come enjoy piquant cocktails and titillating tunes from Asheville's most prodigious jazz quintet.
Justin Ray: Trumpet
Jacob Rodriguez: Saxophone
Bill Bares: Piano
Zack Page: Bass
Evan Martin: Drums
Press
“This Five Points neighborhood bar takes cocktail history seriously—it’s named after a New York bar once run by illustrious nineteenth-century barman Harry Johnson. The drinks menu recently was revamped after a pandemic-long season of sampling and testing. (Yes, that beats however you spend your pandemic.) There’s no better excuse to pull up a seat and see what’s new and delicious.”
“Little Jumbo was everything we could have wished for in a cocktail bar, and then some. Every cocktail has 5 ingredients or less to expedite the process, but don’t worry, the flavor is not compromised. We were totally impressed by the Manhattan service for Two, which was presented on a silver platter with necessary accompaniments- including a bowl of cherries!?”
“Simply put, Little Jumbo should be at the top of your list of places for cocktails in Asheville. The drinks and service are both top-notch, and the atmosphere is reminiscent of a relaxed speakeasy, without a trace of the pretention that can sometimes be found in such places.”
“This warmly welcoming cocktail bar has a classic vibe and a focus on good, unpretentious service. Isn't that the way all bars should be?”
“Little Jumbo has a comfortable yet modern feel, lacks affectation and focuses on the drink and the experience.”
“As you sip your drink, you feel a cozy intimateness, yet there’s a buzz to the atmosphere that makes you feel like you’re a part of something bigger… a community, a neighborhood.”
Consulting
Slings & Arrows Consulting is a full-service boutique hospitality firm from the team behind Little Jumbo. Slings & Arrows is designed to turn your idea into a fully realized and cohesive bar/restaurant concept. Our work is driven by a desire to create spaces and foster endeavors focused on excellent service and quality drinks.
Developers, future clients, soon-to-be collaborators, enthusiasts and friends: learn more at slingsarrowsconsulting.com or email us at hello@slingsarrowsconsulting.com
