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Special guest this week at the Blues Jam .  MR JIMMY is the solo project of guitarist / vocalist / song writer, Jim “Ang” Anderson, who has fronted The Chicago Kingsnakes Blues band for 35 years, to date performing over 4000 shows.

MR JIMMY writes, sings and plays real-deal Blues, Chicago style. A lifelong resident of the city’s infamous South Side, he has shared the stage with Buddy Guy, Koko Taylor, Little Milton, James Cotton, Junior Wells, Lefty Dizz, Jimmy Dawkins, Johnny Twist, and the list goes on…

In 2025 Mr Jimmy was voted one of the Best Blues Performers by the readers of Asheville’s Mountain Xpress newspaper for the fourth year in a rowHosted by Bill Mattocks and Peggy Ratusz, two pillars of our Blues community in Western NC.
This electrifying event happens every Tuesday night! Bill and Peggy will rotate as hosts, generally every other week, and will kick off the evening with a set of Blues tunes starting at 7:30 PM. After their set, it’s your time to shine! We’ll have an open jam session where you can bring your instrument or your voice and perform up to three songs. Don’t worry about bringing a backline; the house band has got you covered. (You will need your own guitar, bass, harmonicas, or sticks.)

Musicians and singers can sign up at the event, and we strongly encourage everyone to stick to the Blues genre to keep the vibe going. So, mark your calendars, bring your friends, and join us for a fantastic night of blues, camaraderie, and musical magic. Downbeat and signup for the Jam is 7:30 pm.