Name: Making Spirits Bright: Tanger Outlets Asheville Invites Community to WNC Toys for Tots Drive
Start: 2026-11-20T09:00:00-05:00
Location: Tanger Outlets Asheville

Tanger Outlets Asheville

Tanger Outlets Asheville invites the community to join Eddie and Amanda Foxx at the annual WNC Toys for Tots Drive from Nov. 20–22
outside Sportsman’s Warehouse under the festive tent. The community donation event invites shoppers to give back this holiday season by donating a new, unwrapped toy valued at $15 or more to help support local families. Donations will be collected under the tent throughout the three-day event, with the community encouraged to help spread the holiday cheer to families in need. Guests can also make the most out of the Black Friday savings from Nov. 1-22
with Tanger Deal Days, offering up to 25% off top brands like Nike and Under Armour.

Local Event: Making Spirits Bright: Tanger Outlets Asheville Invites Community to WNC Toys for Tots Drive

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Tanger Outlets Asheville invites the community to join Eddie and Amanda Foxx at the annual WNC Toys for Tots Drive from Nov....

Making Spirits Bright: Tanger Outlets Asheville Invites Community to WNC Toys for Tots Drive

The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub

FULLY SEATED SHOW LIMITED NUMBER OF PREMIUM SEATING TICKETS AVAILABLE DAVID WILCOX
There are songwriters who chronicle life, and then there’s David Wilcox—an artist who metabolizes it. He has long been a quiet force in American folk music; a musician’s musician, a writer’s writer, and a seeker whose gift lies in making the personal feel universal.
With the upcoming release of The Way I Tell the Story (2025), Wilcox proves, yet again, that resilience isn’t just a survival skill—it’s an art form. The record shimmers with musical sophistication but leaves just enough space for the listener to feel what Wilcox has always done best: tell the truth, gently but without apology.
The music he’s creating now comes from a place that can’t be faked. In recent years, Wilcox’s life has been shaped by his wife’s Parkinson’s diagnosis—a shift that reordered his priorities and redefined his sense of time, love, and presence. But rather than retreat, Wilcox leaned in. “Times get tough, and music gets good,” he says, and means it. These songs don’t dramatize. They don’t resolve neatly. They sit in the complexity of living—open-eyed, unafraid, quietly brave.
Wilcox’s career began in earnest in the late 1980s, when his self-released debut The Nightshift Watchman caught the attention of A&amp;M Records. His major-label debut, How Did You Find Me Here (1989), became an unexpected hit, selling over 100,000 copies largely by word of mouth and live shows alone—an unheard-of feat for a debut folk record. Critics took note of his deft guitar work and emotional clarity, but it was the unassuming wisdom threaded through his lyrics that truly set him apart. Rolling Stone praised his “soulful insight,” while The New York Times called his music “a kind of open-hearted therapy.”
Wilcox’s music still resonates, especially now, because it doesn’t try to outpace the moment. It meets it. In his world, craft is a form of care. Introspection is a public offering. And staying soft in a hard world isn’t a liability—it’s a kind of leadership.
For audiences seeking something more than noise, more than nostalgia, Wilcox’s songs remain a rare kind of company. Not flashy. Not loud. Just deeply, generously alive.

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David Wilcox Annual Thanksgiving Homecoming...

FULLY SEATED SHOW LIMITED NUMBER OF PREMIUM SEATING TICKETS AVAILABLE DAVID WILCOX
There are songwriters who chronicle life,...

David Wilcox Annual Thanksgiving Homecoming Concert

STANDING ROOM ONLY JESSE ROPER Jesse Roper is a modern-day troubadour; a Canadian artist defined by his authenticity and adventurous spirit; guitar in hand and a grin on his face.
Jesse, along with long-time bandmates the Pretty Good Band, has spent much of the last few years travelling the highways, byways and backroads of North America, bringing his own brand of modern, indie-infused Americana blues to fervent audiences across the continent. Known for his powerhouse live performances, Jesse is truly electrifying on stage – his soulful vocals expanding across silky guitars and hard-hitting grooves. You’d never guess that this soldier of the six string – all mischief, mayhem and virtuoso guitar playing – experienced crippling stage-fright long into his 20s. Today, the stage is his home and he’s inviting you in, cold one in hand, for one helluva good time.
Of course, he’s more than a magnetising stage presence and great hair – Jesse has the goods to back this up. A master at connecting his personal experiences to his songwriting, he crafts wildly entertaining narratives of the challenges and eccentricities of life, pulling inspiration from all that surrounds him. His musings on love (both won and lost), the call of the road and the promise of what’s round the corner draw similarities to JJ Cale, Leon Bridges, and Alabama Shakes. His innate musical talent and flexibility of style have seen him play with soul icon Booker T. Jones, rock veteran Colin James, blues belter Beth Hart, and Canadian legend Burton Cummings. Across streaming platforms, he’s racked up over 500,000 monthly listeners and millions of streams.
While based in Victoria BC, Jesse is back on the road with the Pretty Good Band throughout 2026. All seasoned musicians themselves, the band is Matt Reid (bass), Chris Van Sickle (keys), East Coast Pete (guitar) and Brent Norman (drums). “Each one of these guys on their own is funnier and smarter than I am, but somehow I’m the band leader,” Jesse laughs. “I’m a lucky lead guy to have these cats in my band. They’re Pretty Good.”
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Jesse Roper

STANDING ROOM ONLY  JESSE ROPER Jesse Roper is a modern-day troubadour; a Canadian artist defined by his authenticity and...

STANDING ROOM ONLY EDDIE 9V Eddie 9V has an endless stockpile of cool stories – and you’ll find twelve of them on his most recent studio album Saratoga, released in November 2024 on the fabled Ruf Records label. A thrilling mix of Southern soul, blues, rock, and funk, Saratoga proved to be a gamechanger: a road trip-ready record filled with razor-sharp observations, vintage textures, and raw humanity. It also marked a major career milestone: Eddie 9V’s soulful sound began reaching hundreds of thousands of new fans across the globe.
Now signed to Easy Eye Sound — the Nashville-based label founded by Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys — Eddie 9V is preparing to release a brand-new album in 2026. And the momentum keeps growing. Since Saratoga dropped, Eddie’s monthly listeners on Spotify have exploded from 8,000 to peaking at over 800,000.. Songs like “Halo,” “Saratoga” and “Love Moves Slow” have become SiriusXM Spectrum-certified tracks, gaining steady spins and major audience love.
But this rise is years in the making. From the day he first slung a guitar on a local Georgia stage, Eddie 9V (born Brooks Mason) has been an artist to watch. First cutting his teeth in cover bands and regional blues circuits, he made the leap to full-time frontman with a name that couldn’t be ignored. “I wanted to start from scratch – and I ain’t never heard of no bluesman named Eddie 9V.”
That leap paid off. His early albums Left My Soul In Memphis (2019) and Little Black Flies (2021) turned heads for their wild energy and vintage flair. 2022’s Capricorn was a breakout moment, earning rave reviews from Classic Rock, The Guardian, and more. It debuted at #1 on the blues charts before being dethroned by Bonnie Raitt — “a cool story to be able to say,” Eddie laughs.
By the time Saratoga arrived, Eddie 9V had evolved into a full-spectrum songwriter, tapping into deep wells of soul and storytelling alongside his brother and longtime collaborator Lane Kelly. Much of the album was recorded at their Echo Deco Studio in Atlanta, with some sessions at Denver’s Crown Lanes Studio. From the disco-tinged horns of the title track to the fuzzed-out dreamscape of “Delta,” it’s a record that widened the lens without losing the grit.
Now with a major label partner, national tours, SiriusXM airplay, and streaming growth that shows no signs of slowing, Eddie 9V is poised for the next chapter. A new album is on the horizon. The band is sharper than ever. And if Saratoga was the ignition, what’s coming next is the open highway.
“I’m already writing new songs,” he says. “You never stop.”<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/159672/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More Info

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Eddie  9V

 STANDING ROOM ONLY  EDDIE 9V Eddie 9V has an endless stockpile of cool stories – and you’ll find twelve of them on his most...

Eddie 9V has an endless stockpile of cool stories – and you’ll find twelve of them on his most recent studio album Saratoga, released in November 2024 on the fabled Ruf Records label. A thrilling mix of Southern soul, blues, rock, and funk, Saratoga proved to be a gamechanger: a road trip-ready record filled with razor-sharp observations, vintage textures, and raw humanity. It also marked a major career milestone: Eddie 9V’s soulful sound began reaching hundreds of thousands of new fans across the globe.
Now signed to Easy Eye Sound — the Nashville-based label founded by Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys — Eddie 9V is preparing to release a brand-new album in 2026. And the momentum keeps growing. Since Saratoga dropped, Eddie’s monthly listeners on Spotify have exploded from 8,000 to peaking at over 800,000.. Songs like “Halo,” “Saratoga” and “Love Moves Slow” have become SiriusXM Spectrum-certified tracks, gaining steady spins and major audience love.
But this rise is years in the making. From the day he first slung a guitar on a local Georgia stage, Eddie 9V (born Brooks Mason) has been an artist to watch. First cutting his teeth in cover bands and regional blues circuits, he made the leap to full-time frontman with a name that couldn’t be ignored. "I wanted to start from scratch – and I ain’t never heard of no bluesman named Eddie 9V."
That leap paid off. His early albums Left My Soul In Memphis (2019) and Little Black Flies (2021) turned heads for their wild energy and vintage flair. 2022's Capricorn was a breakout moment, earning rave reviews from Classic Rock, The Guardian, and more. It debuted at #1 on the blues charts before being dethroned by Bonnie Raitt — "a cool story to be able to say," Eddie laughs.
By the time Saratoga arrived, Eddie 9V had evolved into a full-spectrum songwriter, tapping into deep wells of soul and storytelling alongside his brother and longtime collaborator Lane Kelly. Much of the album was recorded at their Echo Deco Studio in Atlanta, with some sessions at Denver’s Crown Lanes Studio. From the disco-tinged horns of the title track to the fuzzed-out dreamscape of “Delta,” it’s a record that widened the lens without losing the grit.
Now with a major label partner, national tours, SiriusXM airplay, and streaming growth that shows no signs of slowing, Eddie 9V is poised for the next chapter. A new album is on the horizon. The band is sharper than ever. And if Saratoga was the ignition, what's coming next is the open highway.
"I’m already writing new songs," he says. "You never stop."<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/159134/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

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Eddie 9V

Eddie 9V has an endless stockpile of cool stories – and you’ll find twelve of them on his most recent studio album Saratoga,...

Grey Eagle Patio Stage, 185 Clingman Ave., Asheville, NC 28801

Christina Chandler brings a blend of folk, soul, Americana and rock to the patio, pairing vocals with Telecaster guitar and a boot tambourine. The Memphis-born songwriter performs throughout Asheville with No Man’s Band, Ghost Pipe Union and FUN SIZE! All ages are welcome; limited patio seating is first come, first served. Doors open at 1 pm.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/172022/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More Info

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Patio Show: Christina Chandler

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Thomas auditorium, 130 Eagles Reach Dr, Flat Rock, NC, 28731

Experience a sonic collision of cosmic proportions as Holst’s technicolor masterpiece "The Planets" meets Grammy-winning hip hop powerhouse Secret Agent 23 Skidoo. This show for all ages. &nbsp;Please order tickets online - $25 for adults and FREE for students.

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Four Seasons Chamber Orchestra: The Planets...

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Tanger Outlets Asheville kicks off the holiday season with its annual Santa’s Arrival Celebration on Saturday, Nov. 14, from
4–8 p.m. at Nike Center Court and Buckle Court. Presented by Paramount Kia of Asheville, the festive event will feature kid-friendly activities, face painting, stilt walkers and more. Guests can watch Santa make his grand entrance during the Santa Parade at 5:45 p.m., followed by the lighting of the holiday tree at 6 p.m. Families can also visit Santa in the Food Court for photos until 8 p.m. Carolina Towing will be onsite collecting new, unwrapped toys to support local families. Guests can also make the most out of the Black Friday savings from Nov. 1-22 with Tanger Deal Days, offering up to 25% off top brands like Nike and Under Armour .

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Tanger Outlets Asheville kicks off the holiday season with its annual Santa’s Arrival Celebration on Saturday, Nov. 14,...

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