Light of Day shows include Max Weinberg, Dramarama, Joe Grushecky. See the schedule
Chris JordanEditor's note: This story has been updated.
The Light will shine on.
Joe Grushecky and the Houserockers, Willie Nile and Jesse Malin will headline “Bob’s Birthday Bash,” also known as the main event of the annual Light of Day Winterfest,Jan 14 at the Count Basie Center for the Arts' Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre in Red Bank.
More main event artists are to be announced. The Light of Day, Jan. 9 to 17 in Asbury Park, Red Bank andNew York City raises funds in the fight against Parkinson's and related diseases.
Bruce Springsteen has performed at 12 of the previous 20 live Light of Day main events, all unannounced.
Attendees must provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test taken within 72 hours of door time at festival events. Rapid antigen tests and PCR tests are acceptable, but home tests are not.
City Winery in New York City does not accept negative tests in lieu of full vaccination. City Winery also requires attendees to wear masks inside the venue.
The rest of the Light of Day shows include performances by Max Weinberg's Jukebox, Dramarama, the Matt O’Ree Band, Albert Lee, Billy Hector, the Ronstadt Brothers, Williams Honor, Grammy-nominees Steve Forbert, Guy Davis and Linda Chorney, and more.
The annual Asbury Angels induction, which recognizes late members of the city's music community, will take place on Jan. 15 at the Stone Pony.
Last year's Light of Day was virtual due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Birthday Bash has taken place at the Paramount Theatre in Asbury Park in the last several years. Concerts at the Paramount and Convention Hall have been canceled or moved to other venues since late August.
Asbury Park issued a notice of default to Madison Marquette, the retail developer of the city's boardwalk, over safety concerns and other issues at the Paramount.
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The roots of the Light of Day go back to a 1998 birthday show for Benjamin at the Downtown Cafe in Red Bank. The artist-manager had been recently diagnosed with Parkinson's, a progressive neurological disorder that affects nearly 1 million people in the United States and over 10 million worldwide, according to the Parkinson’s Foundation. It’s the second most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer’s, and is the 15th leading cause of death in the U.S. There are also Light of Day events in Canada and Europe.
The Light of Day Foundation funds research into possible cures, improved treatments, and support for patients (and their families and caregivers) who suffer from Parkinson's and the related neuro-degenerative diseases Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
Light of Day programs include Boxing for Bob, designed to use boxing exercises for the benefit of people with Parkinson’s and the related diseases.
“Thank you, Bob," said Springsteen from the stage of the Paramount in 2020 during the Birthday Bash. "Bob started this 20 years ago. Damn, that’s hard to believe, but it’s been an incredible experience. It’s done an incredible amount of good.”
Tickets for Bob's Birthday Bash and various festival combo packages, ranging from $55 to $405, are on sale via theBasie.org, Ticketmaster.com and onsite at 99 Monmouth St., Red Bank. Visit www.lightofday.org for more information and tickets to the other shows.
Light of Day 2022 schedule
Sunday, Jan. 9
Cover Me at the Stone Pony, 913 N. Ocean Ave., Asbury Park with Best of The Eagles, Bob Burger & The Red Shoes (the music of Elvis Costello & British Pub Rock), Line Drive, Matt O’Ree Band’s Tribute to the Music of Led Zeppelin, Sharon Lasher’s Heatwave! (music of Linda Ronstadt). stoneponyonline.com
Wednesday, Jan. 12
Light of Day WinterFest New York City at City Winery, 25 11th Ave. at 15th St., with Max Weinberg's Jukebox, Steve Forbert & The New Renditions, Guy Davis, Jeffrey Gaines and Jeff Slate. Info: citywinery.com. Email tonyumt@gmail.com to purchase premium seats.
Thursday, Jan. 13
Light of Day Asbury Park Kickoff at the House of Independents, 572 Cookman Ave., Asbury Park, with Williams Honor and Friends, Daughter Vision, Big Hix, the Weeklings and more. houseofindependents.com
Light of Day First Note at the Saint, 601 Main St., Asbury Park. Artists to be announced. thesaintnj.com
Sandy Mac’s Wonder Jam at the Wonder Bar, 1213 N. Ocean Ave., Asbury Park, with Dogs In A Pile, The Deep Cut, Waiting On Mongo, Fungkshui, Maggie & Doug, Mack & Flynn, Chris Sibila, Kevin Hill and Doug Mikula. wonderbarasburypark.com
Bluehawk Records Showcase at Langosta Lounge, 1000 N. Ocean Ave., Asbury Park. Free. langostalounge.com
Light of Day Open Mic Night at Deal Lake Bar + Co., 601 Main St., Loch Arbour. Free. deallakebarco.com
Friday, Jan. 14
Bob’s Birthday Bash at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth St., Red Bank, with Joe Grushecky & The Houserockers, Willie Nile, Jesse Malin and more to be announced. theBasie.org
Guitars, Guitars, Guitars! at the Wonder Bar with Albert Lee, Popa Chubby and Matt O’ Ree Band. wonderbarasburypark.com
Rock Heavy at the Saint, TBA. thesaintnj.com.
Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway at McLoone's Supper Club, 1200 N. Ocean Ave., Asbury Park, with Carter Calvert, Rita Harvey, Richard Todd Adams and Danny Zolli backed by Neil Berg, Roger Cohen and Abraham Saenz. timmcloonessupperclub.com
Langosta Live at the Langosta Lounge with Alexander Simone and Whodat! Free. langostalounge.com.
Saturday, Jan. 15
Asbury Angels at the Stone Pony with Joe Grushecky & The Houserockers, Willie Nile, Jesse Malin, Fantastic Cat, Kulick, Linda Chorney, Jon Caspi, April Rose Gabrielli and Mike Rocket. stoneponyonline.com.
Double Bill at the House of Independents with Steve Forbert & The New Renditions, Jeffrey Gaines, Ronstadt Brothers and Joe D’Urso’s Acoustic Excursion in the afternoon show, and Dramarama and Bobby Mahoney & The Seventh Son in the evening show. houseofindependents.com
Acoustic Carousel at Langosta Lounge with Keith Roth, Ryan Gregg, Bruce Tunkel, Renee Maskin, Mojo Hand, Peter Scherer, Patty C, Cranston Dean, Lindsay Jordan, Bone and Marrow, Alexander Simone, Marc Muller, Quincy Mumford, Williams Honor, Chelsea Palermo, Alex English, Sam Tunkel, Gregory Schwartz and the Vaughns. Free. langostalounge.com
Silverball Night of Covers at the Silverball Museum, 1000 N. Ocean Ave., Asbury Park, with Joe D’Urso & Stone Caravan, Kenny K and the Way, Joe Rapolla Band and more. silverballmuseum.com
Women of Song at the Saint with Strumberry Pie, Natalie Farrell, The Wag, Lisa Bouchelle, Jo Wymer, Pam McCoy, Dawn Hopkins and Maxine Snow. thesaintnj.com
Full Tilt Boogie at the Wonder Bar with the Billy Hector Big Band featuring the Midnite Horns. wonderbarasburypark.com
Rock on at the Saint with Grin & Bear, Trust Fund Ozu, Raging Cherries and Loon Lord. thesaintnj.com
Asbury Blues at the Wonder Bar with Norman Seldin, Bocci & The Bad Boys, Anthony Krizan Band, Pam McCoy, Billy Walton Band, Joe Bonnano & the GOS, Indigo Mane, Peter V Blues Band, Sharon Lasher & the Flashers, Karen Phillips and Town & Country Band, James Dalton and Ben Arnold. wonderbarasburypark.com
Boardwalk Bash with Stringbean and the Boardwalk Social Club at the Asbury Park Yacht Club, 1000 N. Ocean Ave. Free. apyachtclub.com
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Sunday, Jan. 16
Songwriters By The Sea I at the Watermark, 800 Ocean Ave., with John Easdale, Taylor Tote, Bobby Mahoney, Mike Montali, Nick Ryan, Dave Vargo, Jake Thistle, Arlan Feiles and Mary McCrink. watermarkap.com
Songwriters By The Sea II at Langosta Lounge with Pat Guadagno, Lisa Bouchelle, Rick Winowski, Jessica Rose, Brian Dunne, Tess McDougal, Kyle Ward, Victoria Taylor and Joshua Mark. langostalounge.com
Songwriters By The Sea III at McLoone's Supper Club with Joe Grushecky, Willie Nile, Danielia Cotton, Anthony D’Amato, James Maddock, Jeffrey Gaines, Miss Emily, Ben Arnold, Joe D’Urso, Joe Rapolla, Ronstadt Brothers and Glenn Alexander & Oria Aspen. timmcloonessupperclub.com
Next Generation at the Stone Pony with Rock’n Music Academy, Rockit, Double A, Green Planet Band, Jake Ryan, The Nobodies, Clay Kunego and Lakehouse Music Academy. stoneponyonline.com
Musicians On A Mission at the Saint with Stringbean and Paul Whistler, Renee Maskin & Mike Noordzy, Brian Molnar & Slow Rolling Low, Jackson Pines and Part-Time Custodian. thesaintnj.com
Light of Day Last Note at the Saint. Artists to be announced. thesaintnj.com
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Chris Jordan, a Jersey Shore native, covers entertainment and features for the USA Today Network New Jersey. Contact him at @chrisfhjordan; cjordan@app.com.