The Light of Day Foundation is a NJ non-profit which raises money to fund research for Parkinson’s disease and related illnesses. Since 2000, the organization has been holding a series of benefit concerts and have raised over $2 million. Since the beginning in Asbury Park, the concert series has grown into more than forty shows in twelve countries throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe.
It all began as a birthday party in November 1998 for artist manager and music industry veteran Bob Benjamin. Benjamin had recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system, and in lieu of gifts, asked that donations be made to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation. Over $2,000 was raised that night. Spurred by the generosity and support, Benjamin reached out to friends, including concert promoter Tony Pallagrosi and musician Joe D’Urso, and formed the Light of Day charity, taking its name from a Bruce Springsteen song.
The first official Light of Day concert was held at Asbury Park, NJ’s legendary Stone Pony in November 2000 and primarily featured local, unsigned artists. The critically acclaimed Pittsburgh-based band Joe Grushecky and the Houserockers (managed by Benjamin) headlined the show, which featured a surprise appearance by local hero Bruce Springsteen, who joined the Houserockers for a raucous hour-long set.
Over the years Light of Day has grown from a one-day event into a twelve-day festival in the New Jersey/New York metropolitan area. More significantly, Light of Day has expanded into an internationally recognized tour, through a true grassroots effort of musicians, music fans and benefactors. Light of Day shows take place around the world, including six shows in Canada and a two week December trek through Europe, with stops in England, Wales, Ireland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Spain and more. Portions of the proceeds from each show are donated to a local Parkinson’s organization.
Join us at the Wonder Bar tonight!
Here’s a rundown of the rest of the events this month in New Jersey and New York:
Monday January 12, 2015
LOD WINTERFEST “HAPPY MONDAYS” presented by Dark City Entertainment
The Wonder Bar, Asbury Park
Tickets: Suggested $5 donation at the door
Doors: 8 pm
Bands: Adam Bird solo set (of Those Mockingbirds), The Villanelles, Thomas Wesley Stern
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Wednesday January 14, 2015
LOD WINTERFEST NYC
The Cutting Room NYC, 44 East 32nd Street, New York
Doors: 6 pm (show 7 pm)
Price: $45 GA/ $75 VIP TABLE SEAT
Artists: 7:00-7:30 Greg Trooper, 7:40-8:20 Dramarama’s John Easdale, 8:30-9:15 John Eddie and his Dirty Ol’ Band, 9:30-10:15 Joe D’Urso and Stone Caravan, 10:30-11:30 Suzanne Vega
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Thursday January 15, 2015
LOD WINTERFEST ‘ROCK AND BOWL-A-THON WITH THE SOPRANOS Presented by Badlands
Asbury Lanes
Doors: 7 pm
Price: $20
Artists: 7:30-8:00 Mike Rocket, 8:15-8:50 HANKANDBEZZY, 9:05-9:40 Big Pussy’s Gangster Squad w/ special guest Killer Joe, 9:55-10:35 Joe D’Urso and Stone Caravan, 10:50-12:00 James Maddock Band
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Thursday January 15, 2015
LOD WINTERFEST FIRST NOTE: An Evening with Aaron Freeman of WEEN (early show)
The Saint
Ticket link: http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=5499645
Doors: 7 pm
Price: $22
Artist: Aaron Freeman of WEEN
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Thursday January 15, 2015
LOD WINTERFEST FIRST NOTE: LATE SHOW
The Saint
Ticket link: http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=5517495
Doors: 10 pm
Artists: (10:15) Dark City Strings, (11:15) The Bones Of LayLow Jones Featuring Chris Fay / Kevin Kopack / Sean Watson
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Thursday January 15, 2015
LOD WINTERFEST PRESENTS BLUE HAWKS RECORDS SHOWCASE
Langosta Lounge
1000 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park
Ticket link: FREE
Doors: 8 pm
Artists: Jessica Leigh, Natalie Zeller, Ice House Gallery, The Trusties, Flammable Animals, Blue Hawks Jam Session
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Thursday January 15, 2015
LOD WINTERFEST PRESENTS SANDY MACK’S WONDER JAM DELUXE
The Wonder Bar
1213 Ocean Ave, Asbury Park
Tickets: http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/00004D5BB1EC47AD
Doors: 8 pm
Price: $10
Artists: 7:30-8:15 Dead Bank, 8:15-8:30 Papa John, 8:30-9:15 Mack & Friends (featuring Ronnie Penque and Mark Diomede), 9:15-9:30 Strumberry Pie, 9:30-10:15 Karmic Juggernaut, 10:15-10:30 Joshua Mark, 10:30-11:15 Turtle Soup, 11:15-11:30 Joe Miller and Sam Sims, 11:30-12:15 The Hive-Mind
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Thursday January 15, 2015
LOD WINTERFEST PRESENTS PAT DINIZIO
Asbury Yacht Club
1000 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park
Doors: 8 pm
Ticket link: FREE
Artists: Arlan Fieles, Pat DiNizio
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Friday January 16, 2015
LOD WINTERFEST PRESENTS “ASBURY ANGELS”
The Stone Pony
Price: $25 advance/ $30 day of show
Doors: 6:30 pm
Artists: 6:50-7:00 tbd, 7:00-7:25 The Fireplaces, 7:25-7:35 Cesare Carugi/ Daniele Tenca, 7:35-8:00 Ten Ton Mojo, 8:00-8:10 John Strada, 8:10-8:35 Bobby Mahoney and the Seventh Son, 8:35-8:45 Frank Get, 8:45-9:10 Milly, 9:10-9:20 Pat Toner, 9:20-9:50 Steve Conte NYC, 9:50-10:00 Laura Crisci, 10:00-10:30 The Weeklings featuring Glen Burtnik, 10:30-10:40 Bruce Tunkel, 10:40-10:55 Asbury Angels Roll Call, 10:55-12:00 Willie Nile Band, 12:00-12:10 James Maddock, 12:10-END Boccigalupe and the Bad Boys
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Friday January 16, 2014
LOD WINTERFEST PRESENTS ROB DYE AND COOK SMITH’S OPEN MIC
The Wonder Bar
Tickets: $12 at the door
Doors: 6 pm
Artists: Open mic format (advance signup required- see LOD Facebook page)
Featured band: Lost Romance
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Friday January 16, 2015
LOD WINTERFEST PRESENTS RICH RUSSO’S ANYTHING, ANYTHING
Asbury Lanes
Price: $20 advance/ $25 day of show
Doors: 7 pm
Artists: 7:30-8:00 Glycerine Queens, 8:15-8:45 Lieder, 9:00-9:30 Karen Mansfield, 9:45-10:15 Remember Jones, 10:30-11:30 Wesley Stace & The English UK (the artist formerly known as John Wesley Harding), 11:45-END Dramarama’s John Easdale
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Friday January 16, 2015
LOD WINTERFEST PRESENTS ROCK HEAVY
The Saint
Ticket link: http://www.ticketmaster.com/light-of-day-2015-rock-heavy-asbury-park-new-jersey
Price: $8 advance/ $12 day of show
Doors: 10 pm
Artists: 8:30-9:10 The Naturals NYC, 9:25-10:05 Geena and Dragster, 10:20-11:00 Judgement, 11:15-11:55 Ronin, 12:10-12:50 Common Wealth, 1:05-1:45 Ipswich Down
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Friday January 16, 2015
LOD WINTERFEST PRESENTS “CLASSIC COUNTRY TRIBUTE”
McLoone’s Supper Club
1200 Ocean Ave, Asbury Park
Dinner/Doors: 6 pm
Tickets: https://public.serviceu.com/Ticketing/Event/7814453?OrgKey=1a54a971-8c87-4150-a07a-e684f68c228b
Price: $15-$30
Artists: Carter Calvert’s Tribute to Patsy Cline, Michael Patrick’s Ring Of Fire Band – A Tribute to Johnny Cash
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Friday January 16, 2015
LOD WINTERFEST PRESENTS LANGOSTA LIVE
Langosta Lounge
Ticket link: FREE
Artists: Slim Chance and the Gamblers
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Saturday January 17, 2015
LOD WINTERFEST PRESENTS MAIN EVENT “BOB’S BIRTHDAY BASH”
Paramount Theater
1300 Ocean Ave, Asbury Park
Ticket link: SOLD OUT
Artists: La Bamba’s Big Band and Friends (with special guests Southside Johnny and Gary U.S. Bonds), Joe Grushecky and the Houserockers, Willie Nile, Pat DiNizio, Garland Jeffreys, John Eddie and His Big Ol’ Band, Joe D’Urso and Stone Caravan, James Maddock Band, Guy Davis, Sam Llanas (formerly of the Bodeans), Dawg Whistle (Vinnie Lopez and Paul Whistler), John Easdale and Peter Wood, Williams Honor, Billy Hector, Christine Martucci, Rob Dye and more to be announced
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Saturday January 17, 2015
LOD WINTERFEST PRESENTS “KIDS AND FAMILY”
McLoone’s Supper Club
Dinner/Doors: 12 noon
Tickets: https://public.serviceu.com/ticketing/event/?OrgKey=1a54a971-8c87-4150-a07a-e684f68c228b
Price: $10 (children 1 and under free)
Featuring: 12:30-1:05 Miss Sherri and The Little Animal Band, 1:15-1:50 Yosi, 2:05- 2:45 mr.Ray with special guests Layonne Holmes and The Little Sunshine Kids, Leslie Miller (face painting throughout the show)
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Saturday January 17, 2015
LOD WINTERFEST PRESENTS “ASBURY BLUES”
The Wonder Bar
Tickets: $12 advance/ $15 day of show
Doors: noon
Artists: 12:30-1:05 Cigar Box Stompers, 1:05-1:20 Ronnie Brandt, 1:20-1:55 RB3, 1:55-2:10 Mary McCrink, 2:10-2:45 Stormin’ Norman’s ASB, 2:45-3:00 Guadagno/Blackwell, 3:00-3:35 Billy Walton Band, 3:35-3:50 Stringbean, 3:50-4:25 Pam McCoy, 4:25-4:40 James Dalton, 4:40-5:15 Tangiers Blues Band, 5:15-5:30 Gary Wright, 5:30-6:05 Upstage Jam Band
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Saturday January 17, 2015
LOD WINTERFEST PRESENTS “WOMEN OF SONG”
The Saint
Price: $10
Doors: 12 noon
Artists: 12:15-12:40 Maxine Dawn, 12:40-1:10 Candace Schur, 1:10-1:40 Courtney McManus, 1:40-1:45, Poet Chelsea Palermo, 1:45-2:25 April Kelly, 2:30-2:35 Poet Mary Cae, 2:35-3:15 Jo Wymer, 3:25-4:05 Beth Anne Clayton, 4:10-4:15 Poet Mary Cae, 4:15-4:55 Rosemary Conte
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Saturday January 17, 2015
LOD WINTERFEST PRESENTS “LOD DOWNTOWN”
Multiple venues in the Downtown Asbury Park area – click here to see the full list
Time: 12 noon-6 pm
Price: Free
See schedule and artists below and at www.asburyunderground.com
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Saturday January 17, 2015
LOD WINTERFEST PRESENTS LOD ROCK
The Saint
Price: $8 advance/ $12 day of show
Doors: 7 pm
Artists: 7:30-8:10 Keith Monacchio/Dust Up Troubadours, 8:25-9:05 The Way Out, 9:20-10:00 Autumn City, 10:15-10:55 Hallowed Roots, 11:10-11:50 disappear fear, 12:05-12:45 Casino Sundae, 1:00-1:40 Ghostdog
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Saturday January 17, 2015
LOD WINTERFEST PRESENTS “FULL TILT BOOGIE”
The Wonder Bar
Tickets: $12 advance/$15 day of show
Doors: 7 pm
Artists: 7:30-8:15 Matt O’Ree Band, 8:15-8:40 Sharon Lasher, 8:30-9:15- HP and the Hot Takeout Band, 9:15-9:30 Virago, 9:30-10:30 Christine Martucci Band, 10:30-10:45 Danny White, 10:45-11:45 Billy Hector Band, 11:45-12:00 Eryn Shewell, 12:00-12:45 Bob Polding Band
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Saturday January 17, 2015
LOD WINTERFEST PRESENTS LANGOSTA LIVE
Langosta Lounge
Ticket link: FREE
Showtime: 10 pm
Artists: Stringbean Roots Reggae Jam
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Saturday January 17, 2015
LOD WINTERFEST PRESENTS LOD INDIE
Asbury Lanes
Artists: Metalachi, Somewhat Relative
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Saturday January 17, 2015
LOD WINTERFEST PRESENTS MARC RIBLER’S SOULTOWN REVUE
McLoone’s Supper Club
Dinner/Doors: 7 pm
Tickets:$15 at the door
Featuring Marc Ribler and friends
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Sunday January 18, 2015
LOD WINTERFEST PRESENTS “KIDS ROCK”
The Stone Pony
Ticket link:$12 in advance from bands/ $15 at the door (plus service charge)
Doors: 12 noon
Tickets: http://www.ticketmaster.com/light-of-day-2015-rock-asbury-park-new-jersey-01-17-2015
Artists: 12:15-12:30 Ashley Cucchiara, 12:30-1:15 Rockit Live performing Paul McCartney’s Band on the Run, 1:15-1:30 Sofia Nicole, 1:30-2:10 Catalyst and No Reason, 2:10-2:25 Mikey Butler, 2:25-2:50 Jake Tavill Band, 2:55-3:20 Noah’s Arc, 3:25-3:50 Crimson Sky, 3:50-4:05 Rachel Knecht, 4:05-4:30 Taylor Tote Band, 4:30-4:45 This New Day, 4:45-5:10 The Machines, 5:10-5:25 Pair of Dolls, 5:25-5:50 Stone Bullets, 5:50-6:10 Victoria Quartararo, 6:10-6:35 Radio Active, 6:40-7:05 The Catching, 7:10-7:35 Flowers To Flames, 7:40-8:05 Mildly Medicated
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Sunday January 18, 2015
LOD WINTERFEST PRESENTS MUSICIANS ON A MISSION
The Saint
Price: $10
Doors: 12 noon
Artists: Matt Scuteri and Jive Stewards, Cranston Dean, Glimmer Grass Band, Thomas Wesley Stern, Caroline Reese and The Drifting Fifth
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Sunday January 18, 2015
LOD WINTERFEST PRESENTS SONGWRITERS BY THE SEA #1
Watermark
800 Ocean Ave, Asbury Park
Doors: 12 noon
Tickets price: $15 at the door
Artists: Jen Chapin, Anthony D’Amato, Arlon Bennett, Johnny Duk, Hans Ludvigsson, Lisa Bianco and Frank Lombardi
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Sunday January 18, 2015
LOD WINTERFEST PRESENTS SONGWRITERS BY THE SEA #2
Langosta Lounge
Doors: 2:45 pm
Price: $15 at the door
Artists: Pat Guadagno, Serena Pyne/ Nick Lesyk, James Dalton, Sunday Blues, Lisa Bouchelle, Superfriends
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Sunday January 18, 2015
LOD WINTERFEST PRESENTS SONGWRITERS BY THE SEA #3
McLoone’s Supper Club
Dinner/Doors: 6 pm
Tickets: $20 at the door
Artists: Sam Llanas(formerly of the Bodeans), Peter Elkas, Guy Davis, Joe D’Urso, Joe Grushecky, John Eddie, James Maddock, Joe Rapolla, Paul Whistler, Emily Grove, Quincy Mumford, Miss Emily
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Sunday January 18, 2015
LOD WINTERFEST PRESENTS LAST NOTE
The Saint
Price: $10
Doors: 7 pm
Tickets: http://www.ticketmaster.com/light-of-day-2015-last-note-asbury-park-new-jersey-01-18-2015
Artists: Matt Wade Band, Stolen Rhodes, The Ripples, Quincy Mumford
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