Jesse Malin, photo by Danny Clinch
(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The Light of Day Foundation is celebrating the 25th Anniversary of WinterFest 2025, the annual music festival taking place January 15-25, 2025 in Asbury Park, Red Bank, Montclair, NJ and New York City. Jesse Malin will perform in New Jersey for first time in two years joining an already powerful lineup including John Rzeznik, Brian Fallon, Brian Baker, Pete Steinkopf and LOD stalwarts Dramarama, Joe Grushecky & The Houserockers, Willie Nile, Tangiers Blues Band w/ Danny Clinch, The Weeklings, James Maddock, Joe D'Urso, Williams Honor, Adam Ezra and many more.
A few punk and alt rock legends who call the Jersey Shore home will collaborate to honor Jesse Malin. Brian Fallon, Brian Baker and Pete Steinkopf have conspired to play a set of songs appropriate for the evening.
Malin is fighting back from a spinal stroke he suffered on May 4, 2023 that left him paralyzed from the waist down. He recently began performing again, most notably a pair of benefit concerts at the Beacon Theatre (December 1-2, 2024).
Limited FestPass packages that include entry into all shows are still available. Tickets can be purchased for all shows individually, including the Main Event, “Bob’s Birthday Bash” taking place Saturday, January 18 at 6:30pm ET at the Count Basie Center’s Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre with lineup including Jesse Malin, John Rzeznik (Goo Goo Dolls), Brian Fallon (The Gaslight Anthem), Brian Baker (Bad Religion, Minor Threat), Pete Steinkopf (The Bouncing Souls), Dramarama, Joe Grushecky & The Houserockers, Willie Nile, The Weeklings, James Maddock, Joe D’Urso, Williams Honor, Adam Ezra and more.
For more details on lineups, performances ticket packages, and shows with Free Admission, please visit LightofDay.org.
“What an honor to be a part of Light of Day again this year,” said Danny Clinch. “It has become an international community event in Asbury Park. I love the idea of people coming together to help others. The Transparent Clinch Gallery is ready to host some LOD shows again this year. I will never forget when Joe Grushecky invited me to sit in on harmonica with the Houserockers and Bruce Springsteen for a nine-minute version of ‘Pink Cadillac’. I immediately went straight to Rock and Roll Heaven!”
All performances and events will raise money and awareness for its continuing quest to end Parkinson’s disease and its related illnesses ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) and PSP (Progressive Supranuclear Palsy) within our lifetime. Over the course of 25 years, Light of Day has utilized the awesome power of music to raise approximately $6.5 Million for its continuing quest to end Parkinson’s disease, ALS and PSP. Light of Day has grown from a one-day event into a multi-day festival in the 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 have taken place around the world on three continents, with shows in England, Wales, Ireland, Sweden, Belgium, Norway, Denmark, Italy, Switzerland, Germany and Spain. Portions of the proceeds from each show are donated to a local Parkinson’s organization.
Light of Day shows are currently taking place throughout Europe with artists including Joe D’Urso, James Maddock, Williams Honor, Bobby Mahoney and guests.
Light of Day WinterFest 2025 Schedule (more events expected to be added):
Wednesday, January 15
Light of Day WinterFest 2025 Songwriters On The River
Lineup: Willie Nile, John Easdale, Danielia Cotton, Adam Ezra, Joe D’Urso, Paul Collins, Will Dailey, Diane Gentile, Amanda Cross & Derek Cruz and Pete Mancini
City Winery Loft, New York, NY @ 7:30pm
Thursday, January 16
Light of Day WinterFest 2025 Kickoff
Lineup: James Maddock, Williams Honor, Jake Thistle Band, Matt O’Ree Band, Emily Grove, Dave Vargo, SONiA, Bob Polding and Gabby & Fran
Wonder Bar, Asbury Park, NJ @ 7:00pm
Friday, January 17
Light of Day WinterFest 2025 Asbury Angels
Lineup: Joe Grushecky & The Houserockers, Willie Nile, Tangiers Blues Band Jam, Adam Ezra Band, Joe D’Urso & Stone Caravan, Miss Emily, Bob Polding, Hogklint Brothers Band, Evan Rotella, Alexandra J, Levy Okun and Dee Dee/Andy
The Stone Pony, Asbury Park, NJ @ 7:00pm
Light of Day WinterFest 2025 Friday Night at The Wonder Bar
Lineup: Dramarama, The Weeklings, Bobby Mahoney, Pete Mancini and SONiA
The Wonder Bar, Asbury Park, NJ @ 7:00pm
Light of Day WinterFest 2025 Legendary Guitarist Albert Lee
Lineup: Albert Lee and Billy Hector Band
Tim McLoone’s Supper Club, Asbury Park, NJ @ 7:00pm
SiriusXM E Street Radio Live Broadcast
Host: Jim Rotolo
Transparent Clinch Gallery, Asbury Park, NJ @ 5:00 pm
Light of Day WinterFest 2025 Silverball Night of Covers
Lineup: Del Boca Vista, Kenny K and the Way, The Alt, The Haven and Rockit Fish
Silverball Museum Arcade, Asbury Park, NJ @ 7:00pm
Light of Day WinterFest 2025 Soundbooth
Lineup: Poppa John Bug Experience, Somewhat Relative and Autumn City
The Asbury Hotel, Asbury Park, NJ @ 7:00pm
Light of Day WinterFest 2025 Late Night Acoustic Jam Hosted by Bobby Mahoney
Lineup: Bobby Mahoney and guests
Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel (Shoreline Social Club & Grille), Asbury Park, NJ @ 11:30pm
Saturday, January 18
Light of Day WinterFest 2025 “Bob’s Birthday Bash” – The Main Event
Lineup: Jesse Malin, John Rzeznik, Brian Fallon with Brian Baker and Pete Steinkopf, Joe Grushecky & The Houserockers, Willie Nile, Dramarama, The Weeklings, Joe D’Urso and Stone Caravan, Williams Honor, James Maddock, Adam Ezra and more
The Count Basie Center’s Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre, Red Bank, NJ @ 6:30pm
Light of Day WinterFest 2025 Picture This: Saturday Songwriters Showcase
Host: Johnny Grushecky
Transparent Clinch Gallery (at The Asbury), Asbury Park, NJ @ 12:00pm
Light of Day WinterFest 2025 Women Of Song
Lineup: Jo Wymer, Strumberry Pie, Jenny Barnes, Sarah Hodd and Pam McCoy
RBar, Asbury Park, NJ @ 12:30pm
Light of Day WinterFest 2025 Asbury Blues
Lineup: Boccigalupe and The Badboys, Joe Bonanno & The Godsons of Soul, Billy Walton Band, Stormin’ Norman, Miss Emily, Hope Well, James Dalton, Gary Cavico, Mike Rocket, Jon Caspi The First Gun, Redbird, Mike Montrey and Debra Devi
The Wonder Bar, Asbury Park, NJ @ 12:30pm
Light of Day WinterFest 2025 McLoone’s Smithereens Tribute
Lineup: Dead Aire tribute to The Smithereens with guest singers
McLoone’s Supper Club, Asbury Park, NJ @ 12:30pm
Light of Day WinterFest 2025 Soundbooth Saturday
Lineup: Strumberry Pie, Sherri Pie Duo and Arlan Feiles Band
The Asbury Hotel, Asbury Park, NJ @ 7:00pm
Sunday, January 19
107.1 The Boss “Springsteen On Sunday” Live Broadcast
Host: Tom Cunningham
Seahorse, Asbury Park, NJ @10:00am
Light of Day WinterFest 2025 Transparent Clinch Gallery Pop-Up Show
Transparent Clinch Gallery, Asbury Park, NJ
Light of Day WinterFest 2025 Songwriters By The Sea I
Lineup: Bob Burger, Adam Ezra, Renee Maskin, Arlan Feiles, Joseph Alton Miller, Evan Rotella, Rick Winowski, Sam Tunkel, Mary McCrink and Alexandrs J
The Watermark, Asbury Park, NJ @ 12:15pm
Light of Day WinterFest 2025 Songwriters By The Sea II
Lineup: John Easdale, Will Dailey, Diane Gentile, SONiA, Pete Mancini, Cranston Dean, Dave Stefanic, Bob Gilmartin, Johnny Kasun, Cara Smith, Marc Jonson and Joe Cilento
Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel (Johnny & June), Asbury Park, NJ @ 3:00pm
Light of Day WinterFest 2025 Songwriters By The Sea III
Lineup: Joe Grushecky, Willie Nile, Glen Burtnik, John Easdale/Pete Wood, Williams Honor, James Maddock, Bobby Mahoney, Miss Emily, Marc Jonson, Adam Ezra, Emily Grove, Lisa Bouchelle with hosts Joe D’Urso and Joe Rapolla
McLoone’s Supper Club, Asbury Park, NJ @ 6:15pm
Light of Day WinterFest 2025 Cover Me - The Best in NJ Tribute and Cover Bands
Lineup: Best of The Eagles, Jake Thistle’s Late For The Sky (Jackson Browne Tribute), Bowie & Beyond, Sharon Lasher’s Bonnie Raitt/Linda Ronstadt Tribute, Chicks That Rock The 80’s, Fat Mezz and Decade (Neil Young tribute)
Wonder Bar, Asbury Park, NJ @ 12:00pm
Light of Day WinterFest 2025 Next Generation
Lineup: Rockit, Angelina Bella, Krazyer, Dakota Diehl, Rock’n Music Academy, Connor Parente, Lakehouse Music, Maddie Freeman and Octopus School
The Stone Pony, Asbury Park, NJ @ 12:15pm
Light of Day WinterFest 2025 Musicians On A Mission
Lineup: Indigo Sky, Me and Bobby D, Fake Pockets, Great Oblivion and Cat London
RBar, Asbury Park, NJ @ 12:15pm
Light of Day WinterFest 2025 Last Note
Lineup: Ocean Avenue Stompers & Friends
RBar, Asbury Park, NJ @ 8:00pm
Friday, January 24
Light of Day WinterFest 2025
Lineup: TUSK (The World’s #1 Tribute to Fleetwood Mac) and Jake Thistle’s Late For The Sky Tribute to the Music of Jackson Browne
The Count Basie Center’s Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre, Red Bank, NJ @ 7:30pm
Saturday, January 25
Light of Day WinterFest 2025 Songwriters In The Round
Lineup: Willie Nile, Jake Thistle, Williams Honor, Adam Ezra, Joe D’Urso, Danielia Cotton, John Caspi, Amanda Cross & Derek Cruz, Rick Winowski and Deni Bonet & Chris Flynn
Outpost In The Burbs, First Congregational Church, Montclair, NJ @ 8:00pm
(Schedule and lineups subject to change)
Light of Day WinterFest would like to thank the following partners and sponsors for their generosity and support: Saker ShopRites, Ansell Law, Tim McLoone’s Supper Club, Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel, Asbury Audio, LDR Electric, Silverball Museum, Tony Pallagrosi and Linda Valenzano, Doug Gallagher, Denise Irvin, Antony Tomaine
The Light of Day Foundation, Inc., utilizes the awesome power of music to raise money and awareness in our collective quest to end Parkinson’s disease and related neuro-degenerative diseases, specifically Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), within our lifetime. The Foundation’s mission is to fund research into possible cures, improved treatments and support for patients who suffer from those diseases, their families and their caregivers to help improve their quality of life. Gifts to the Light of Day Foundation, Inc. are tax-deductible to the full extent of the Internal Revenue Code. The Light of Day Foundation, Inc. is designated by the IRS as a not-for-profit 501(c) (3) organization. The Light of Day Foundation, Inc.'s Federal ID # is 20-1560386.
Light of Day - the concerts and the organization - grew from a birthday party and fund-raiser held in 1998 at the Downtown Cafe in Red Bank to celebrate the 40th birthday of artist manager and music industry veteran Bob Benjamin, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 1996.
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