2026 Light Of Day Schedule
The Annual Light Of Day shows have been scheduled for January benefitting efforts to eradicate Parkinson’s Disease and related illnesses. Over the last 25 years, the Light Of Day Foundation has raised upwards of seven million dollars. (All shows are in Asbury Park unless otherwise noted.)
January 15
“Kick-Off Show”
Asbury Lanes @ 6:50 p.m.
James Maddock, Jake Thistle, the Matt O’Ree Band, Joe D’Urso & Stone Caravan, the Matt Kelley Band, Emily Grove, Williams Honor, Bob Polding, Dave Vargo
January 16
“Celebrating Five Decades of Willie Nile”
The Stone Pony @ 6:45 p.m.
Joe Grushecky & The Houserockers, The Tangiers Blues Band, Strumberry Pie, Danny Clinch, Milly, Bobby Mahoney, Miss Emily, Jon Caspi, Evan Rotella
Dramarama
Wonder Bar @ 7:00 p.m.
Lindsey Jordan, Somewhat Relative, Taylor James Davis
The Asbury Hotel’s Soundbooth @ 7:00 p.m.
Bobby Mahoney’s Midnight Mass
The Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel’s Shoreline Social Club
January 17
“Women In Song”
R Bar @ noon
Strumberry Pie, Bethany, Pam McCoy, Jenny Barnes, Sarah Hodd, Dawn Lorentz, Jo Wymer
“Asbury Blues”
Wonder Bar @ 12:30 p.m.
The Billy Walton Band, JoBonanno & Godsons of Soul, Stormin’ Norman Seldin, Debra Devi, Boccigalupe & The Bad Boys, Sharon Lasher & Joe Grillo, HP & Hot Take Out, Summer Fling, Mike Montrey, Gary Cavico, James Dalton, Evan Rotella, Mike Rocket, Redbird
“Bob’s Birthday Bash”
Count Basie Center for the Arts @ 6:30 p.m.
Red Bank
John Rzeznik of The Goo Goo Dolls, Willie Nile, Joe Grushecky & The Houserockers, Gary U.S. Bonds, Remember Jones, Dramarama, Fantastic Cat, James Maddock, Joe D’Urso & Stone Caravan, Williams Honor, Amanda Cross & Derek Cruz, Matt & Eryn O’Ree, Emily Grove, Miss Emily in honor of Light Of Day founder Bob Benjamin
Poppa John, Phil Robinson, Josh Zuckerman
The Asbury Hotel’s Soundbooth @7:00 p.m.
January 18
“Next Generation”
The Stone Pony @ 12:15 p.m.
Octopus School, Lakehouse Music, Dakota Diehl, Rock’n’Roll Music Academy, Krayzer, Maddie Freeman, Rockit
“The Best New Jersey Tribute/Cover Bands”
Wonder Bar @ 12:30 p.m.
Jake Thistle’s Late For The Sky, John Kasun, Full Steen Ahead, The Gab Cinque Band
“Songwriters By The Sea”
Tim McLoone’s Supper Club and Robinson’s Ale House @ 6:15 p.m.
Willie Nile, Guy Davis, James Maddock, Joe Grushecky, Jake Thistle, Williams Honor, Miss Emily, Adam Ezra & Corinna Smith, Bob Burger, Will Dailey, Sahara Moon, Joe Vadala, hosted by Joe Rapolla and Joe D’Urso
January 24
“Songwriters In The Round”
Outpost In The Burbs @ 7:30 p.m.
Montclair
Guy Davis, Willie Nile, Glen Burtnik, James Maddock, Adam Ezra, Joe D’Urso, Matt & Eryn O’Ree, Rick Winowski, Jon Caspi, Sharon Lasher
For further information, ticketing or to donate, visit https://lightofday.org/.