Light Of Day Foundation Announces 2025 Schedule
This is the month for the 25th annual Light Of Day Winterfest benefit concerts to raise funds and awareness in the fight against Parkinson’s disease, ALS and PSP. The foundation has already raised over six million dollars since 2020 when Pittsburgh’s Joe Grushecky & The Houserockers played The Stone Pony and a friend of his named Bruce jumped onstage to jam. From that one show, the event has grown into this year’s multi-venue extravaganza in Montclair, Red Bank, New York City and Asbury Park. For more info or to donate, visit https://lightofday.org/.
JAN. 15
City Winery, New York City, 7:30 p.m. “Songwriters On The River” Showcase with Willie Nile, John Easdale, Danielia Cotton, Adam Ezra, Joe D’Urso, Paul Collins, Will Dailey, Diane Gentile, Amanda Cross & Derek Cruz, Pete Mancini.
JAN. 16
Wonder Bar, Asbury Park, 6:50 p.m. “Kick Off” with Fantastic Cat, James Maddock, Williams Honor, The Matt O’Ree Band, The Jake Thistle Band, Emily Grove, Dave Vargo, Sonia, Bob Polding, Gabby and Fran.
Williams Honor will be performing Jan. 16 at Wonder Bar, Jan. 18 at the Count Basie Performing Arts Center, Jan. 19 at Tim McCloone's Supper Club and Jan. 25 at Outpost In The Burbs.
Azure (within the Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel), Asbury Park, 7:35 p.m. “Monmouth University Blue Hawks Records Showcase” with Ballistic Berry, Samantha Spano, Joleen Amer, Corinne Rose, Amani Lillian, MAR, Abby Garcia, Sam Jordan, co-hosted by Joe Rapolla and Zack Sandler.
JAN. 17
Transparent Clinch Gallery, Asbury Park, 5 p.m. SiriusXM E Street Radio Live Broadcast with Jim Rotolo.
The Stone Pony, Asbury Park, 6:45 p.m. “Asbury’s Angels” with Joe Grushecky & The Houserockers, Willie Nile, Tangiers Blues Band Jam, Adam Ezra Band, Joe D’Urso & Stone Caravan, Miss Emily, Bob Polding, Högklint Brothers Band, Evan Rotella, Alexandra Jardvall, Levy Okun, Ten Ton Mojo, Dee Dee/Andy.
Wonder Bar, 7:00 p.m. with Dramarama, The Weeklings, Bobby Mahoney, Sonia, Pete Mancini.
Tim McLoone’s Supper Club, Asbury Park, 7:00 p.m. with Albert Lee and The Billy Hector Band.
Silverball Museum Arcade, Asbury Park, 7:00 p.m. “A Night of Covers” with Del Boca Vista, Kenny K & the Way, The Alt, The Haven, Rockit Fish.
Soundbooth, Asbury Park (within The Asbury Hotel) 7:00 p.m. with The Poppa John Bug Experience, Somewhat Relative, Autumn City.
Shoreline Social Club & Grille (within the Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel) 11:30 p.m. Acoustic Jam hosted by Bobby Mahoney.
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JAN. 18
Transparent Clinch Gallery, 12:00 p.m. “Picture This: Saturday Songwriters Showcase” (artists to be announced).
R Bar, Asbury Park, 12:00 p.m. “Women of Song” with Jo Wymer, Strumberry Pie, Jenny Barnes, Sarah Hodd & the Drive, Pam McCoy, Shotgun Curly, Genevieve.
Wonder Bar, 12:30 p.m. “Asbury Blues” with Boccigalupe & the Badboys, Jo Bonanno & the Godsons of Soul, Billy Walton Band, Stormin’ Norman Seldin, Miss Emily, Hope Well, James Dalton, Gary Cavico, Mike Rocket, Jon Caspi & the First Gun, Redbird, Mike Montrey, Debra Devi.
Tim McLoone’s Supper Club, 12:30 p.m. “Smithereens Tribute” with Dead Äire and guest singers.
Count Basie Center for the Arts, Red Bank, 6:00 p.m. “Bob’s Birthday Bash” with Jesse Malin, John Rzeznik, Brian Fallon (with Brian Baker and Pete Steinkopf), Joe Grushecky & the Houserockers, Willie Nile, Dramarama, The Weeklings, Joe D’Urso & Stone Caravan, Williams Honor, James Maddock, Adam Ezra.
Soundbooth 7:00 p.m. Strumberry Pie, Sherri Pie Duo, Arlan Feiles Band.
JAN. 19
Seahorse, Asbury Park, 9:00 a.m. 107.1 The Boss “Springsteen on Sunday” live broadcast hosted by Tom Cunningham.
Wonder Bar 12:00 p.m. “Cover Me” with Best of The Eagles, Decade (Neil Young tribute), Chicks That Rock The ’80s, Bowie & Beyond, Jake Thistle (Tom Petty tribute), Sharon Lasher (Bonnie Raitt/Linda Ronstadt tribute), Fat Mezz.
R Bar, 12:00 p.m. “Musicians on a Mission” with Indigo Sky, Me & Bobby D, Fake Pockets, Great Oblivion, Cat London.
Watermark, Asbury Park,12:15 p.m. “Songwriters by the Sea” with Bob Burger, Adam Ezra, Renee Maskin, Arlan Feiles, Joseph Alton Miller, Evan Rotella, Rick Winowski, Sam Tunkel, Mary McCrink, Alexandra Jardvall.
The Stone Pony, 12:15 p.m. “Next Generation” with Angelina Bella, Krazyer, Dakota Diehl, Rock’n Music Academy, Connor Parente, Lakehouse Music, Maddie Freeman, Octopus School.
Transparent Clinch Gallery, 2:00 p.m. Pop-Up Show.
Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel, 3:00 p.m. “Songwriters by the Sea 2” with John Easdale, Will Dailey, Diane Gentile, Sonia, Marc Jonson, Pete Mancini, Cranston Dean, Dave Stefanic & Bob Gilmartin, Johnny Kasun, Cara Smith & Joe Cilento.
Tim McLoone’s Supper Club, 6:15 p.m. “Songwriters by the Sea 3” with Joe Grushecky, Willie Nile, Glen Burtnik, John Easdale & Pete Wood, Williams Honor, James Maddock, Bobby Mahoney, Miss Emily, Anthony D’Amato, Danielia Cotton, Marc Jonson, Adam Ezra, Emily Grove, Lisa Bouchelle and co-hosts Joe D’Urso and Joe Rapolla.
R Bar, 9:00 p.m. Ocean Avenue Stompers & Friends.
JAN. 20
Robinson Ale House, Asbury Park, 10 a.m., “Goodbye Brunch.”
JAN. 24
Count Basie Center for the Arts, 7:30 p.m., Tusk (Fleetwood Mac tribute), Late for the Sky (Jackson Browne tribute featuring Jake Thistle).
JAN. 25
Outpost In The Burbs, Montclair, 7:30 p.m. “Songwriters In The Round,” hosted by Joe D’Urso with Willie Nile, Danielia Cotton, Adam Ezra, Williams Honor, Amanda Cross & Derek Cruz, Jake Thistle, Rick Winowski, Jon Caspi, Deni Bonet & Chris Flynn.