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For close to 20 years, the Light of Day Foundation has showcased the tri state’s most acclaimed artists in support of fighting Parkinson’s disease and its related neurodegenerative Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis [ALS] and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy [PSP].

This year, the 2018 Winterfest brings over 150 musicians to 30 venues in three New Jersey cities, New York City, and Philadelphia, with a goal of topping last year’s record breaking $555,000 raised in support of research, support and awareness.

Also held in Europe and Canada, Light of Day was born from a 1998 birthday party and fundraiser for artist manager and music industry veteran Bob Benjamin, diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 1996.

The concert event gained international notoriety from Bruce Springsteen’s surprise performances at 11 shows throughout 17 years. Springsteen revealed his father suffered from Parkinson’s Disease in his Born To Run autobiography.

Below is a list of shows to date:

Friday, JAN 5

NORTH JERSEY SONGWRITERS BY THE SEA: Features Tom Petty Tribute with Willie Nile, James Maddock, Jeffrey Gaines, Joe D’Urso, Emily Grove, Isabella Rose – Outpost in the Burbs, Montclair, NJ, 7pm, $35-$40

Saturday, JAN 6

PHILADELPHIA SHOWCASE: Willie Nile & Band, Joe Gruschecky & the Houserockers, Remember Jones, Ben Arnold Band, Joe D’Urso & Stone Caravan; Jim Boggia, Graham Alexander, John Byrne, Nalani & Sarina, Vini Lopez, Isabella Rose, Lisa Bouchelle – World Café Live, 7pm, $15, $20, $30

Sunday, JAN 7

COVER ME: BEST OF THE JERSEY BAR BANDS – The Best of George Harrison & The Beatles features Bangladesh & Beyond, Eddie Testa, Light My Fire, Soul Cruisers, Guilty Pleasure, Rockinon, Pat Guadagno & Tired Horses – Stone Pony, All Ages, 1pm, $15-$20

Wednesday, JAN 10

NEW YORK CITY SHOWCASE – Gary U.S. Bonds, Dramarama, Johnny Pi’s Punk Rock Pizzeria, Joe D’Urso & Stone Caravan, The King Sings The Boss – The Cutting Room, 18+, 7pm, $75 VIP Reserved Seating, $45 GA Reserved Seating, $25 GA Standing

Thursday, JAN 11

FIRST NOTE – The Saint, 18+, 6:30pm, $8adv/$12 at the door

SANDY MACK’S WONDER JAM – Karmic Juggernaut, Keith Kenny, Waiting on Mongo, Joe Miller, Mack Jamily Allstars, Strumberry Pie, Secret Sound, Acoustic Juggling Suns, Predator Dub Assassins, Stu Coogan (90.5 The Night) – Wonder Bar, 21+, 7pm, $12

WINTERFEST 2018 KICK-OFF – Bobby Bandiera Tribute to Tom Petty features Dramarama, Joe D’Urso & Stone Caravan, The King Sings The Boss – House Of Independents, 18+,7pm, All Ages, $20

MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY’S BLUE HAWK RECORDS SHOWCASE – Langosta Lounge, All-Ages, 7pm, FREE ADMISSION

Friday, JAN 12

ASBURY ANGELS INDUCTION – Boccigalupe & the Bad Boys, Miss Emily, Willie Nile, The Verve Pipe, Laura Crisci, Bobby Mahoney, Pat Toner, Bob Polding Band, Mad Kings, Peter Hogklint, Mike Rocket, Stone Pony, All Ages, 6:30pm, $25adv/$30 at the door

KASHMIR – The Live Led Zeppelin Show with Colossal Street Jam, Bitter Crush – House Of Independents, 18+, 7pm, $20 adv/$25 at the door

ROCK HEAVY – The Saint, Fri.,18+, 8pm, $8adv/$12 at the door

OPEN MIC –  Wonder Bar, Fri., 21+, 6pm, $12

AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH ALBERT LEE BAND – Bobby Bandiera Band – McLoone’s Supper Club, All Ages, Doors/Dinner 6pm/ Show 8pm, $TBA

LATE NIGHT FRIDAY – Langosta Lounge, 21+, 9pm, FREE ADMISSION

Saturday, JAN 13

BOB’S BIRTHDAY BASH – Paramount Theater, All Ages, 6pm, $43-$205

ROCK SHOWCASE – The Saint, 18+, 7:30pm, $8adv/ $12 at the door 

LOD TBA SHOWCASE – McLoone’s Supper Club, All Ages, Noon; and 18+ 7pm  $TBA

LATE NIGHT SATURDAY – Langosta Lounge, 21+, 10pm, FREE ADMISSION

TRIBUTE TO PRINCE, STARRING QUINCY MUMFORD & THE REASON WHY – House Of Independents, 18+, 8pm, $15 adv/$20 at the door

ASBURY BLUES – Billy Walton Band, Karen Phillips, Tony Tedesco & Full Fathom 5, James Dalton, Chuck Lambert, Pam McCoy, Normin Seldin, Joe Whyte, RB3, String Bean, Papa John Bug & The Jam Band – Wonder Bar,  All Ages, Noon, $12/$15

FULL TILT BOOGIE BASH – Billy Hector, Laura Crisci, Christine Martucci, Colton Kaiser, Mike Miz, Slyders, Sharon Lasher, Dawg Whistle, Strumberry Pie – Wonder Bar, 21+,7pm, $12/$15

DOWNTOWN – ASBURY UNDERGROUND – curated by Pat Schiavino and Asbury Underground. Noon – 7PM Over 20 venues! FREE ADMISSION

Sunday, JAN 14

SONGWRITERS BY THE SEA BOARDWALK CRAWL – Watermark, All Ages, Noon, $15

SONGWRITERS BY THE SEA BOARDWALK CRAWL – Bruce Tunkel, Karen Mansfield, Pat Guadagno, Sams Sims/Kyle Ward, Frank Lombardi, Joshua, Scott Elk – Langosta Lounge, All Ages, 3pm, $15

SONGWRITERS BY THE SEA BOARDWALK CRAWL – Willie Nile, James Maddock, Joe Grushecky, Joe D’Urso, John Easdale, Peter Elkas, Emily Grove, Joe Rapolla, Williams Honor, Ben Arnold – McLoone’s Supper Club, All Ages, 6pm, $20

KID’S ROCK – Stone Pony, Sun., All Ages, Noon, $15

MUSICIANS ON A MISSION – The Saint, 18+, Noon, $10

LAST NOTE –  The Saint, 18+, 7:30pm, $8adv/$12 at the door 

Monday, JAN 15

GOODBYE BRUNCH – Robinson Ale House, Mon., All Ages, 10:30am to 1:30pm

For tickets and more information, visit lightofday.org or their Facebook page.

[Photos courtesy of Light of Day]

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