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A British Invasion is headed to the Asbury Park next month, courtesy of the Annual Light of Day Winterfest.

The 17th annual festival, held in support of the global battle against Parkinson’s Disease, unites British legends Albert Lee [shown in featured photo], Peter Asher [below right] and Joey Molland of Badfinger with a stateside lineup that includes Dramarama, Bobby Bandiera, Remember Jones, and Glenn Alexander of Southside Johnny & the Jukes.

The 10-day, tristate Winterfest has raised close to $4 million since its creation as a 40th  birthday celebration for artist, manager and music industry veteran Bob Benjamin, diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 1996.

In 2015, Billboard Magazine presented Benjamin with their Humanitarian Award. Benjamin cofounded Light of Day with Executive Director Tony Pallagrosi, whose mother Dolores died in 2002 from the effects of the disease.

Using the power of music to raise money and awareness for the progressively chronic neurological condition that affects movement and muscle control, Light of Day has grown into a global movement, with festivals held in Canada, Australia and across Europe.

Last year events raised a record $525,000, $25,000 over the previous year.

Below is a spotlight of upcoming British Invasion and other events from the Light of Day Foundation:

Albert Lee, a.k.a. “Mr. Telecaster,” makes his second Winterfest appearance when he returns with his band for an “Up Close and Intimate” performance Friday, Jan. 13 at McLoone’s Supper Club. Tangier Blues Band, with renowned rock photographer Danny Clinch on harmonica and vocals, opens the show. Doors open for dinner at 6 p.m.; show time 8 p.m. Tickets to see the Grammy-winning “ultimate virtuoso” (so dubbed by Eric Clapton) range from $20-$35 at www.timmcloonessupperclub.com or by calling 732-774-1155.

The following night at McLoone’s (Saturday, Jan. 14), Peter Asher makes his second Winterfest visit with “Peter Asher: A Musical Memoir of the ‘60s and Beyond” featuring the music of Peter and Gordon. Asher first came to be known through the global smash “World Without Love” as one half of the British Invasion duo Peter & Gordon. The two-time Producer of the Year Grammy winner brings a multimedia experience to the Light of Day stage, reflecting on his multifaceted career and the era that spawned it. As former Asher protégé and paramour Linda Ronstadt is among the cast of characters, the evening begins with “A Tribute to Linda Ronstadt” starring Broadway Singer and Actress Rita Harvey. Doors open for dinner at 6 p.m.; show time is 8 p.m. Tickets are $31.50-$45 and Tickets are on sale at www.timmcloonessupperclub.com or by calling 732-774-1155.

Badfinger founding member Joey Molland [at right] with his RAZ Band, will be part of the annual Asbury Angels Induction Show, to be held Friday, Jan. 13, at the legendary Stone Pony, 913 Ocean Ave., which honors and memorialize the lives and history of members of the Asbury Park musical community, “including but not limited to, musicians, tech support persons, DJs, journalists, club owners, record company personnel, managers and promoters. The show will feature Main Stage acts topped by Molland, Joe Grushecky & The Houserockers, and former Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes member Glenn Alexander & Shadowland. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Tickets $24 advance/$30 day of show at www.stoneponyonline.com, Ticketmaster, and at (732) 502-0600.

Kashmir, the nation’s #1 Led Zeppelin tribute show, takes over the House of Independents, 572 Cookman Ave., on Friday, Jan. 13. The most authentic representation of Led Zeppelin on the modern national touring scene, Kashmir possesses the live stage show, sound and likeness to bring audiences and fans back to the days when the mighty Led Zeppelin ruled the musical landscape. Show. Doors 7 p.m. Tickets $20 advance; $25 day of show at www.houseofindependents.com.

And, at the Paramount Theater, 1200 Ocean Ave., on Friday, Jan. 13, Remember Jones recreates the entire 1970 Joe Cocker Experience Tribute, starring in Mad Dogs & Englishmen with a live band of 20 musicians. Jones, originally from Asbury Park, is a one-of-a-kind soul/pop singer with a throwback vibe and authentic energy known for bringing audiences to another time and place. Jones turned in one of the biggest buzzworthy performances at last year’s Winterfest with his Amy Winehouse tribute revue, and he’ll no doubt turn it up louder this year with “Mad Dogs.” Doors are at 6 p.m.; show time is 7 p.m. Tickets $29-$49 through www.lightofday.org, www.ticketmaster.com, phone charge at 800.745.3000, the Stone Pony Box Office (732.502.0600) or any Ticketmaster outlet.

For a complete list of available tickets and event information, visit www.lightofday.org or their Facebook page.

[Photos courtesy of The Light of Day Foundation]

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