Jesse Malin to Perform A Featured Set at Light of Day WinterFest 2025
originally published: 12/05/2024
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!”
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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.
Here is a look at shows taking place from January 21-27, 2025 along with our featured listings and a look at some upcoming shows. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.
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(ASBURY PARK, NJ) --– The Light of Day Foundation has announced WinterFest 2025, the annual music festival taking place throughout January in Asbury Park, Red Bank, Montclair and New York City. "Bob's Birthday Bash" will take place on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 6:30pm at the Count Basie Center's Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre with a lineup including John Rzeznik (Goo Goo Dolls), Brian Fallon (The Gaslight Anthem), Brian Baker (Bad Religion), Pete Steinkopf (The Bouncing Souls), Dramarama, Willie Nile, Joe Grushecky & The Houserockers plus very special guests to be announced soon.
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