Light Of Day Winterfest '19 Presents Exclusive Live Broadcast Of Sold-out Main Event, Bob's Birthday Bash

For the first time in the 19-year history of Light of Day WinterFest, the "main event" of the 10-day, three-state festival, the star-studded "Bob's Birthday Bash," long SOLD OUT, will be broadcast LIVE via fiber optic cable during LIGHT OF DAY WINTERFEST '19.

The broadcast will originate, as always, from the Paramount Theater, on Saturday, Jan. 19, starting at approximately 7:30 p.m., and will be available ONLY at McLoone's Supper Club, 1200 Ocean Ave., Asbury Park, on the venue's state-of-the-art video screens and sound systems. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. There is a suggested $20 per person donation that will go to further the Light of Day Foundation's mission to defeat Parkinson's disease, ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) and PSP (Progressive Supranuclear Palsy) in our lifetime and help people who are affected by these diseases on a daily basis. Advance tickets are available at www.Timmcloonessupperclub.com.

Light of Day WinterFest favorites Willie Nile, Joe Grushecky & the Houserockers, Jesse Malin, Steve Forbert & The Renditions, James Maddock, John Eddie & His Dirty Ol' Band, and Joe D'Urso & Stone Caravan will welcome raucous Philly buzz band Low Cut Connie (whose fans range from President Obama to Elton John), to share headlining status at the star-studded "Bob's Birthday Bash," the main event of LIGHT OF DAY WINTERFEST '19, its 19th anniversary edition, with a goal of surpassing $5.5 million raised in its ongoing battle against Parkinson's disease. "Bob's Birthday Bash" also will feature performances by New Jersey cult hero Dean Friedman and another WinterFest favorite, Ben Arnold.

LIGHT OF DAY WINTERFEST 2019 moves into New York City tonight (Jan. 16) with Steve Forbert, John Eddie & His Dirty Ol' Band, The Weeklings, and Joe D'Urso & Stone Caravan, at The Cutting Room, 44 E 32nd St, Doors 6:30 p.m.; Show 7 p.m., Tickets $45-$75 at www.thecuttingroomnyc.com.

This year's festival also presented shows last weekend in Montclair, NJ, Philadelphia, and Rockland County, NY. The festival returns to Asbury Park tomorrow, where it will remain through its conclusion.

LIGHT OF DAY WINTERFEST, presented by the Asbury Park Press, has gained international notoriety for surprise performances by Bruce Springsteen at "Bob's Birthday Bash" in 11 of the previous 18 years.

The 10-day festival is bringing over 150 music acts to 30 venues in two New Jersey cities, New York City, Philadelphia, and Rockland County, NY January 11-21, following a holiday season European tour.

In 2018, Light of Day WinterFest raised enough money to catapult its 18-year cumulative total past the $5 million mark. Light of Day WinterFest 2019 is expected to push the 19-year total past $5.5 million.

Complete ticket and additional information for all LIGHT OF DAY WINTERFEST 2019 events at www.lightofday.org and on Facebook.

Wednesday, JAN 16

LOD NEW YORK CITY - Steve Forbert & Band, The Weeklings, John Eddie & His Dirty Old Band, Joe D'Urso & Stone Caravan - The Cutting Room, Doors 6:30 p.m.; Show 7 p.m., $45

Thursday, JAN 17

WINTERFEST 2019 BADLANDS KICK-OFF - Remember Jones; Marc Ribler's Red, White & Brit Tribute to The Who feat. Little Steven's Disciples of Soul members Andy Burton, Jack Daly, Rich Mercurio; Williams' Honor; Johnny Pisano's Rock 'n Roll Pizzeria; Thurs.,18+, 7pm, $20adv/$25dos

FIRST NOTE, The Saint, 18+, 6:30pm, $8adv/$12dos

THE SENSATIONAL SOUL CRUISERS: A Night of Classic '60s, 70s & '80s R&B, Soul, Disco and Funk Hits! - McLoone's Supper Club, Fri., All Ages, Doors/Dinner 6pm/ Show 7:30pm, $20

SANDY MACK's WONDER JAM - Karmic Juggernaut, Kevin Hill, Waiting on Mongo, Peter Tonti, Dogs in a Pile, Strumberry Pie, Cosmic Jerry, Resurrextion, Predator Dub Assassins, Stu Coogan (90.5 The Night) - Wonder Bar, 21+, 7pm, $12

MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY'S BLUE HAWK RECORDS PRESENTS - Rock & Roll Hall of Fame All-Star Jam with Ricky Bird and Vini Lopez, Dan Amato and Sentimental Gentlemen, Malibu, Antonio Gonzalez, Bryan + Alexa haring, Society Hill, Bobby Mahoney and the Seventh Son, plus Special Guests - Langosta Lounge, All-Ages, 7pm, FREE ADMISSION

Friday, JAN 18

ASBURY ANGELS INDUCTION - The Ventures, The Weeklings, Black Flamingoes, Billy Walton Band, Bocci & The Bad Boys, Milly, Bobby Mahoney & The Seventh Son, Mike Rocket Band, plus Hans Ludvigsson, Thompson & Trippiedi, Martin Praetorious, Peter Hogklint, Pat Foran - Stone Pony, Fri., All Ages, Doors 7pm, $28adv/$33dos

NIGHT OF COVERS - Billy's Fault, Kevin Mulvaney & Friends, Joe D'Urso & Stone Caravan, HP and the Hot Takeout - Silverball Museum, $TBA

ACOUSTIC CAROUSEL WITH PETER SCHERER Langosta Lounge, 21+, 8pm, FREE ADMISSION

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE - Willie Nile, The Grip Weeds, The Easy Outs - House of Independents, All Ages/21 to Drink; $20 adv/$25dos

ROCK HEAVY - Kenny K and the Way, Steve Conte NYC, Colossal Street Jam - The Saint, Fri.,18+, 8pm, $8adv/$12dos

SLIPPERY WHEN WET: The Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute Band - McLoone's Supper Club, All Ages, Doors/Dinner 6pm/ Show 8:15pm, $TBA

SOUND BOOTH - Jackson Pines, Sam Sims Band, The Burns - Asbury Hotel, 9 p.m., FREE ADMISSION

LIGHT OF DAY OPEN MIC - Wonder Bar, Doors 6:30 p.m.; Show 7 p.m., $16

MAKIN' WAVES WITH BOB MAKIN - Little Vicious, Molly Rhythm, Erotic Novels, Rachel Ana Dobken - Asbury Yacht Club, Showtime TBA, FREE ADMISSION

Saturday, JAN 19

BOB'S BIRTHDAY BASH - Willie Nile, Joe Grushecky & The Houserockers, Jesse Malin, Low Cut Connie, Steve Forbert & The Renditions, James Maddock, John Eddie & His Dirty Ol' Band, Joe D'Urso & Stone Caravan, Dean Friedman, Ben Arnold - Paramount Theater, Sat, All Ages, 6pm, SOLD OUT.

BOB'S BIRTHDAY BASH LIVE BROADCAST - McLoone's Supper Club, Doors 6:30 p.m.; Show 7:30 p.m. $20 suggested donation;

THE WEIGHT BAND - Featuring songs from The Band's treasured catalog, plus original tracks that complement The Band's legacy; Illegally Blind; The Unknowns - Stone Pony, $25 adv/$32dos

A NIGHT OF FUNK & SOUL WITH QUINCY MUMFORD AND THE REASON WHY - Very Special Guests: Colossal Street Jam - House of Independents, Doors 7 p.m.; Show 7:30 pm., $18 advance; $25 day of show.

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

WOMEN OF SONG -Mary McCrink, Taylor Tote, Strumberry Pie, Jo Wymer, The Wag, Pam McCoy, Martin Howth (Audra), Jennifer Santamaria -The Saint, Noon, $10

FULL TILT BOOGIE BASH - Popa Chubby, Billy Hector Band, Christine Martucci, Martin Praetorius - Wonder Bar, Sat., 21+, Doors 7pm, $20adv/$25dos

ASBURY BLUES - Joe Bonanno, Mary McKrink, Wonderful Winos, Norman Seldin, Sharon Lasher Trio, RBN3, Pappa John Bug, plus Pam McCoy, James Dalton, Matt & Eryn O'Ree, Sharon Lasher Trio - Wonder Bar, 21+, Noon, $15

JEFFREY GAINES - Special guests James Maddock, Miss Emily, Kiyomi with Lisa Bianco on guitar - McLoone's Supper Club, All Ages, Noon, $15-$25

ROCK HEAVY, The Saint, Sat., 18+, 7:30pm, $8adv/ $12dos

LANGOSTA LIVE - Levy & The Oaks, Lowlight - Langosta Lounge, 21+, 9pm, FREE ADMISSION

MAKIN' WAVES WITH BOB MAKIN - Nalani & Sarina, American Trappist, Avery Mandeville and the Man Devils - Asbury Yacht Club, Showtime TBA, FREE ADMISSION

SOUND BOOTH - Virago, Pam Flores, Hideaway - Asbury Hotel, 9 p.m., FREE ADMISSION

Sunday, JAN 20

KID'S ROCK - Indigo Mane, Vendetta Rose, Ham by the Pound, Marel Hidalgo, Avery Rose, Radioactive, Jake Sfraga, School of Rock, The Nobodies, Julia Fleming, Dress Code 50, Double A, Rock'n Music Academy, Evan Rotella, Rockit - Stone Pony, Sun., All Ages, Noon, $15

MUSICIANS ON A MISSION - Dan Amato & The Sentimental Gentlemen, High Season, The Well Wish, The Extensions, Sonic Blume - The Saint, Sun., 18+, Noon, $10

SONGWRITERS BY THE SEA BOARDWALK CRAWL #1 - Miss Emily, Peter Elkas, Arlon Bennett, Hans Ludviggson, Taylor Tote, Roberta Finocchiaro, David Vargo, Luke Dowler - Watermark, Sun., All Ages, Noon, $15

SONGWRITERS BY THE SEA BOARDWALK CRAWL #2 - Bruce Tunkel, Lisa Bouchelle, Pat Guadagno, Sams Sims/Kyle Ward, Frank Lombardi, Steve Delopoulos, Deirdre Forrest, Colton Kayser - Langosta Lounge, Sun., All Ages, 3pm, $15

SONGWRITERS BY THE SEA BOARDWALK CRAWL #3 - Danielia Cotton, Guy Davis, Anthony D'Amato, Jeffrey Gaines, Vini Lopez, Joe D'Urso, Emily Grove, Joe Grushecky, Anthony Krizan (Spin Doctors), Quincy Mumford, Willie Nile, Joe Rapolla, Rob Dye, and more artists to be announced! - McLoone's Supper Club, Sun., All Ages, Doors 4pm; Show 6:15pm, $25

ASBURY MUSIC HALL - Dez & the Swagmatics, Shady Street Show Band, Wild Americans - Asbury Hotel, 2 pm, FREE ADMISSION

LAST NOTE, The Saint, Sun., 18+, 7:30pm, $8adv/$12dos

CAFE ARTISTE - Joseph Miller, Samantha Spano, Dan Leyes, Tara Dente, Mary McCrink, John Alberici, Dawn Hopkins, Joe Petillo, Karen Mansfield, Mary Ann Conway/Ron Maletich - Jersey Shore Arts Center, 66 S. Main St., Ocean Grove, NJ. 1 p.m., $10

BRUCE BRUNCH LIVE BROADCAST - Longtime LOD concert host Tom Cunningham hosts his popular Springsteen program on 105.7 "The Hawk," live from the Anchor's Bend restaurant, in the Convention Hall/Paramount Theatre complex, with very special guests. 9 am. FREE ADMISSION.

Monday, JAN 21

GOODBYE BRUNCH - LOD board and staff members, musicians and supporters from around the world will be there to dine, mingle and say goodbye till next year! There may even be some surprise musical performances! Stay tuned! - McLoone's Supper Club, All Ages, 10am-2:30pm.

The Light of Day Foundation, Inc., utilizes the awesome power of music to raise money and awareness in its continuing battle to defeat 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.

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