DANNY CLINCH
JOE GRUSHECKY
According to lightofday.org, this is the schedule for tonight’s main Light of Day WinterFest concert, “Bob’s Birthday Bash” (celebrating Light of Day founder Bob Benjamin), at The Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank.
6:15 p.m.: Miss Emily
6:20 p.m.: Williams Honor
6:40 p.m.: Matt & Eryn O’Ree
6:55 p.m.: Joe D’Urso & Stone Caravan
7:15 p.m.: Emily Grove
7:25 p.m.: Dramarama
7:45 p.m.: Will Dailey
7:50 p.m.: James Maddock Band
8:10 p.m.: Amanda Cross & Derek Cruz (acoustic)
8:15 p.m.: Remember Jones Interlude
8:20 p.m.: Fantastic Cat
8:45 p.m.: Jill Hennessey (acoustic)
8:50 p.m.: Willie Nile
9:10 p.m.: Low Cut Connie
TBD: Joe Grushecky & the Houserockers with special guest Gary U.S. Bonds
TBD: John Rzeznik (of The Goo Goo Dolls)
I have no inside information about whether Bruce Springsteen will appear or not. He has performed, unbilled, at about half of the previous Light of Day main concerts. But he has always, in the past, played with Grushecky, so my assumption is, if he is there, Grushecky’s set will close the show. If not, it will be Rzeznik.
Founded in 1998, Light of Day raises money and awareness for the continuing quest to end Parkinson’s disease and its related illnesses ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) and PSP (progressive supranuclear palsy) within our lifetime. More than $7 million has been raised, over the years.
Other Light of Day articles:
Light of Day Kickoff concert combines fest favorites with some new faces (WITH PHOTOS, VIDEOS)
Light of Day WinterFest 2026 schedule
Lineup announced for Light of Day’s 2026 show at Outpost in the Burbs
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