Max Weinberg's Jukebox to headline Light of Day Winterfest 2024 in January

The 2024 Light of Day WinterFest, which raises funds in the fight against Parkinson's and related diseases, will take place in January in Asbury Park, Red Bank, Montclair, New York City, Philadelphia and Rockland County, New York.

“Bob’s Birthday Bash,” headlined by Max Weinberg’s Jukebox, will take place on Saturday, Jan. 20, at the Count Basie Center’s Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 10, at theBASIE.org, the Basie Center box office at 99 Monmouth St. in Red Bank, and through Ticketmaster.

Tickets for all other shows go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 17. Tusk, a tribute to Fleetwood Mac, and special guest Taylor Simon King (a celebration of James Taylor, Carly Simon and Carole King) will also play the Basie as part of WinterFest 2024 on Friday, Jan. 12. For more details on lineups, performances and ticket packages, visit LightofDay.org. Ticket prices range from $89.50 to $425.50, with various multi-tiered packages being offered.

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All performances and events raise money and awareness to defeat Parkinson’s disease and its related illnesses ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) and PSP (Progressive Supranuclear Palsy).

For Jukebox shows, Weinberg, the heartbeat of the E Street Band and member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, invites the audience to create the set list, in real time, that he and his group will play. Performing songs from the glory days of rock 'n' roll, guests get to choose from a video menu of over 300 songs — everything from the Beatles to the Stones to Bruce and The E Street Band’s biggest hits.

Joining Weinberg on stage will be Light of Day WinterFest favorites Glen Burtnik, Bob Burger, John Merjave, Joe Bellia and Dave Biglin.

Other venues hosting LOD WinterFest 2024 shows include the Stone Pony, Wonder Bar, McLoone’s Supper Club, Watermark and Berkeley OceanFront Hotel in Asbury Park; Axelrod Performing Arts Center in Deal; Outpost In The Burbs in Montclair; City Winery in Manhattan and Philadelphia; and Penguin Rep Theatre in Stony Point, New York.

Bruce Springsteen has performed at 12 of the previous Light of Days, all unannounced. Weinberg has played before, too. Other Light of Day WinterFest performers have included Southside Johnny Lyon, Darlene Love, Michael J. Fox, Joe Grushecky and The Houserockers, Gary U.S. Bonds, LaBamba’s Big Band, Jakob Dylan, Ed Kowalczyk, Lucinda Williams, Suzanne Vega, Willie Nile, Jake Clemons, David Bryan, John Waite, David Bromberg, John Rzeznik, James Maddock, Nicole Atkins, the Smithereens, Alejandro Escovedo, Peter Asher, Joey Molland, Jesse Malin, Garland Jeffries, Joe D’Urso Lisa Lowell, Mike Peters, Dave Hause and Pete Yorn.

“We are proud to have Light of Day WinterFest return for the 24th year,” said Bob Benjamin, founder, Light of Day Foundation. “It’s an honor to have some of our favorite musicians come together and commit their time to help rock Asbury Park, Red Bank, Philly and New York throughout January, all for the cause.”

Over the course of 24 years, Light of Day has raised approximately $6.5 million to combat Parkinson’s disease, ALS and PSP. The first official Light of Day concert took place at Asbury Park’s Stone Pony in November 2000 and primarily featured local, unsigned artists. It has grown from a one-day event into a multi-day festival in the metropolitan area.

Light of Day shows have taken place around the world, including Canada, England, Wales, Ireland, Sweden, Belgium, Norway, Denmark, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Spain and Australia. Portions of the proceeds from each show are donated to a local Parkinson’s organization.

“It’s that time of year folks! Light of Day WinterFest 2024 is, as we say, ’just around the corner!' said Tony Pallagrosi, executive director, Light of Day Foundation. "For 24 years our small group of caring, thoughtful civilians and passionate, talented musicians have committed themselves to making a difference, galvanized into action by the courage, resilience and determination of our founder Bob Benjamin.

“For 24 years, Light of Day has utilized the awesome power of music to raise money and awareness, to fund research, uncover new, more effective therapeutics, promote education and assist families in a quest to end Parkinson’s disease, ALS and PSP in our lifetime," he added. "Once again and until our quest becomes reality, please join us for the music, the friendships, old and new, for the celebration and rededication to our common cause at Light of Day WinterFest 2024.”

This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: Light of Day Winterfest 2024 features Max Weinberg Jukebox