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birthday. Two years later, the first official Light of Day show took place. Since that show in 2000, the organization has raised over $2.5 million to help find a cure for Parkinson’s and Light of Day has grown into a series of shows held in 13 countries on 3 continents. Of course, the most famous shows still takes place in Asbury Park where a guy named Bruce Springsteen often lends a hand. Nile will be one of the artists playing the Stone Pony in Asbury Park on Friday, January 16 and among the crowd of musicians at the huge show at the Paramount Theatre the next night. The annual show at the Paramount is one of the most sought after tickets of the year with music fans coming from all over the world for the chance to see all of their favorite artists on stage together. “Lots of people come from Europe to New Jersey for Light of Day because you get a real sense of community,” explained Nile. “It’s a good feeling. It’s a good cause. It’s always a thrill and an honor and something I look forward to each year. I think every- Watch a live performance of “One Guitar” Advertise here for $25 - $100 call 732-280-7625 pg 15