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According to Willie Nelson, “A.J. Croce has wisdom beyond his years. With his music, he represents his generation with a profound sense of honesty in his lyrics and quality in his delivery. The future of entertainment is safe in his hands!” Some artists are afforded the chance to tell their personal stories as they see fit, at a particular moment when they know the time has come. But for many, there is no choice — the story emerges hardwired to the music and they become forever identified with it no matter how their story may evolve or change. A.J. Croce has been inextricably linked to a version of his own story by virtue of his name. He’s experienced a lifetime of comparisons to a father he lost at age two, whose music bears little resemblance to his own output yet still serves as a reference point despite the years that have passed and the many iconic mentors who have stepped in to offer their counsel, creativity, and endorsement throughout his long career. It’s curious that it now feels necessary to include the reference, as enough time has passed that a new generation of tastemakers and journalists might not know who Jim Croce was — that he was a golden-voiced everyman, a singer-songwriter-guitarist who died too soon, leaving one of pop music’s most beautiful and memorable ballads (written about a young A.J.) in his wake. Croce the younger, on the other hand, is a piano man, first and foremost, and a vocal stylist second. His muted growl pulls from a host of American traditions and anti-heroes — it’s part New Orleans, part juke joint, part soul, but somehow evokes New York, a continuum where John Lurie meets Lou Reed. He is further a songwriter, driven by a personal muse, informed by a life on a boomerang of tragedy. His gritty and accomplished ninth studio album, produced by legendary soul singer-songwriter and producer Dan Penn, is the latest and arguably greatest effort yet. Penn, of course, is writer of such hits as “The Dark End of the Street,” “Cry Like a Baby,” “I’m Your Puppet” and “Do Right Woman, Do Right Man,” and producer of the Box Tops’ “The Letter,” as well as songs and recordings by Jerry Lee Lewis, Bobby Blue Bland, Clarence Carter, and Alex Chilton. Also making appearances are Grammy Award-winning country artist Vince Gill, Steve Cropper (Booker T. & the MGs, Blues Brothers, author of many Stax hits), the McCrary Sisters and the Muscle Shoals Horns. Croce has lived longer now than his father did — at 45, he is 15 years beyond the age his father was when he died. With Just Like Medicine (due out August 11, 2017 on Compass Records) an authentic version of his story, which contains both unimaginable sorrow and many blessings, can be felt and understood. Just Like Medicine’s second track, “The Heart That Makes Me Whole,” was written by Croce with the late great Leon Russell. Croce notes, “We’d played together over the years, and one time I went to go see Leon play with Willie Nelson and we really connected through the music that we both loved — whether it was Ivory Joe Hunter, or all these great piano players who we both loved. At first, it felt a little sad recording this song because Leon and I had spoken and I was looking forward to have him on this album. Leon lived 20 minutes away from me in Tennessee, so it was bittersweet because we couldn’t record it together. But I was happy that Steve Cropper, the McCrary Sisters and the Muscle Shoals Horns and I could try to fill that void as best we could.” The track “The Name of the Game,” is notable for many reasons. One is that it finds Croce connecting with a part of his soulful legacy that hits close to home because the bluesy gem is a previously unreleased song by his father — the only known completed song written for the elder Croce’s next album, and the last song that he wrote. A.J. explains, “‘The Name of the Game’ is a song I had known about for a really long time. It was destined for my dad’s next record that he never got to make. The song had been bootlegged, just him playing guitar, but it had never been properly recorded. I thought this song really fit this album. We listened to a couple of my father’s demos and final recordings and tried to treat the song with the respect it deserves — while still making it my own. At the beginning of our track, Colin Linden — who’s amazing — is playing the same guitar my father wrote the song on. You can tell it’s a Jim Croce song, no doubt. And I just love Vince Gill’s playing, so I called him up to add his musical touch to it too.” In truth — as Just Like Medicine demonstrates beautifully — A.J. Croce has spent his very musical life forging deep connections with music and musicians, including with producer Dan Penn and many of the other soulful artists who helped him make this new album. “I’ve had the chance to work with a lot of my musical heroes and a lot of people who became my heroes as I worked with them,” Croce explains. “These people don’t have a lot to prove. And one thing I found out is that even with all they’ve done and all they’ve achieved, every one of them is really open in the end. Even though they may have a certain style, and sometimes be stubborn about how they do things, when push comes to shove, they are open, willing and able to go in any number of directions to chase a good song. They’ve all taught me a lot about how to follow the music and find the truth. That’s why the music of Just Like Medicine sounds real and raw — it’s meant-to-be music. This music here was not fixed. This music here was made.” A.J. Croce’s nine albums have been released via both major and independent labels, and have charted 17 Top 20 singles and all nine albums on the radio including on Top 40, Americana, Independent, Blues, and Jazz. A virtuoso piano player, he has performed at a TED Talk and gave a master class at the University of Barcelona. Croce has also performed on major talk shows and news programs including The Late Show, The Tonight Show, The Today Show, CNN, MTV, and VH1.
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A little short. Musicians were excellent. Could have played a couple more songs. Some crazy lady kept screaming "woo woo, woo hoo!" even during the quiet moments, when AJ was talking and ....worse of all and unforgivable, during "Time in a Bottle". If I was AJ, I wouldn't have done any more songs after that due to that Rude Bitch. She must have thought she was at a Motley Crue show. But we liked the band a lot and loved the venue.
Arcada Theatre Saint Charles, ILI have always loved Jim Croce music but obviously never got to see him in concert. This was a fantastic second!! A.J. was fantastic at singing and playing his Dad's songs and he is just a great musician PERIOD!! He can play anything!! His music is really good too!! If anyone is a Jim Croce fan, this is a MUST SEE!! I am so happy I got to see this and would definitely see him again!
Holland Civic Center Place Holland, MIAll I can say is wow! What a great show by great performers in a great venue! AJ Croce tells a beautiful story about himself, his mom and dad through blues, his originals and his dad's classics. I was riveted! He is an unbelievable pianist, all his band members are outstanding and have played for well known bands....don't take my word for it though. You should probably see it for yourself...
The Des Plaines Theatre Des Plaines, ILAll the social media on A.J’s concerts got me curious, so I listened to his music and then booked the Cabot. Great location- fantastic show - my husband was completely blown away by the music - my surprise to him and we are now both huge fans!!! Book a show as soon as you can -worth every penny; you won’t regret it!!
The Cabot Beverly, MAOutstanding show. Great set list. Talented musicians. A.J. Croce paid an honorable tribute to his family's legacy through stories, songs and "photographs and memories". He had great connection with the audience. His musicianship was on full display as he alternated between piano, organ, acoustic and electric guitars. A.J. Is a musical genius. Go see his show! You won't be disappointed.
The Factory Chesterfield, MOYes, A.J. Croce is currently on tour. If you're interested in attending an upcoming A.J. Croce concert, make sure to grab your tickets in advance. The A.J. Croce tour is scheduled for 31 dates across 27 cities. Get information on all upcoming tour dates and tickets for 2026-2027 with Hypebot.
A.J. Croce is scheduled to play 31 shows between 2026-2027. Buy concert tickets to a nearby show through Hypebot.
A.J. Croce's tour starts Mar 21, 2026 and ends on Oct 01, 2026. They will play 27 cities; their most recent concert was held in Austin at Paramount Theatre and their next upcoming concert will be in Derry at Tupelo Music Hall.
As part of the A.J. Croce tour, A.J. Croce is scheduled to play across the following venues and cities:
