On Friday, October 24, acclaimed artist, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist A.J. Croce returns to New York City’s Town Hall for a night that bridges legacy and individuality. The son of legendary songwriter Jim Croce, A.J. has carved his own creative path—one steeped in soulful piano rock, vintage psychedelia, and the timeless storytelling that runs in his blood.
Currently on the road for his “Croce Plays Croce” tour, A.J. is celebrating both his father’s music—beloved classics like “Time in a Bottle,” “Operator,” and “I Got a Name”—and his own new material from the critically acclaimed album Heart of the Eternal, produced by Shooter Jennings (Brandi Carlile, Tanya Tucker).
The album, recorded at Sunset Sound in Los Angeles, is a rich blend of piano-driven rock, fuzzed-out riffs, Latin-tinged jazz-pop, and psychedelic soul. It debuted in the Top 20 on Billboard’s Americana/Folk charts and in the Top 40 on the Current Rock Albums chart, earning praise from Forbes for its “diversity in genre and influence” and from American Songwriter for its emotional depth.
Croce calls the tour “more than a tribute—it’s the meeting of my roots and a declaration of my own artistry. This is a journey through soul and sound.”
A Legacy Reimagined
While Croce Plays Croce honors the timeless music of his late father, it also showcases the artist A.J. has become—a powerhouse performer who has toured with B.B. King, collaborated with legends like Willie Nelson, Allen Toussaint, and Ray Charles, and built a catalog that spans blues, soul, roots, and rock.
The emotional centerpiece of Heart of the Eternal lies in its themes of loss, love, and resilience. Tracks like “Reunion” (co-written with John Oates) and “The Finest Line,” a duet with Margo Price, explore the enduring bonds between the physical and spiritual.
Having lost his father at just two years old—and temporarily his eyesight between ages four and ten—Croce found solace and purpose in the piano. “Music was my refuge and my religion when I lost my sight as a kid,” he reflects. “Anything that makes me feel is meaningful to me, and I hope that everyone can find that same connection with these songs.”
The Show
Fans can expect a heartfelt and dynamic setlist at Town Hall—part retrospective, part revelation—as A.J. blends Jim Croce’s iconic catalog with his own modern, genre-bending compositions. Backed by an all-star band, it’s a concert that promises to be as nostalgic as it is forward-looking.
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