The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College will host A.J. Croce, a multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter and son of the late Jim Croce, on the Concert Hall stage Wednesday, May 11 at 7:30pm.
A.J. Croce performs Croce Plays Croce, a special night of music featuring a complete set of classics by his late father Jim Croce, some of his own tunes, and songs that influenced both him and his father. This special event features such timeless songs as “Operator,” “You Don’t Mess Around with Jim,” “Time in a Bottle” (a song written for A.J.), “Rapid Roy”, and “Lovers Cross”, to name a few.
Jim Croce was an American folk singer with a short-lived professional recording and touring career, and decades of posthumous fame as one of the greatest songwriters and artists of all time. With sales surpassing 50 million records, including three #1 songs and 10 Top 10 hits, Jim Croce’s short career and long-lived legacy are well-remembered through his era-defining standards like “Time in a Bottle” and “Bad, Bad Leroy Brown.”
While fans have been able to hear Jim’s recorded music for decades, now for the first time in 40 years they can experience it live.
A.J. Croce is a multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter, known for his boogie-woogie piano playing reminiscent of Dr. John. He has recorded nine studio albums in 25 years, incorporating pop, blues, folk, and jazz into his own unique style. A.J. lost his father at age two, and his music bears little resemblance to his father’s, yet they share many influences.
Tickets are available online at www.durangoconcerts.com or by phone Monday through Friday, 12 noon – 5pm at 970-247-7657. Lobby doors open one hour before showtime, and Concert Hall opens one half hour before showtime.
The Community Concert Hall is a not-for-profit, multi-use performance venue located on the campus of Fort Lewis College. Its ability to bring a diverse spectrum of shows to Southwest Colorado is made possible through a partnership with the college, a state-supported, independent institution of higher education, and financial and in-kind contributions from generous members of the community.
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