
Echoes of the Past: A.J. Croce's Musical Evolution
About this episode
He loves nature documentaries, thinks music is about mood and is on the road wearing his dad’s leather jacket. A.J. Croce on tour at a city near you, but first listen to this Beyond the Mic Short Cut.
Welcome A.J. CROCE
We’re joined on the Starline by a self-taught pianist who started playing music at 7, sharing the stage with Ray Charles and Aretha Franklin. Out on tour now on the Croce Plays Croce we welcome A.J. Croce
A.J. let’s go Beyond the Mic. How has playing your dad’s beloved songs feed your soul?
Your 1st San Diego band was the Hottentots. Do you remember your favorite song from the band?
When out on tour, what’s a typical show like?
The Rockin' 8:
It’s time for the Rockin’ 8, 8 random questions, answer with the first thing that comes to your mind. There is no Pressure.
1. Favorite Harry Belafonte song?
2. Place in San Diego you go to just think?
3. Do you have anything with you on the road from your dad other than his music?
4. Favorite album you own personally?
5. Which song would you say sums you up?
6. Favorite Jazz Band?
7. Do you have a favorite reality TV show?
8. How do you find your center?
One Big Question:
If you could have 10 minutes with your dad just to jam and play music, what song would you want to play for him?
When people come to your show what do you want them to feel?
The Wrap:
He loves nature documentaries, thinks music is about mood and is on the road wearing his dad’s leather jacket. A.J. Croce on tour at a city near you, A.J. thanks for taking the time to talk with us today.
And that my friends is a Beyond the Mic Short Cut.
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