{"id":7608,"date":"2022-09-01T07:08:02","date_gmt":"2022-09-01T12:08:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blindabilities.com\/?p=7608"},"modified":"2022-09-01T07:28:30","modified_gmt":"2022-09-01T12:28:30","slug":"uptown-got-its-hustlers-the-bowery-got-its-bums-blind-abilities-got-aj-croce-hes-a-killer-pianist-like-no-one-please-welcome-musician-singer-songwriter-aj-croce%ef%bf%bc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blindabilities.com\/?p=7608","title":{"rendered":"Uptown got it&#8217;s hustlers, The bowery got it&#8217;s bums, Blind Abilities got AJ Croce, he&#8217;s a killer pianist\u00a0\u00a0like no one -Please welcome musician, singer songwriter, AJ Croce\ufffc"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--powerpress_player--><div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_5902\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-7608-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/AJCroce.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/AJCroce.mp3\">https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/AJCroce.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blindabilities.com\/?page_id=7612\">Full Transcript<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Podcast Summary:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our guess today on Blind Abilities is AJ Croce. AJ is a singer, songwriter, a killer piano player and guitarist, who has been in the entertainment business for more than 30 years. He has 10 studio albums under his belt, and more than 20 top hits in multiple music charts covering genres such as blues, jazz, country, Americana and more! he is also visually impaired. Many of you will recognize the name Croce, as his father Jim was a huge international Star in the 1970s. He had a series of enormous hits that captured the hearts and imaginations of millions of listeners around the globe.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this interview, AJ talks about his blindness and some of the circumstances which caused it in his early childhood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AJ goes on to detail his life in the music business, which began in his mid-teens. This is a fascinating journey which you must, repeat must listen to!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AJ, Jeff and Pete, dive into thoughtful discussions around AJ\u2019s music and his opinions about the quality of today\u2019s music, and the players who have influenced him over the years. AJ is currently putting together a concert production in honor of the 50th Anniversary of his father\u2019s, \u201cDon\u2019t Mess Around with Jim\u2019 album.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure to set aside 34 minutes of your busy day to enjoy this stimulating chat with a prolific song writer and recording artist, yet perhaps unsung entertainer who is an articulate conversationalist and a gracious guest on Blind Abilities. &nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure to catch AJ\u2018s current tour and his latest LP, \u201cBy request&#8221;, the 10th and his string of studio albums. Also be sure to grab His current single entitled \u201cso much fun!\u201c Which can be found through all of your regular music outlets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find all of the information you need on AJ\u2019s web site:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ajcrocemusic.com\/\">www.AJCroceMusic.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>and find him on social media: @AJCroce<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"contact-your-state-services\"><strong>Contact Your State Services<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you reside in Minnesota, and you would like to know more about Transition Services from State Services contact Pre-ETS Program and Transition Services Manager Sheila Koenig by&nbsp;<a>email<\/a>&nbsp;or contact her via phone at 651-539-2361.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"contact\"><strong>Contact:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can follow us on Twitter&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/blindabilities\">@BlindAbilities<\/a><br>On the web at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/blindabilities.com\/\">www.BlindAbilities.com<\/a><br>Send us an&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:info@BlindAbilities.com?subject=Podcast\">email<\/a>&nbsp;and give us a call at 612-367-6093, we would love to hear from you!<br><br>Get the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/blind-abilities\/id1085849859?l=es&amp;mt=8\">Free Blind Abilities App&nbsp;on the App Store<\/a>and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.blindabilities.android.blind&amp;hl=en_US\">Google Play Store<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Give us a call and leave us some feedback at 612-367-6093 we would love to hear from you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/607027582712671\/\">Blind Abilities Community<\/a>&nbsp;on Facebook, the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BlindAbilities\/\">Blind Abilities Page<\/a>, and the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/jobinsightsgroup\">Career Resources for the Blind and Visually Impaired<\/a>&nbsp;group<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<!--powerpress_player--><div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_5904\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-7608-3\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/AJCroce.mp3?_=3\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/AJCroce.mp3\">https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/AJCroce.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p>https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/AJCroce.mp3 Full Transcript Podcast Summary: Our guess today on Blind Abilities is AJ Croce. AJ is a singer, songwriter, a killer piano player and guitarist, who has been in the entertainment business for more than 30 years. 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