A.J. McLean and The Backstreet Boys performing live in concert in Nanjing on their Unbreakable World Tour 2008. Jiangsu Province, China - 04.03.08

The edgy pop star has just released tickets for two low-key concerts in California on Sunday (23Mar08) and Monday (24Mar08).

A statement from McLean's manager, Eric Podwall, reads, "After 13 years with the Backstreet Boys, and 75 million records sold worldwide, A.J.'s excited to take a step out on his own and present his music, in his style."

McLean is also planning shows in Europe to preview a solo album he hopes to release later this year (08).

But Backstreet Boys fans need not fret as McLean has no plans to follow ex-bandmate Kevin Richardson and quit the group for good - he's planning to record another album with the group next year (09).

Source: WENN