At this point, he launches into Loggins and Messinas Travelin Blues. His rich tenor sounding warm and inviting, Messina brings back happy memories of the 70s for many in the crowd as he croons, If you ever get the traveling blues/And need a place to rest your shoes/Theres someone here to welcome you/Id be so happy to know that youre alive, as colored lights dapple the stage. James Messina (born December 5, 1947) is an American musician, songwriter, singer, guitarist, recording engineer and record producer. White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Planning, Dep. Following the You and I must start to realize/Blindness binds us in a false disguise lyric, the audience claps along double time at Messinas direction. It is said that musician David Crosby referred to the venue as the coolest place I ever played!. After bassist Jack Sundrud announces, Rustys in the Steel Guitar Hall of Fame! the sound of Youngs crying steel guitar swirls throughout the Scottish Rite Auditorium as Sundrud handles the lead on Indian Summer.. The other story involved his Republican challenger, a state senator named Mike Taylor, who was the target of an ad so devastating it got national attention. Joining in on guitar and vocals, five-part harmonies ring out on Follow Your Dreams, a Poco song from. As we enter the historic Scottish Rite Auditorium in Collingswood, NJ for tonights Poco and Jim Messina concert, we cant help but notice what a unique and fascinating concert venue it is. Remarks Ellen from Wyoming, PA, Both Jim Messina and Poco were incredible! He is an actor and composer, known for RV (2006), Independence Day (1983) and Made in Heaven (1987). more homophobic ads of modern political times, taking the president trout fishing in Montana, has received money from the Obama administration. Poco concludes tonights show with a performance of Richie Furays Good Feelin to Know, an uplifting song which has audience members bopping their heads and dancing at their seats on this feel-good rocker which inspires cheers and a standing ovation for these talented musicians. Rusty Young, however along with Jim Messinas replacement, Paul Cotton continued on with Poco. That's the big question after new revelations buried in this week's fluffy Businessweek profile of Messina. Following avid applause, Messina welcomes Rusty Young to the stage. Moving on to Richie Furays Pickin Up the Pieces, the group sings, Well there goes another day/Now I wonder why/You and I/Keep telling lies, as Les Browning serenades on the mandolin. No one here is a virgin, but this is pretty flagrant, one Democratic Party insider told me. Singing Me and the boys/Were gonna make a little noise in four-part harmony, the crowd claps along to the infectious rhythm before Lex Browning takes a mandolin solo and Rusty Young switches over to play the lap steel. on about your day, ask yourself: How likely is it that the story you just read would have been produced by a different news outlet if The Intercept hadnt done it? Voted one of the 150 Best Buildings and Places by the American Institute of Architects, the building which currently houses the auditorium was originally a mansion inhabited by the likes of Edward Collings Knight, Sr., inventor of the Pullman sleeping car for railroads. Sign UpYes, I would like to receive Paste's newsletter, 2023 Paste Media Group. Jim Messina looks like he knows his way around a Bad Touch Puppet. During intermission, we take a moment to chat with Jim Messina, who is out in the lobby meeting and greeting his many fans. While helping Kenny get ready for a record and touring, the two discovered that they worked well together and Jim agreed to sit in on Kenny's first album. Youngs pedal steel guitar solo is superb, and the groups performance inspires audience members to stand at the conclusion of this beautiful country rock love song. The Messina Group recently completed a long-term research project looking at a specific group who helped decide the 2016 election: white voters in Michigan . [6], Messina became President Obama's White House deputy chief of staff and earned the nickname "the fixer. Streamline your workflow with our best-in-class digital asset management system. [19], In 2005, he re-united with Baucus and became his chief of staff. . Set to a porn soundtrack, it featured snippets of an old television ad for Taylors hair salon that showed the candidate clad in a medallioned, open-shirted disco outfit, massaging lotion into another mans face, and then appearing to reach toward the mans crotch, as a narrator intoned, Not the way we do business in Montana., Jim is tough, Baucus says. In 1978, the pair created, In 1989, all five original members of Poco reunited for, These days, Rusty Young continues to tour with Poco and its current line-up consisting of Jack Sundrud on bass, Rick Lonow on drums, and Lex Browning on fiddle, mandolin, and guitar. He lives in San Francisco and Montana with his wife and their two dogs. He was smiling but didnt look happy. He kept score., In 2008, Messina joined Obamas presidential campaign and after the inauguration was named as a deputy chief of staff under the awful Rahm Emanuel. Up until 2002, Messina was still largely unknown. [31] "Whereas British pollsters consistently missed that the Tories were moving into pole position, Messina's internal numbers showed for weeks they were on course to be the largest party. Following the You and I must start to realize/Blindness binds us in a false disguise lyric, the audience claps along double time at Messinas direction. After welcoming the packed house, Messina introduces his first number as the first song I wrote when I was in my 20s and touring with that bearded guy Kenny Loggins acknowledging, Now that Im older, the song takes on a new meaning.. ------------------------------------------, "stressed he had nothing to do with the ad", "the party did its own research and produced the ad. Following large applause, Young tells a story about his wife, Mary, who is currently in Missouri working to get a rescue dog shelter built. As patrons take their seats inside the impressive Scottish Rite auditorium, soft purple and blue lights illuminate the stage which is framed by an exquisitely decorated proscenium arch. [22][23], Messina was hired as National Chief of Staff for the Obama campaign in the 2008 general election. [32]" The combination of "data-driven ground game, relentless messaging and sophisticated social media is Mr Messina's signature,[33]" and as stated in The Daily Telegraph, is what Mr. Messina brought to the Cameron campaign, ultimately aiding in a stunning victory for the Conservatives. While helping Kenny get ready for a record and touring, the two discovered that they worked well together and Jim agreed to sit in on Kennys first album. The firm has been involved in winning public policy campaigns on five continents. It featured footage from a 20-year-old TV ad for a hair salon run by Baucuss opponent, Mike Taylor who at the time was 20 points behind in the polls and had no chance of winning who was seen massaging a mans face while wearing an open-front shirt, and hence was obviously supposed to be gay. The curtains were drawn. oco concludes tonights show with a performance of Richie Furays Good Feelin to Know, an uplifting song which has audience members bopping their heads and dancing at their seats on this feel-good rocker which inspires cheers and a standing ovation for these talented musicians. Now, sure, it's easy to write this off as old news, but it's more than relevant to this current political moment -- and not merely because the ad in question is the single most infamous congressional ad in contemporary history. SALON is registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office as a trademark of Salon.com, LLC. Theres no better way to spend an evening., Steve from Haddon Heights agrees, calling Poco and Jim Messina great musicians who perform incredible music, before Kahi from Haddon Heights remarks, They were both fantastic just excellent., Karen from Mount Holly confesses, We came to see Poco tonight, but Jim Messina was great, too, before noting, And the Scottish Rite Auditorium is such an amazing venue the sound here is great., Glenn from Mount Holly recounts, The last time we saw Poco was at the No Nukes concert at Madison Square Garden back in 1979, so hearing them again tonight really brought me back and made me feel young again, before adding, They havent missed a beat., Nick from Haddonfield agrees, noting, The fun they were having was contagious!, Cheri from West Deptford tells us, I loved Poco and Jim Messina was phenomenal, too. Revealing, I dug out my Poco and Jim Messina albums to be autographed, and they both signed everything I brought, Cheri adds, Its so nice when people tour here in Jersey and this is one great Camden County venue in which to see concerts., Dolores a long-time Poco fan from Brookfield, CT acknowledges, We are Poconuts! [2][3][4] His "innovative fusion of technology and politics led Google chairman Eric Schmidt to call the 2012 race 'the best-run campaign ever'. For information about upcoming concerts at the Scottish Rite AuditoriumincludingThe Bizarre World of Frank ZappaA Holographic Concert Experienceon May 2, The David Bromberg Big Band with Los Lobos on Oct. 19, and Pink Martini on Oct. 25please click onscottishriteauditorium.com. Rusty Young, howeveralong with Jim Messinas replacement, Paul Cottoncontinued on with Poco. [42], Messina has Italian ancestry; in 2013 he received the Machiavelli Award as the Italian American Democrat of the Year. Theres no better way to spend an evening., Steve from Haddon Heights agrees, calling Poco and Jim Messina great musicians who perform incredible music, before Kahi from Haddon Heights remarks, They were both fantasticjust excellent., Karen from Mount Holly confesses, We came to see Poco tonight, but Jim Messina was great, too, before noting, And the Scottish Rite Auditorium is such an amazing venuethe sound here is great., Glenn from Mount Holly recounts, The last time we saw Poco was at the No Nukes concert at Madison Square Garden back in 1979, so hearing them again tonight really brought me back and made me feel young again, before adding, They havent missed a beat., Nick from Haddonfield agrees, noting, The fun they were having was contagious!, Cheri from West Deptford tells us, I loved Pocoand Jim Messina was phenomenal, too. Revealing, I dug out my Poco and Jim Messina albums to be autographed, and they both signed everything I brought, Cheri adds, Its so nice when people tour here in Jerseyand this is one great Camden County venue in which to see concerts., Doloresa long-time Poco fan from Brookfield, CTacknowledges, We are Poconuts! Drums pound the beat on the rockin Hey There, as Lex Browning and Young pick and strum on their electric guitars. Kenny Loggins with Jim Messina Sittin' In was released in November of 1971 and an accidental duo was formed. Previously, Jim served as Deputy Chief of Staff in President Barack Obamas White House, where he was integral to the passage of the historic health care bill, the economic stimulus act credited with saving the US economy, and the landmark repeal of Dont Ask Dont Tell. Jim gave truth to The Fixer moniker as he worked closely with the President and Congressional leaders on both sides of the aisle to pass the Affordable Care Act. Revealing, This song was #1 for six weeks in 1970 but, today, has millions of streams on Spotify, Young performs Pocos biggest hit Crazy Love. The audience swoons on the famous, It happens all the time/This crazy love of mine chorus as the group sings in tight four-part harmony and the crowd reacts with avid cheers and applause. [30], In August 2013, Messina signed on as a consultant to the British Conservative Party, helping them successfully fend off a challenge from the Labour Party in 2015. In 1978, the pair createdLegend,an album which became Pocos most commercially successful recording and which contained a song which Rusty Young wrote and sang lead vocal onCrazy Love. The album was certified gold. Jim Messina was born in 1940s. Hands clap to the guitar and fiddle intro to a medley of two well-known Loggins and Messina numbersListen to a Country Song and Holiday Hotel. The crowd moves in their seats to the medleys infectious beat, and the audience cheers at the unique alto sax and fiddle duet before Rusty Young takes leave of the stage to large applause. [9][10], In January 2013, the Obama administration announced the launch of Organizing for Action, an advocacy organization that would promote President Obama's policies, with Jim Messina as national chair. And perhaps most important, it shows that all of these possible transgressions are no longer even seen among our political elite or media watchdogs as politically, morally or legally troublesome -- they are instead seen as something for those elites to actively brag about, and for political reporters to venerate. Tour Jim Messina: Musician and Artist Tour UPCOMING Dates Sep 22 Thu Kenny Loggins with Jim Messina Sittin' In @ 8:00pm Los Angeles, CA, United States Tickets RSVP Sep 24 Sat Kenny Loggins with Jim Messina Sittin' In @ 8:00pm Los Angeles, CA, United States Tickets RSVP Oct 12 Wed Gunter Theatre @ 7:30pm Greenville, SC, United States Following large applause, Young tells a story about his wife, Mary, who is currently in Missouri working to get a rescue dog shelter built. Search instead in. Lights flash on the crowd as Messina leads the audience in a heartfelt rendition of the Peace/Peace of mind lyrics which ultimately elicits a standing ovation from the crowd. As a singer, writer, guitarist, producer, and engineer, Jim Messina made major contributions to music in the 1960s and 1970s as a key contributor to the Buffalo Springfield at the tail end of their history, as a co-founder of the country-rock band Poco, and as one half of Loggins & Messina. Its a long way from Idaho, Jim, but congratulations. iLoveScienceSexually (@AceofSpadesHQ) September 19, 2012. Thats all it takes to support the journalism you rely on. They have two children. Former Obama aide and Hillary Clinton booster Jim Messina sent out a tweet soliciting donations for a former Obama staffer who is currently facing a serious health issue, and potential bankruptcy under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Baucus supported George W. Bush-era personal and corporate tax cuts, and other policies favored by the Wall Street firms, pharmaceutical companies, and lobbyists, from whom he raised so much money. In 1993, as a college senior, Messina managed Democrat Dan Kemmis's successful re-election bid for Missoula, Mont., mayor. Moving on to Richie Furays Pickin Up the Pieces, the group sings, Well there goes another day/Now I wonder why/You and I/Keep telling lies, as Les Browning serenades on the mandolin. Music lovers are streaming into the SOPAC auditorium in South Orange, NJ, this Thursday, November 3, 2022 evening for a concert by the celebrated singer, songwriter, and music producer, Jim Messina. This is another BFD, Mr. President. Remarks Ellen from Wyoming, PA, Both Jim Messina and Poco were incredible! The audience hoots and hollers as the auditorium lights dim and Jim Messina and his band take the stage. He is married to Michaela Eldridge. In addition to touring with Loggins and Messina, for the past half-century, Jim Messina has continued to perform as a solo artist in addition to his recording work as a singer, songwriter, instrumentalist, producer, and engineer. Associated Press articles: Copyright 2016 The Associated Press. December 23 2014, 10:33 a.m. Long before Jim Messina became a trusted aide to President Barack Obama and one of the most powerful men in Washington, he was just a simple boy from Boise. Grow your brand authentically by sharing brand content with the internets creators. . Young switches over to pedal steel and Jack Sundrud handles the lead vocal on Pocos 1979 hit, Heart of the Night. Rustys steel guitar sings on this gentle country rocker which fills the hearts of listeners and inspires the crowd to enthusiastic cheers and applause. Poco concludes tonights show with a performance of Richie Furays Good Feelin to Know, an uplifting song which has audience members bopping their heads and dancing at their seats on this feel-good rocker which inspires cheers and a standing ovation for these talented musicians. GRAMMY Award Nominated Rock Legend JIM MESSINA is a Guitarist, Singer & Songwriter with an undisputed expertise in the fine art of making hit music. The audience responds with a another rousing standing ovation. After completing their line-up with drummer George Grantham and bassist Randy Meisner, they called the group, Pogo, after the comic strip character, but soon after changed the name to Poco. I said suggested because the property was not bought in Messinas name. The ad charged Taylor with having embezzled student loans from a cosmetology school hed owned in the 1980s. His birthday party ROCK OUT WITH JIMMESSINAAS HE TURNS 40!, said the emailed invitation was held at the Gibson, a trendy D.C. bar, and hosted by Baucus, Emanuel, Pete Rouse, then a senior Obama advisor, and Jim Crounse, one of Messinas closest friends, a former Baucus chief of staff and now one of the top Democratic direct mail consultants in the country. After three successful albums, Jim was ready for a change and left to return to his passion for producing music. By signing up, I agree to receive emails from The Intercept and to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. As audience members make their way out of the historic Scottish Rite Auditorium, we chat with several music lovers in the house who share their thoughts with us about tonights performance by Poco and Jim Messina. Jim Messina | Live at the Clark Center for the Performing Arts (2012) | LIVE FULL PERFORMANCE 9,010 views May 10, 2021 103 Dislike Share Benjamin Hamilton 487 subscribers The legendary Jim. The early 1940s were dominated by World War II. Poco originated when the 60s rock band, Buffalo Springfield (For What Its Worth) was recording its final album and group members Stephen Stills, Neil Young, and Richie Furay started recording their own material without the other band members present. Politico November 18, 2017. Long before Jim Messina became a trusted aide to President Barack Obama and one of the most powerful men in Washington, he was just a simple boy from Boise. 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