Hes been retained by, among many others, the American Gaming Association and British Conservative Party leader David Cameron. In various roles he has advised a number of international campaigns and candidates, including former UK Prime Minister David Cameron,[13] Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy,[14] Prime Minister of Italy Matteo Renzi, and UK Prime Minister Theresa May. 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! [19], In 2005, he re-united with Baucus and became his chief of staff. Messina was born in California in 1947, and raised in . Millions of people now have coverage, and better coverage, and much better guarantees and rights and access to preventive care. Joining in on guitar and vocals, five-part harmonies ring out on Follow Your Dreams, a Poco song from. [43], White House deputy chief of staff for operations, a third-party candidate whose skin had turned blue, "Jay Carney Picked as New White House Press Secretary", "An Obama Insider, Running the Race From Afar", "On the In-side: the campaign to keep Britain in the EU", "10 Things You Didn't Know About Jim Messina - U.S. News & World Report", "White House sets 'don't ask' strategy session - Josh Gerstein", "Obama campaign to support super PAC fundraising", "Does David Cameron's win mean Jim Messina is better than David Axelrod? Well, Messina, a former aide to Montana Senator Max Baucus, served as Deputy White House Chief of Staff for Operations under President Obama where he became the unofficial enforcer for the. Three years later, Messinas star had risen even further he was in charge of Obamas 2012 reelection. @WillLeaverton was a great 2012 staffer & battling tough medical condition. ". By the time he turned 40 in October 2009, Messina was a Washington VIP. Arguably the only congressional ad to ever reach such rarefied air was the 2002 Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee spot against Montana Republican Senate nominee Mike Taylor. Messina "refused to let Baucus attend any debate that didn't include a third-party candidate whose skin had turned blue from drinking an anti-infection solution",[18] which was a distraction to help take attention away from the more credible Republican candidate. Messina also had a$15,000-a-monthconsulting agreement with the Democratic National Committee and various other gigs with Obama-linked groups. [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. [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'. He was a member of the folk rock group Buffalo Springfield, a founding member of the pioneering country rock band Poco, and half of the soft rock duo Loggins and Messina with Kenny Loggins. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and on our RSS feed, 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. For his work, the American Political Consultant's association named him the International Strategist of the Year.[28]. Sign UpYes, I would like to receive Paste's newsletter, 2023 Paste Media Group. OK, he said. Messina's legacy of musical genius spans five decades, three super groups (Buffalo Springfield, Poco, and Loggins & Messina), a vibrant solo career and scores of producing & engineering credits. Messinas work against government-funded health care did not stop after he left the White House in 2011. Opening with the title track from their latest recording, the group performs a lively rendition of All Fired Up.. 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. And on Monday, we saw it. Rusty Young, however along with Jim Messina's replacement, Paul Cotton continued on with Poco. National Security Advisor, Strategic Comm. Organize, control, distribute and measure all of your digital content. The fact that Baucus, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, was in charge of Geithners confirmation made Messinas job a lot easier. Grow your brand authentically by sharing brand content with the internets creators. Messina is the mastermind behind former-President Obama and then-Vice President Biden's 2012 re-election campaign, which Google's Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt called "the best-run campaign ever." The "Campaign Strategist of the Year . And then theres the money hes raking in for speaking engagements at the American Petroleum Institute and at an energy industry conference in Azerbaijan, whose president was compared in a Wikileak-ed cable to Michael Corleone. 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. And I think she is doing a very good job talking about her support for it and how we can strengthen it. 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. As the extended arrangement plays out, it features a top-notch sax solo; Messinas masterful guitar solo; a guitar, sax, and fiddle trio; and a flute solo, the audience rising to its feet as Messina exclaims to the crowd, Goodbye and God bless!. After three successful albums, Jim was ready for a change and left to return to his passion for producing music. How this happened is a classic Washington Cinderella story. originally published: 03/18/2020. 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. Referring to the difficulties of farming life, Sundrud laments, Hard country/And this year they say that it looks like a drought/But I cant leave/My roots go deep in this hard country. Although the group starts the song with acoustic instruments, as the piece progresses, mandolin switches to electric guitar, acoustic guitar shifts to electric bass, playing the drums with hands changes to sticks, and pedal steel changes to lap steel. I loved it!. ), A Politico story in February detailed much of Messinas money-grubbing, but said there was little evidence that he had splurged in the year or so since he started reeling in private-sector paydays. Politico reported Messina had recently sold for $425,000a modest Maryland home that he had owned for about seven years., But about three months later, Messina did splurge, though it looks like he did his best to keep it out of the news. Here, Messina and Co. launch into a trio of Loggins and Messina classics. Jim's Bio Loggins and Messina (2005 & 2009) Loggins and Messina (1971-1976) Poco (1968-1970 & 1989) . Following large applause, Young tells a story about his wife, Mary, who is currently in Missouri working to get a rescue dog shelter built. It is said that musician David Crosby referred to the venue as the coolest place I ever played!. [21], Messina has also been involved with other political campaigns from Alaska to New York, including serving as an advisor to Montana State Senator Jon Tester's successful election in 2006. [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. All Rights Reserved. Joining is simple and doesnt need to cost a lot: You can become a sustaining member for as little as $3 or $5 a month. In November 1970, the Columbia asked Jim to work with an unknown Kenny Loggins. Segueing into To Make a Woman Feel Wanted, the audience sings along on the well-known Tell her shes the kind of a woman/That can send you home knowing that you really been loved refrain before Messina comes forward to solo on his guitar at the foot of the stage. However, he vigorously and repeatedly denied any involvement in the spot. Messina was born in California in 1947, and raised in . Moving on to an instant classic fromAll Fired Up, Jack Sundrud handles the lead on his composition, Hard Country.. Joining in on guitar and vocals, five-part harmonies ring out on "Follow Your Dreams," a Poco song from Legacy with a . SALON is registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office as a trademark of Salon.com, LLC. Messina is a bad, bad man. Here, he sings Listen to Your Hearta song he just released last weekthe proceeds of which are designated to help fund this worthy cause. Likewise, Baucus now admits that he wasn't unaware of the spot -- on the contrary, he explicitly told his staff he "loved it." 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. Over the years, Jim Messina left Poco to join Loggins & Messina. 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. The Intercept is an independent nonprofit news outlet. An undisputed expert in the fine art of making hit music, JIM MESSINAs legacy of musical genius spans five decades, three super groups, a vibrant solo career and scores of producing and engineering credits. ][29] a full-service consulting firm with offices in Washington, DC, New York, San Francisco, and London. Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont., adjusts Treasury Secretary Tim Geithners tie as White House Deputy Chief of Staff Jim Messina looks on, Thursday, March 18, 2010. 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. The sound of acoustic guitar and fiddle permeate the Scottish Rite auditorium on Messinas rendition of Dannys Song. As the audience joyfully sings along on the famous, And even though we aint got money/Im so in love with you honey chorus, they get swept away in memories and respond at the conclusion with cheers for a triumphant performance. Jim Messina Updated 2 days ago View full playlist Videos Play all Whispering Waters 1.2K views2 years ago Break The Chain 1.7K views2 years ago Same Old Wine 5.3K views2 years ago Access All. In 1993, as a college senior, Messina managed Democrat Dan Kemmis's successful re-election bid for Missoula, Mont., mayor. They describe their relationship as father-son-like. Now in 2012, in his eagerness to promote his pal Messina, Baucus admits that, at minimum, he and Messina knew all about the ad -- indeed, Businessweek explicitly credits Messina with being the architect of the ad, citing it as proof that he "will go a long way to win." While OFA was formed in 2009 by the President-elect, it was reformed as a political-action non-profit group in January, 2013. During the 2016 Democratic primary, he actively worked for former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton against her opponent Senator Bernie Sanders. In retrospect, this move was widely viewed as a misstep as it slowed the process down, and opened it up to the influence of industry. The kind of reporting we do is essential to democracy, but it is not easy, cheap, or profitable. Messina was Obama's campaign manager during the 2012 Presidential Election. Streamline your workflow with our best-in-class digital asset management system. Senator Byron Dorgan of North Dakota, from 2002 to 2004. Renowned in political circles, the ad set porno music to 20-year-old footage of a video from Taylor's cosmetics business. These days, the structure is divided into a Grand Ballroom which hosts weddings and other events, in addition to a stunning 1,050-seat auditorium which presents over 20 concerts per year by such notable musicians as America, Gordon Lightfoot, and Kansas. The ad, set to a porn soundtrack, caused Taylor to drop out of the race. 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. In any case, here we are today, shortly after the Republican health care proposal failed spectacularly. (The basic story is told in this Washington Post blow job, or beat sweetener, as its known in D.C. journalism circles.). The sound of acoustic guitar and fiddle permeate the Scottish Rite auditorium on Messinas rendition of Dannys Song. As the audience joyfully sings along on the famous, And even though we aint got money/Im so in love with you honey chorus, they get swept away in memories and respond at the conclusion with cheers for a triumphant performance. He was smiling but didnt look happy. Jim Messina was born on December 5, 1947 in Maywood, California, USA. But its force lay in the music and imagery. Drums pound the beat on the rockin Hey There, as Lex Browning and Young pick and strum on their electric guitars. He said, Max, what do you think? They were afraid I wasnt going to like it. Acknowledging, Emmy Lou Harris closes every show with this song, Young and Co. launch into the country rock classic, Rose of Cimarron, a cinematic number with dynamic vocals which also features a tasty Rusty Young guitar solo. As The Nation reported back in 2011, Messina used his influence to place his old boss at the center of the health care debate, helping to secure his gang of six senators to write the legislation which would eventually become the Affordable Care Act. E-mail him [email protected], follow him on Twitter @davidsirota or visit his website atwww.davidsirota.com. So to review: To protect himself politically and legally, Baucus in 2002 insisted he knew nothing about -- and had nothing to do with -- the ad. Jim Messina's first solo album from 1979Track List:New and Different WayDo You Want To DanceSeeing You (For The First Time)Free To Be MeTalk To MELove Is Her. Inviting the audience to jump in and give me a hand if I forget the words, he segues into Watching the River Run, a Loggins and Messina tune which is filled with strong and melodic guitar picking in addition to the sound of a flute which adds to the overall sweetness of the song. He graduated from Boise High School in 1988 and earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and journalism from the University of Montana in 1993. The lights dim and Act II begins as the musicians of PocoRusty Young on guitar, lap steel, and steel pedal; Jack Sundrud on bass; Rick Lonow on drums; and Lex Browning on fiddle, mandolin, and guitartake the stage to excited applause. 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. Additionally, while the timing of the meeting Baucus details in comparison to the ad's air date isn't clear, Baucus' comment about the secrecy of drawn curtains and his staff being "afraid" he wouldn't like it begs us to ask if his campaign manager and staff quietly showed it to him in order to get his official prior approval for it to air on television. He's also toured extensively throughout . The audience claps along to Messinas solo which is followed both by a fiddle solo and a soprano sax solo, the group creating a rousing country dance which sounds both worldly and New Age, timeless and pristine. 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