Jim Messina

About

American singer, guitarist, songwriter, recording engineer, and record producer, born December 5, 1947 in Maywood, California.

Jim Messina was initially a recording engineer on Buffalo Springfield's second album. During the course of the production of their third album, he was asked to produce the band. Shortly thereafter, he became their bass player and toured and recorded with the band up until completion and release of the record.

After they split up, he and fellow Buffalo Springfield member, Richie Furay, formed Poco in 1968. He left two years later and entered into a partnership with a young singer/songwriter called Kenny Loggins. Initially planning to work together on one album only, they recorded and performed together for seven years. Since then, he has largely recorded and performed as a solo artist, though he is touring with Kenny Loggins again.

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Top Tracks

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Seeing You For The First Time

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Danny's song

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New And Different Way

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Do You Want To Dance

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Love Is Here

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Setlists

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2025

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November 25, 2025

Rams Head On Stage

Annapolis, Maryland, United States

1. Thinking of You(Loggins & Messina cover)
2. Watching the River Run(Loggins & Messina cover)
3. House at Pooh Corner(Loggins & Messina cover)
4. Danny's Song(Loggins & Messina cover)
5. Mexican Minutes
6. You Better Think Twice(Poco cover)
7. Listen to a Country Song / Holiday Hotel(Loggins & Messina cover)
8. Your Mama Don't Dance(Loggins & Messina cover)
9. New and Different Way
10. Lovin' You Every Minute
11. Trilogy: Lovin' Me/To Make a Woman Feel Wanted/Peace of Mind(Loggins & Messina cover)
12. Be Free(Loggins & Messina cover)
13. Angry Eyes(Loggins & Messina cover)
14. You Need a Man(Loggins & Messina cover)

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November 22, 2025

Narrows Center for the Arts

Fall River, Massachusetts, United States

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November 21, 2025

The Center for Arts in Natick

Natick, Massachusetts, United States

1. Thinking of You(Loggins & Messina cover)
2. Watching the River Run(Loggins & Messina cover)
3. House at Pooh Corner(Loggins & Messina cover)
4. Danny's Song(Gator Creek cover)
5. Mexican Minutes(Brooks & Dunn cover)
6. You Better Think Twice(Poco cover)
7. Listen to a Country Song / Holiday Hotel(Loggins & Messina cover)
8. Your Mama Don't Dance(Loggins & Messina cover)
9. New and Different Way
10. Lovin' You Every Minute
11. Trilogy: Lovin' Me/To Make a Woman Feel Wanted/Peace of Mind(Loggins & Messina cover)
12. Be Free(Loggins & Messina cover)
13. Angry Eyes(Loggins & Messina cover)
14. You Need a Man(Loggins & Messina cover)

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November 16, 2025

Cohoes Music Hall

Cohoes, New York, United States

1. Thinking of You(Loggins & Messina cover)
2. Watching the River Run(Loggins & Messina cover)
3. House at Pooh Corner(Loggins & Messina cover)
4. Danny's Song(Gator Creek cover)
5. Mexican Minutes
6. You Better Think Twice(Poco cover)
7. Listen to a Country Song / Holiday Hotel(Loggins & Messina cover)
8. Your Mama Don't Dance(Loggins & Messina cover)

1. New and Different Way
2. Lovin' You Every Minute
3. Trilogy: Lovin' Me/To Make a Woman Feel Wanted/Peace of Mind(Loggins & Messina cover)
4. Be Free(Loggins & Messina cover)
5. Angry Eyes(Loggins & Messina cover)

1. You Need a Man(Loggins & Messina cover)

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November 15, 2025

The Emelin Theatre

Mamaroneck, New York, United States

1. Thinking of You(Loggins & Messina cover)
2. Watching the River Run(Loggins & Messina cover)
3. House at Pooh Corner(Loggins & Messina cover)
4. Danny's Song(Gator Creek cover)
5. Mexican Minutes
6. You Better Think Twice(Poco cover)
7. Listen to a Country Song / Holiday Hotel(Loggins & Messina cover)
8. Your Mama Don't Dance(Loggins & Messina cover)

1. New and Different Way
2. Lovin' You Every Minute
3. Lovin' Me / To Make a Woman Feel Wanted / Peace of Mind(Loggins & Messina cover)
4. Be Free(Loggins & Messina cover)
5. Angry Eyes(Loggins & Messina cover)