Jim Messina to perform at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall on Oct. 15

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Legendary singer-songwriter Jim Messina will return to the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall on Oct. 15.

An undisputed expert in the fine art of making hit music, Messina’s legacy of musical genius spans five decades, three super groups, a vibrant solo career and scores of producing and engineering credits.

While acting as producer and audio engineer for future Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Buffalo Springfield, Messina ultimately joined the band as its bass player. When “the Springfield” disbanded in 1968, Messina and fellow bandmate Richie Furay formed Poco. With Messina on lead guitar, Poco defined a new musical genre, country rock. After three successful albums, Messina was ready for a change and left to return to his passion for producing music. He signed as an independent producer with Columbia Records.

In November 1970, the Columbia asked Messina to work with an unknown, Kenny Loggins. While helping Loggins get ready for a record and touring, the two discovered that they worked well together, and Messina agreed to sit in on Loggins’ first album.

“Sittin’ In” was released in November 1971, and an accidental duo was formed.

Over the next seven years, Loggins & Messina released eight hit albums, had scores of hit songs and sold more than 16 million albums. They had become one of rock’s most successful recording duos ever, but it was time for the duo to go their separate ways.

After a series of celebrated solo acoustic tours, Messina formed a band made of acclaimed musicians who have played with him at various points in his career. His latest release, “In the Groove,” includes selected hits from all three of Messina’s previous bands, as well as several of his solo works.

Touring the country and playing sold-out shows, Messina says that he’s enjoying discovering who he is, where he’s been and, most significantly, where he’s going.

Tickets for Jim Messina are on sale now at The St. Augustine Amphitheatre box office and online at Ticketmaster.com. The Ponte Vedra Concert Hall box office remains closed at this time. All tickets are now digital.

Attendees can avoid ticket fees by purchasing tickets in person at The St. Augustine Amphitheatre box office.