Memphis International Records

20/09/2024

Check out the 1st single from Michael Dinallo "The Night's Last Dance" from the album of the same name. Preorder/Presave the album here: https://orcd.co/mdlastdance

“The Night’s Last Dance,” like all the songs on the new album, is totally organic. With “The Night’s Last Dance,” I had the melody dancing around my head. I sat down with a guitar in the studio, and out it came. I sent it to Tim Carter and Dave Jacques to finish. In a day, we had a song and a track. Titling the song, “The Night’s Last Dance,” just felt right…..a waltz to end the night.

-Michael Dinallo, from somewhere on the highway….

Written & Produced by Michael Dinallo and Tim Carter

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03/09/2024

This is awesome! Congratulations! Kyndle Wylde

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27/03/2024

Very cool review of Playing in the Yard by the Jazz Ensemble of Memphis (J.E.M.) by Alex Greene w/ The Memphis Flyer David Less

The Jazz Ensemble of Memphis shows off the city’s best and brightest.

15/03/2024

We're teaming up with The Radio Kings Michael Dinallo for the reissue of their eponymous album, available on all your preferred streaming and download platforms Friday, April 12, 2024. Presave/Preorder here: https://orcd.co/radiokings

Everything comes full circle.
“You Can’t Keep A Good Man Down” states the opening track of The Radio Kings reissue on Memphis International Records. The album was originally released on Gibraltar Records in 2009.
You also can’t keep a good band down – some have said a great band. We won’t disagree. In 1994, The Radio Kings made their debut album, It Ain’t Easy, for Icehouse Records, owned by Johnny Phillips. The album was co-produced by Jay Sheffield – who would later go on to manage the band. Now, here we are thirty years later with the reissue of The Radio Kings on Memphis International Records, owned by Johnny Phillips and his son Jeff Phillips. Everything comes full circle.

The Radio Kings includes seven new songs from the pens of Michael Dinallo & Brian Templeton. The Memphis influenced “Can’t Keep A Good Man Down” to the Dion meets California pop of “Donna” to the bluesier “The Moanin’ Blues” and “Watch The Trains Roll By.” There’s “Everything Is Gonna Be All Light,” a heavy, blues-funk workout, the industrial-jungle blues of “Evil Love”, and last but certainly not least “I’m Not Trippin,’” an almost Orbison-like dreamy ballad. Also on the record are “Pallet on the Floor” and “You Got to Die” both re-workings of traditional tunes. The Magic Sam song “She Belongs to Me” and O.V. Wright’s “You’re Gonna Make Me Cry” round out the record – these
classic blues and soul tunes go back to the roots of the band’s earliest shows in 1991.

**Gibraltar Records, under exclusive license to Memphis International Records.**

Produced, recorded, and mixed by Michael Dinallo and Ducky Carlisle, The Tremolo Twins
Associate producer: Brian Templeton
Executive producer: George Wyckoff

This reissue is dedicated to our loving memory of Ducky Carlisle. Peace, Brother

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10/03/2024

Jazz Ensemble of Memphis "Playing In The Yard" available on CD, Vinyl and Digital on 4/5/24 pre-save/pre-order here --> https://orcd.co/jem David Less

https://www.allaboutjazz.com/news/jazz-ensemble-of-memphis-showcases-the-legendary-music-hubs-rising-talents-on-playing-in-the-yard-set-for-release-april-5-on-memphis-international-records/

Jazz news: Jazz Ensemble Of Memphis Showcases The Legendary Music Hub's Rising Talents On 'Playing In The Yard,' Set For Release April 5 On Memphis International Records. Posted in “Recording” column. Published: March 10, 2024 @ All About Jazz

23/09/2023

Some new music from The Justus Brothers "Miami Rain" from their new album "For All We Know" available on all streaming platforms on 9/29/23

"Miami Rain" (Pat Register)
Publisher: Impatsax Music (BMI)
Patrick Register: tenor saxophone
Niko Lyras: guitar
Davy Dave Smith: bass
Jason Clark: keyboards
Steve Potts: drums

From the new album "For All We Know" available Friday 9/29/23 - Download/Stream here: https://orcd.co/justusthewayitis℗ 2023 Memphis International Records & ...

27/05/2023

Memphis International Records has teamed up yet again with The Justus Brothers and they brought a friend, Wendy Moten! Check out their new single "The Way It Is", an awesome rendition of Bruce Hornsby's 1986 classic. You can also hear it on SiriusXM Watercolors station! - download/stream on other platforms here: https://orcd.co/justusthewayitis

℗2023 Memphis International Records & The Justus Brothers
Written By: Bruce Hornsby
Pub. Sony/ATV Music Publishing
Produced By: Niko Lyras & The Justus Brothers
Wendy Moten - lead vocal
Steve Potts - drums
Dave Smith - bass
Jason Clark - keyboards
Niko Lyras - electric and nylon string guitar
Pat Register - soprano saxophone
Billy Ramirez - percussion (congas and shaker)
Katrina Anderson - background vocals
Engineered mixed and mastered by Niko Lyras at Cotton Row Recording, Memphis,Tennessee and Seaside Sound, Aegina, Greece

Download/Stream here: https://orcd.co/justusthewayitis℗ 2023 Memphis International Records & The Justus BrothersWritten By: Bruce HornsbyPub. Sony/ATV Music ...

01/11/2022

New podcast from Select-O-Hits called Live from the Warehouse. First guest is Al Kapone Music

"Live from the Warehouse" Podcast: Presented by Select-O-Hits. 1st Episode: Al KaponeFollow Select-O-Hits for the latest updates:http://www.selectohits.com/h...

07/10/2022

The Dinallos Michael Dinallo Select-O-Hits

Out Today! "The Speed of the Sound of Loneliness" by The Dinallos - https://mailchi.mp/eb218c666f24/out-today-the-speed-of-the-sound-of-loneliness-by-the-dinallos

The Dinallos follow up their critically acclaimed 2021 eponymous release with their version of the late, great John Prine’s “The Speed of the Sound of Loneliness.” Michael Dinallo and Juliet Simmons Dinallo once again present their sonic vision of American Roots Music, which always borders on country-soul.

29/04/2022

Today’s the day! Ann Peebles & the Hi Rhythm Section "Live in Memphis" now available on CD & Digital everywhere! The vinyl release is coming 5/13!

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25/04/2022

Hello everyone! Our new Ann Peebles & Hi Rhythm Section album, Live in Memphis, comes out this Friday 4/29 and if you find yourself in Memphis on 5/6, we're having a listening event at the Memphis Listening Lab at the Crosstown Concourse from 2-4pm. The album is produced by David Less and is available on Digital, CD & Vinyl everywhere! Vinyl manufactured by Memphis Record Pressing

21/03/2022

We are excited to announce that, in collaboration with David Less, we will be releasing Ann Peebles & the Hi Rhythm Section "Live in Memphis" on April 29th on CD, Vinyl & Digital everywhere! Liner notes below from David Less and also check out the first single, "I Feel Like Breaking Up Somebody's Home Tonight" on our YouTube channel.

Presave/Preorder here: https://orcd.co/annliveinmemphis

In 1991, I opened my entertainment consulting firm (S.P.E.C.S.) to book and present musical talent for client’s events. In other words, shows promoted with other people’s money. I decided it was time to begin using company funds. I take the risk. I get the reward. This recording is from a show in February 1992, featuring Ann Peebles and the Hi Rhythm Section on a bill with Otis Clay. Called "An Evening of Classic Soul" it was to be the first S.P.E.C.S. show using my own money. Ironically at the newly opened Pyramid Arena, neo soul singer Michael Bolton was performing to over 18,000 fans. An Evening of Classic Soul had a small enthusiastic crowd ending my experiment into self-promoted music. I had lost money after paying the expenses. But I learned the first rule of music promotion. Sometimes you eat the bear. Sometimes the bear eats you. This record captured Ann Peebles’ only live recording with the Hi Rhythm Section. Crowd size didn’t matter. Her show was spectacular as she and the Hi Rhythm Section locked in as they did when they recorded her albums. Joining her that night was a crack horn section and her background singers including the equally soulful David J. Hudson. They cruise through hit after hit with Ann showing why she was one of John Lennon’s favorite singers. As you listen to Ann and the amazing supporting cast it’s clear that this was An Evening of Classic Soul. It was “99 pounds of soul” versus a “wanna be soul provider” across town. So if you are deciding between this record and one by Michael Bolton, choose wisely. –David Less

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