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 Memphis International Records's Profile |
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| Last Login: | Sep 10, 2009 (102 days back) |
About Me |
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| Memphis International Records is a new label born of an old idea: honest music played by real musicians. The company represents the combined vision of its principals, David Less and Bob Merlis. Less was a music journalist covering Memphis rich music scene for Rolling Stone and Downbeat while promoting concerts and festivals in the region. He then served as Executive Director of The Blues Foundation, and later became President of Gibson Records. He is currently an entertainment consultant with clients ranging from Gibson Guitar Corp., ABC News, CNN, Morgan Freeman Productions, The Smithsonian Institute and Varsity Spirit Corp. He heads Memphis International's home office on historic Union Avenue. Memphis International Records partner Bob Merlis is a well-known music industry figure having most recently served as Senior Vice President, Worldwide Corporate Communications for Warner Bros. Records. He has directed numerous publicity campaigns on behalf of such artists as Neil Young, ZZ Top, Chris Isaak, John Fogerty and others. A member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominating committee, he sits on the Blues Foundation board. His current client roster includes RCA Records, Rhino Records, ABKCO Industries, Dreamworks Records, The Bridge School and others. On establishing the company, Less says, "We thought if we dont do this, who will? In so many ways it just seemed like the right thing to do.""When David called me and asked if I wanted to partner with him in a new label venture emphasizing the best of American roots and blues, I had to say yes," Merlis noted. "The intent of Memphis International Records is to selectively record and release music by roots and blues artists to fill a void abandoned, for the most part by the major labels. We're not going to be slaves to a specific format," says Less. "Bob and I love blues but were looking forward to also getting involved in rock n roll, soul, and even jazz." Merlis, based in Los Angeles, taps into his PR background to provide strong marketing and editorial support for Memphis International Records releases while Less, a respected figure in Memphis music circles, concentrates on A&R and business affairs. |
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Music:Member Since: 01/02/2006Band Website: www.memphisinternational.com Band Members: album price .. JAMES LUTHER DICKINSON: Jungle Jim and the Voodoo Tiger $15.98 FORTY SHADES OF BLUE: Music From the Motion Picture $15.98 LOUISE HOFFSTEN: From Linkoping To Memphis $15.98 EARL THOMAS: Intersection $15.98 RED STICK RAMBLERS: Right Key, Wrong Keyhole $15.98 THE MIGHTY ECHOES: Doo Wop Til You Drop $15.98 HARMONICA FRANK FLOYD: The Missing Link $15.98 CARLA THOMAS: Live In Memphis $15.98 THE RED STICK RAMBLERS: Bring It On Down $15.98 GENE PISTILLI: I Still Get Dressed On Sundays $15.98 ALVIN YOUNGBLOOD HART: Down In The Alley $15.98 LOUISE HOFFSTEN: Knackebrod Blues $15.98 THE GYPSY HOMBRES: Django Bells $15.98 PHILIPP FANKHAUSER: Talk To Me $15.98 EARL THOMAS: Soul'd! $15.98 TRACY NELSON: Live From Cell Block D $15.98 Choose how many, and click Orders sent by CD Baby - the fastest, safest, and easiest place to buy CDs online. You can also call 1-800-BUY-MY-CD to order by phone. Record Label: www.memphisinternational.com Type of Label: Indie |
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My Background and Lifestyle |
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| Occupation: | Music Artist (Indie / Blues / Folk) |
My Blog |
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Tracy Nelson "You’lll Never Be A Stranger At My Door" Out Now! |
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| With You'll Never Be A Stranger At My Door, Tracy Nelson, after almost four decades, revisits the musical territory she first explored on Mother Earth Presents Tracy Nelson Country. That experience en... Posted by on Fri, 24 Aug 2007 08:19:00 GMT |
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Dish Magazine Review of Jungle Jim |
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JAMES LUTHER DICKINSON, Jungle Jim and The Voodoo Tiger (Memphis International Records, $16.98)(website: www.zebraranch.com)
The jukebox of my mind is how Jim Dickinson describes his new album,... Posted by on Tue, 11 Jul 2006 11:40:00 GMT |
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Philadelphia Inquirer |
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| James Luther DickinsonJungle Jim and the Voodoo Tiger(Memphis International ***)
Jim Dickinson is best known as a producer and sideman, his work with the Stones, Dylan, Big Star, the Replacements and ... Posted by on Mon, 03 Jul 2006 08:39:00 GMT |
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Blues Revue Magazine Reviews Jim Dickinson |
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| Blues Revue of Jungle Jim and Voodoo Tiger
The best of all possible worlds would be an alternate universe where, politics aside, Steve Buscemi is a major star, Tom Cruise is an extra on Will &a... Posted by on Thu, 29 Jun 2006 15:12:00 GMT |
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Commercial Appeal Review of Jungle Jim and The Voodoo Tiger |
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| Legend goes solo for the third time in a storied career, playing with the kidsBy Mark JordanSpecial to The Commercial Appeal June 2, 2006After 48 years of playing music with everyone from Petula Clark... Posted by on Fri, 23 Jun 2006 15:47:00 GMT |
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Billboard Magazine Reviews Jungle Jim and the Voodoo Tiger |
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| Billboard Magazine Reviews Jungle Jim and the Voodoo TigerKickoff tune "Red Neck Blue Collar" by Bob Frank perfectly represents Jim Dickinsons rootsy individualism. The song depicts a working ma... Posted by on Fri, 23 Jun 2006 15:31:00 GMT |
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Audiophile Audition Reviews Forty Shades of Blue |
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| Memphis-based film has score including blues, pop, rock, country, jazz and even classicalWe have Robert Gordon to thank for a brief commentary on the album in the CD insert. The film Forty Shade... Posted by on Fri, 23 Jun 2006 15:29:00 GMT |
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Star Ledger: "Dickinson is back in the groove" |
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| Southern comfortJames Luther Dickinson is back in the groove BY BRADLEY BAMBARGERNEW YORK -- James Luther Dickinson is an endangered species, a rocknroll sage who learned his craft like he grew ... Posted by on Wed, 14 Jun 2006 15:48:00 GMT |
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From Linkoping To Memphis review in Downbeat Magazine |
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| From Linkoping To Memphis review in Downbeat Magazine By Frank-John HadleyThree Stars (out of five)Highly praised by strange bedfellows Little Milton and K.D. Lang, this popular Swedish singer evidenc... Posted by on Thu, 08 Jun 2006 15:42:00 GMT |
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Blues Revue review of From Linkoping To Memphis |
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| The title, From Linkoping To Memphis (Memphis International 0213), explains the musical journey of Louise Hoffsten, a Swede with a terrific voice and an uncanny ability to connect with listeners. She... Posted by on Fri, 02 Jun 2006 15:43:00 GMT |
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