[1] McIntire performed on hundreds of recordings with artists such as Bing Crosby, Dorothy Lamour, Frances Langford, Ray Kinney, and Lena Machado and was featured in motion picture soundtracks.

[4]: 99  After military service, McIntire lived in Tijuana, Mexico for five years, then moved to California where the three brothers reunited to form an orchestra in 1929.

He opened several teaching studios in southern California, and gave lessons to movie stars of the day including George Brent.

[4]: 99  His orchestra played many upscale venues and, according to historian Lorene Ruymar, "He was one of the best-liked band leaders in hotels and night clubs throughout the nation".

Crosby's "Song of the Islands", "Flowered Isles", Kukuna O Ka La", and "Royal Hawaiian Hotel" showcase McIntyre's perfect tone and intonation on steel guitar.