Dr. John Bass, associate professor of music and the director of the Mike Curb Institute for Music at Rhodes, will be featured on an episode of More Than the Music, an interview-centered chat show that airs on The Heartland Network and It’s Real Good TV. Host Stacy Newman travels to festivals, venues, and studios all over the country to chat with musicians about life, love, and music.
Bass’ interview, which is part of a three-part series exploring Memphis’ rich cultural and music history, is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 10, at 7 p.m. (CST). Tune in.
Bass is a Memphis-based guitarist, songwriter, and educator whose work over the past 20 years has garnered regional, national, and international recognition. He has performed and recorded with artists such as Bobby Rush, George Coleman, Kirk Whalum, and Eden Brent and was an invited performer at the 2023 Festival Internacional de Guitarra in Cartagena, Colombia. His debut album Nowhere in Between, was released this year.
At Rhodes, Bass teaches classes on songwriting, improvisation, and popular music history.