10/29/2021
TODAY IS THE DAY! Join us from 4-7pm in the BCLC Ballroom 🥳
Mike Curb Institute for Music at Rhodes College
We aim to foster awareness of the distinct musical traditions of the South through valuing music, culture, and history.
The Mike Curb Institute for Music at Rhodes College was founded in 2006 through a generous gift from the Mike Curb Family Foundation to foster awareness and understanding of the distinct musical traditions of the South and to study the effect music has had on its culture, history, and economy. Through the areas of preservation, research, leadership, and civic responsibility, the Institute provides
10/29/2021
10/28/2021
TOMORROW! October 29th from 4-7pm. Join us in an afternoon of music from artists who are bridging barriers through their art. Please note that there has been a location change due to bad weather! Respect Fest will now be taking place in the BCLC Ballroom!
10/28/2021
JOIN US, tomorrow from 4-7pm in the BCLC Ballroom as we listen to amazing artists who are breaking barriers through their music!
10/25/2021
Come join us October 29th from 4-7pm in Fisher Gardens as we highlight artists who are breaking barriers through their music!
10/23/2021
Join us in Fisher Gardens October 29th from 4-7pm as we highlight artists who are breaking barriers through their music!
07/06/2021
Thank you to the Memphis Flyer for including "America" as a part of Music Video Mondays!
Music Video Monday: “America The Beautiful” by Bobby Rush & the Curb Collective Music Video Monday is loving America. It’s Tuesday, but that doesn’t stop Music Video Monday from celebrating Independence Day in uniquely Memphis style. Bluff City bluesman Bobby Rush has been partnering with the Curb Institute at Rhodes College since he was the music and culture program’s fi...
07/02/2021
Just in time for the 4th of July weekend, check out the video for "America the Beautiful" featuring Bobby Rush, Eddie Cotton, Jr., Fuzzy Jeffries and the Kings of Memphis, and students Rhodes College!
Special thanks to Ethan Van Drimmelen who edited this video and worked with students to film the session, along with co-producer Tracy Sow who has been working with Curb Institute students for months to help guide online content and social media.
Lawrence Boo Mitchell Kevin Houston Royal Studios Tom Clary Hope Clayburn Victor Sawyer Jim Spake John Bass Explore Pine Bluff Sarah Dietsche Tyler Fritts Elizabeth Cawein
06/30/2021
Looking forward to performing our version of "America the Beautiful" LIVE with the great Bobby Rush tomorrow at the Levitt Shell!
I Ain’t Studdin’ Ya: Bobby Rush, Scribe of the Blues The blues is all about perspective. Think of how many classic songs of the genre urge you to take a step back and reflect, either on what’s plaguing you or on your good fortune. “The blues ain’t nothing but a botheration of your mind,” Blues Hall of Famer and Grammy Award winner Bobby Rush s...
06/30/2021
A BIG thanks to all the folks who made this single possible! Enjoy listening on all streaming platforms, link in bio at https://curbcollective.hearnow.com 🎉 Stay tuned for more!
Fuzzy Jeffries and the Kings of Memphis Royal Studios Rhodes College Kevin Houston Lawrence Boo Mitchell Jim Spake Victor Sawyer Tom Clary Hope Clayburn
06/29/2021
Today is the day! "America the Beautiful" is out NOW! This collaborative project between Bobby Rush and Mike Curb Institute for Music at Rhodes College has been such an amazing journey, and we are thrilled to be able to share it with you. Find it on your favorite platform here: https://curbcollective.hearnow.com/
Fuzzy Jeffries and the Kings of Memphis Royal Studios Rhodes College Kevin Houston Lawrence Boo Mitchell Jim Spake Victor Sawyer Tom Clary Hope Clayburn
We are proud to announce that TOMORROW (6/29) Bobby Rush’s rendition of “America The Beautiful” with students of the Curb Collective and blues legends Eddie Cotton and Fuzzy Jeffries and the Kings of Memphis will be available on all platforms!!
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