High Plains Morning is a long-standing tradition at HPPR. A daily mix of singer-songwriters, folk, roots, jazz, Americana, international artists, blues, reggae, bluegrass, rock and just about anything else that you can imagine. Add a few live in-studio performances, interviews with authors, community leaders, and area nonprofits — not to mention news from NPR and regional weather at the top of every hour — and you have a great way to move through your morning!
If you'd like to submit music for consideration, please mail a CD and one-sheet to: Jenny Inzerillo, Music Director, High Plains Public Radio, 3701 Plains Blvd., Suite 1001, Amarillo, TX, 79102. (Please allow one month for processing, and then feel free to check the status of your submission by emailing music@hppr.org.)
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Local filmmaker CJ Scott brings a touch of horror to the growing local film community -
The seven events will feature book signings, storytimes, and discussion opportunities as well as summer reading bingo programs for both children and adults. -
The 4th of July event will feature Bart Crow along with a handful of local acts and a silent disco -
Outre West: The American School of Architecture, a past exhibition at the Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center, illuminates the innovation, creativity, and experimentation of a movement that upended the traditional design world of architecture beginning in the 1950's. -
The Walnut Valley Festival known simply as "Winfield" has delighted festival goers and serious acoustic musicians for over 50 years. -
The new event, put on in association with the American Federation of Musicians, joins the long running Juneteenth celebration at Bones Hooks Park -
Nick Carswell wants you to hear live music from artists representing every county in the Sunflower State. And on his regional music program, 105 Live, he's got a really good start. -
You know, Amarillo-based county-folk cowboy crooner Joel Alden White isn't just a great songwriter and guitar player that just released a new album. He also has great taste, and he advocates for the arts in our region. Proof: he brought the great George Ensle by High Plains Morning today for a chat and serenade as he's in town for three events through Saturday. (Thanks, Joel!) -
Don't miss TWO READINGS this week in Southwest Kansas from Garden City-native Dennis Raphael Garcia. Writing about "generational resilience and transformation with family and community at its heart," his new book is titled Las Madres: Latinas in the Heartland Who Led Their Family to Success. This history explores three generations of women in his family and how, despite the poverty and segregation of Mexican workers on the rural High Plains in the 20th century, they lifted their kin from hardship to education and economic success. -
LIVE MUSIC IS BACK in Amarillo, and this time we're havin' a ball with BLUE CACTUS, touring on their new album across the US. If you're a fan of Emmylou Harris, Gram Parsons, and neo-country mixed with cosmic folk, COME OUT FOR THE SHOW!
