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HPPR Arts, Culture & History

Playchella Brings Pride, Art & Community to Deerfield, KS—This Saturday

High Plains Public Radio | By Jenny Inzerillo

Published July 9, 2021 at 12:37 PM CDT

This week on High Plains Morning, I had the privilege of speaking to Brett Crandall of Deerfield, Kansas. He’s an actor, puppeteer, arts advocate, and community builder who’s heading up 2^nd Annual Playchella event, an all-ages LGBTQIA+ Pride arts festival. It takes place tomorrow, July 10^th, in Deerfield, KS from 8a to 5p. The idea for the fest all started in 2019, in celebration of the 50^th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots in New York City. Brett thought about the impact a festival like this might have in his small-town home in southwest Kansas. Hear our full interview on the link above, and click here to learn more about the event.

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Jenny Inzerillo

Jenny Inzerillo joined HPPR in 2015 as the host of High Plains Morning, our live music program that airs weekdays at 9 am to noon CST. Broadcasting from KJJP in beautiful downtown Amarillo, she helps listeners wake up with inspired music from our region and beyond. Tune in for new voices in folk/Americana, deep cuts from your favorite artists, soulful tracks from singer/songwriters across the world, and toe-tapping classics dating as far back as the 1920s. Plus, discover underground greats that just might be your new favorite band.

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HPPR Arts, Culture & History

Getting Our Wires Crossed with Anna Ash and Malena Cadiz

Gabriel Wallace

When Malena Cadiz & Anna Ash decided to team up for a short US tour this Summer/Fall, HPPR Music Director Jenny Inzerillo asked Chicago-based writer Gabriel Wallace if he could check out their kickoff show at SPACE in Evanston, IL (in advance of their Colorado run happening now through October 5th). Here's how it went.
HPPR Arts, Culture & History

Sheep Lectures (or How Making Art Helps Us Make Peace with Ourselves): Interview with ISMAY about the "Finding Lucinda" Film & Podcast

Jenny Inzerillo

Tracking down the origins of an artist isn't always easy, but Avery Hellman (ISMAY) did just that in their new podcast — and soon-to-be released documentary film — Finding Lucinda. The project researches the origins of Lucinda Williams as an emerging singer-songwriter. While the film is due for release this September, the companion podcast is out now (through the BGS Podcast Network). So we talked to ISMAY about their musical idol, their dual life as a farmer/artist, and what this odyssey revealed about their own journey as a songwriter.
HPPR Arts, Culture & History

HPPR Living Room Concert Ambassador Tour: 80 Proof Alice

Jenny Inzerillo

Straight outta HAYS, KS, we are thrilled to present a handfull of shows across the High Plains (and thereabouts) featuring one of our favorite bluegrass bands, 80 Proof Alice! Promoting their new album, From Nowhere, they'll be in Garden City to kick off the launch! Spread the word.
HPPR Arts, Culture & History

HPPR Living Room Concert Ambassador Tour: BreAnne Stone

Jenny Inzerillo

We're stoked to have soulful singer-songwriter BreAnne Stone hitting the road for shows across the High Plains! Hailing from Hastings, Nebraska, this High Plains hero will delight HPPR fans. Check out the full schedule for a show near you, and spread the word!
HPPR Arts, Culture & History

Won't Be Worried Long: Willie Watson Talks "Willie Watson," His New Album Not-So-Full of Old Songs

Taking a morning pause from his band's bonkers tour schedule, folksinger Willie Watson shared some time with HPPR to talk about his self-titled new album, Willie Watson, as well as life on the road performing original music...for the first time in a LONG time.