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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Not only is this powerhouse running the festival she founded in 2017, Aimee Riegel is also taking the stage this year with her band, 80 Proof Alice. They're also on the road now for their HPPR Living Room Concert Ambassador Tour as they share their twangin' new album, From Nowhere. -
Thanks to the South Carolina composer for joining us fo a conversation about his 12th Route 66 road trip as he works to complete his Route 66 Suite for symphony orchestra. It's a piece he's working on to commemorate the centennial of "The Mother Road" coming in 2026. -
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. -
Get your poetry infusion tonight at Burrowing Owl Books in Wolflin Square with a live reading, book-signing and Q&A with Amarillo's renowned poet, Chera Hammons. Her new collection is bursts with nature imagery that spins out wbs of joy like a cafffeinated orb-weaver. -
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. -
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!) -
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! -
The Yellow City will be gettin' blue this Saturday night, thanks to today's in-studio musicians. They'll play Hoots Pub this Saturday Night from 8-9p CT, opening for Liquid Jimi. -
HPPR is proud to introduce our latest regional feature highlighting the works of area poets as they examine the beauty and complexity of life on the High Plains.
