High Plains Morning
Weekdays from 9:00 AM to noon CT on HPPR
High Plains Morning is a long-standing tradition at HPPR. A daily mix of singer-songwriters, folk, jazz, Americana, world, reggae, bluegrass, rock and just about anything else that you can think of. Add a few live in-studio performances, interviews with community partners, and news from NPR + 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, 104 SW 6th Ave., Suite B4, Amarillo, TX, 79101. (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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Hear HPPR's interview with Amarillo author, Eric Miller, about his new book covering fun to be had in the Yellow Rose of Texas. -
Dr. Mary Liz Brooks joined us in the studio for a chat on High Plains Morning about an upcoming virtual event at West Texas A&M University. Former WT professor-turned-Texas Poet Laureate will come to life with readings and stories on Thursday, October 14 at 7pm CT virtual event, which features the current TX Poet Laureate, Cyrus Cassells.
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This weekend, the HOODOO Mural Festival kicks off its 2nd year celebration on 6th & Polk, Amarillo. Join in for live music, activities, and incredible public art paintings.
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Thanks to Mary Jane Johnson (General & Artistic Director) & Fenlon Lamb (Director, Papermoon Opera Productions) for stopping by High Plains Morning to talk about candy, paper, and keeping the arts vibrant in Amarillo.
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Dr. Robert Hansen (WTAMU) & David Palmer (Chamber Music Amarillo) popped in for a talk about HPPR's latest regional music show, Classical Music Amarillo. They also shared insight about the classical music community in the Texas Panhandle, as well as details about upcoming concerts.
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Melynn Huntley stopped by High Plains Morning to encourage local art lovers to catch this exhibit showcasing the history of old Amarillo, tonight at the Rockin' OT, Amarillo.
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Jason Crespin, Managing & Artistic Director of Amarillo Little Theatre, stopped by "High Plains Morning" to talk about the latest musical, The Sound of Music.
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"High Plains Morning" went down the rabbit hole with the queens of Larkin Poe about their delightfully aromatic collaboration with the Nu Deco Ensemble: "Paint the Roses: Live in Concert," which is out now. Thanks to Sam Hyken + the Lovell sisters for the chat!
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Dr. Amy Von Lintel visited "High Plains Morning" today to discuss the upcoming lectures by Dr. Ruth Pasquine & Bisttram's ties to the Southwest
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Today, Haley Stoddard of Texas Panhandle Suicide Prevention Coalition stopped by "High Plains Morning" to share details of the event and encourage a community conversation about mental wellness.
