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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Poetry lovers in southwest Kansas have an evening to look forward to on Wednesday, Oct. 21, when Garden City Arts welcomes Huascar Medina, who served as Kansas Poet Laureate from 2019 to 2022. -
Rock fans in southwest Nebraska, northwest Kansas and beyond, get ready: HAIRBALL is returning to McCook, Nebraska, this Saturday, Oct. 17, for the 2026 Concert for Healthcare. The show takes over Kiplinger Arena at the Red Willow County Fairgrounds from 7 to 10 p.m., and all ages are welcome. It’s a loud, fun night out for a good cause, and the kind of event that works for a group of friends, a date night or a family outing. -
History lovers, you'll want to listen to the conversation HPPR had today with two scholars — one of whom helped write a book, while the other reviewed it. Written by regoinal academic researchers using the archives at the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum (among other places), Los Llaneros unearths the fascinating, deeply-diverse history of the southern High Plains. -
Amarillo’s most talked-about night out is back on Saturday, Oct. 17, when the Don Harrington Discovery Center fires up “Pink Floyd: The Dark Side of the Moon” in its Space Theater. Shows run at 4, 5 and 6 p.m., and the Discovery Center has been playing it on the third Saturday of every month in honor of its 50th anniversary. If you haven’t caught it yet, this is a good one to put on the calendar. -
On Thursday, Oct. 15th at 7p, join Dr. Andrew Offenburger, along with the Center for the Study of the American West (CSAW), for a fascinating discussion of Zulu, Texas — a story that begins in Kansas, ends in the Texas Panhandle, and stretches all the way to South Africa. Hear our full interview with Dr. Tim Bowman, Professor of History & CSAW Director. -
Film lovers across the Panhandle have a good reason to head to Amarillo this weekend. The third annual Amarillo International Film Festival runs October 8 through 10 at Arts in the Sunset, 3701 Plains Blvd., bringing 62 films, filmmaker seminars, and a full weekend of community to the Texas Panhandle. -
Thanks to Rachel Flores for stopping by HPPR for a chat about the Friday night artist panel at 6p CT, the post-panel concert with Redd & the Paper Flowers, and the all-day mural fest from 3-10p that features brilliant muralists, live music, a silent disco, food trucks, and more community art outreach than you can fathom. DON'T MISS THIS YEAR'S FEST! -
The Land Institute invites perennial advocates, scientists, partners, students, food lovers, farmers, food and beverage makers, and fans to Salina, Kansas this weekend for panel discussions, music, food, and community. -
Hear an exclusive interview with Chicago-based experimental dance artist, Dr. Christopher Knowlton, and WTAMU music professor, Dr. Ryan Ingebritsen as we prepare for their show this Sunday, September 20th at Old Tascosa Brewing Co. -
HEADS UP, HIGH PLAINS! Banjo superstar Kelly Hunt hits the road across the High Plains with special guests Sara Morgan (as her folk duo, Of a Feather) & Louisiana legend Dirk Powell
