Arts

Seeing through the lens of filmmaker Jennifer Tennican

Emy DiGrappa — Sat, 11 May 2013 16:12:42 +0000

Jennifer has been working in film and video since the late 1990s and has experience in all aspects of documentary production. Her most recent work is a one-hour, high-definition documentary film entitled The Stagecoach Bar: An American Crossroads. Using varied and compelling characters, the film explores the history of a long-time community "watering hole," the Stagecoach Bar in Wilson, Wyoming

Award-winning poet, author, writer Naomi Shihab Nye

Emy DiGrappa — Fri, 10 May 2013 23:45:30 +0000

Naomi Shihab Nye is a poet, songwriter, and novelist. She was born to a Palestinian father and American mother. Although she regards herself as a "wandering poet", she refers to San Antonio as her home.

Jason Cohn producer/writer of EAMES: The Architect and the Painter

Emy DiGrappa — Fri, 10 May 2013 22:03:05 +0000

Wyoming Artist Profile - Jared Rogerson

Anna Rader — Thu, 02 May 2013 21:08:30 +0000

Pinedale singer-songwriter Jared Rogerson has been influenced as a musician from 17 years of bronc’ riding in rodeos. He’s also explored thousands of miles in the remote Wyoming backcountry as a brucellosis biologist for the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. His new album, Dirt, was released April 17.

Luke Bell Music Review

Marie Smith — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:24:26 +0000

Cody, Wyoming native, Luke Bell wrote, sang, and produced all of the songs on the self-titled album, Luke Bell, which was released the spring of 2012. Luke Bell falls under the “Americana” genre, consisting of versatile tracks that adopt country, honky-tonk, blues, rock, and bluegrass styles. From playful jams to dramatic blues, Luke Bell caters to diverse listeners who may also enjoy the likes of Willie Nelson, Elvis Presley, The Black Keys, and The Soggy Bottom Boys.

JAZZ WYOMING AUDIO PROBLEM

Grady Kirkpatrick — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 22:27:04 +0000

Wyoming Public Media apologizes for the recent poor audio quality on Jazz Wyoming. NPR's move to a new location in Washington DC has temporarily affected program delivery. We hope to have the equipment issue resolved as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience.

Red Carpet Jewelry Designer - Erica Courtney

Emy DiGrappa — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 20:29:06 +0000

Erica Courtney has built one of the most recognized and successful fine jewelry brands in the industry, fueled by her innate entrepreneurial spirit and extraordinary artistic talent.

Spoken word artists - Alixa & Naima

Emy DiGrappa — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 18:37:57 +0000

Nicole Madison - Jazz vocalist and actor

Emy DiGrappa — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:57:25 +0000

Nicole Madison's musical roots came from her father, who played a major part in the development of the Mississippi River Festival at Southern Illinois University in her home town of Edwardsville, Illinois. You can download her songs on iTunes.

Wyoming Native and Author - Sophie Echeverria

Emy DiGrappa — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:47:43 +0000

Sophie Burden was raised on Remuda Ranch, an historic dude ranch established by her family outside of Wickenburg, Arizona. Sophie married Dom Echeverria, a Basque who proved passionate, loving...and explosive. Their life together took them to the high Andes of Peru, Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming, where they ran one of the largest ranching operations in the West.

Jackson Native Artist Kathryn Mapes Turner

Emy DiGrappa — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:37:54 +0000

The artwork of Kathryn Mapes Turner has unfolded from the mountain valley of Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Here she was born as the fourth generation to be raised on the Triangle X Ranch in Grand Teton National Park. She grew up riding the trails of the valley, learning wilderness lore and gaining an eye for landscape amid what she believes to be the most spectacular scenery on earth.

Yellowstone to Yukon Wildlife Artist - Dwayne Harty

Emy DiGrappa — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:24:39 +0000

Dwayne Harty was formally trained at the Arts Student’s League in New York City and mentored by three of the 20th century’s important wildlife artists: Bob Kuhn, Robert Lougheed and Clarence Tillenius. Dwayne folowed the footsteps and canvasses of North America’s great wildlife artist Carl Rungius from Yellowstone to Yukon which is now a published book of the great wild.

Summer 2013 Festivals

Grady Kirkpatrick — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 20:03:14 +0000

June 22- Beer, Brats and Bluegrass Festival featuring Screen Door Porch, Unstrung, Puddle Mountain Ramblers, and Smith Brothers Dirt Band. Evanston WY

June 28-30 Donkey Creek Festival featuring Pickwick, The Slide Brothers, Jalan Crossland, Screen Door Porch, Hot Club of Detroit, Sallie Ford and The Sound Outside, Big Swing Trio, Freddie Rodriquez and more.

Wyoming Artist Profile - Jeff Troxel

Anna Rader — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 21:42:21 +0000

Wyoming native, Jeff Troxel, is a guitarist, composer, and songwriter from Cody. Jeff Troxel has released three albums, his newest Spirit of Our Time, was released in 2011. Troxel became the National Flatpicking Champion at the Walnut Valley Festival after winning state championships in both Wyoming and Utah. His music has won awards from the International Bluegrass Music Association and the John Lennon Song Contest, and he has twice been awarded a Performing Arts Fellowship in Composition from the Wyoming Arts Council.

Elk Attack performed live on WPR’s Morning Music

Grady Kirkpatrick — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 22:49:45 +0000

Elk Attack performed live on WPR’s Morning Music

Film contest seeks to foster small-scale indie productions

Luke Hammons — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 14:48:31 +0000

The Wyoming Film Office is taking submissions for the annual Wyoming Short Film Contest. To be eligible, films must be under fifteen minutes, shot in Wyoming, set in Wyoming, or include Wyoming as a character. The winner will receive a $25,000 prize, for use on their next film shot in Wyoming.

Vote for your Top 3 CD picks of 2012

Grady Kirkpatrick — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 23:35:19 +0000

Vote for your Top 3 CD picks of 2012. Vote below the list in COMMENT section. Please include your NAME, TOWN AND E-MAIL. We’ll add up listener picks and compile the Top 20 CD’s of 2012 to play back on Morning Music. Our list of 2012 CD’s played this year is displayed below. Thanks for listening and sending in your favorites of 2012.

Choose your Top 3 favorites of 2012. You may have heard something this year that is not on this list. Write-ins are welcome. Entry deadline is 11:59pm on Dec 25^th

Wyoming Artist Profile - The Teka Brock Band

Anna Rader — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 23:28:34 +0000

Country, bluegrass and southern rock group the Teka Brock Band, formed in 2008 and are currently living in Sheridan. They are venturing on tour to promote their newest album 307. Anna Rader produced this profile.

CHEYENNE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA - Broadcasts on Wyoming Public Media

Grady Kirkpatrick — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 15:25:17 +0000

2012/2013 CHEYENNE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Broadcasts on Wyoming Public Media

Join us Wednesday nights at 8:00 on Wyoming Public Radio and Classical Wyoming

Repeats the following Sunday afternoon at 4:00 on Classical Wyoming

November 14

“Eastern European Idol” featuring Maestro William Intriligator and CSO’s concertmaster, Stacy Lesartre (la SART). (recorded September 29^th)

December 5

Wyoming Artist Profile - Patti Fiasco

Anna Rader — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:37:21 +0000

Roots-rock band Patti Fiasco is based in Ft. Collins but members are from towns across Wyoming. Fronted by Alysia Kraft from Encampment, they combine classic country, soul, and rock 'n' roll. With their self-titled debut release and a growing fan base, there is no limit to Patti Fiasco's potential. Anna Rader produced this profile.

WPM Photo Contest Winners

Diana Denison — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 15:57:02 +0000

Wyoming Through Listeners’ Eyes!

Congratulations to this year’s Wyoming Public Media Photo Contest winners!

To see more winning pictures, click here. (4 winners in each category)

Wyoming Symphony Orchestra produces season's first concert Saturday

Willow Belden — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 23:44:48 +0000

The Wyoming Symphony Orchestra in Casper kicks off the season with a concert on Saturday.

Music Director Matthew Savery says they’ll be playing Paul Hindeman’s Symphonic Metamorphosis and a piece by an American composer named James Beckel, called Toccata for Orchestra.

“Both pieces are similar in that they’re really like concertos for orchestra – they really show of the virtuosic capabilities of an orchestra,” Savery said.

Later in the season, the orchestra will be collaborating with the Eugene Ballet Company to perform the ballet Swan Lake.

Wyoming Public Media Photo Contest!

Diana Denison — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 14:52:56 +0000

Wyoming through listeners’ eyes!

View the Winners by Clicking Here!

Thank you for your photos! Thank you for your votes! Photos submitted through Sun. Oct. 7. Voting through Tue. Oct. 9.

Wyoming Artist Profile - Chanman Roots Band

Anna Rader — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 20:13:37 +0000

Jackson Hole based Chanman Roots Band, fronted by Peter “Chanman” Chandler, are driven by strong rhythms, horns and a positive vibe. The nine members from the Chanman Roots Band come from across the country and combine reggae, rock, jazz, and more to their music. The band recorded and released its first CD New Uprising in 2011. Anna Rader produced this profile.

Wyoming Public Media Photo Contest!

Tara Orr — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 18:58:07 +0000

Coming Soon… Wyoming Public Media’s photo contest where you can submit your photos on-line.

(Click here to view the many entries we received.)

Morning Music on Wyoming Public Radio: Snowy Range Music Festival Kick-off

Tara Orr — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 15:45:20 +0000

Dr. John, Bobby Rush, and Tommy Castro visit with Wyoming Public Media's Grady Kirkpatrick on Morning Music.

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Wyoming Artist Profile - Jalan Crossland

Anna Rader — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 20:08:55 +0000

Wyoming and Ten Sleep based musician, Jalan Crossland has been playing music, touring both as a solo artist and with the Jalan Crossland band, for more than 20 years. He has recently released a new solo album, Portrait of a Fish. Anna Rader produced this profile.

Wyoming Artist Profile - Screen Door Porch

Anna Rader — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 19:57:06 +0000

Jackson based band Screen Door Porch, was formed by Seadar Rose and Aaron Davis in 2007. Their newest album Fate and the Fruit, follows up their 2010 self-titled debut. Anna Rader produced this profile.

WPM Oral History Recording Sessions at the Wyoming State Fair

Tara Orr — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 19:24:13 +0000

While you’re in Douglas enjoyin’ the 100th Anniversary of the Wyoming State Fair, we hope you’ll plan to sit down for a spell and share a story or two with us!

Sign up here

What we’re up to...
oral history recording sessions.

How long will this take?
about 20 or 30 minutes

Where will I find you?
Sign up- in front of Pioneer Cabin
Recording- Museum Library

Wyoming Public Media presents the 2012 Summer Season of the GRAND TETON MUSIC FESTIVAL

Tara Orr — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 19:12:21 +0000

Thursdays at 8pm on Wyoming Public Radio and Classical Wyoming/repeats Saturdays at 4pm on Classical Wyoming

Broadcast date Program Performance date

Week 1 – July 26- Giants Among the Tetons (July 6/7)