We’re kicking The Summer Of Dumb off right, I’ll tell you what. We’re hosting two, that’s right two, awesome shows in one night. This is the summer kick off of all summer kick offs! Bring your swim trunks, skateboards, exploring shoes, veggie dogs, high-fructose corn syrup free sodas, and get ready to party.

First up at Black Sheep is the one time only return of Jason Todd. They were a metal band that hailed between 2009 and 2011, and plan on not missing a beat. They’re bringing it all back with the support of Battalion, Heavyarms, Loses The Mighty, and Your Phobia. Doors for this show are at 6pm, and are $5 advance/$7 at the door. Advance tickets can be purchased here. You can find more information on the show’s Facebook event.

Next up, we have Fat Wreck Chords’ Masked Intruder. They’ll be bringing their infectious, heartbroken love songs to South Town via Skank Skates Intl. Skank Skates, established 1988, is the indoor skatepark that sits next door to Black Sheep. This show will be rounded out by Springfield’s Hospital Job and The Timmys, plus one to-be-announced local. The doors will be at 7pm. Tickets are $7 in advance, and $10 at the door. Advance tickets can be purchased in Dumb Records, or online here. Be sure to check the Facebook event for updates and info.

A lot to digest, I know I know. We just want to make sure that summer knows it’s time to party. So come help us start the summer right! Don’t forget to check here for more summer fun.

The time has finally arrived, Skeletal Lightning Fest 2 is kicking off tomorrow (Friday) and will last until Sunday. The first show is at Error Records with some really great artists like Angry Gods, Weekend Nachos, Thou, and Cloud Rat. Unfortunately, tickets are already sold out for that show, but you could still go and catch Mouthsex, Need, Wolf Luv, and Angry Gods at an after show at the Dingbat Dungeon.

Springfield’s very own Our Lady will be playing Saturday, so be sure to go and cheer them to victory. Some of our best buds are also playing fest such as Hank, Two Knights, Yusuke, and Acidic Tree. Go out and have some fun!

Is it too late to sneak in another April show announcement? We don’t think so! This one is happening on Saturday, April 26th and it is a short and sweet three band show. This show will feature a performance by F///\\\M, the new solo project by Brandon Carnes that has been shaking the nation before he has even played his first show. The touring band on this thing is The Sons of Hippies, and they come from Tampa, Florida. They play “psychpop freakout” music and are on Cleopatra Records. The other end of that local band sandwhich is shoegaze/post-rock band Meredosia. They recently released some new music that is great.

This show starts at 7:00 pm and will be $5. You can find a facebook event for this show right here. Also be sure to check out our shows page where you can find a complete list of upcoming shows.