Monthly Archives: January 2016

Tonight at Black Sheep: Open Mic + Drags Ball

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Tonight we are doing something a little different at Black Sheep, and that is combining our open mic night with a “Drags Ball!” The open mic portion of the night will operate as usual- with 15 minute time slots for each performance. We might have a couple of slots open to be claimed at the show, so if you would like to perform come out early! Drag performances will also be happening throughout the night in different categories. “Drags” have the opportunity to be themselves, dress up, or do whatever they want! We even have our stage pulled out into a fancy runway right now. Here is what we have mapped out for tonight’s schedule:

7:00 – 7:15 Rhys
7:15 – 7:30 (open)
7:30 – 8:00 (drag categories 1+2)
8:00 – 8:15 Pretend I’m Not There
8:15 – 8:30 Slacker Tapehead
8:30 – 9:00 (drag categories 3+4)
9:00 – 9:15 Ian Winterbauer
9:15 – 9:30 Perfect Strangers
9:30 – 10:00 (drag categories 5+6)
10:00 – 10:15 (open)

There also might be a performance by a band from Chicago somewhere in the night. As you can see, things tonight kick off at 7:00 pm. The show is $3, and drags or people performing this time around get in for free. You can find a facebook event for this one right here. Also be sure to check out our shows page for a good look at everything else coming up at Black Sheep in the near future.

Tonight at Black Sheep: Diaper Rash, Bad Taste, Heel Turn, Say Something

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Lookout, we have a show happening at Black Sheep tonight! This show will feature the long awaited return of Diaper Rash, who we haven’t seen at Black Sheep in a minute. Maybe this time Big Baby will return with a new look and a new attitude? This show will feature the touring punk band Bad Taste from Carbondale, Illinois. You can stream some of their tunes on the player below. We also have a band from St. Louis lined up, and that is the rock n’ roll act “Heel Turn.” Starting things up we have the Springfield-based hectic circle-pit-powered punk band Say Something.

This show is another 7:00 pm, $5 show. Find a facebook event for this one right here. In the meantime you can check out our shows page where you can get a good look at everything that is coming up in 2016.

Tonight at Black Sheep: Fighting Friction, Tina Sparkle, The Locals

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We have a bit of a last minute show happening at Black Sheep tonight! Tell your friends and let’s come out and make it a good time. This show will featuring the touring band Fighting Friction (pictured above) coming all the way from Fallbrook, California. Check out Fighting Friction’s music streaming below. Also on the show is Peoria friends Tina Sparkle, who recently played at Black Sheep back earlier in November. Opening things up we have the three-piece local band The Locals.

This show will start at 7:00 pm and admission is $5. You can find a facebook event for this one right here. Also be sure to check out our shows page for a look at what else is coming up at Black Sheep so far this year.

March 10th at Black Sheep: 86 Gemini, GUSH, Shark Week, La Louve

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March may seem like a long ways off, but it is time to start announcing those March shows for Black Sheep! This one is happening on Thursday, March 10th. It will feature Chicago-based band 86 Gemini as they are making their way down south to play a big rock festival. 86 Gemini features members of The Wrong and you can find their music streaming on the player below. Also playing this show is Springfield heavy-hitting angry band GUSH. Then we have the band Shark Week, which we don’t know a whole lot about because they haven’t played their first show yet! (First show for Shark Week is February 20th at Black Sheep with Teen Freak). Opening things up we have La Louve, which is a newer punk band from Champaign Urbana featuring members of Kowabunga! Kid.

Find a facebook event for this show right here. Things are going to be 7:00 pm, $5. Also check out our shows page for a good look at everything else coming up at Black Sheep in the coming months.

Videos: Livin’ Thing @ Black Sheep 1-16-16

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This past Saturday on January 16th we were able to get together and celebrate 2 years of Dumb Records with a nice show at Black Sheep. A brand new Springfield band called “Livin’ Thing” played their first ever show featuring members of King Worm, Soap Scum, and GUSH. Today we are bringing you a video of the band playing one of their songs from that set. The song is called “Hot Knife” and you can find the video (shot by Stephen Houldsworth from St. Louis) below.

Livin’ Thing will be playing next at Black Sheep as part of the Valentines Day Dance on Sunday, February 14th. They will also be playing a show on March 19th which we will have more info on very soon. Be sure to also check out our vids/pics page for more videos of local and touring bands playing at Black Sheep.

Tonight at Black Sheep: Run Forever, The Foxery, Secret Stuff, Our Lady, Krelboyne

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There’s all this snow outside, what are we supposed to do tonight? Come to the show at Black Sheep, that’s what! Tonight we have a stacked lineup, stacked like that flier of blocks pictured above. Tonight long time Black Sheep friend Run Forever will be returning from Braddock, Pennsylvania for the first time since the last Dumb Fest. We also have a couple other bands traveling from all over, including The Foxery from Louisville Kentucky who went on tour with Our Lady a few months ago. Stream some of The Foxery’s music on the player below. Speaking of Our Lady, they will also be playing this show! Then the third touring act on the bill tonight is Secret Stuff from Nashville, Tennessee. Completing the stack is emo band Krelboyne from Champaign-Urbana.

The show tonight starts at 7:00 pm and admission is $5. You can find a facebook event for the show right here. Be sure to also check out our shows page for a good look at everything else coming up at Black Sheep in the coming months.

 

New Arrivals This Week at Dumb Records

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This week, our very own record store in Southtown, Dumb Records (1107 South Grand East Ave.), has it all. The store has a new shipment of new and used LPs, 7″s, cassettes, and CD’s. Truly something in it for the whole family. We also want to thank everybody for coming out to the Dumb Records 2-Year Anniversary show this past weekend! It’s been a great two years, here’s to two more! We’ll take a look at operating hours for Dumb Records this week and then get into all of the new arrivals:

Tuesday (today): noon – 8:00 pm
Wednesday: noon – 8:00 pm
Thursday: noon – 8:00 pm
Friday (show): noon – 9:00 pm
Saturday (show): noon – 9:00 pm
Sunday (show): noon – 9:00 pm
Monday: noon – 8:00 pm

New LPs
Anthrax – Anthems
Arcade Fire – The Suburbs
The B-52’s – Wild Planet
Bob Marley – Legend: The Best Of
Bob Marley & The Wailers – Soul Rebel
The Melvins – Hold It In
The Misfits – Die Die My Darling
The Misfits – Static Age
N.W.A. – 100 Miles And Runnin’
N.W.A. – Greatest Hits
Public Enemy – Yo! Bum Rush The Show
R.E.M. – Green
Sigur Ros – Med Sud Ieyrum Rit Spilum Endalaust
The Stooges – Fun House
The Wailers Band – I.D.

Used LPs
Alvin Lee & Co. – In Flight
Barbra Streisand – Memories
Birds of Paradise – Teenage Symphonies
Blood Sweat and Tears – Greatest Hits
Bobby Womack – Greatest Hits
Broncho – Can’t Get Past The Lips
Carl Reiner & Mel Brooks – 2000 Years With…
Carly – Coming Around Again
Carpenters – Carpenters
Chubby Checker – Beach Party
Chuck Berry – The London Chuck Berry Sessions
Commodores – Midnight Magic
Damnation Alley – Damnation Alley
Dinah Washington – I Don’t Hurt Anymore
Dionne Warwick – Friends
The Dave Clark Five – Grestest Hits
Davidson Singers – Sing Along
Donna Summer – Cats Without Claws
Elton John – London & New York Live
The Fabulous Ink Spots – High Fidelity
Gary Glitter – Glitter
George Beverly Shea – Hymns
Glen Campbell – The Best Of
Harry Belafonte – Calypso
Isaac Hayes – Black Moses
Isaac Hayes – Live at the Sahara Tahoe
Jackie Gleason – Lonesome Echo
Judas Priest – Sin After Sin
Koko Taylor – Queen of the Blues
Lake – Paradise Island
Lazy – Obsession
Lonnie Mack – Second Street
Luther Vandross – Give Me The Reason
Nelson Eddy – In Oklahoma!
The New World Theater Orchestra – Let’s Dance to Hits of the 30’s and 40’s
Ray Charles – A 25th Anniversary in Show Business Salute to…
Ray Charles – 20 Golden Pieces of…
Savoy Brown – Rock N’ Roll Warriors
The Sensational Williams Brothers – Spreading A Message
Simon and Garfunkle – Bookends
Stevie Wonder – Songs In The Key of Life
Stillwater – I Reserve The Right!
Various – California Ain’t Fun No More
Various – Hall of Fame: A Treasure Chest of Song Hits
Various – Hawaii Five-0 Soundtrack
Various – Pretty In Pink Soundtrack
Various – Rocky Score
Various – Solid Gold From Listerine
Weird TV – Corazon Cabeza

Used 7”s
Dear John – Dear John
Doom Town – Doom Town
Go Go’s – Vacation
Go Go’s – We Got The Beat
Gremlins – Story 2
Public Assult – No Way Out
Strawberry Switchblad – Since Yesterday
TAD – Loswer b/w Cooking With Gas
White Lung – White Lung

Used Cassettes
The Blues Night – The Blues Night
Colored Path – Colored Path
Ford Fairlane – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Gluebag – Partially Confused
Keith Green – Volume 1 & 2
Mea Culpa – Straight To Tape
Menanites – Menanites
Newsong – All Around The World
Pronto – When You’re Gone
Various – Never Say Dinosaur
Vexx – Vexx
Weed – Weed

Used CDs
The Bangles – Doll Revolution
Cutting Edge – Delirious
The Drifters – American Music Legends
Hank Williams – The Very Best Of
Pie In The Sky – Rock
The Statler Brothers – The Definitive Collection
Swingville – This Place Is Jumpin’
Various – Cracker Barrel Presents Songs of the Year
Various – Entertainment Weekly: The Greatest Hits 1965
Various – Surf Hits

February 26th at Black Sheep: Wolf Luv, Pryss, GUSH

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Wow-ee what’s this about?! Looks like on Friday, February 26th at Black Sheep Ooey Gooey Tapes has something big up their sleeves. Looks like the Springfield based cassette label will be releasing two whole cassettes on that day, and there is a show happening at Black Sheep. The two bands releasing tapes will be Champaign Urbana’s Wolf Luv, and Springfield’s very own newest hardcore band Pryss. Also playing this show is Springfield hardcore band also on the Ooey Gooey roster, GUSH. Check out GUSH’s release from last year “Naughty NuFF” streaming below.

The show will start at 7:00 pm and admission is $5. You can find a facebook event for the show right here. Also be sure to check out our shows page for a good look at everything else coming up at Black Sheep this winter/spring.

New Band Pages: Moondead

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It’s 2016 and there are new bands popping up all over town. We are going to do our best to keep up with all of this nonsense and will be trying to create new band pages on our site for all these new bands. This week’s new band page is for Moondead– the new three piece Springfield alt/punk band (pictured above). If you head over to Moondead’s page right here you can find out more about the band, stream their first hit single, and find links to other media outlets. Moondead’s next show lined up is at Black Sheep on February 12th along with bands SAP and The Minotaurs.

Do you play in a Springfield band or are you a solo musician who we do not have a page set up for yet? Get in touch with us at blacksheepspringfield@gmail.com and we will be happy to work with you in setting up a new page! Also check out our current bands page for a complete look at the 60+ band pages for current bands we have set up.

February 20th at Black Sheep: Our Lady, Lavender, LifeWithout, Krelboyne, Pretend I’m Not There

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Looks like today we are announcing a pretty stacked lineup for a show happening here at Black Sheep on Saturday, February 20th. This one is supposed to be the EP release for Central Illinois based shoegaze band Lavender. You can check out at least one of those songs from that release streaming below. This show will also feature heavy-hitting Springfield emo band Our Lady, who also have a show coming up at Black Sheep this Wednesday! Before both of them we have the hardcore band from Alton, Illinois called “LifeWithout.” Also on the bill is the Champaign/Urbana atmospheric emo band and friends of Black Sheep, Krelboyne. Then opening things up it looks like we have Pretend I’m Not There, the ambient noisy solo project of B.J. Pearce.

This show will be another 7:00 pm $5 show. You can find a facebook event for this one right here. Also be sure to check out our shows page for a full look at everything coming up at Black Sheep in the coming months.