Get ready for a ton of show announcements to start rolling in on our site! Who would have thought that “217” Day (2-17) aka February 17th is coming up so soon and we almost didn’t have anything planned at Black Sheep!  Thanks to the Kick-It Coalition and 217 Hip Hop now we do! We give you a mix of hip hop and other genres for a full night of some of what the 217 area code has to offer! The event will be going on most of the night from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm. Let’s take a look at who’s lined up:

Young Blu
Archie
Rula
Lucky
Montana Fivehunna
Omeezy
Wicked Sweet
TJ Byrd
Doogie
Steffy Ballin
Kool Krew
Rustocrat
Nefarious Cloud
Co Pilots
Prince Louie V
Johnny Music
Lumbajack
AMG / Blackhood
So Real
Samuel Taylor

WOW, looks like we are fitting a whole 20 acts onto this one show! Check out some of Rustocrat’s music streaming on the player below. This whole show is starting right at 7:00pm, and guess what- it’s only $2.00 (we rounded down from $2.17). Check out a facebook event for this one right here. Also be sure to check out our shows page on our site right here for a better look at everything coming up at Black Sheep in the next few months.

We have an event mixing things up happening throughout the day today at Dumb Records, HISO Music Studio, and also Black Sheep. This is being called the “Midwest Industry Insiders Conference” being put together by 217hiphop and the Kick-It-Coalition. We are excited to be working with all of those different groups on this event, geared more towards those interested in an inside look at the entertainment industry from a hip hop and R&B standpoint. The conference is going to be an all day thing with different events taking place at the different locations. Let’s take a look at what’s planned:

2:00 – 4:00 pm inside Dumb Records:
A panel discussion with some of the Midwest’s foremost authorities on entertainment business with topics such as, the pros and cons of major label record deals, how to fund a national tour, and how to properly own and distribute your music.

4:00 – 6:00 pm inside HISO Studios:
A listening and writing session with Gold Selling songwriters and recording artists, Da Twin Towerz who are responsible for co-writing Drake and Rihanna‘s hit single “Too Good”, plus have written for or collaborated with such artists as R. Kelly, Katy Perry, and French Montana, The session will include live feedback on local artist music as well as a chance to write and produce a new music.

7:00 – 10:00 pm at Black Sheep:
An artist showcase where fans and artists will catch a live performance from Da Twin Towerz plus performances from Trap Republic Records artists. Those artists who sign-up will perform a 6 minute set in front of our special guest judges or a chance to walk away with promotinal packages and an up to $500 cash prize! (Showcase slots are limited)

Wow, that’s a pretty packed day! Check out a facebook event with more info on how you can get involved right here. Looks like all of these events are open to the public. Also be sure to check out our shows page for a good look at everything else coming up at Black Sheep and Dumb Records this winter.

It looks like 217hiphop.com and The Kick-It-Coalition are hard at work setting up a big event next weekend incorporating some Southtown spaces – Dumb Records and Black Sheep – as well as the new HISO Music Recording Studio. We are excited to be working with all of those different groups on this event, being called the “Midwest Industry Insiders Conference” geared more towards those interested in an inside look at the entertainment industry from a hip hop and R&B standpoint. The conference is going to be an all day thing with different events taking place at the different locations. Let’s take a look at what’s planned:

2:00 – 4:00 pm inside Dumb Records:
A panel discussion with some of the Midwest’s foremost authorities on entertainment business with topics such as, the pros and cons of major label record deals, how to fund a national tour, and how to properly own and distribute your music.

4:00 – 6:00 pm inside HISO Studios:
A listening and writing session with Gold Selling songwriters and recording artists, Da Twin Towerz who are responsible for co-writing Drake and Rihanna‘s hit single “Too Good”, plus have written for or collaborated with such artists as R. Kelly, Katy Perry, and French Montana, The session will include live feedback on local artist music as well as a chance to write and produce a new music.

7:00 – 10:00 pm at Black Sheep:
An artist showcase where fans and artists will catch a live performance from Da Twin Towerz plus performances from Trap Republic Records artists. Those artists who sign-up will perform a 6 minute set in front of our special guest judges or a chance to walk away with promotinal packages and an up to $500 cash prize! (Showcase slots are limited)

Wow, that’s a pretty packed day! Check out a facebook event with more info on how you can get involved right here. Looks like all of these events are open to the public. Also be sure to check out our shows page for a good look at everything else coming up at Black Sheep and Dumb Records this winter.

We have a good mix of shows going on at Black Sheep this weekend, starting with the rockin’ “Farewell Summer” show last night. Tonight we have our first hip hop show that we’ve had in a minute. This one is “The New Class 4” and the 4th new class show being set up by The Kick-It Coalition and straightdrophiphop.com. There will be a number of performers lined up for that night, focusing on young and new artists of the Springfield hip hop scene. The event will feature DJJuiceOritz and Nerve DJs Mixtapes providing music in between and before acts. If you are interested in performing sounds like you will be able to sign up at Black Sheep the day of the show up until start time at 7:30 pm.

This event will kick off at 7:30 pm inside of Black Sheep, and admission is $5. Check out a facebook event for this one right here. Also check out our shows page right here to see what else is coming up at Black Sheep this fall.

It’s time for another hip hop show at Black Sheep, and we have one coming up this Saturday, September 24th. This one is “The New Class 4” and the 4th new class show being set up by The Kick-It Coalition and straightdrophiphop.com. There will be a number of performers lined up for that night, focusing on young and new artists of the Springfield hip hop scene. The event will feature DJJuiceOritz and Nerve DJs Mixtapes providing music in between and before acts. If you are interested in performing sounds like you will be able to sign up at Black Sheep the day of the show up until start time at 7:30 pm.

This event will kick off at 7:30 pm inside of Black Sheep, and admission is $5. Check out a facebook event for this one right here. Also check out our shows page right here to see what else is coming up at Black Sheep this fall.