December 19th at Black Sheep: “The New Class” Hip Hop Showcase

Posted on December 6, 2015 by blacksheepspringfield

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Thanks to all who came out to the hip-hop show last night, now we have another one lined up that we are announcing today! This one is happening on Saturday, December 19th! There is a good chance this will be our last show of the year, so make sure to come out! This show is being called “The New Class” all-ages hip-hop show, being put on by Straight Drop Media and 217hiphop.com. Here is their description of the event:

straightdrophiphop.com has partnered with Bar Brawl Battle League to bring you “The New Class” an ALL AGES Hip-Hop showcase and battle event!

If anyone is interested in trying to line up a spot to perform on this show, there is a number listed on the flier (pictured above). The show will kick off at 7:00 pm and admission is $5. You can find a facebook event for this right here. Also check out our shows page for a look at what other shows are happening before the end of the year, and then some of the first shows of 2016 at Black Sheep.

December 5th at Black Sheep: The MB, Brandon Austin, Roddrick Lemar, DJ Mayday

Posted on November 26, 2015 by blacksheepspringfield

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We have a show coming up at the Black Sheep on Saturday, December 5th which will feature a new collective of hip hop artists that have not yet performed in Southtown. There is a lot going on in this town as far as hip hop goes and we are thankful we have gotten the chance to work with more and more of these artists in the past few years. This show will feature Sherman-based artist The MB, which is short for “Mama’s Boy”. Also on this show is Brandon Austin. The “opener” for the show is Roddrick Lemar- but there is a long list of special guests that we will also see perform. This includes DJ for the night, DJ Mayday. Other guest artists include Ashley Whitehouse, David Gottschalk of the band Set Fire to Salem, and Garth Whitehead.

For this show, doors will open at 7:00 and things will start at 7:30 pm. 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 good look at everything coming up in Southtown this winter.

Animals With Human Names: “Gravelines / Mighty Healthy”

Posted on October 18, 2015 by blacksheepspringfield

A brand new Springfield hip hop project called “Animals With Human Names” debuted for the first time at Black Sheep earlier this weekend on Friday night. The project is put together by Jim Whitehead of Say Something, Don’t Mess With Winkie, HK-47, etc. Today we are bringing you two recorded tracks from Animals With Human Names. One is “Gravelines” and the other is “Mighty Healthy (Bong Bong Terrorist Remix)” You can stream “Gravelines” below. Check out the Animals With Human Names bandcamp page to stream both of the songs or download them for free.

Animals With Human Names currently does not have any more live shows lined up, but keep and eye and ear out for more in the future.

Videos: Deezy Da Paper Boy: “Underestimated”

Posted on September 19, 2015 by blacksheepspringfield

It looks like yet another hip hop music video has been shot inside Black Sheep- this time it’s from the local artist Deezy Da Paper Boy for his song “Underestimated.” You can check out the video on the player below. Also check out more of Deezy Da Paper Boy’s recorded music right here. And you can find more videos, music, and shows going on for hip hop and R&B in the area at the 217 hip hop page.

Check out more music videos shot in and around Southtown on our vids/pics page. You can expect some photos and video from last night’s anniversary show coming soon!

September 25th at Black Sheep: HISO Music Presents “Crowd’s Choice”

Posted on September 5, 2015 by blacksheepspringfield

This fall there are a lot of big shows coming up, and that includes a few hip hop and R&B shows too. We have an event being put on by HISO Music Entertainment on Friday, September 25th. This one is being called “Crowd’s Choice” and it is a contest involving crowd voting. For this HISO is welcoming all kinds of performers and artists, including full bands. They have 12 slots available for acts to claim with a $50 entry. The winner, as voted on by the crowd, will receive a cash prize of $500.

Any band or performer that would like to join the contest can email hisomusicentertainment@gmail.com. We will be following up with a lineup for the “Crowd’s Choice” show once that is set. The door price for this show will be $6, and tickets will be available through HISO for $5 in advance. The show’s start time will likely be 7:00. Check out our shows page for a list of all of the other shows and events coming up at Black Sheep this fall.

Tonight at Black Sheep: “The Very Very Very Coo Show”

Posted on September 4, 2015 by blacksheepspringfield

Tonight at Black Sheep we have our only show happening of the weekend, and it will feature some local hip hop, and a mix of some other genres. This show is being called “The Very Very Very Coo Show” and is being put on by Cooshit. For this show we have a local electronic project called KaBASS. You can check out some of KaBASS’s music streaming below. We also have everyone’s favorite guitar riffin’ downtown street performer, Nighthawk. Then before that is the local hip hop artist Jar’mar Virider. Other performers for tonight include TJ Bird, The Co-Pilots, Lo-Fi MonstaMartian, and
Dooblavey.

Tonight should be an all around fun time and things will be kicking off right at 7:00 pm. Admission is $5. You can find a facebook event for the show tonight right here. Also be sure to check out our shows page where you can see everything else coming up at Black Sheep this fall.

September 4th at Black Sheep: “The Very Very Very Coo Show”

Posted on August 16, 2015 by blacksheepspringfield

Coming up at Black Sheep on Friday, September 4th we have our next show being put on by “Cooshit” – a collective of musicians and a clothing brand. This show is being called the “Very Very Very Coo Show” and will feature a good mix of hip hop, R&B, and more. Here’s a list of who will be performing on that night:

Freddie Old Soul
Nighthawk
PhilYoPhil Phil Bibbs
Fleetwood Jones
Dooblavey
D.b. Cooper
Dios
Black Matt

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 good look at what else is coming up this fall at Black Sheep.

June 27th at Black Sheep: DJ’s Charity For Cerebral Palsy

Posted on June 20, 2015 by blacksheepspringfield

A week from today, on Saturday, June 27th we will be hosting a benefit show for an 8 year old with Cerebral Palsy, being put on by HISO Music Entertainment. For those of you who have been out to any of the recent HISO shows, you know that this will be a good time. For this one we have a good lineup of solo musicians, singers, and artists lined up. Some of those solo musicians include Dramara, Sammy Flores, Katie, and Calia. We also have the hip hop artist Pytch Wyte, and you can stream some of his music on the player below. Before that is a drummer/singer duo called “Allison & Skiddlz,” and then we also have a full band performance by Fill In The Blank, who has played a few times before at Black Sheep.

There is also a GoFundMe page setup for HISO’s cause if you are unable to make the show right here. HISO’s goal is raising $5,000. Doors for the show open at 7:00 pm and there is a $10 cover to go towards the cause. Check out what else is coming up at Black Sheep on our shows page right here.

June 26th at Black Sheep: Bar Brawl Battle League Official Try Out

Posted on June 17, 2015 by blacksheepspringfield

Coming up at Black Sheep a week from this upcoming Friday on June 26th we are having a show filled exclusively with rap battles! Those of you who have been around for previous rap battles at Black Sheep know just how intense they can get, and this show will be no exception. Here’s what is lined up as far as who will be facing who on the stage:

Twitch and Cerius Barz face off in a battle of #3BL vets,
Decatur’s Yella takes on Peoria’s Iydiss,
Peoria’s Get Em Bo takes on Missouri’s Malado,
and two newcomers Rick Slick and Zach Gilbert match up in a battle of rookies!

DJ for the night will be DJ Juice Ortiz, and “Uncanny” himself will be the host for the night. There also might be a non-battle performance or two snuck in from 2 Live Nation, We Back Soon, and possibly more!

Doors for this show will kick off at 6:00 pm, and admission is $5. You can find a facebook event for the show right here. Follow the 217 hip hop facebook page to stay more updated on hip hop shows in town, and also check out our shows page for a look at everything else coming up at Southtown.

Tonight at Black Sheep: “Spring Bling” Presented by HISO Music Ent.

Posted on May 28, 2015 by blacksheepspringfield

Tonight kicks off a run of four shows in a row here at Black Sheep- going from Thursday (tonight) until Sunday. Tonight we have an event happening for fans of hip hop and rap, maybe some dance, and maybe some surprises. HISO Music Entertainment group will be putting on their “Spring Bling” which will feature performances by some of their own artists that are a part of their collective, as well as some of the winners from a recent talent show at Southeast High School. This will surely be an interesting show to catch, and anyone is welcome to come! Check out a video recently shot at Black Sheep featuring some of HISO’s artists right here.

The performances tonight will start right at 8:00 pm, and doors open at 7:00 pm. Admission to the show is $5. Everyone is invited! Check out our shows page for a look at everything else coming up here at Black Sheep.

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