Tonight is a night for all of us to come together at Black Sheep in support of a friend and supporter who has helped us over a number of years, Mama Linda. Mama Linda recently lost her home due to an unexpected house fire. The show tonight will be a benefit show for Mama Linda and her family who lost their home. The show lineup is also one you will not want to miss. We have another rare performance from Springfield post-hardcore band Mother Leopard. There will be another performance by Springfield punk/hardcore band Soap Scum. Aside from those bands, we have the jangly two-piece band Mystery Gift. Things will open up by another rare performance from Springfield emo project Wir Können.

The show tonight is at 7:00 pm and admission is $5 or whatever donation you are willing to give to the cause. Check out a facebook event for the show right here. Also check out our shows page for a look at everything coming up at Black Sheep and Dumb Records.

Cats n rats, we have a double whammy smacking Southtown today. During the day, we have a VEGAN taste testing happening at Clay’s Popeye’s Barbeque, located on 1121 South Grand avenue (right along Southtown). The vegan options being offered for taste testing are inspired by dishes brought to Dumb Fest 2 by Southtown’s beloved food angel Apryl. From 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm stop by Popeye’s to try some delicious options! We have been told that the new voted menu items will be made ready next weekend just in time for Black Sheep Fest. This event is also free to the public- it does not cost anything to taste test.

As for TONIGHT, we have a show happening! As the flier below will tell you, the local snake charmers in Akaname will be exhibiting their classy ska-core punker tunes, which will surely be a rad time. Jessica Knight of Looming will sing some super fly acoustic tunes and it will be trill. We also have one touring band on the bill from Wisconsin. They are called Foreign Lawns, and you can stream their brand new demo on the player below. Then to provide some fierce femme folk-punk will be the local act Wilt Candy. There’s another local band called Ego and the Ids, which features members of the local band Naughtalus, so check out their fine moody tunes. A touring band called Foreign Laws and their music will have a scary punk attitude, so don’t miss it. There may be a suprise guest so definitely check that out! This show will be fresh so make sure to check out the cool bands and support the touring band.

For the show tonight, come out at 7:00 pm. Bring $5! Here’s the facebook event, check out other shows we have coming up soon.

There’s a show a brewin and it’ll be ready to serve TONIGHT so get with it and dig the downlow on what we have in store. Kickstart will be playing some super energetic jams that will surely wiggle you out of yer socks. Either The Moms or Doggystylez will be performing as well, so come out and see which one you get the pleasure of seeing live! Deviant will be playing for sure, and their jams will be brutal so don’t miss out on that. To bring the band mixture to a full circle, we’ll also have the local band Fill in the Blank to add some musical spice to our lives.

This show will be tonight at 7pm for $5. There is no facebook event so it is encouraged to roll 90’s style and just show up. Do it! Black Sheep has a new picnic bench so come sit on it. Bring your friends, bring your bags of chips, hang out and enjoy the tunes.  Make sure to check out our other upcoming shows!

Today may be Monday, but we still have another slam-fest lined up tonight at Black Sheep that you will not want to miss. Tonight we have the newer Springfield punk band that everyone has been ranting and raving about, King Worm. Come see King Worm and also check out two touring bands which includes Blackhole from Neosho, Missouri and New Heart from Indianapolis, Indiana. Both bring some pretty heavy music to the table, and you can stream songs from both bands below. To top things all off we have another Panzys performance. Those of you who were at the Black Sheep Battle of the Bands know how rowdy the room got during Panzys, so we can be sure to expect the same tonight!

The show tonight kicks off at 7:00 pm and admission is $5. Find a facebook event for the show right here. Check out more upcoming shows at Black Sheep here on our shows page.

Our hip-hop streak continues this week on The Black Sheep Radio Show as local rap artist Mikey Hash will be joining us for episode #79 on our show. Mikey will be performing at Black Sheep tonight as part of the “Have You Seen Mikey” show happening tonight at 7:00 pm. We will be talking to Mr. Hash about the show tonight, and also playing a few of his songs on air. We might also be joined by a couple of surprise judges for the Black Sheep Battle of the Bands happening tomorrow.

The Black Sheep Radio Show airs today and every Friday from 4:00 to 6:00 pm on 88.3 WQNA fm. You can also stream the show live online at wqna.org. Also be sure to check out our radio page for a long list of downloadable episodes from the past.

Hip-hop and rap have been going strong in South Town this summer, and tonight at Black Sheep we have another hip-hop show that will blow your mind. Tonight it’s the “Have You Seen Mikey” show featuring the one and only local rap artist Mikey Hash. Mikey will also be in on the Black Sheep Radio Show today from 4:00 – 6:00 pm to talk about the show so tune in to 88.3 WQNA fm to hear that. Also on this show is the candy-giving hero D.B. Cooper who runs the “Coosh*t” clothing line. Then we will be joined again by the hip hop duo, Co-Pilots. Then we have a very special guest and that is Habilis Riccardo. Check out a preview of things to come tonight streaming below.

The show tonight kicks off 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 look at all of the other shows and special events coming up at Black Sheep this summer.

Tonight is a Thursday night, and we have our first electric show happening inside of Dumb Records! The great music includes: Like… With Jetpacks  a neat local band; and Adam Balbo from CA, the touring act! Make sure to support the touring act, as it will be some great pop-punk-folk! Also playing tonight are Austin Connelly and Borealis, two other great musicians! Below is some great content from Adam Balbo (The touring act) Make sure to come out tonight!

Again, this show is happening inside of Dumb Records (located at 1107 South Grand East). The store opens at 6:00 pm and the show will kick off at 7:00 pm with $5 admission. You can find a facebook event for this one right here. Also check out our shows page if you are thirsty for more exciting events happening around South Town this summer.