Tonight at Black Sheep: Toxic Womb, Gnargoyle, Starlorde, GRINN

Posted on November 12, 2016 by blacksheepspringfield

We do have a show happening at Black Sheep tonight- it’s going to be a loud and angry punk/hardcore show so lookout! Now that we’ve made our statement about the election and where we stand on things it’s time to move forward into the rest of 2016 and 2017 stronger and harder than ever. Taking place tonight we have the band Toxic Womb from Columbus, Ohio. You can check out their debut tape streaming on the player below. We also have out of town act Gnargoyle from Champaign/Urbana on the bill! They recently just released a “shitty splitty” with the Springfield baby band Diaper Rash. Before that is the hardcore band from out of this world- Starlorde. And opening things up we have GRINN, who were just our guests on the Black Sheep Radio Show yesterday.

This show starts 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 before the end of this year.

Today on Black Sheep Radio: GRINN

Posted on November 11, 2016 by blacksheepspringfield

After holding off on website posts and music news these past few days, it is time for us to try and get back into the swing of things while still very much acknowledging how all of us are feeling after this past election. Today we have a great episode of The Black Sheep Radio Show lined up – with a special guest band, GRINN. GRINN will be playing the show at Black Sheep tomorrow night along with Toxic Womb, Gnargoyle, and Starlorde. We are excited to talk to them about what it is like to play in a band.

Tune in to the Black Sheep Radio Show today and every Friday from 4:00 to 6:00 on 88.3 WQNA fm or also online at wqna.net. We also have a number of downloadable old episodes of the past on our radio page.

A Statement From Us

Posted on November 11, 2016 by blacksheepspringfield

For the majority of our eleven year existence as an all ages show space in Springfield, The Black Sheep’s focus has always been music and art for all ages and not much more than that. We have refrained from getting too “political” because we have felt that existing as the only all ages show space in Springfield and as a means for people of all different backgrounds to express themselves is a strong statement in and of itself.

The results of this past election have us as well as many others in our community angered, disappointed, and some frightened as to what the future may hold. At this point it seems only appropriate for us to make some sort of statement to reiterate that we exist as an outlet of escape and expression for our community, and also that racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, xenophobia, or any thing of the sort are not tolerated or supported by our space. The owners of this venue and the people who support it always strive to help people feel safe and will continue to do so with even more passion and determination to the best of our abilities and beyond. We absolutely encourage open dialogue at all times, however the abhorrences listed above are absolutely unacceptable and will be acknowledged as such in any event that they are presented.

It seems as it is important now more than ever for our community to come together to support each other and also reach out to other communities that may be negatively effected by this year’s election and need an outlet such as our space to be heard. We will be organizing an event to make this possible on Sunday, December 4th. We want to feature music, art, speakers, and poetry from different backgrounds and give everyone a chance to be heard as well raise money for different charity organizations that need our help in this time.

More info regarding an event will be coming soon- you can reach out to us (blacksheepspringfield@gmail.com) if you are interested in helping organize or participate or if you have any other ideas or suggestions as to what our space can be used for to reach out to different communities to help in these times. We are also open to any information regarding protests and recourses offering help to those hurting right now to be posted in our facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/44027523199/

Thank you for listening and as always your continued support.

New Arrivals This Week at Dumb Records

Posted on November 8, 2016 by blacksheepspringfield

It’s election day! That means if you are going to be out and about voting for whoever, it probably also means you should stop by Dumb Records (1107 South Grand E Ave) to check out all of the new arrivals that are in this week. There sure is a lot of records hitting the shelves this week- mostly used LPs and 7″s as well as some CDs and cassettes. By the way- we have been going strong with our weekly newsletter for Black Sheep / Dumb Records! Sign up for that if you haven’t already right here! Let’s take a look at Dumb Records’s operating hours for the week and then dive into those new arrivals:

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

Used LPs
Al Jarreau – All Fly Home
Alfredito Valdes – Sabrina! (Pachanga)
Arthur Rubinstein – Chopin’s Waltzes
Biff Rose – Biff Rose
Brooklyn Bridge – The Brooklyn Bridge
The Butterfield Blues Band – East-West
Castles – Joy of Cooking
Dallas Holm / Rise Again – His Last Days
David McCallum – Music: A Bit More of Me
Diana Ross – Touch Me In The Morning
Eddie Fisher – The Greatest of Eddie Fisher
Eddy Howard – Saturday Nite Dance Date
Frank Sinatra – Romantic Songs From The Early Years
The Horace Silver Quintet – Finger Poppin’ With…
The Ink Spots – At Las Vegas
The James Gang – The Best of The James Gang
Jefferson Starship – Gold
Jerry Lee Lewis – From The Vaults of Sun
Johnny Cash – With His Hot Blue Guitar
Jon Anderson – 3 Ships
Juice Newton – Quiet Lies
Kate Bush – The Kick Inside
Leo Sayer – Just A Boy
Margie Meinert – Organ Favorites
Nilsson – …That’s The Way It Is
Paul Revere & The Raiders – Midnight Ride Featuring Kicks
The Osmonds – Crazy Horses
The Plainsmen – Sing The Glory Down
The Plainsmen Gospel Quartet – Old Fashioned Meeting
Ramsey Lewis – Solar Wind
The Ramsey Lewis Trio – Pot Luck
Saga – Worlds Apart
Sam & Dave – I Thank You
Samuel “Hammerhands” Johnson – Honky Tonkin’
Sha Na Na – Silly Songs
The Silent Screamers – Super Hits Vol. 20
Sonny Stitt – Only The Blues
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – Greatest Hits Vol. 2
The Statler Brothers – The Country America Loves
Tanya Tucker – Girls Like Me
The Temptations – Psychedelic Shack
The Temptations – Sky’s The Limit
Various – Blue Note 86: A New Generation of Jazz
Various – Hit Machine: 20 Original Hits 20 Original Stars
Various – The Mowtown Sound Volume 8
Various – Today’s Country Classics
Vera Lynn – The Unforgettable
Wanda Robinson – Me And A Friend / Poetry Music
Wes Montgomery – Movin’ Wes
10cc – How Dare You!

Used 7”s
Back of Dave – Back of Dave Picture Disc
Benny Goodman – The Benny Goodman Story
Circle Jerks – Teenage Electric 7”
Downer – Hellcat / F* Sharp
The Fixtures – Entartete Kunst
Jugornot – Don’t Expect Jeff Facedown
No Knife – Seven Inches
Rick Springfield – Don’t Talk To Strangers / Tonight
Solfish – Serendipity
Spoke – Not Without
Superchunk – Ribbon / Who Needs Light

New Cassettes
Slam Dinner – Slam Dinner

Used Cassettes
Catholic Werewolves – Demo ‘15
Golden Earrings – Greatest Hits
Panzram – Judgement Night Soundtrack
Stand Up – Stand Up
Wvlves – Wvlves

Videos: Lume at Black Sheep 10-28-16

Posted on November 8, 2016 by blacksheepspringfield

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Today we are bringing you a video of Chicago-based rock band Lume performing at Black Sheep late last month. The show was Our Lady’s final show also with Estates from Wisconsin and The Foxery from Kentucky. You can check out the video of Lume performing one of their songs below (we are not sure of the song). Also listen to Lume’s recorded music on their bandcamp page right here.

Check out more of our many videos from local and touring bands taken at Black Sheep over the past eleven years on our vids/pics page.

November 23rd at Bar None: The Timmys, Haddonfields, The Gunga Dins

Posted on November 7, 2016 by blacksheepspringfield

We don’t usually cover the 21+ shows on our site, or too many shows outside of Black Sheep, but we figured this one coming up later this month at Bar None is very much worth mentioning! This 0ne is happening the night before Thanksgiving on Wednesday, November 23rd. It features another reunion by the former Springfield punk band The Gunga Dins, who have played a good number of reunion shows since their break up in the mid-2000’s. The last reunion show may have been during an Asylum reunion at a VFW a couple years that. Or it could have been Black Sheep Fest 2013. Who knows! You can stream some of the Gunga Din’s music on the player below. Also on this show is long running Springfield punk band The Timmys. Then coming from St. Louis is another punk band- The Haddonfields who have played at Black Sheep a number of times before.

The flier for this one says the show starts at 8:00 pm, and it’s free for all of you ages 21 and up. Check out a facebook event for this one right here, also check out our Springfield shows page where we try to keep a list of shows going on in town outside of Black Sheep.

December 3rd at Dumb Records: Doc Otis, Ragna Rye, Rabble Rouser Thing Band, Andy Krisak

Posted on November 6, 2016 by blacksheepspringfield

It’s time for us to announce our next full band show happening inside record store Dumb Records, also our first show announcement for December! This one is happening on Saturday, December 3rd inside Dumb Records and features a good lineup of folk, blues, and Americana music. For this show we have traveling trio Doc Otis (pictured above) coming from St. Louis. Stream some of their music on the player below. We also have local Springfield folk duo Ragna Rye bringing the rock. Then we have another act from St. Louis and that is the Rabble Rouser Thing Band. Opening things up we have local solo act Andy Krisak.

That show will start at 7:00 pm and there is a strong suggested donation of $5. There is also a sale going on in the store for 20% off everything during the show! Check out a facebook event for all of that right here, also check out our shows page right here for a look at everything else coming up this fall and winter inside Southtown.

November 12th at The Studio: Comedy Night

Posted on November 5, 2016 by blacksheepspringfield

Not something we would usually post since it’s not a music show- but we thought you all might like to know about a local comedy show that will be taking place at The Studio (401 South Grand Avenue West, home of The Studio Show down the street from us on South Grand). The Studio are trying out their first local comedy show on Saturday, November 12th one week from today featuring six local comedians. Here is what they have lined up:

Ty Poppenhouse
Nick Wills
Maurice Robinson
Kathy Brennan
Amy Watson
Al Nimpson
Hosted by Keith Redd

Check out a facebook event for that right here. Looks like tickets can be purchased in advance for $5 each over at Eventbrite and things are starting over there at 8:00 pm. Of course that night at Black Sheep we also have a show featuring Toxic Womb from Columbus, Ohio.

The Suction Cups: “Mummies Alive!” (Ron Wasserman)

Posted on November 5, 2016 by blacksheepspringfield

Today we bring you a new track recorded by Springfield’s own Suction Cups which is a cover of the “Mummies Alive” theme song composed by Ron Wasserman. The song was done for a compilation being put out by Champaign/Urbana-based label Kuloolu Records featuring all songs from the 1990’s being covered by current bands from our area. You can stream the cover below.

The full compilation is called “The 90’s but NOW” and you can check out the first four tracks that have been released right here. The first track also features Springfield band The Complaint Line covering “Somebody to Shove” by Soul Asylum.

Tonight at Black Sheep: Theater Troupe Fundraiser

Posted on November 5, 2016 by blacksheepspringfield

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Just a reminder that we do not have any shows going on this weekend at Black (the next one isn’t until Wednesday), November 9th with the Pretend I’m Not There tape release show, but we are hosting a benefit event for the Absurdist People’s Theater Troupe tonight! This is going to be a Rocky Horror Picture Show themed fundraiser. Come dressed as your favorite Rocky character if you so wish and there will be games to participate in and also food.

The fundraiser is $5 entry, and then we have been told there will be certain games set up for $1. This will go from 7:00 to 10:30 pm. Proceeds will be going towards The Absurdist People’s Theater Troupe and their next production and also to Black Sheep. Check out a facebook event for all of that right here. Also check out our shows page for a closer look at everything coming up at Black Sheep and Southtown this fall / winter.