July 23rd at South Town Studio: Black Bloc, Gazeebo, Ceiling Lust, Emasculate Regression

Posted on July 20, 2016 by blacksheepspringfield

Looks like we are shaking things back up again with a show going on tonight inside Dumb Records, and now this noise show inside South Town Studio (not a recording Studio anymore, but still holds shows occasionally!) this upcoming Saturday, July 23rd. There is nothing going on at Black Sheep that night. For this one we have noise/drone project Black Bloc coming from New York. You can stream a track from that project on the player embedded below. Then we have three local acts, including a rare set from the Springfield noise project Gazeebo. We also have the newer industrial project Ceiling Lust, and opening things up looks like we have Emasculate Regression.

This show will be kicking off at 8:00 pm, looks like there might be food available a little before then- but bring donations if you want to eat! Donations be likely taken for the touring act as well. Check out our shows page for a list of upcoming shows at Black Sheep and in Southtown.

Tonight at Dumb Records: Sudden Attack, Death Cult, Undone

Posted on July 20, 2016 by blacksheepspringfield

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Tonight we are trying some new things, and that is going to be our first (or first in a while) full-on full-electric hardcore punk show inside of Dumb Records! We were originally doing this three-band show inside the store because there was something else being set up inside Black Sheep. No show in Black Sheep now, but we are going to continue with the late show inside of Dumb because why not. We have a hardcore band coming from Austin, Texas called Sudden Attack on the bill. You can check them out on the music player below. We also have Death Cult touring with them and also from Texas. Then the third and opening band on this bill is a brand new Springfield band featuring members of Green Messiah, Garter, and GUSH called “Undone.” Make sure to catch them and see what that is all about.

The show tonight is going to be 9:00 pm inside of Dumb Records. We will be taking donations for the touring acts (suggested $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 coming up at Black Sheep this summer.

New Arrivals This Week at Dumb Records

Posted on July 19, 2016 by blacksheepspringfield

Ahhhhh, it’s a brand new week at Dumb Records (1107 South Grand East Ave) and we are starting things fresh with our newly built record shelves, which are just one week old. Sorry we haven’t been on the new arrivals the past couple of weeks because the store has been under construction! This week we are back with a fresh batch of new and used LPs, 7″s, and CDs. You should come in and see our new store. Don’t forget that the store is also having it’s first full-electic band show at 9:00 pm tomorrow night! Let’s take a look at those hours this week and then dive into the new arrivals.

Tuesday (today): noon – 8:00 pm
Wednesday (show): noon – 10:00 pm
Thursday: noon – 8:00 pm
Friday (show): noon – 8:00 pm
Saturday: noon – 8:00 pm
Sunday (show): noon – 9:00 pm
Monday: noon – 8:00 pm

New LPs
Angry Samoans – Back From Samoa
Blink-182 – Buddha
Blink-182 – California
Cardiac Arrest – In The Mouth of Madness
Judge – Bringin’ It Down
Lumpy & The Dumpers – Collection LP
Masked Intruder – Love And Other Crimes
Misfits – Friday The 13th
Propagandhi – How To Clean Everything

Used LPs
Al Hirt – Swingin’ Dixie
Alexis Korner – Bootleg Him!
Andre Previn – His Piano and Orchestra
Arthur Fiedler Boston Pops – Music To Nudge You To Sleep
Basement Jaxx – Jus 1 Kiss
Basement Jaxx – Where’s Your Head At?
Bill Withers – Bill Withers + Justaments
Buddy Miles – Live
The Electric Moog Orchestra – Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Don Miller – Calypso
Dukes of Dixieland – Up The Mississippi
Dykehouse – Midrange
The Flying Burrito Bros – The Flying Burrito Bros
George Benson – Body Talk
Herb Alpert – Rise
Herbie Hancock Chick Corea – An Evening With
Jack & Max – Jazz Greats
Jimmy Dorsey – The Music Of Your Life
Joe Cocker – Mad Dogs & Englishmen
Joni Mitchell – Joni Mitchell
Living Guitars – For The Good Times
The Longines Symphonette – Golden Twenties
Mahalia Jackson – You’ll Never Walk Alone
Martin Denny – Exotica
Mitch Ryder And The Detroit Wheels – Take A Ride…
The Mystic Moods Orchestra – Extensions
Oscar Peterson Trio – With Respect To Nat
Pat Metheny Group feat. David Bowie – The Falcon and the Snowman
Paul Winter – Winter Consort / Icarus
The Seekers – Georgy Girl
Tomita – The Bermuda Triangle
Tommy James & The Shondells – I Think We’re Alone Now
Van Morrison – Moondance
Various – Great Songs of America
Various – Million Seller Hit Songs of the 60’s
Wald Disney Presents – It’s A Small World
William Bell – Relating
Ziggy Elman – Zaggin’ With Zig

New 7”s
The Wad – The Wad

Used 7”s
Beach Boys – Be True To Your School / Graduation Day
Bon Jovi – You Give Love A Bad Name
Bon Jovi – Livin’ On A Prayer
Bon Jovi – Wanted Dead or Alive
Boston – Amanda
Don Henley – All She Wants To Do Is Dance
Foxmoulder – Lethe
Guns N’ Roses – Rocket Queen / Patience
Peter Cetera – Glory of Love
Spraynard – Exton Square

Tonight at Black Sheep: Above The Mendoza, Amora, Fill In The Blank, Abyss, Terribly Happy

Posted on July 18, 2016 by blacksheepspringfield

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There is a show happening tonight at Black Sheep, and it’s the one we just told you about yesterday. We have a couple of bands coming from Pennsylvania- one of them being “Above The Mendoza” pictured above, and music streaming below. They will be on tour with another Pennsylvania band called “Am0ra” for their “Road to Famfest Tour.” Then we have a lineup of three bands from the area as supporting acts. We’ve got the poppy pop-punk band Fill In The Blank. Then we got the hard-rockin’ metal band Abyss. And looks like opening things up we have Terribly Happy– the pop punk band from Peoria, Illinois.

This show will start tonight 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 (we are catching up!) for a good look at what else is coming up at Black Sheep for the rest of this summer.

Lincoln’s Legends Season 2 Episode 1: AYO of HISO Music

Posted on July 17, 2016 by blacksheepspringfield

A few weeks ago that we told you that Lincoln’s Legends Podcast is coming back with a second season with a new home base right inside our very own Dumb Records. Well now Season two of the Springfield-based podcast has kicked off and the first episode has been released. That first episode of the new season is an interview with Ayo Abitogun of HISO Music– and frequent booker of Black Sheep and our more recent hip hop and R&B shows.

The interview was actually conducted across the street from Black Sheep over at the Bourbon Street Bar. You can check out the full interview on the Lincoln’s Legends site right here. Also be sure to follow Lincoln’s Legends to stay updated with all of the new interviews coming to you this season!

Tours: Pryss

Posted on July 17, 2016 by blacksheepspringfield

Looks like a new crop of Springfield bands are starting to head out on the road to make it to the big times. We’ve got our pretty recently-formed hometown hardcore punk band Pryss planning a tour this August. Here are the dates:

August 5th – St. Louis @ Bonerville
August 6th – Black Sheep Fest @ Black Sheep
August 7th – Kansas City
August 8th – Oklahoma City @ The Shop
August 9th – Little Rock @ the Sk8 Park
August 10th – Murray @ Terrapin Station
August 11th – Champaign @ Blips and Chitz
August 12th – Chicago @ TAZ

Find a facebook event for the tour right here. Don’t forget this includes August 6th right here at Black Sheep as part of Black Sheep Fest 2016. The fest is sure to be a fun time. Pryss is also playing a show here on July 29th along with Menthol from North Carolina, which we haven’t officially announced yet. Check out Pryss’s demo streaming below.

July 18th (Tomorrow) at Black Sheep: Above The Mendoza, Amora, Fill In The Blank, Abyss, Terribly Happy

Posted on July 17, 2016 by blacksheepspringfield

The show announcements don’t get any more last minute than this! We apologize for not getting this one up on our site until just now- we have some catching up to do! Today we are letting you know about this show happening tomorrow- featuring five bands happening at Black Sheep. We have a couple of bands coming from Pennsylvania- one of them being “Above The Mendoza” pictured above, and music streaming below. They will be on tour with another Pennsylvania band called “Am0ra” for their “Road to Famfest Tour.” Then we have a lineup of three bands from the area as supporting acts. We’ve got the poppy pop-punk band Fill In The Blank. Then we got the hard-rockin’ metal band Abyss. And looks like opening things up we have Terribly Happy– the pop punk band from Peoria, Illinois.

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 (we are catching up!) for a good look at what else is coming up at Black Sheep for the rest of this summer.

Black Sheep Battle of the Bands 2016 Recap

Posted on July 17, 2016 by blacksheepspringfield

Whoops, our little recap of the Black Sheep Battle of the Bands that happened one week ago from yesterday is a little bit overdue! We are sure some of you have been waiting to hear about the results from the battle. Well, this year we definitely had the most bands participating in the battle- seven whole bands, and all of them showed up and played! We have nothing bad to say about any of the performances- all of them were great! And our judges loved them all too! Let’s take a look at our winners:

First place in the crowd voting contest went to Stems! Looks like they will be playing Black Sheep Fest 2016 on August 6th as a result.

First place in the judges voting went to Skunkworks! Looks like they will receive a free recorded demo by Mario Cannamela.

A third place prize was awarded to Kail, who will be getting a guest spot on Lincoln’s Legends Podcast.

Thanks again to everyone who came out and participated in the battle this year! See you all at Black Sheep Fest 2016 if not before then!

Tonight at Black Sheep: Odds of an Afterthought, Of Brighter Skies, Set Fire To Salem, Torture Trend, Flamingo

Posted on July 15, 2016 by blacksheepspringfield

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It’s a Friday night, and there is a show happening tonight at Black Sheep! This one is mostly a metal show, but it does have a few twists looks like. We have the alternative metal band “Odds of an Afterthought” coming from Minneapolis, Minnesota. You can stream some of their music on the player embedded below to find out more of what they are about. Also on tour is a band called “Of Brighter Skies” and they come from somewhere up in Wisconsin. Then we have three local bands on the bill, including the solid metalcore act Set Fire To Salem. Then a couple of surprises- we have the new hardcore/grind three-piece Torture Trend on this bill. Then opening things up looks like we have the Psychadelic rock band from Jacksonville- Flamingo.

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

Today on Black Sheep Radio: Springfield Illinois Music History

Posted on July 15, 2016 by blacksheepspringfield

We actually have a VERY new and exciting episode of The Black Sheep Radio Show lined up today! We have a very special guest! It’s a special episode! This episode is special because we have Nereida and Bob Littrell coming in, who happen to run the very interesting Springfield Illinois Music History page on facebook. The page has been constantly wow-ing us with photos and videos of Springfield bands from as far back as the 1930’s, including much of the 1960’s, 1970’s, and 1980’s. Nereida and Bob will be coming in to talk to us about the project, and we will likely be talking about plenty of bands from our town’s past. We also have quite the playlist lined up, mostly of music from Springfield bands of the past. You can pretty much expect most of it to be from ten years ago and earlier. So buckle your seat belts in this afternoon and get ready to learn!

The Black Sheep Radio Show airs today and every Friday from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. There were some problems with the signal from the CACC studio last week, if there are problems again this week you might need to stream the show on wqna.net online also from 4:00 to 6:00 pm!