Tonight at Black Sheep: Looming (Album Release), Park, Choir Vandals, Hidden Hospitals

Posted on August 14, 2015 by blacksheepspringfield

Tonight is a big night for Springfield local music as Looming are playing the release show for their new album Nailbiter, and Springfield emo band Park is playing another rare local show since announcing their reunion two years ago. Looming’s new album Nailbiter is being released on No Sleep Records and will be available tonight on CD and LP. You can find the album streaming online right here. Nailbiter will also be available on CD and vinyl at Dumb Records starting tomorrow. Looming will be playing Black Sheep tonight to celebrate and also to kick off their album release tour. Park will also be performing, and you can tune in tour our radio show today on 88.3 WQNA FM to hear us talk to Miles Parkhill of the band. Also on the show is St. Louis emo band Choir Vandals and Chicago-based indie rock group Hidden Hospitals.

The show tonight starts right at 7:00 pm and admission is $10 for those of you who did not pre-order tickets. The show is all ages. Check out a facebook event right here, and be sure to also check out our shows page for a good look at everything else coming up at Black Sheep this fall.

State Journal-Register: “Springfield Band Looming Releases New Album”

Posted on August 13, 2015 by blacksheepspringfield

Some of you may have noticed an article on Looming in today’s A&E section of local paper The State Journal-Register. You can pick up a copy of the paper around town or find the whole article here. The article focuses on the band and also lyrical content of Looming’s new album, Nailbiter. From the article:

Looming started establishing itself as a part of the Springfield alternative and punk scene in the late summer of 2013. But soon after that, the band started to turn the heads of a wider audience.

In January, the band sent a demo to No Sleep Records, an independent label based out of Huntington Beach, California. No Sleep deals mostly with alternative bands with strong, local followings.

Don’t forget that Looming will be playing their big album release show at Black Sheep tomorrow night along with Park, Hidden Hospitals, and Choir Vandals. Today is the last day to pre-order tickets for that show either at Dumb Records or online right here.

The Rose City Underground (Pana, IL) Grand Opening This Saturday

Posted on August 13, 2015 by blacksheepspringfield

A new all ages community center and music-related space is opening not far from Springfield over in Pana, Illinois called “The Rose City Underground” this Saturday, August 15th. The venue is located just less than one hour away from Springfield in Pana at 136 S. Locust street. You can find more about the new space on the Rose City’s website right here. From the site:

We are currently operating “The Refuge” at 136 S. Locust in Pana, which is the product of our “Community Center/Safe Space Initiative.” This will provide a safe space in Pana, free of all forms of hateful dialogue (racist, sexist, homophobic, transphobic, etc.) and free of drugs or alcohol. We also intend to network with relevant members of the community in efforts to streamline access to professional care for a number of situations that may affect our community, including addiction, interpersonal violence, and mental health.

A number of musical acts will be performing at the grand opening this weekend including James Crosby, Carl Sagan’s Cosmic Lantern, and Roofus. You can find a facebook event for the grand opening right here. The event starts at 7:00 pm and suggested donation is $4. Also check out links to other spaces and organizations going on around Springfield that are not Southtown related on our community page.

August 22nd at Black Sheep: Solar Cadet, The Spinlight, Very Good Surfer

Posted on August 13, 2015 by blacksheepspringfield

We have a show announcement today for a show happening here at Black Sheep in just under ten days on Saturday, August 22nd. This show features three local bands, some of them new to our space. Headlining the bill is the band Solar Cadet, which could be described as “original rock & roll music with a mix of classical guitar.” Check out their website right here. We also have a brand new Springfield band called “The Spinlight,” featuring members of past Springfield bands Dub Tones, and Fayette. Then the first band we have lined up for the night is the instrumental group “Very Good Surfer,” who also played at our Black Sheep Battle of the Bands last month.

This show will start at 7:00 pm and admission is $5. You can find a facebook event for the show right here. Be sure to also check out our shows page for a complete look of all of the other shows coming up at Black Sheep.

Brandon Carnes Featured On WUIS’s “The Scene”

Posted on August 12, 2015 by blacksheepspringfield

Black Sheep co-owner Brandon Carnes has been featured today on the weekly radio show segment “The Scene” which airs on 91.9 WUIS FM. Brandon was in to talk to hosts Rachel Otwell and Scott Faingold about numerous projects including Looming, The Black Sheep, South Town Studio, and Diaper Rash. Here’s what The Scene had to say:

For as much as we talk about him and the several things he has a part in ( ie:Black Sheep,F**k Mountain, Looming, South Town Studio…) it’s actually pretty amazing Scott and I haven’t had Brandon Carnes in-studio yet. He couldn’t have come at a better time. This week, he tells us about Looming’s record release show on Friday, his incredibly absurd and offensive project called Diaper Rash (which some would also call quality performance art), and what it’s been like taking over Black Sheep in Southtown. Tune in!

You can stream the interview right here, which also includes a few clips of Looming songs and also discussion on other music and entertainment going-ons in Springfield this weekend.

Don’t forget that Looming will be playing a big album release show for Nailbiter this Friday at Black Sheep (in just two days)! Also playing the show is Springfield emo band Park. You can still pre-order tickets tonight and tomorrow for just $8 or pay $10 at the door the day of the show. Find tickets at Dumb Records or online right here. Also find a facebook event for the show with more info right here.

New Arrivals This Week At Dumb Records

Posted on August 11, 2015 by blacksheepspringfield

It’s a big week at Southtown record store Dumb Records (located at 1107 South Grand East) because there are so many new records in the store! This week we have a good chunk of new records and restocks, and also a big stack of used records that have just hit the shelves. This also includes the new LP from local band Epsom– Ah, Youth! Don’t forget that Looming also have a brand new album- Nailbiter coming out with a big release show on August 14th and Dumb Records will be carrying the LP and CD for the album after the release show. Let’s take a look at Dumb Records’s open hours this week and then get into the new arrivals:

Tuesday (today): 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Wednesday: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Thursday: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Friday (show): 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Saturday: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Sunday: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Monday: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm

New LPs
Chelsea Wolfe – Abyss
Elliot Smith – Either/Or
Epsom – Ah, Youth!
Laura Stevenson And The Cans – Sit Resist
Nada Surf – The Weight Is A Gift
Screaming Females – Castle Talk

Used LPs
Air Supply – Now And Forever
Ape School – Junior Violence
April Wine – Power Play
Autograph – Sign In Please
Bangles – Different Light
Billie Holiday – The Billie Holiday Story
Billy Joel – Cold Spring Harbor
Billy Joel – 52^nd Street
Bing Crosby – The Best Of Bing
Canadian Brass – Christmass With The Canadian Brass
Cinderella – Night Songs
Chicago – II
Creedence Clearwater Revival – Chronicle
Debby Boone – You Light Up My Life
Disneyland – Candy Man
The Dregs – Unsung Heroes
E*Rock – Conscious
Exile – Kentucky Hearts
F.S. Blumm – Lichten
Global Good – Family Glue
Huey Lewis And The News – Fore!
Jackson Browne – Hold Out
John Cougar-Mellencamp – Uh-huh
Kay Starr & Count Basie – How About This
Louis Armstrong – I’m Beginning To See The Light
Men Without Hats – Pop Goes The World
Molly Hatchet – Molly Hatchet
The Nylons – Happy Together
Pat Benatar – Crimes Of Passion
Peter Rabbitt – Peter Rabbitt
Pink Floyd – A Nice Pair
Pink Floyd – Dark Side Of The Moon
Restless Heart – Restless Heart
Rick Springfield – Living In Oz
Rolling Stones – Let It Bleed
Rolling Stones – Get Yer Ya-Ya’s Out!
Rolling Stones – Flowers
Rolling Stones – Through The Past, Darkly (Big Hits Vol. 2)
Rolling Stones – Sucking In The 70’s
Rolling Stones – England’s Newest Hit Makers
Sammy Hagar – Standing Hampton
The Smothers Brothers – It Must Have Been Something I Said
Strategy – Drumsolo’s Delight
UFO – Force It

New 7”s
Cruelster – Terminal Windmill 7”

New Cassettes
Moon Hag – Terrify E.P.

Black Sheep Open Mic Tonight at Black Sheep

Posted on August 9, 2015 by blacksheepspringfield

It’s a non-stop weekend here in Springfield and the fun doesn’t end with our Black Sheep Open Mic happening tonight! Tonight we have a great assortment of ten acts performing, and then also a couple of open slots towards the end where anyone is welcome to show up and claim. Let’s take a look at the schedule:

9:45-10:00 – (open)
9:30-9:45 – (open)
9:15-9:30 – Ian Winterbauer.
9:00-9:15 – C Is For Cadaver
8:45-9:00 – Gordon Loveboat
8:30-8:45 – Pretend I’m Not There
8:15-8:30 – Brett Freeman
8:00-8:15 – Jameson Bullock
7:45-8:00 – Qiana Garmon
7:30-7:45 – Aundria Marsh
7:15-7:30 – Cody Garrett
7:00-7:15 – Licking Toads

Acts right now include poetry readings, acoustic/singing, full bands, noise sets, and more! Come check it out and you just might see something new! Also there will be a sale happening next door at Dumb Records which includes 10% off everything in the store! Our open mic starts right at 7:00 pm. For this we are asking for donations at the door of $1 to $5 to cover our venue running costs. 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 else coming up at Black Sheep.

Photos: Black Sheep Fest 2015

Posted on August 8, 2015 by blacksheepspringfield

Black Sheep Fest 2015 took place two weeks ago today on Saturday, July 25th. It was the eighth Black Sheep Fest that we have had so far, and it was certainly a lot of fun and featured a lot of great local acts. A total of 15 local acts performed, and today we have a good chunk of photos from the event. You can check out a few photos above and below, all of them taken by AJWF Photography. Head over to the “Black Sheep Fest 2015” AJWF Photography album on facebook to see over one hundred more photos from the fest.

Check out our vids/pics page for links to many more albums including most of the Black Sheep Fests from the past starting in 2008. Don’t forget that Black Sheep will also be celebrating our ten years as a venue with a big anniversary show this year on Saturday, September 18th. More information on that show right here.

Videos: Lincoln’s Legends At Black Sheep Fest 2015

Posted on August 8, 2015 by blacksheepspringfield

It’s hard to believe it, but Black Sheep Fest was already two weeks ago now. We are finally getting around to digging through the photos and videos from the fest, and today we want to highlight some interviews from the festival conducted by Lincoln’s Legends Podcast! Jeremie Bailey of the Lincoln’s Legends Podcast sat down with a few bands and people behind Black Sheep Fest 2015 and created some great video footage in the form of close to 5 minute interviews. Check out a list of bands and people interviewed below, and you can find a link to each video on each name:

Asthma
Hospital Job
Kevin Bradford
SAP
The Timmys

Check out the four-minute long SAP video below! Also keep an eye out for more Black Sheep Fest photos and videos in the next few days.

(2:00) Today at Black Sheep: Fel Fae, Tare, Weeping Iniquity, Jessica Knight

Posted on August 8, 2015 by blacksheepspringfield

Today at Black Sheep we have a special 2:00 pm matinee show taking place! Matinee shows during the summer are always fun, and for this one we will also be hosting a Southtown barbecue! For this show we have the instrumental rock group Fel Fae, who is also playing the show tonight. We also have a band called “Tare” on tour from New Orleans. This band features members of the band All People, who played at Black Sheep this past April. Also on this show we have a newer local project called Weeping Iniquity, which will be playing their first Black Sheep show. Check out a new track from Weeping Iniquity streaming on the player below. Opening things up we no longer have Bo Mellado, but instead Jessica Knight of Looming will be performing some acoustic songs.

Again, this show starts at 2:00 pm on Saturday and admission is $5. This will get over early so you can go check out some of the bands playing Downhome Music Festival downtown! Find a facebook event for the Black Sheep show right here. Also check out our shows page for a look at everything coming up in the near future.