Tonight at Black Sheep: Wir Können, I Before E, Itto, Naturally The Foundation Will Bear Your Expenses, Fel Fae

Posted on May 31, 2015 by blacksheepspringfield

Tonight we have a five band show at Black Sheep, ending a streak of five shows happening in six days. Tonight Wir Können will be playing their return-from-tour show- they have been out on the road traveling South to Florida and elsewhere. Wir Können has been out on the road with the band “I Before E” from Atlanta, Georgia who will also be playing the show tonight. You can stream some of I Before E’s music on the player below. Also on this show we have the Chicago sceamo band “Itto,” who wiill be playing their first show here at Black Sheep since Dumb Fest 2 last year. Then we have a third touring band, and that is “Naturally The Foundation Will Bear Your Expenses” from Omaha, Nebraska. Opening things up we have the newer instrumental band from Springfield called Fel Fae.

The show tonight starts 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 everything coming up in Southtown.

Next Black Sheep Open Mic June 21st

Posted on May 30, 2015 by blacksheepspringfield

Our Black Sheep Open Mic that was held at the beginning of May was a huge success. So much of a success that we want to keep putting on more Black Sheep Open Mic’s for anyone to participate in! The next Black Sheep Open Mic will be happening on Sunday, June 21st. We will be taking submissions for any of the thirteen 10-15 minute time slots we have open. You can take a look at the facebook event and leave a comment if you would like to snatch up any of the slots. Here is what the lineup for this open mic is looking like so far:

7:00 – Vincent Sgro
7:15 –
7:30 –
7:45 – Matt Hill
8:00 – Sami Walker
8:15 –
8:30 – Penguins Are Flightless Birds
8:45 –
9:00 – Mario Cannamela
9:15 –
9:30 –
9:45 –
10:00 –

The show will go from 7:00 pm – 10:15 pm, and we are again asking for a suggested donation of $1-5 for the show. Check out our shows page for a complete list of everything coming up at Black Sheep.

Paqui: “Southtown Demo 2015”

Posted on May 30, 2015 by blacksheepspringfield

We are a little late to the game on posting this, but it looks like the acoustic solo artist who has been playing shows for a while at Black Sheep now- Paqui– finally has some recorded music up for us to hear! Paqui recorded a four-track demo at South Town Studio earlier this spring. The demo is called Southtown Demo 2015, and you can check out the artwork above or stream the music on the player below. You can also head over to Paqui’s bandcamp page to stream and purchase the download for the demo. Paqui does not currently have any shows lined up at Black Sheep, but keep your eyes and ears out for some in the near future!

Tonight at Black Sheep: The Sites, The Oceanographers, Full Chroma, Full Mountain Damage

Posted on May 30, 2015 by blacksheepspringfield

Tonight at Black Sheep is our third show out of four in a row and we have lots of rock music coming your way! For this show we have a band called The Sites coming from Pekin, Illinois. We also have the surf/rock Peoria band The Oceanographers on the show. The Oceanographers are no strangers to Black Sheep, as they played here back in October. Next on the lineup is local Springfield rock group, Full Chroma, who will be sure to make you jump up and down. Stream some of Full Chroma’s music on the player below. To complete the lineup we have another rock group from Mantino, Illinois called Full Mountain Force. Make sure to catch all four of these great bands!

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

Tonight at Black Sheep: In Exile, The Howl, Space Alpacas, Nighthawk

Posted on May 29, 2015 by blacksheepspringfield

There is a lot happening in town tonight! First off there is a great rock show happening at Black Sheep tonight. Two Chicago area bands- In Exile and The Howl will be playing the final date for their recent Northeast tour. Both bands have played Black Sheep a few times before. In Exile is pictured above, and you can find some of The Howl’s new music streaming below. Aside from those touring bands, we also have the Springfield rock band “Space Alpacas” taking the stage. Come to the show right when it starts at 7:00 and you might be able to catch a rare on stage performance of the legendary Nighthawk.

The show at Black Sheep starts at 7:00 pm and costs $5. Find a facebook event for the show right here. Don’t forget there will also be some acts from the Black Sheep Cover Show playing at Bar None also tonight as another benefit for the Project Southtown Kickstarter. That show is for ages 21+ and begins at 9:00 pm.

July 10th at Black Sheep: Hospital Job, Broadside, Old Again, Lifewithout, The Locals

Posted on May 28, 2015 by blacksheepspringfield

Here on Friday, July 10th we have a five band show at Black Sheep with some good old fashioned pop punk and punk music. For this show we have the Springfield band Hospital Job playing some of your favorite pop punk hits. We also have the touring band “Broadside” coming from Richmond, Virginia. Check out some of Broadside’s music streaming below. On tour with Broadside is a band called “Old Again” from Central Florida. They play more pop punk. Then from nearby we have the Alton, Illinois shoegazey band called Lifewithout. Opening things up we have a performance by the local band “The Locals.”

The show will start at 7:00 pm sharp 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 complete look at all of the shows coming up at Black Sheep this summer.

Dumb Fest 3-D Planning Committee Meeting At Black Sheep Monday June 1st

Posted on May 28, 2015 by blacksheepspringfield

In just 15 days, Southtown will be hosting Dumb Fest 3D– the biggest festival of the year with 40 different bands from 10 different states performing in Black Sheep and Skank Skates. As we are gearing up for the biggest and best Dumb Fest yet, we are calling for all of the help that we can get! We are planning for a big all-around Dumb Fest meeting at Black Sheep this upcoming Monday at 8:00 pm. We could use all of the help that we can get for this one! If you have any itch to help out for Dumb Fest, come out to the meeting! At the meeting we will be discussing:

– Last minute Dumb Fest promotion
– SOHO Music Festival
– The Project Southtown Kickstarter
– Preparing food for Dumb Fest 3-D

We will also be brainstorming new ideas and ways to make sure that this is the best Dumb Fest yet! Don’t hesitate to come out and join in on the discussion!

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.

July 8th at Black Sheep: The Easy Mark, Panzys, +A New Band

Posted on May 27, 2015 by blacksheepspringfield

Our summer show announcements are starting to pour in over here at Black Sheep, and there are shows happening all of the time! This show will be happening on Wednesday, July 8th at Black Sheep. Right now the lineup for this show is just a short three band show! The show will feature the pop punk band from The Quad Cities, Iowa called The Easy Mark. The Easy Mark features members of the band Genovia Forever, who are playing day 2 of Dumb Fest 3-D. Check out some of The Easy Mark’s music streaming below. Also playing this show is the local Springfield punk band- Panzys! And first up on the lineup we have a first ever performance by another new Springfield band. Make sure to come out to this show to catch the new band and the touring act.

This show will start at 7:00 pm and cost $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 what’s coming up in the near future in Southtown.

New Arrivals This Week At Dumb Records

Posted on May 26, 2015 by blacksheepspringfield

This week at Southtown record store Dumb Records there are TONS of new arrivals in store, including plenty of new and used LPs, 7″s, CDs, cassettes, and also zines. Be sure to stop in the shop sometime this week and see what the store has to offer. Don’t forget that Dumb Records also will buy and trade for new and used vinyl, CDs, cassettes, or band shirts! The store is open 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm every day and until 9:00 pm on nights there are shows. Let’s take a look at those hours this week!

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

New LPs
Closet Burner – Closet Burner
Good Shade – Good Shade
The Televisionaries – The Televisionaries

Used LPs
ACDC – For Those About To Rock
ACDC – Fly On The Wall
Anquette – Luke Skywalker Recordings
The B-52’s – Love Shack
The B-52’s – Cosmic Thing
Bama – Touch Me When We’re Dancing
The Beach Boys – The Beach Boys
The Beach Boys – Wild Honey / 20/20
The Beach Boys – Springboard Records
The Beach Boys – Made In U.S.A.
The Beach Boys – Friends / Smiley Smile
The Beach Boys – Be True To Your School
The Beach Boys – Surfer Girl
The Beach Boys – Ten Years Of Harmony
The Beat Farmers – Poor & Famous
Bee Gees – …Live
Bob Marley – Legend (The Best Of)
Braindead – Sound Machine
Bruce Johnston – Going Public
Carl Wilson – Youngblood
The Cate Bros. Band – The Cate Bros. Band
Creedence Clearwater Revival – More Creedence Gold
Dana Clark – New Shoes
Darkworld – Darkworld
Dennis Wilson – Pacific Ocean Blue
Dr. Hook – A Little Bit More
Eugene Ormandy – Suite From The Nutcracker
Ferrante And Teicher – Snowbound
The Fifth Avenue Band – The Fifth Avenue Band
Fine Young Cannibals – Fine Young Cannibals
Fleshtones – Speed Connection
Helicon – The Four Seasons
Honey Dippers – Volume One
Indigo – Indigo
Jefferson Airplane – Bark
Johnny Cash – The Last Gunfighter Ballad
Johnny Cash – I Would Like To See You Again
Johnny Kay – Night Before Christmas
Mike Love – Looking Back With Love
Nigel Olson – Nigel Olson
No Use For A Name – Live In A Dive
Pat Travers – Putting It Straight
Pepper – Pepper
Peter Pringle – Peter Pringle
Phil Harris – That’s What I Like About The South
Richard Stepp – Holiday Hollywood
Rick Wakeman – The Myths And Legends
Ringo Starr – Ringo The 4^thRobert Palmer – Riptide
Robin Trower – B.L.T.
Savoy Brown – A Step Further
Scorpions – Love At First Sting
Sha Na Na – The Golden Age Of Rock ‘N’ Roll
Sha Na Na – The Night Is Still Young
Sidewinders – Witchdoctor
Sonny James – In Prison, In Person
Surf Punks – Oh No! Not Them Again!
Terence Boylan – Terence Boylan
Tina Turner – Private Dancer
Tomita – Snowflakes Are Dancing
Tommy Bolin – Private Eyes
Ultimix – My Love Is The Shhhh!
U.S.A. Bloodrock – At Last!
Various – Get Rid Of L.A.
Various – The Gift Of Christmas Volume 1
Various – Remember How Great?
Various – Packed In Surf
Various – A Golden Dozen
Various – 25 Hit Tunes
Various – Diamond Jubilee Showcase
Various – Let The Good Times Roll
Waylon Jennings – Ol’ Waylon
Waylon Jennings – Are You Ready For The Country
Willie Nelson – Willie And Family Live
Willie Nelson – Live
Willie Nelson – Red Headed Stranger
Willie Nelson – Waylon & Willie

New 7”s
Black Panties – 7”
Blank Spell – Blank Spell
Brain Car – Rock + Roll
Dirty Work – Dirty Work
Flip Shit – Ongoing Rockers
Shoppers / Panzram – Split
Tapehead – The Flexi

New Cassettes
Aweful Kanawful – Brave As Hits
Beastman – Beastman
Bugg – Bugg
Maximum Cock Suckers – Demo
Treasure Fleet – Future Ways
Treasure Fleet – Cocomotion

Used CDs
The Dangerous Summer – If You Could Only Keep Me Alive
Dr. Acula – Below Me!
Various – The Best Of Ska Volume 1
Various – Hopelessly Devoted To You Vol. 4
Wu-Tang Clan – The Very Best Of Wu-Tang Clan