Today on The Black Sheep Radio Show: Aaron Phillips (Torch Tuesdays)

Posted on June 27, 2014 by blacksheepspringfield

Now that Dumb Fest 2 and all of that craziness is over, we can get back into our usual Friday routine of The Black Sheep Radio Show featuring guests from all different areas of Springfield music. Today is a special episode because we have Aaron Phillips coming in as a guest. Aaron is involved with Torch Tuesdays at Bar None and Hip Hop Hump Day on Wednesdays on 88.3 WQNA FM, and also 217 Hip Hop online. Aaron was also responsible for booking the hip hop “Big Push Contest” tomorrow night at Black Sheep. He will be talking to us about what we can expect to see at Black Sheep this big weekend.

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.

Tonight at Black Sheep: HISO Music

Posted on June 27, 2014 by blacksheepspringfield

For those of you who were not at Black Sheep last night we have news for you- OUR HEAT PUMP IS UP AND RUNNING!! This means we can control the temperature of the main room in the summer and winter. Those of you who were at the show last night felt the cool refreshing breeze if you stood in the center of the dance floor. This weekend is another non-stop weekend this time we have two back-to-back hip hop related shows. Tonight we are opening our doors to a collective called HISO Music. If you are looking for something new, or if you are a fan of rap or hip-hop then this is probably the show for you. We have been told to expect some live music and some type of dancing going on. You might be able to get a taste of what to expect by the video embedded below.

This show is going to start at 8:00 pm and admission is $5. Dumb Records has TONS of new arrivals in and will be open today from 3:00 to 9:00 pm. Check out a list of other shows coming up at Black Sheep over on our shows page.

Night/Hex: “They Were Watching…” + “The Fear”

Posted on June 26, 2014 by blacksheepspringfield

Checkit! Some new information was dug up about the intentions behind well known and loved project War Magic as well as a new spooky project named Night Hex.

Night Hex is a project composed of Alistair Reynolds and his husband Mark Reynolds. According to them, this project was started to attain the mood that their first War Magic album Cyclomancy achieved but with a more techno feel to it. Since War Magic has been going in a completely new direction lately, as can be seen and heard at their next show at Black Sheep Fest, the Night/ Hex recordings are meant to retain their original style. Though Night/Hex doesn’t plan on doing any shows, you can definitely keep your eyes peeled for upcoming releases from them! Definitely make sure to catch War Magic and their new sounds at Black Sheep Fest and check out the fine tunes of Night/Hex in the player below.

Tonight at Black Sheep: Kittyhawk, Looming, Nectar, Colonel, Honeysuck

Posted on June 26, 2014 by blacksheepspringfield

Tonight is this big show that was announced many months ago! You’ve had plenty of time to get ready for this and now here it is. This show will feature indie/emo/pop band from Chicago, Kittyhawk. They have been wanting to play our space for a while now and they are finally here, so let’s all come out and show support for the touring act! Up next is Springfield pop band Looming, back from Plan-It-X Fest in Bloomington, IN. Let’s give them a nice welcome home. We also have a couple of new Champaign projects on the bill. The first is Kowabunga! Kid related band, Nectar. The second is an acoustic project called Colonel. Make sure you come early to catch Honeysuck- the Springfield musical spoken word project.

This show tonight starts at 7:00 pm and costs $5. Be sure to come early and check out Dumb Records open tonight from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. There might even been a new cooling system up and running inside of Black Sheep? Find a facebook event for this one right here. Check out all of the shows we have coming up this summer on our shows page.

August 27th at Black Sheep: IRON LUNG, Una Béstia Incontrolable, Asthma, Soap Scum

Posted on June 25, 2014 by blacksheepspringfield

Looks like we have another show lined up for this summer that will be going in the record books. We are very excited to announce that on Wednesday, August 27th we will be hosting a show for hardcore/powerviolence band IRON LUNG from Seattle, Washington. If that’s not enough for you, you might be interested in hearing that Iron Lung will be touring with UNA BÉSTIA INCONTROLABLE from Spain. We are very excited to welcome both bands to our space for the first time. This show will also feature two Springfield punk/hardcore bands Asthma and Soap Scum.

This show will start at 7:00 pm and admission will cost $7. You can find a facebook event for this one soon. Also check out our shows page for a look at what else is coming to Black Sheep this summer.

New Arrivals This Week at Dumb Records

Posted on June 24, 2014 by blacksheepspringfield

This week is going to be another big one at Dumb Records (1107 South Grand Ave). Why’s that? Well first of all we have plenty of awesome new arrivals. You can check out that list below. We also have a lot more vinyl coming in later this week that is not listed. When is Dumb Records open this week? Let’s go over that:

Tuesday (today): 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Thursday (show): 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Friday: 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Sunday: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm

That sounds like a pretty good time. Now let’s look at some of the new arrivals we have this week:

LPs
Gas Rag – Beats Off
Mod Subs – Primitive By Today’s Standards
The Soil and The Sun – What Wonder Is The Universe

7”s
Brian Lee and His Orchestra/Swamp Tigers – Split
Desperat – Demokarati Eller Diktatur?
Hassler – Amorality EP
Mercy Killings – Mercy Killings
Vaaska / Impalers – Split

CDs
Brian Lee & His Orchestra – Let Yourself Be Happy
Kat Jones – Building
Kat Jones – La Rosa, La Calavera
Kat Jones – Kat Jones
Saudades – Sign Ooh Dah Des

Cassettes
Anomaly – Summer Tour 2014
Dildozer – The Titular Tape
Distract – Future Demo Plus
Gospel & The Wolf – Gospel & The Wolf
Superfamicom – The Bottom
Superfamicom – Punishing The Faithful
Superfamicom – Perilous
Superfamicom – Original Soundtrack By Superfamicom
Superfamicom – Aurora Blue/Moonlit Skin
Superfamicom – In Spades
Superfamicom – Endless Fervor
Thunderhoof – By The Flames

Videos: Dumb Fest 2

Posted on June 23, 2014 by blacksheepspringfield

As we are still recovering from Dumb Fest 2 (which was the most bands we’ve ever had play at South Town in one event), the photos and videos are starting to roll in of the incredible weekend. Pictured above is a photo of Black Panties playing day 2 by Franklin Wallace. Today we are bringing you a few videos from Dumb Fest 2. Below you can find videos from the sets of Our Lady, Easter, Soap Scum, and The Valenteens. For more Black Sheep videos and other videos from Dumb Fest, feel free to check out the DIY Springfield youtube channel. Stay tuned later this week for another post featuring some of the photos from Dumb Fest.

Tonight at Black Sheep: Our Lady, Two Knights, Wilt Candy

Posted on June 23, 2014 by blacksheepspringfield

It’s a Monday night and we’ve got the perfect short and sweet three band show to relieve you all of your Monday night blues. We have Springfield’s favorite sad-rock/hardcore band Our Lady taking the stage for the first time since Dumb Fest 2. That will be great. We also have the return of everyone’s favorite two-piece band from Texas, Two Knights. They are great. Then to top that off we have another performance by Springfield’s favorite two-piece folk project- Wilt Candy.

You can catch all of that happening tonight starting at 7:00 pm and for a low price of $5. Find a facebook event for the show tonight right here. Also check out our shows page where you can see what other shows are happening soon.

July 10th at Dumb Records: Adam Balbo, Borealis, Austin Connelly, Like… With Jetpacks

Posted on June 22, 2014 by blacksheepspringfield

It’s time to announce another smashing show at Dumb Records, this time happening on Thursday, July 10th. This show is going to be mostly acoustic, but don’t be surprised when you find a few amps and a little bit of rock n’ roll at the show. This show will feature Adam Balbo from Oakland, California. Adam plays some folky garage pop type stuff that you can find streaming below. Also on this show is a rare performance by Springfield noise/ambient project Borealis featuring Mario Cannamela of Soap Scum and I’m Dead Inside. You know that no Dumb Records show is complete without a solo acoustic performance by Austin Connelly, which will happen again at this show. Then to top it off we have another very rare performance by Springfield video game themed instrumental rock band Like… With Jetpacks!

This show is kicking off at 7:00 pm. Bring $5 for the touring act. You can find a facebook event for this right here. Also check out our shows page for a list of all events coming up at Black Sheep and Dumb Records.

June 27th (Friday) at Black Sheep: HISO Music

Posted on June 22, 2014 by blacksheepspringfield

We have something going on this Friday (June 27th) at Black Sheep and we are not entirely sure what to expect. For this night we are opening our doors to a collective called HISO Music. If you are looking for something new, or if you are a fan of rap or hip-hop then this is probably the show for you. We have been told to expect some live music and some type of dancing going on. You might be able to get a taste of what to expect by the video embedded below.

This show is going to start at 8:00 pm and admission is $5. Check out a list of other shows coming up at Black Sheep over on our shows page.