May 23rd at Dumb Records: Acoustic X-Splosion!

Posted on May 5, 2014 by blacksheepspringfield

Hello Earthlings! We are happy to share with you that there will be one awesome acoustic show on Friday, May 23rd! This one will be happening at Dumb Records, which is located at 1107 South Grand Avenue, right next to Black Sheep. Playing this acoustic show we have Rella featuring Clare Frachey of JAG. Also on this show is Austin Connelly of Swamp Rat, Montagh, and a bunch of other bands. You can check out some of his music below. Other than that we have Kristin Walker of Akaname and Lovecow performing some acoustic tunes. To top the show off we have the new Springfield acoustic folk project Wilt Candy.

This show will be 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 what else is coming up in Southtown on our shows page and get ready to leave your earplugs at home and enjoy some tubular tunes from some cool bands!

New Band Pages: Akaname

Posted on May 5, 2014 by blacksheepspringfield

Today we have a brand new band page for the new Springfield ska band Akaname. Akaname are one of the many new Springfield bands to form this year. You can learn more about them and listen to some of their music on their new page right here. Aakaname will be playing their next show next at Black Sheep on May 31st along with Asthma, Swamp Rat, Panzys, and King Worm.

Check out our constantly growing list of current local Springfield bands right here. Do you play in a Springfield band that we do not yet have covered? We would love to hear from you! Shoot us an email at blacksheepspringfield@gmail.com and we will work with you to set up a new band page.

Black Sheep Band Lotto

Posted on May 4, 2014 by blacksheepspringfield

Are you all ready for a BIG game changer in Springfield, Illinois ROCK?? Have you always wanted to play in a band but never got the chance? Today we are announcing a big curve-ball in Black Sheep summer events and going-ons that we have never tried before. Today we are introducing the Black Sheep Band Lotto happening this summer. What is band lotto? Okay we will explain it.

Any volunteers will put their name into a hat, or bucket that we will have at Dumb Records. Then, we will draw names out of the bucket in groups of threes, fours, or fives. The drawn groups of people have the task of forming a band, and three months after the names are drawn there will be a show just for band lotto bands. Does all of that make sense? Good.

You might have a few questions. Can you participate if you don’t know how to play an instrument? That is entirely up to you, but be prepared to learn one. What if you don’t have musical equipment to participate in band lotto? That is something you will have to figure out. What if you get picked with somebody you don’t like or isn’t pulling through? Sorry, the show must go on. Sometimes you didn’t get along with the other kids in the group projects in sixth grade science class either. Does this have to be a band from now on? No, the purpose of all of this is for just one show, but you are welcome to continue your band lotto band after that show if you want to.

So here’s all of the details. The band lotto volunteer bucket will be inside Dumb Records starting right now until May 16th. Putting your own name into the bucket will be the only way to sign up for band lotto. Anyone who wants to is welcome to sign up. Do not put other people’s names into the band lotto, or else this won’t work. Anyone caught breaking the rules will receive one detention after school. We will draw the names for band lotto on May 16th at the very end of the Black Sheep Cover/Benefit Show. From then on the band lotto bands will have three months to get one set or original music together. We recommend sets be 10-40 minutes in length. The band lotto show will be held at Black Sheep on Saturday, August 16th. There are no winning bands, but if bands are successful and are willing they are welcome to continue playing shows.

Good luck out there.

Night Hex: “Yuki Says”

Posted on May 3, 2014 by blacksheepspringfield

It looks like a new Springfield project has emerged out of nowhere and today we have some new music by this mysterious new project. The project is called Night Hex, and it is made up of pals Allistair Reynolds and Mark Reynolds of the band War Magic. Night Hex have released a new track called “Yuki Says” which you can find streaming below or also on the band’s newly created bandcamp where you can also download the track at your own price.

War Magic last played in Springfield as a part of Record Store Day 2014. Be on the lookout for some newly announced War Magic shows in the very near future.

Tonight at Black Sheep: The 92s, Blind Social, The Black Roses, Schnozzberry Jam, Jake McCandless

Posted on May 2, 2014 by blacksheepspringfield

Tonight is a good night to come over to The Black Sheep Cafe and bring your dancing shoes for this great rock n’ roll show! Tonight we have Champaign-based rock band The 92’s, who will be bringing 92 degrees of ROCK. You can check out some of their music streaming below. Then we have a newer Springfield rock group called Blind Social. Blind Social performed acoustic at Dumb Records as part of Record Store Day a couple of weeks ago. Another out of town band on this show are The Black Roses from Peoria, Illinois. They play more rock music. Then we have the jazzy rock band Schnozzberry Jam from Springfield. Last but not least Jake McCandless will be playing an acoustic set.

This show will kick off at 7:00 pm and admission is $5. You can find a facebook event for this one right here. Don’t forget to also check out our shows page for a look at what else is coming up at Black Sheep.

The Soil & The Sun Added To Horse Show 2014

Posted on May 1, 2014 by blacksheepspringfield

Our buds and dads over at The Radon Lounge have made a final announcement for their Horse Show happening this year on Saturday, June 21st. The final lineup announcement is for big time orchestral rock project The Soil & The Sun from Michigan. The Soil & The Sun made an appearance at The Radon Lounge last year for a show which was mentioned in a few votes for our “best Springfield shows of 2014” poll.

This now completes the lineup to the 2014 Horse Show, which includes two stages full of acts all day long. You can head over to the 2014 Horse Show page on the Radon site for the full lineup and more info. There is also a facebook page for the Horse Show right here.

Park: “Fortunate Son” (Creedence Clearwater Revival)

Posted on May 1, 2014 by blacksheepspringfield

It looks like the first recording from Springfield band Park has been released since the band reunited last year, and it’s a cover of “Fortunate Son” by 1960s/70s rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival. The track comes from an upcoming compilation being released by Blue Recording Co. called Bother Me Tomorrow: An Indie Tribute To Creedence Clearwater Revival. You can check out Park’s song on the compilation right here. For the full tracklist of the compilation head over to the Blue Recording Co site. The digital release of the compilation can also be pre-ordered for $7 right here.

Park are also currently working on some more original material including an EP and a full length album later on. The band has promised through their facebook page that they are currently putting finishing touches on the three-song EP. We will sure to let you know when the new Park EP is available for the public to hear.

Our Lady Recording

Posted on April 30, 2014 by blacksheepspringfield

This past month, the local sad pups in emotional band Our Lady have been recording some new material for some very mysterious reasons. Here’s a quote from member Tim Williams:
“All I can say is it will be coming out on vinyl and it’s for a split 7″with an unannounced band. We are mega pumped about it and the new songs
are very much a step forward in the same direction dawning was.”
According to Tim, their music is only getting more complex. This will be an exciting thing to hear for all Our Lady fans so keep your eyes peeled for this mysterious release, soon to be announced! Check out their tumblr as well as their facebook page to stay updated on other things and keep checking back on our homepage to see other releases and information on local music!

New Arrivals This Week At Dumb

Posted on April 29, 2014 by blacksheepspringfield

We are in for another busy week at Dumb Records and we have all of these new arrivals to tell you about today. You can check out our long list of new arrivals below which include LPs, 7″s, and CDs. Dumb Records will also be open today from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm so be sure to grab anything you see on this list there today!

New LPs
Augustus Pablo – Dubbing In A Africa
Beastie Boys – The Mix-Up
Dinosaur Jr. – Bug
Erykah Badu – Worldwide Underground
John Coltrane – Thelonious Monk With John Coltrane
John Lee Hooker – Live At Sugarhhall
Mingus – At The Bohemia
Pat Kelly – Jamacian Soul
Ramones – Ramones
Sons Of Hippies – Griffons At The Gates Of Heaven
Thelonious Monk – The Unique Thelonious Monk
Various – A Psych Tribute To The Doors
Various – Ride Me Donkey
Various – 100 Tons Of Dub

Used LPs
Alice Cooper – Greatest Hits
Amii Stewart – Knock On Wood
Barry Manilow – Greatest Hits Vol. II
Barry Manilow – One Voice
Breakfast Club – Right On Track
Brenda Lee – Coming On Strong
Captain & Tennille – Love Will Keep Us Together
Charlie Rich – The Silver Fox
Chipmunks – The Chipmunks Sing The Beatles Hits
Conway Twitty – Linda On My Mind
Debby Boone – Midstream
Diana Ross – Diana
Donny Osmond – My Best To You
Duran + Duran – The Wild Boys
Duran + Duran – Seven And The Ragged Tiger
Elvis – Elvis’ Christmas Album
Fats Domino – Fats Domino
Frank Sinatra – Try A Little Tenderness
George Carlin – FM & AM
Heart – Dog & Butterfly
Heart – Dreamboat Annie
Howard Jones – Human’s Lib
Jack Jones – A Very Precious Love
John Cougar Mellencamp – The Lonesome Jubilee
John Denver – Poems, Prayers, and Promises
KC and the Sunshine Band – Do You Wanna Go Party
Kitty Wells – Cream Of Country Hits
Loretta Lynn – Don’t Come Home A Drinkin’
Loverboy – Get Lucky
Marty Robbins – More Greatest Hits
Mary MacGregor – Torn Between Two Lovers
Michael McDonald – If That’s What It Takes
Moms Mabley – The Men In My Life
The Partridge Family – Up To Date
Peter Frampton/The Bee Gees – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band
REO Speedwagon – Hi Infidelity
Smothers Brothers – At The Purple Onion
Sting – The Dream Of The Blue Turtles

7”
Sons of Hippies – Spaceship Ride

Used CDs
BoDeans – Love & Hope & Sex & Dreams
Bon Jovi – These Days
Daft Punk – Random Access Memory
Daft Punk – Homework
Daft Punk – Discovery
Daft Punk – Human After All
Foreigner – Inside Information
The Rolling Stones – Big Hits
Soft Cell – Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret
Steely Dan – A Decade Of Steely Dan
Stone Temple Pilots – Core

June 12th at Black Sheep: Hi Ho Silver, Away! (It’s Alive Records), Panzys, The Oswalds

Posted on April 28, 2014 by blacksheepspringfield

Wowza! We’re pumped to announce this one. Hi Ho Silver, Away! (It’s Alive Records) is making a little trek and stopping by Black Sheep. The Californians are gonna keep it rocknroll with the help of local punx The Oswalds and Panzys. Communication with the mothership will be expected, so bring spaceshoes and a towel.

This show will be starting at 7pm and will cost $5. Lots more info can be found on the show’s Facebook event. Remember to click here to check out our other shows this summer like Dumb Fest 2, which starts the day after this!