New Arrivals At Dumb Records This Week

Posted on March 11, 2014 by blacksheepspringfield

Don’t forget that we are now open Tuesdays at Dumb Records so be sure to stop in today and say hi! Dumb Records will be open today from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Dumb Records is located at 1107 South Grand Ave, for all of you dummies that didn’t know. From now on here are our official store hours:

Tuesdays from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Fridays from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Saturdays from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm
Nights there are shows at Black Sheep from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

And here are some new arrivals that we will have in our shop this week!

LPs
7 Seconds – The Crew
Black Flag – My War
Dave Manson – Let It Flow
Descendents – Milo Goes To College
Gogol Bordello – Super Taranta!
Have Heart – Songs To Scream At The Sun
Jefferson Starship – Earth
NOFX/Rancid – Split
A Plea For Purging – The Life & Death Of A Plea For Purging
The Spits – V
Star Castle – Star Castle
Tenement – The Blind Wink
Traffic – On The Road
Wishbone Ash – Wishbone Four

7″s
Calculator – New Forms
Green Beret – The Cult Of State
Nirvana – Silver/Die
The Wonder Years – Manton Street

Los Injectors Reunion

Posted on March 9, 2014 by blacksheepspringfield

Ladies, gents and its, it looks like the local psycho/rockabilly band Los Injectors is reuniting after being apart for some time. Originally, they were founded in 1999 and now this trio is BACK to bring us more hard rock tunes (with an upright bass included). So check out one of their videos here and stay tuned for possible shows they may have coming up within the confines of the many venues we have here in Springfield. (To see other springfield shows happening, check this page out too).

Blackbox Records Rereleasing Looming EP on Cassette

Posted on March 9, 2014 by blacksheepspringfield

It looks like new Springfield cassette label Blackbox Records have announced plans to rerelease the Looming EP previously released last year on CD by other Springfield label Patch Records. Along with the announcement Blackbox Records released a neat little music video type thing which you can find below. The cassette will be out at the show at Black Sheep on this Wednesday March 12th, which Looming will be playing. You can find more info on that show right here. The tape can also be pre-ordered on the Blackbox storenvy right here. You can also stream the Looming EP and download it for free right here.

April 18th at Black Sheep: Jag, Shitstorm, Slow Children, Mouth Sex, Soap Scum

Posted on March 8, 2014 by blacksheepspringfield

Checkit, we’ve got a cool show coming up on Friday, April 18th! JAG will be playing first, and if you didn’t hear their grungy punk tunes at last nights show then this will be another chance for you to hear this newly emerged local band. Shitstorm from St. Louis will be coming around on this evening as well, and his catchy satan punk tunes are sure to please so come check him out. Also playing this evening will be Slow Children coming all the way from California. Their fervent and hardcore jams will bring a cool facet to the genres being presented this evening. Following Slow Children will be the dirty buggers in Mouthsex. Their sets are always full of grit, just how we like it, so stick around for them and of course for Soap Scum. That band is a little trashy but we always make do so come out for this show because it will be swell!

It will be happening at around 7pm. Bring $5, check out the cool record store right next to our venue and keep your eyes open for other shows we have coming up that catch your fancy!

WUIS: “War Magic Plays Unique Neo-Folk”

Posted on March 8, 2014 by blacksheepspringfield

Local news outlet WUIS have recently done a segment on Springfield folk band War Magic as a part of their ongoing series focusing on bands local to Springfield. The segment is entitled “Local Group War Magic Plays Unique Neo-Folk.” You can find the segment along with a player for the 9-minute long interview and live recording right here.

WUIS has also done segments on local projects Epsom and Mulligan Munro. WUIS also recently did a piece on the recently opened Dumb Records. You can find that one right here.

The Asylum Reunion May 24th

Posted on March 7, 2014 by blacksheepspringfield

It looks like some type of reunion for old Springfield all ages music venue and coffeehouse The Asylum is being planned for May of this year. The Asylum was around near the intersection of Wabash and MacArthur and operated as a music venue/coffee shop from 1998-2001. You can check out a photo collage video for the old venue below. Organizers for the reunion are asking for donations to make the event possible on Saturday, May 24th. Proceeds will also go towards the St. Jude Children Hospital.

We have made plans for a large reunion that will take place at the VFW on Old Jacksonville Rd, and will feature food, drinks, and live bands; all to help everyone reconnect and revisit the people that helped inform and enrich our lives. We have set up a website, http://www.asylumreunion.com , where donations can be made towards making this reunion a success. There is a clear count of individual donations, when they were made, and by whom they are made. All proceeds will go directly towards the reunion, as the only interest for the Planning Committee is that we all have an amazing reunion and maybe re-live some old times. Any remaining money will then be given as a gift to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in the name of the Asylum Coffeeshop. Interested volunteers who would like to contribute time or materials in lieu of donations can contact the previously mentioned individuals listed above or send us an email.

The entire entry for The Asylum reunion can be seen on the Some Things Can’t Be Ignored blog right here. If you would like to contribute to the cause you can head over to asylumreunion.com. More info on bands and festivities will be posted later on once more is known about the reunion.

Today on Black Sheep Radio: JAG

Posted on March 7, 2014 by blacksheepspringfield

Today is Friday so it’s another episode of The Black Sheep Radio Show! This will be episode #61 (wow that’s a lot). Our guests this week will be the very new “Halloween-indie” band called JAG. JAG will be talking about their show coming up at Black Sheep tonight, and also about their formation as a band. You can expect a few other surprises on the show as well, including a new trivia portion where you have a chance to win free admission for either the show at Black Sheep tonight or this Wednesday the 12th.

The Black Sheep Radio show airs on Fridays from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm on 88.3 WQNA fm. You can also stream it live online at wqna.org. Don’t forget to also check out our radio show page where you can read up on the show and download a few of our past episodes.

Tonight at Black Sheep: Kowabunga! Kid, Asthma, Cabeza Twins, JAG, Owen Davis

Posted on March 7, 2014 by blacksheepspringfield

So here’s what’s going on TONIGHT. There is this cool show going on at Black Sheep. Dumb Records is also going to be open from 3:00 to 9:00 pm. It’s a little warmer outside so there is no reason to stay at home! Tonight we have Champaign natives Kowabunga! Kid playing their tour kick-off show as they head out west for a week or so. Also playing this show are the new filth punk heroes in Asthma. Then we have Cabeza Twins coming all the way from McHenry Illinois to play their gross and fast style of hardcore music. This show will be the very first show of a new Springfield band called JAG. Their performance will start with some spoken word by Roxanne Hanna. Kicking off the show will be a noise performance by noise artists Owen Davis and Matt Hill.

The show tonight is 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 else coming up at Black Sheep.

The Radon Lounge Announces More Horse Show Bands

Posted on March 6, 2014 by blacksheepspringfield

While we are working hard on the lineup and festivities for Dumb Fest in June, our pals and sister venue The Radon Lounge have also been pulling things together for their Horse Show happening at The Refuge Ranch on June 21st. The Radon Lounge recently announced three more bands that will be playing The Horse Show. This includes Springfield slime punk band Soap Scum, who will be playing on the “garage stage”. Indie rock band from Cinncinatti, Ohio The Saudades will also be playing on the “barn stage”. The third act that was recently announced is David Lasley, who has performed at The Radon Lounge before.

You can check out the so-far announced lineup for The Horse Show right here on The Radon Lounge’s site. If you are looking to stay more in the loop with shows going on in Springfield outside of Black Sheep check out our Springfield shows page where we try to keep an updated list.

April 5th at Black Sheep: Coosh*t “Superdooperdopedank” Show

Posted on March 6, 2014 by blacksheepspringfield

The April show announcements here at blacksheepspringfield.com are beginning to roll in and we are excited for the weather to be warmer in Southtown. Today we are telling you about some sort of mixed genre/hip hop show happening at Black Sheep on Saturday, April 5th. This will be another Cooshit “Superdooperdopedank” Show, brought to you by the rapper and clothing company Cooshit. We have some of Cooshit’s music streaming below. Also on this show are your least favorite Springfield band, Table Drama. They will be causing trouble and throwing curveballs at this hip hop show. Other than those two, there will also be a performance by Springfield rapper Habilis Riccardo. That will surely be fun. We have also been informed that there will be live music from Mista W, Blak Manta, and more. The night is sure to be filled some dooper dope dank rhythms and times.

This show will be at 7:00 pm and admission is $5. You can find a facebook event for this dooperdopedank show right here. Also check out our shows page for a good look at everything else coming up at Black Sheep in the coming months.