2019 Best Of Springfield Music Results Are In, We Need Writers!!

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This is definitely a time of the year where there is a LOT going on that we can hardly keep up with. Our Best Of Springfield Music 2019 annual poll has wrapped up on voting, and we are to the point now where we are scrambling searching for people to assist with short write-ups for each of the finalists for the categories of best albums/releases, songs, and shows that came out of Springfield during this past year. This year we are once again teaming up with Activator Magazine to have this as their January issue. We are aiming for write-ups for the top ten songs, top ten shows, and top twenty releases.

If you are interested in doing a write-up, we can have you chose from a list of finalists to take on, and we are only looking for a short paragraph!! We do need these quick though, like within the next two days!! If you are interested in doing a write-up, which will be featured on our site and also in Activator Magazine, reach out to us at dumbrecs@gmail.com and we will send you a list of finalists we need write-ups for!

New Arrivals This Week at Dumb Records

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It’s Wednesday, right smack dab in the middle of the week, and we are coming to you with a fresh list of stuff that’s been hitting the shelves in our store. This includes some new new records, some new used records, 12″ singles, and new new CDs. And there’s probably other stuff too. This week there aren’t really any shows – but we are showing our Dumb Records Christmas Special DVD this upcoming Sunday evening. Be ready for that. Let’s take a peak at the schedule for this week and then dive into what’s new. Oh, and we’ll probably be closed Christmas Eve and probably definitely on Christmas Day.

Wednesday (today): 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Sunday (Christmas Special): 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Monday: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Tuesday (Christmas Eve): (Open whenever we feel like it)
Wednesday (Christmas): (Closed)

New LPs
Andrew W.K. – You’re Not Alone
Anthrax – State Of Euphoria
Grateful Dead – Aoxomoxa
Lana Del Rey – Paradise
Noah Gundersen – Lover
Prince – 1999

Used LPs
Allen Toussaint – Motion
The Ames Brothers – Hello Amigos
Bed Sidran – Don’t Let Go
Billy Cobham – The Best of Billy Cobham
Billy “Crash” Craddock – Rub It In
Billy Paul – Ebody Woman
Billy Paul – Going East
Blood, Sweat & Tears – Greatest Hits
The Candymen – The Twist
Carman – Some-O-Dat
Chet Atkins – This Is Chet
Connie Eaton & Dave Peel – Hit The Road Jack
Dave Dudley – Dave Dudley’s Greatest Hits
Duke Ellington / Count Basie – First Time! The Count Meets The Duke
Duke Ellington – In A Mellotone
Ferlin Husky – The Best of Ferlin Husky
The Girlwatchers – Music To Watch Girls By
Herman’s Hermits – Introducing Herman’s Hermits
The Hollyridge Strings – The Nat King Cole Song Book
James Blood Ulmer – America: Do You Remember The Love
Jeff Beck – Beck-Ola
Jerry Vale – Have You Looked Into Your Heart
Jimmy Durante – September Song
Jimmy Page – Special Early Works
John Denver & The Muppets – A Christmas Together
John Entwistle – Smash Your Head Against The Wall
Josh White – The Story Of John Henry
Les & Larry Elgart – Warm And Sensuous
Leslie Uggams – Leslie Uggams
Little Richard – The Best of Little Richard
Memphis Slim – Three Women Blues
Merle Evans And His Circus Band – Circus In Town
Patrick Juvet – Got A Feeling
Passport – Sky Blue
The Pixies Three – Party With The Pixies Three
Poco – Poco
The “Original” Ink Spots – Golden Favorites
The Rolling Stones – Goats Head Soup
The Rolling Stones – Their Satanic Majesties Request
Rudolph Statler Orchestra – All Time Christmas Favorites
Sister Rosetta Tharpe – Spirituals In Rhythm
Sly & The Family Stone – Back On The Right Track
Smokey Robinson – One Heartbeat
Tracy Ullman – You Broke My Heart In 17 Places
Various – Banjo In The Hills
Various – Motown Original Versions
Wailers – Wailers Wailers Everywhere
Walt Disney – The Jungle Book
The Who – Historia De La Musica Rock
The Yardbirds – Little Games
Yes – Big Generator

12” Singles
Ice Cube – Really Doe / My Skin Is My Sin
Kelly Charles – You’re No Good For Me
Newcleus – Jam On It

New CDs
Aaron Neville – The Grand Tour
Al Green – Call Me
Al Green – More Great Hits
Bob Dylan – Greatest Hits Vol. II
Bob Dylan – Bob Dylan’s Greatest Hits Volume 3
Bob Seger – Face The Promise
Cameo – The Best Of Cameo
Chuck Berry – The Best Of: Millennium Collection
Dan Fogelberg – Greatest Hits
Darren Emerson – Global Underground Uruguay
Dave Matthews Band – Busted Stuff
Dave Matthews Band – Under The Table And Dreaming
Dave Matthews Band – Live At Red Rocks 8.15.95
Dexter Gordon – Daddy Plays The Horn
DJ Cam – The Beat Assassinated
DJ Cam – The French Connection
Enigma 2 – The Cross of Changes
Ethnotechno – Sonic Anthropology Volume I
Ferry Corsten / Judge Jules – Judgement Sundays
Ginuwine – The Bachelor
Grover Washington, Jr – Inner City Blues
Grover Washington, Jr. – Next Exit
James Brown – The Greatest Hits Of The Fourth Decade
James Brown – There It Is
James Brown – The Next Step
John Denver – Rocky Mountain High
Kruder & Dorfmeister – DJ-Kicks
Kruder Dorfmeister – The K&D Sessions
The O’Jays – Best Of The O’Jays 1976-1991
Landslide – Dum And Bossa
Leftfield – Leftism
Leftfield – Rhythm and Stealth
Lester Young – Jazz Masters 30
Pete Seeger – American Favorite Ballads
Pete Seeger – The Essential Pete Seeger
Praga Khan – Mixed Up
Ritchie Valens – Come On, Let’s Go!
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers – You’re Gonna Get It
Various – Café Electronica
Various – Kickin’ Mental Detergent
Weather Report – Sweetnighter
Weather Report – Tale Spinnin’

December 28th at Dumb Records: Hip Hop Humpday Presents Springfield Community Broadcasters Benefit

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Oh, you thought we were done announcing our shows for this year?! No, we still have a couple left, we are just letting you know really last minute on these! This one is happening on Saturday, December 28th at our space. It’s going to be yet another benefit for Springfield Community Broadcasters in their mission to get programming formerly on 88. 3 WQNA back on the air. And this one is being put together by Hip Hop Humpday, which used to be on for three hours every Wednesday afternoon. This show features a stacked lineup of some of the biggest hitting hip hop acts. This includes Kid Ziggy & Papa Luke of Zippir Collective, a duo that packed the house the last time they performed at our most recent hip hop show. Also Meezy Killafield is on the show and ready to show us all that he means business. We have the return of Junior Pasáre, and Cornbread to our space! Also the fantastic duo of Deezy Da Paperboy and Alexa Redd will be doing a special set. Big Homie Hom is the one other act that we have not had on a show here yet! Oh wait, there might be another opener right at 7:30 pm and that is Gambinoo Indacut, a young up and coming artist.

This show kicks off at 7:30 pm that day! For admission we are asking a minimum $5 donation to the cause. Check out a facebook event for the show right here. Also be sure to check out our shows page for a look at what else is coming up at our space.

Jeff Black (The Radon Lounge) Announced As New Partner of Dumb Records 2020

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Here we are today with a big announcement of more of our inner workings at Dumb Records headquarters. The big announcement of the end of The Radon Lounge as Springfield’s longest running basement venue left a lot of us hanging with the question of what was going to be next for Jeff Black and those involved with the lounge. Well, if you can believe it… Dumb Records is next for Jeff. Today we are announcing a merging of sorts between us and all of the wonderful elements that The Radon Lounge brought to the table in Springfield DIY Music. Jeff is joining up as a partner in Dumb Records 2020, a year of the future. Here is Jeff’s announcement from The Radon Lounge page:

I’ve always felt Dumb Records is one of the most consistently interesting things happening in town. I’m joining the Dumb Records team in 2020 and will continue hosting monthly shows there.

The main thing for me is giving the Springfield community something different, original, creative, and interesting to experience. one thing I know is if you put a lot of work and time into something, it doesn’t necessarily mean everyone else is going to dig it. Radon Lounge had its last show on Saturday to a super packed crowd and it’s been real exciting to see how many people cared about this weird basement thing I’ve been doing for the last 8 years.

We’re currently planning out some exciting new Dumb projects that I can’t wait to talk about. Although first, we have some less exciting behind the scenes work to get done to ensure Dumb’s future success. And when Brian’s not looking I’ll sneak in a few pinball machines.

One thing I’m definitely looking forward to is putting an address on show flyers. Speaking of shows, mark your calendar for January 19th as that will be my first show as an official Dumb Records boy.

-Jeff

What does this mean for us? Who are all those guys standing up there and what is everyone’s roll in this dumb record store? Yes, you might have seen that Jeff hinted at some pinball machines for us in the future, and we can say that there are a number of exciting projects we have in the works. Jeff’s first show is happening at our space January 19th and we’ll have an official announcement for that one shortly. We’ll just have to keep you posted as we move on into the new year taking on new projects. Maybe we’ll update The Black Sheep history page at some point to include some newer things at our downtown location, which we have been in for nearly a full year now. As always, thank you for everyone’s support!

Tonight at Dumb Records: Black Box, Blushe, Freon, Prevention

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Looks like we’ve got ourselves a 90% chance of snow at 7:00 pm tonight, but that is also going to be start time for this hot hot punk gig that’s going on at our space! Tonight is big cassette tape release show for local hardcore band Black Box, who also just got done touring the country. The Black Box demo – “What Happens Inside” is already up streaming online, which you can check out on the player below. Also on this show is local Springfield/Bloomington band Blushe. Also coming up from St. Louis is… a newer group called “Freon”! Opening things up… looks like we’ve got another Prevention!

All of that starts tonight at 7:00 pm and the show is only $5 (what a deal). Find a facebook event for this one right here. Be sure to check out our shows page for a good look at what else is coming up at Dumb Records in the near future.

(Final) Radon Lounge Show Tonight: 6’10”, Idle Oath, The Uh Ohs, David Lasley & Sophia Magruder

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Wow, we can hardly believe it but the final ever Radon Lounge show is happening tonight after eight years of the house venue putting on shows in Springfield. We’re not sure what’s next for Jeff and his crew but we’re going to pop on our favorite Christmas sweater and grab a sled and let’s all head over to the lounge tonight. The big act on the bill from Chicago this time is 6’10 (like six foot ten inches), the height of the guy who is in Flatfoot 56 (the band). Stream some of 6’10’s music on the player below. Also playing is Springfield indie duo Idle Oath – they are actually playing at our space the night before for the Springfield Community Broadcasters benefit as well! There’s another group from Chicago on the bill called “The Uh Oh’s” playing music that is supposedly Christmas appropriate.  Opening things up is David Lasley and Sophia Magruder.

That show starts at The Radon Lounge at 7:00 pm and is $5. Don’t know where the Radon Lounge is? You can inquire at radonlounge@gmail.com. Find a facebook event for this show right here. And also be sure to check out our Springfield shows page where we try to list off other shows going on in town but do a bad job at keeping up at it.

Tonight at Dumb Records: Springfield Community Broadcasters Benefit With Epsom, Sonic Maximizer, Idle Oath, Arlin & Erin

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Yes, we do have a show going on tonight!! Tonight is important because it’s a benefit for the Springfield Community Broadcasters (SBC), or programming that was formerly on WQNA 88.3 FM. The community station as we know it had the plug pulled a month or so ago. SBC’s mission is to acquire licensing for another station to get programing formerly on WQNA back on the air. They are raising money for licensing costs, equipment, and to potentially acquire a new location for the station. They got a new website set up at sbcradio.org!

Who do we got playing tonight? Epsom is at the top of the bill, a band we all know is going to rock. The newer local duo that is grade-A quality music, Idle Oath will be playing as well. Idle Oath features Mark Beanblossom who was a DJ on Thursday evenings on 88.3 WQNA. Stream some of their music on the player below. We also have Snuff Rider lined up… instrumental heavy surf band… but guess what, they have changed their name to SONIC MAXIMIZER. We can hardly handle that new name, sorry the flier above isn’t updated. Opening things up is Arlin Peebles and Erin Steinhauer! A duo that you all know and love from The Studio show.

That show starts at 7:00 pm, and for admission we are asking donations of at least $5 to go towards the cause. Check out a facebook event for this one right here. Also be sure to check out our shows page to see what else is coming up at our space in the near future.

New Arrivals This Week at Dumb Records

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Happy Tuesday! Here we are once again with a fat stack of used LPs, 12″ singles, and new CDs hitting the shelves over at Dumb Records this week. We are at 418 E Monroe Street downtown and are open from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm every single day. Don’t forget we also have plenty of gift cards for any of you coming in doing some Christmas shopping. Let’s take a look at the schedule for this week and then dive into what’s new:

Tuesday (today): 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Friday (show): 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Sunday (show): 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Monday: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm

Used LPs
Ace Cannon – Country Comfort
Alice & Ellen Kessler – Allez Lido!
The Archers – The Archers
The Beach Boys – Endless Summer
B.B. King – Indianola Mississippi Seeds
Bill Doggett – A Salute To Ellington
The Blasters – The Blasters
Bobby Bare – Drunk And Crazy
Cherrelle – Affair
Cherrelle – High Priority
Climax Blues Band – Gold Plated
David Sanborn – A Change Of Heart
Dean Martin – I Have But One Heart
Diana Ross – Diana Ross Live At Caesars Palace
Focus – Live At The Rainbow
Frank Chacksfield – Classics By Chacksfield
Frankie Yankovic – It’s Polka Night
The Gamble Folk – Thinking With The Gamble Folk
Howling Wolf – Original Folk Blues
John Denver – Farewell Andromeda
Louis Jordan – The Best Of
Lynn Anderson – With Love, From Lynn ANderson
Maurice Chevalier – Maurice Chevalier Sings
Merle Haggard – Okie From Muskogee
Missing Persons – Spring Session M
Nat King Cole – L-O-V-E
Quarterflash – Take Another Picture
Reparata And The Delrons – Whenever A Teenager Cries
Robert Shaw Chorale – Stephen Foster Favorites
Saunders King – The First King Of The Blues
Sister Rosetta Tharpe – Live In Paris 1964
Sonny & Chér – Mama Was A Rock And Roll Singer
The Staple Singers – Freedom Highway
Steve Camp – Sayin’ It With Love
A Taste Of Honey – Another Taste
Tommy Dorsey – Yes Indeed!
Various – Bionic Gold
Various – Breakout! Top 40 Hits of Today
Various – Folk Festival
Various – Maxell Classical Sampler
Various – Oxmox Hamburg Live ‘89
Various – The Renfro Valley Gatherin’
Various – Turn Back The Hands Of Time
Walt Disney – Bedknobs And Broomsticks
Walt Disney – Mother Goose Rhymes
Walt Disney – Winnie The Pooh And Tigger Too
Wanda Jackson – Cream Of The Crop
The Way – The Way

12” Singles
The Conscious Daughters – Gamers: The Single
Kid N’ Play – Do This My Way
The Lady Of Rage – Sho Shot
MC Ren – Final Frontier
Modill – Yacant Rhymes / Nightly
Paris – Guerrilla Funk
Single Minded Pros – Session 3

New CDs
Al Green – Green Is Blues
Al Green – Master Hits
Armand Van Helden – 2Future4U
Bachman-Turner Overdrive – Live
BPM Dance / Chris Fisher – Jinx The System
Bob Dylan / The Band – Before The Flood
Bob Dylan – Live 1975: The Rolling Thunder Revue
Curtis Mayfield – New World Order
Curtis Mayfield – Superfly And Other Hits
Dave Matthews Band – Live At Red Rocks 8.15.95
Dave Matthews – Some Devil
Grover Washington Jr. – Mister Magic
Grover Washington, Jr. – Soulful Strut
Hackers – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Haazz & Company – Unlawful Noise
James Brown – Ultimate Legends: James Brown Live
James Brown – Sex Machine
James Brown / Wilson Pickett – The Godfathers of Soul
John Denver – Take Me Home, Country Roads
John Denver – The Best of John Denver Live
Joni Mitchell – Hits
Joni Mitchell – Don Juan’s Reckless Daughter
Judge Jules – Superstar DJs
Juno Reactor – Shango
Juno Reactor – Transmissions
Kid Loco – DJ Kicks
Lester Young – The Complete Aladdin Sessions
Lester Young – This Is Jazz 26
Marvin Gaye – Midnight Love
Michael Bolton – The One Thing
Michael Bolton – Time, Love & Tenderness
Neil Diamond – The Movie Album As Time Goes By
Neil Diamond – The Greatest Hits 1966-1992
Tuck & Patti – Taking The Long Way Home
Various – Higher Octane Volume One
Various – Housemix2000
Various – This Is Industrial
Yellowjackets – Live Wires
Yousef – 2001: A House Odyssey

Vote In Our Best of Springfield Music 2019 Year End Poll!!

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The time has come! It’s December, which means that it’s once again time for our annual Best of Springfield Music poll! This is the EIGHTH time we have done this poll, started on this site in 2012. This time we are once again teaming up with Activator Magazine and the results will be published along with fun write-ups by members of our music and art community of the top choices. We came up with a total of 59 total releases to come out of Springfield this year by bands, hip hop acts, and solo artists. We understand that we may still be missing some, so let us know or email us at dumbrecs@gmail.com if you know of any we are missing and we will add them to the poll as soon as possible. As with past years, our poll is divided into three categories: best local releases, best local songs, and best local shows of the year 2019. Of course the shows category is not at all limited to Dumb Records, it could be any show that happened anywhere in town.

VOTE HERE

Voting will be active NOW until exactly one week from now, December 15th at 11:11 pm. Good luck out there! Results will be published in your top ten choices for each category (maybe top 20 for albums) at the very end of this month or beginning of January and also in next month’s Activator Magazine. Check out the results from the top ten releases of 2018 last year right here.

January 8th at Dumb Records: Sinai Vessel, Advance Base, Kate The Band, Marble Teeth, Alyssa Currie

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Are you all ready to hear the first show announcement for a show taking place in the year of the future: 2020. Maybe not the first show of 2020, but this is the first show of that year we are announcing. This one is taking place on Wednesday, January 8th. This show featuring touring band Sinai Vessel from Chattanooga, Tennessee. That band played at Black Sheep TWICE before – once in 2014 and again in 2017. Now they are playing here in the future year of 2020. So they play here every three years. Stream their music on the player below. This time around Sinai Vessel is on tour with “Advance Base” who is a guy. Also on the bill is Kate The Band, the real deal. Also is Marble Teeth, the solo project from Decatur, and opening things up is Alice Currie of the band Attic Salt!

Wow, all of this starts at 7:00 pm and this show is seven dollars. Find a facebook event for this show right here. Also be sure to check out our shows page to see what other shows we have lined up in the future.