DOMAXXI: Video, Audio and, Of Course, Some Photo Booth Love...



The above clip is one man's take--this "one man" in question being Pugs & Kelly producer Eric Marc--on Tuesday night's Dallas Observer Music Awards ceremony. Warning: There is puke involved. (To be fair, I never promised it was gonna be a classy party...)

But others are still talking DOMA in the aftermath of Tuesday night, too, including the folks at KTCK-1310 AM The Ticket, whose recent podcast features some fine audio clips from the DOMA ceremony. Even if you were there, it's worth listening to again. There's no limit to the number of times you can hear Mike Modano saying that he "loves Weener" or hear Martellus Bennett saying that we need to get our Capn' Crunch ready for the 2010 season.

Oh, the memories...

And, speaking of memories: You can check out photographer Bill Ellison's DOMA photo booth slideshow right here. Swear, it seems like just the other day that all this happened...

Picture Show: DOMAXXI House Party/Photo Shoot Slideshow

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Allison V. Smith
True Widow peaks in at RTB2's house party performance.
 
Last week, we shared a slideshow of images caught by Wheeler Sparks at the house party we through threw as a photo shoot for this year's DOMA print package.

And though you can see a bunch of photos Allison V. Smith took at the party for our cover package in today's print edition, we've still got boatloads of others we weren't able to use because of space concerns. So, on that note, check out this slideshow of the rest of the night's festivities...

Picture Show: DOMAXXI Ceremony at the Granada Theater

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Patrick Michels
Crowd surfing at the DOMAs? CROWD SURFING AT THE DOMAS!

Last night's a pretty hazy one for me at this point, I'll be honest. I think it had something to do with the fact that there really weren't any breaks in the action--mainstage performer into punk stage performer into awards and so on. Or maybe it's the piles of drink tickets I stuffed in my pocket at the start of the night? Dunno.

The memories are flooding back now, though, thanks to Patrick Michels' slideshow of the event. For instance, who remembered that Snarky Puppy started off the night by doing a keg stand when they won the Best Jazz Act award? Not me. Also: Joey Greco was there? Whose idea was that? Mine? Really? And The O's almost got into a fight with Martellus Bennett? Crazy.

Relive it all right here.

DOMAXXI: The Winners! Announced!

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So last night's 21st annual Dallas Observer Music Awards kinda kicked some serious ass.

All ten of our performers stunned with their live sets, and the crowd really couldn't have been more outstanding--at one point, during Telegraph Canyon's set, it was tough to move about the room, it was so crowded.

So, on that note, many, many thanks to everyone who came out to the show--the fans, the nominees, the performers, the presenters--for making it such a great time.

If you didn't make it, you really did miss out on a hell of a time. We'll have photos--and maybe some audio and video--coming your way shortly. But in the meatime, after the jump, check out your winners list...

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(Free!) Gig Alert: DOMAXXI Awards Show! (Now With Presenters! And, As Always, Free!)

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Ha! Like you didn't already know.

Alas, I'll tell you anyway: Tonight, we make the Big Reveals and announce the winners to your 2009 Dallas Observer Music Awards, bringing yet another wildly success awards season to a close.

Fun fact: More than 1,700 people stopped through the six venues we ran for Saturdays' DOMA Showcase! Thanks to all who performed and all who atteneded. It was a blast!

Anyway, back to tonight's event: In case you didn't get the memo: Tonight's event at the Granada Theater is completely free to attend. Doors open to the public at 8 p.m.

After the jump, the a reminder run-down of performers, plus info on the VIP pre-party for all you nominees, as well as details on our special guests awards presenters...

Giveaway: Five Pairs Of Wristbands To Tomorrow's DOMAXXI Showcase On Lower Greenville

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There've been a few changes to tomorrow night's DOMA Showcase lineup since we last spoke. Basically, two bands had to back out of the showcase. No big deal, though. We've replaced them with two more.

Because of scheduling conflicts, you won't see Blood of the Sun or The Gritz (the latter of which is on tour in Europe with Erykah Badu at the moment) tomorrow night. You will, however, be able to check out Daniel Folmer and Within Chaos in their stead.

Remember, you can purchase your cheap, cheap, super-affordable tickets in advance online. Oh, and, with that $5 purchase, you'll get a free copy of our DOMA Compliation disc.

But, 'cause I know how much y'all like free stuff, we'll just give away five pairs of wristbands right now. Want 'em? Shoot me an email real quick with the words "DOMA! DOMA! DOMA!" in the subject line, and I'll give 'em to ya. That simple. One catch, though: You gotta be able to pick up the wristbands by 5:30 this afternoon. Deal? Deal. Good luck!

Update: Contest is over. Congrats to our winners!

Picture Show: The DOMAXXI Photo Shoot Through One Photographer's Lens...

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On Tuesday, July 7, we invited all of this year's Dallas Observer Music Awards nominees to a photo shoot/house party that turned out to be a heckuva time, thanks in no small part to the performances The O's, Damaged Good$ and RTB2 gave their fellow nominees at the event.

We had our own photographer, Allison V. Smith, on hand to document the festivities--and you'll see the fruits of her labor in next week's DOMA cover story on all of this year's winners (which are still yet to be determined...voting ends Saturday night). But, a few other photographers were on hand as well, and, in turn, some of then graciously offered us the opportunity to run their photographs from the event.

So, on that note, check out this slideshow Wheeler Sparks took at our raging kegger. I think I smell a new tradition... or maybe it's just my beer-soaked jeans.

DOMAXXI: Announcing The Performers For Tuesday Night's (Free!) Awards Ceremony!

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In the coming days, we'll be flooding DC9 with more and more exciting news surrounding this year's DOMA Showcase on Saturday and the Awards Ceremony, which will take place starting at 8 p.m. on Tuesday at the Granada Theater.

For now, though, let's just get this exciting news out of the way: This year's ceremony, like last year's will feature performances on both the main stage at the Granada and on a second stage toward the back of the room on the main floor.

Last year, the Cannabinoids held things down at that stage on their own; this year, though, we're going a different route. In addition to five performers on the main stage, we'll have another five acts (all culled from our Best Punk Act nominees) on the side stage.

Jump with us to see who'll you'll be raving about come next Wednesday morning...

DOMA XXI: Compilation Disc Details and Tracklisting

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At last year's 20th Anniversary Dallas Observer Music Awards, we brought back an old tradition from previous DOMAs: a compilation disc featuring tracks from some of the year's nominees.

This year, the compilation's back once again--and it's a pretty sweet little compilation, too, if I may so so myself. Check the full tracklisting (in the form of the CD jacket's back cover) after the jump.

In the meantime, know this: As currently planned, we're only pressing 500 of these suckers. And there's only one way to get one of 'em: by purchasing your wristband to July 18th's DOMA Showcase in advance. So, y'know, do that.

And then? Enjoy the sweet sounds of some of the best songs from DFW's past year. If, that is, there are still any discs left.

DOMAXXI: The Showcase Lineup REVEALED!

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Yup: On Saturday, July 18, we'll be taking over Lowest Greenville yet again--for the third year in a row, I believe--to offer up a lineup of 39 Dallas Observer Music Award-nominated acts performing six different venues, all for the low, low cost of five dollars.

Check the entire DOMA Showcase lineup and venue schedule right here. It's gonna be a time, folks--a time!

So go ahead and order your wristbands for the event right here. There's an added bonus if you do that, so you know: The first 500 people to buy their DOMA Showcase wristbands online will get a free copy of this year's DOMA compilation disc. It's gonna be a killer comp this year, too--and we'll have all the details on it--tracklisting included--at some point tomorrow. So keep an eye out for that.
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