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​Well, we lied. This will be the last of the 2011 Dallas Observer Music Awards-related items we'll post up on DC9 this year. Swear.

Trust us, though, this one's worthwhile. Promise.

Our friends at YouPlusDallas were out and about doing their award-winning video thing at at this year's DOMA Showcase in Deep Ellum, and they got some beautiful shots, some great scenes and some pretty epic commentary (overstatement?) courtesy of one Mr. Daniel Hopkins and myself on the state of Deep Ellum and the DOMAs. Yes, there are zombies, too.

Give the clip a watch after the jump and relive all the glory. You'll dig it.


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Since I just stumbled across the above video of Erykah Badu and The Cannabinoids just owning the stage at our awards ceremony at the House of Blues on Tuesday night, here's one last post about the 2011 Dallas Observer Music Awards -- and then, promise, we're done.

In case you missed it: Badu announced during her headlining performance that fans can finally expect to see her debut Cannabinoids album to come out "at the top of 2012."

Good thing, too -- and not just because it's been a long time coming. Her work with the collective -- which features among its members Symbolyc One (lauded of late for his production work with Kanye West, Jay-Z and Beyonce, Picnictyme (producer of A.Dd+'s phenomenal When Pigs Fly), Badu's longtime musical director R.C. Williams, longtime Badu producers Jah Born and Rob Free (both of whom have worked with Badu since her 1997 debut, Baduizm), DJs Big Texas and A1, and drummer Cleon Edwards -- gives her songs gritter, more hip-hop and less neo-soul vibe. So here's looking forward to that.

In the meantime, let's take one more stroll back through these last few, epic days.

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Pete Freedman's cell phone.

Badu, DJing on a whim.

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All photos by Stephen Masker

Erykah Badu headlined last night's DOMAXXIII Ceremony

​Earlier this morning, Pete released the full list of the DOMAXXIII award winners following a damn great night at the House of Blues. If you missed it, the performers were RTB2, A.Dd+, The Burning Hotels and Erykah Badu--all with support from the Cannabanoids.

A good night. While were celebrating, our tireless photographer Stephen Masker was in the pit shooting some rich, vivid shots moments from the ceremony. We picked our favorites, and you can see 'em all after the jump. Also, we got a really nice photo montage from Mike Brooks in our slideshow section.

Enjoy, and thanks to everyone for a great night.

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Stephen Masker

Erykah Badu headlined last night's DOMAXXIII. More photos in our slideshow: Scenes from the 2011 Music Awards

​Another year, another Dallas Observer Music Awards season down the drain.

Gotta say, though, this year's season felt especially epic. Many thanks to the Toadies, the Old 97's, Erykah Badu, Centro-matic, The Cannabinoids, Sarah Jaffe, A.Dd+, Burning Hotels and RTB2 for their highlighted roles in this year's festivities. Thanks, as well, to the 50 or so other bands that played this past weekend's showcase.

A special thanks to the local music fans, too. Y'all showed up in big numbers both at the Showcase and at last night's Awards Ceremony, where we announced our winners. I speak on behalf of all the participating bands when I thank you for making the scene feel special again.

One more special thanks: Jennifer Robinson, our marketing director, busts her tail every year to make this event happen, and each year, she outdoes herself. This year was no different.

Now, onto the reason you're here. After the jump, check out this year's reader-voted winners and their fellow nominees, posted in descending order representing where each act placed in every category.

Congrats to our winners and to everyone else.

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​Alright, y'all. It's almost time. In just a few hours, over at the House of Blues, we'll be announcing the winners for your 2011 Dallas Observer Music Awards (refresh your memory of the nominees here). The event opens to the public at 8 p.m. and will kick off immediately with a set from our house band for the evening, The Cannabinoids.

From there, we'll start announcing our winners. Throughout the night, as breathers from acceptance speeches and whatnot, The Cannabinoids will be joined on-stage to offer up one-time-only collaborative performances with A.Dd+, Burning Hotels and RTB2. Oh, and, to end the night, they'll also be joined by the head 'Noid herself, Erykah Badu.

The whole thing should be pretty special. So, too, is this fact: The event is free to attend. One more time with feeling: Yes, free.

Trick, is, you need a ticket to get in. How's this work? Lemme explain: Because of capacity and security concerns, we can't just swing open the doors and allow everyone to rush in, so, upon your arrival, we'll have greeters standing at the door, handing out tickets to attendees as they arrive. Take those tickets and give them to the security guards checking people and, boom, you're in. It's that easy. We'll do this until we reach capacity, so, if you don't want to be left out in the dust, please arrive early. Make sense? Good!

Oh and one more thing: We've got another special guest who'll be showing up tonight to help hand out our awards. I don't want to give away the surprise, but it's someone who knows a thing or two about winning trophies in 2011. Guess away, if you want, in the comments.

Otherwise, we'll just see you in a couple of hours.

Rachel Parker

The Toadies' Vaden Todd Lewis at Saturday's DOMA Showcase.

​With the huge choice of groups performing at the DOMA Showcase this past weekend, it was nearly impossible to see every performer on your preferred list. The zombies and turtle-lovers trying to be zombies along Deep Ellum probably made things harder.

Fortunately, as a witness to wit, yours truly was keeping score of the a selection of on-stage banter from performers along the showcase. Because no one likes a performer who just stands there, tuning their guitars.

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Mike Brooks

Mind Spiders on the rooftop of The Bone.

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