The biggest local-music getdown of the year happens on Saturday when the Dallas Observer Music Awards Showcase takes over Deep Ellum. More than 40 bands, seven stages, 10 hours of music. Your ears will have a new appreciation for North Texas.

KXT 91.7 is hosting the stage at LaGrange. The lineup is posted at KXT.org. And if you want to purchase a wristband for the low, low price of $10, visit dallasobservermusicawards.com.

Earlier this week, Dallas Observer Music Editor Pete Freedman (@petefreedman) stopped by the KXT studio to give yours truly a preview of the event. Our conversation will air Friday at 8:09 a.m. and 6:06 p.m. on KXT, but if you happen to not be by your radio at those times, you can listen here: