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The 2010 OC Music Awards don't take place until March 6 at the Grove of Anaheim, but that doesn't mean there isn't news. Announced recently was the venue information for the Showcase Series, which determines two out of the 23 trophies/plaques/gift certificates/whatever the hell prize is for Best Live Band and Best Live Acoustic. Showcases begin January 5 at Detroit Bar and include seven free shows across the county. Want to know more about these freebies. Then keep reading.

2010 Showcase & Awards Schedule
Tues. 1/05 ­ Detroit Bar, Costa Mesa (Live Band, FREE, 21+)
Tues. 1/12 ­ District Tustin Legacy ­ Promenade Stage (Live Acoustic, FREE,
All Ages)
Tues. 1/19 ­ Continental Room, Fullerton (Live Band, FREE, 21+)
Tues. 1/26 ­ Gypsy Den, Santa Ana (Live Acoustic, FREE, All Ages)
Tues. 2/02 ­ Chain Reaction, Anaheim (Live Band, FREE, All Ages)
Tues. 2/09 ­ OC Tavern, San Clemente (Live Acoustic, FREE, 21+)
Tues. 2/16 ­ Gypsy Lounge, Lake Forest (Live Band, FREE, 21+)
Fri. 2/26 ­ Yost Theater, Santa Ana - (Live Acoustic Finals, FREE, All Ages)
Sat. 2/27 ­ Orange County Performing Art Center - (Live Band Finals, FREE,
All Ages)
Sat. 3/6 ­ Grove of Anaheim - (OC Music Awards, FREE, All Ages)