The iStandard Producers Showcase hits Dallas tonight, starting at 8:30 pm at the Den and Rumor Lounge (2710 McKinney), before moving on to Houston tomorrow.

The event will showcase 15 of Dallas' best new producers, and judges include locals Play-N-Skillz and Symbolyc One (aka S1), as well as Houston cats Mr. Lee and Bruce Bangs. Dallas duo A.Dd+ will also perform. I'm not quite sure what goes on at a producers showcase, but I'm guessing there will be some heavy geeking out over equipment and software.

Check out this new interview with Grammy-winner S1, in which he reveals a bit about his work on Kanye West's new album.