Email Author Jesse Hughey

2009 Stories by Jesse Hughey

• Naughty Aughties

  published December 31, 2009

  Let's recount the decade that was, shall we? After Y2K failed to end life as we know it, the Supreme Court decided to do so by installing George... More >>

• Beer Goggles

  published December 31, 2009

  With its globs and smears of vivid color, New Orleans artist James Michalopoulos' work has a blurry, watery look to it that makes it feel... More >>

• Show Announcements: Ying Yang Twins To Skeet Skeet On Trees Feb. 26

  published Dec 30, 2009

  Not a lot of news this week in the way of concert announcements, but there is some interesting news from Trees: Ying Yang Twins will whisper in your ear Friday, February 26. The Twins' club-friendly c... More >>

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  Hophead: Beer Of The Year

  published Dec 30, 2009

  It's almost time to pop the cork on your favorite bottle of bubbly (and surely anyone reading this column will know that beer is bubbly too). That means it's time for Hophead's contribution to City of... More >>

• Tre Orsi And Bad Sports Made Honorary Austinites On Matador Compilation

  published Dec 29, 2009

  Matador Records co-owner and sports blogger Gerard Cosloy has assembled Casual Victim Pile, a great compilation of Austin bands that probably don't make much of a blip on the radar of Sixth Street blu... More >>

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  Download: A-One And Sober Release D-Town-Heavy Mixtape For H-Town Sneaker Summit

  published Dec 28, 2009

  Following up on the Picnictyme-hosted mix for last summer's Kixpo sneaker exposition, DJs Sober and A-One put together a mixtape for last weekend's H-Town Sneaker Summit--and it features a handful of ... More >>

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  Hash Over: New Year's Eve Brings Out Champagne Toasts, Party Favors And Bands

  published Dec 28, 2009

  As you probably know by now, the decade comes to an end this week, and just about every restaurant or nightclub in town has some kind of New Year's Eve celebration planned for Thursday night. But let'... More >>

• Show Announcements: Spune Sets Seasonal Soirees, More

  published Dec 23, 2009

  With the holidays upon us, we know it's hard to think about anything beyond New Year's Day. But if you've already got your 2010 calendar handy, mark a couple of dates, because Spune has a couple of in... More >>

• Toy Story

  published December 24, 2009

  At first, John Hartley's works in his Scattershot exhibit simply look like paintings of toys. Look closer, though, and you'll notice... More >>

• Jokes By The Glass

  published December 24, 2009

  Allagash White, a Belgian wheat beer, may not be the greatest beer in the world, but Tuesday night it comes with a nice bonus: the glass.... More >>

• Rodeo Elves

  published December 24, 2009

  The Mesquite Championship Rodeo's Christmas Rodeos will feature bull riding, barrel racing, kids' mutton bustin' and a motorcycle... More >>

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  Dude Food: Jesse's Year In Review

  published Dec 22, 2009

  After a year of pizza, Tex-Mex and deep-fried everything, it's time to take a look back at my year in Dude Food. While they might not have all ranked a 10 on the Dude Factor scale, the following five ... More >>

• Salim Nourallah To Record Entire Old 97's Four-Night Stand Next Week

  published Dec 22, 2009

  As mentioned last month, the Old 97's are going back into the studio with Salim Nourallah in January, but they're not waiting until then to start recording. Nourallah and engineer Rip Rowan will recor... More >>

• Hash Over: Libertine Sets Toy Drive And New 'Inspirational' Cooking Show Seeks Dallas Contestants

  published Dec 21, 2009

  Thought you were done with your holiday shoppingr Well, there's one more present you ought to pick up: something for a less-fortunate child. Yes, going to a toy store or mall sounds unbearable, but tr... More >>

• Hophead: Warmers, Porters And Stouts To Make The Season Merry And Dark

  published Dec 17, 2009

  While last week's Hophead focused on just a very few of the great Christmas beers available this time of year, this week's is a more general look at winter seasonal beers along with beers that are wel... More >>

• The Great States

  published December 17, 2009

  I think States of Exception--a collaborative exhibit between a Rotterdam design firm, an Amsterdam think tank and Denton artist... More >>

• Show Announcements: Van Morrison, Muse, Mariah And More

  published Dec 16, 2009

  No matter what the weather is like in late January, there'll be a couple of marvelous nights for a moondance. Van Morrison will perform at Bass Concert Hall in Fort Worth Sunday, January 24 and the Mo... More >>

• Rob Viktum Goes Mega Royal With New Label And His Upcoming Progress Volume 2 Release

  published Dec 15, 2009

  In the few weeks since going live with his new label, Mega Royal Records, Dallas hip-hop producer and DJ Rob Viktum has already given away The Big Gold Instrumentals, a beat tape by Vanderslice that y... More >>

• Hash Over: 'Tis The Season For Christmas Beers, Libertine Beer Dinner And Toys For Toddies At Barley House

  published Dec 14, 2009

  Swear we're not trying to turn Hash Over into Hophead Jr., but there are several noteworthy beer-related events and announcements that will interest food lovers and beer lovers alike.First off, tonigh... More >>

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  Hophead: Christmas Cheer Through Christmas Beer

  published Dec 10, 2009

  Spring ales, summer hefes and autumn's Oktoberfest beers are nice when the season arrives. But for many beer lovers, including myself, nothing can compare to the rich variety of beer that winter bring... More >>

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  St. Vincent's Actor Named To All Songs Considered, AV Club and Spin Year-End Lists

  published Dec 10, 2009

  Former Polyphonic Spree guitarist Annie Clark, a.k.a. St. Vincent, is starting to turn up on year-end lists on the strength of her album Actor. That's no surprise--it impressed us too--but it is certa... More >>

• Show Announcements: Dwight Yoakam Coming To Mesquite In February And More

  published Dec 09, 2009

  Nothing goes together quite like country music and rodeo action. So with Dwight Yoakam coming to North Texas in February, what better place to perform than the Resistol Arena, home to the Mesquite Rod... More >>

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  Dude Food: Humperdink's

  published Dec 08, 2009

  Each week the Dude Food guys assess the 'masculinity' of Dallas area dives. The more fried meat and junk on the walls, the better the rating...Humperdink's 6050 Greenville Ave.214-368-1203Dude Factor:... More >>

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  Beginning Thursday, Gutterth Offers Compilation Two Free

  published Dec 08, 2009

  As if making year-end lists wasn't hard enough already, Thursday will herald the release of the second Gutterth Productions compilation, featuring 34 tracks from 34 Gutterth-affiliated acts. It's an e... More >>

• Hash Over: Little Debbie Does Dallas, Tillman's Goes West, Smashburger Donates And More

  published Dec 07, 2009

  Tomorrow, UNT students with the munchies are going to have, like, the best day ever, man. The Little Debbie Cupcake Cars arrived in the Dallas area today, and will be giving out free samples of Little... More >>