Snoop Dogg and the Snoopadelics Concert Ticket Pittsburgh 2009

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Snoop Dogg to perform in Mr. Small's in Millvale
MICHAEL MACHOSKY
Friday, Sept. 11, 2009 12:00 a.m.
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There are plenty of celebrities who have been outed as Steelers fans — but very few flaunt their black-and-gold bona fides with as much flamboyance as Snoop Dogg.
The rapper/actor/icon knows football, and is a regular presence at Steelers games, both home and away. It's probably a good bet that he has better seats at Heinz Field than almost anyone not named Rooney. And he's almost sure to be in town today for the Steelers' home opener at Heinz Field.
But Snoop didn't get where he is by taking it easy. In fact, he's got a gig lined up for the short time he'll be in town — in the aptly named Mr. Small's Theatre in Millvale. Sure, it's a small venue for a guy who probably could headline at Mellon Arena, but it's a very nice one. The main selling point for the converted church, apparently, was the backstage area, says Mr. Small's booking agent Brendan Pester, of Opus One Productions.
"It basically came down to him looking at the various venues and how they're laid out," Pester says. "In particular, he saw the courtyard that's outside of our backstage area, (which was once) the priest's rectory house."
It's a safe bet that Snoop and his entourage don't hang out in church rectories much. Needless to say, you're not getting backstage, even if you claim to know Dr. Dre.
"We had to reduce our capacity (650 people) to accommodate his guest list," Pester says. "So we knocked that down to 600 for this show, just because of his 'posse.'"
Mr. Small's usually tends to host more up-and-coming or niche artists, but the venue is no stranger to big stars. Fall Out Boy has performed there, and the Black Eyed Peas and 50 Cent have used the in-house recording studio. This is the biggest-selling act to perform at the venue, however, with the most expensive cover charge.
The Snoopadelics are Snoop's backing band. Doors open at 9 p.m., but don't expect him to hit the stage until at least 11 p.m.
Snoop Dogg took a little time out of his schedule to answer some e-mailed questions from the Trib. The answers are all straight from the Dogg's mouth.
Question: How and why did you become a Steelers fan?
Answer: I've been a fan since bacc in tha day. Since day 1 of watchin football. I was there when we won in Detroit. I was there when we won in Tampa. You can't tell me nuthin about bein a fan of tha Steelers.
Q: Where did you watch the Super Bowl• What was your reaction to Santonio Holmes' catch?
A: At the game — I was shocked and in awww, but at tha same time I knew we were gonna do it.
Q: Do you know any of the Steelers personally• Do you go to a lot of the games?
A: A lot of tha Steelers are tha homeys. I go to as many as I can. And I coach tha Pomona Steelers every week in tha Snoop Youth Football League.
Q: What's your show going to be like at Mr. Small's in Pittsburgh• Any surprises• Are The Snoopadelics your backing band?
A: We gonna bring some heat at Mr. Small's. I got alotta hits imma do and make it right. Its gonna be a dope show make sure you there to see it all go down.
Q: Are you working on any new music• Can you describe it a little bit?
A: I got a new album "Malice N Wonderland" droppin first week of December. You gonna start seein tha new single and video in tha coming weeks. I got Kid Cudi, R Kelly, Jasmine Sullivan, Kokane, and a lot more for ya on there — it's a classic album — #10.
Additional Information:
Snoop & The Snoopadelics
When: 9 p.m. Friday
Admission:
Where: Mr. Small's Theatre, Millvale
Details: 866-468-3401