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*was plenty of hype and expectation leading up to rapper Snoop Dogg’s debut concert in Fairbanks.Yet, after what seemed like an interminably long lead in from his backing D.J., Snoop Dogg Finally appeared on stage, quickly placated the crowd and ultimately lived up to the billing.Dressed in a stylish, velvety red boxing-stylejacket over black shirt and pants, sunglasses despite that late hour (a10:15 p.m. starttime), oversized medallion, and custom bejeweled microphone with his name on it, Snoop Dogg immediately got the party started with some hard-hitting beats and easy-flowing rhymes at The Blue Loon on Friday night.A groovalicious party might be the best way to describe the hour-long set (unfortunately short considering the staggering ticket prices, though it felt longer). The crowd of approximately 2,000 was fully engaged, and Snoop in turn was at ease with them, clearly having fun, enjoying himself and showing his playful side.On stage, Snoop was backed by a drummer, bass player, D.J. and two unnamed back-up rappers, one who stayed pretty much in the shadows all night.Please see SNOOP, Page A6ONLINEFor more photos ofSnoop Dogg’s performance at The Blue Loon in Fairbanks, visit www.newsminer. com.By GLENN BURNSILVERgbumsilver@newsminer. com•• -.v ' , .* ' .M«e- -. .. 4*.* • * • f * • --I■p.■ ■.’f ♦» t • -J-/* • * * j ; -• V fJi« v* v ■- ■- . * * -• . ..' H . .*•* • -v*a. m*Eric Engman photos/News-MinerAbove and top: Snoop Dogg dances during his concert Friday night at The Blue Loon.Left: Fans surge forward as Snoop takes the stage at the beginning of his performance.
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Fairbanks Daily News Miner
Fairbanks, Alaska, US
Sun, Aug 15, 2010
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