Tonight: Andre Nickatina at the Bluebird

On his grind for almost two decades, Andre Nickatina -- who at one time went by Dre Dog -- has released over a dozen albums, mostly through his own imprints. On the road now in support of his forthcoming album, Khan! The Me Generation, the cocaine rapper and movie producer...

By Bree Davies

April 7, 2011

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On his grind for almost two decades, Andre Nickatina -- who at one time went by Dre Dog -- has released over a dozen albums, mostly through his own imprints. On the road now in support of his forthcoming album, Khan! The Me Generation, the cocaine rapper and movie producer is due tonight at the Bluebird Theater with Smoov-E, Mike P, Mubls, Raider Dave and Cryptic Wisdom.

Becoming a living legend in his hometown of San Francisco while touring relentlessly to spread the Bay Area word, Nickatina has also collaborated with many of his peers, including a 2008 album, A Tale of Two Andres, which acted as both a joint effort and a tribute to the late Mac Dre. This show is sixteen and up, and tickets are $26-30. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the performances begin at 8 p.m.

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Bree Davies is a multimedia journalist, artist advocate and community organizer born and raised in Denver. Rooted in the world of Do-It-Yourself arts and music, Davies co-founded Titwrench experimental music festival, is host of the local music and comedy show Sounds on 29th on CPT12 Colorado Public Television and is creator and host of the civic and social issue-focused podcast, Hello? Denver? Are You Still There? Her work is centered on a passionate advocacy for all ages, accessible, inclusive, non-commercial and autonomous DIY art spaces and music venues in Denver.

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