Singer pays homage to Roy Orbison in upcoming concert at Marion Ross Performing Arts Center

Aug. 16—Fans of "Oh, Pretty Woman" and "In Dreams" will have the opportunity to hear Roy Orbison's music when David Keiski, otherwise known as David K., performs the "Lonely Blue Dreams" tribute show Saturday at the Marion Ross Performing Arts Center.

"It's basically a celebration of Roy's legend and his life, but also his inspiration on me particularly," he said in a phone interview.

Describing it as chronological, Keiski and his band will also be narrating the history of Orbison's life.

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Keiski's path to discovering Orbison was a little different, however.

"I grew up inspired by the classic rock legends," he said. "First off The Beatles, and The Band ... and Bob Dylan. Roy Orbison was a little bit before that."

So while he knew of some of his songs, it wasn't until later in his career when a friend of his observed Keiski could hit high notes while singing and suggested covering Orbison, something he originally laughed off.