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Tsawwassen's Pickett is on stage in Eva Cassidy tribute

Local adds some 'funk' to show
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Tsawwassen's Tom Pickett will take to the stage Sept. 12 and 13 in How Can I Keep From Singing, a tribute to the life and music of Eva Cassidy.

Tsawwassen actor Tom Pickett will take to the stage this week in How Can I Keep From Singing, a tribute to the life and music of Eva Cassidy.

The show stars Cayla Brooke, Pickett, a gospel choir and a four-piece band.

"Cayla is joined on stage by the charismatic and gifted Tom Pickett adding some funk and good old fashioned soul to the mix," the show's website states. "When these two join forces magic ensues. It is pure delight."

The production will feature over 25 songs with a variety of musical styles ranging from jazz and blues, to gospel, country and folk.

Pickett, a longtime actor, has theatre, film and TV credits that include Dream Girls, The Buddy Holly Story, Ramona and Beezus, Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief, Once Upon A Time and Red Widow.

How Can I Keep From Singing is being held at the Kay Meek Studio Theatre, 1700 Mathers St., West Vancouver. It will be staged Friday, Sept. 13 at 7:30 p.m. Check www.kaymeekcentre.com for ticket prices.