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The other Presley

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Published online 11 Nov 09

What would have happened if Elvis Presley’s still-born twin, Jesse, had survived? Would the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s brother (the Duke of Rock ‘n’ Roll?) have become a pale copy of the real thing? Tonight, “Songs for Jesse Presley”, a performance at the Music Gallery in Toronto, raises just such questions as three musicians “unveil their artistic zygotes” by playing covers of the songs that have influenced their own work. Curated by journalist Carl Wilson, the event is tied to an exhibition on twins at the The Power Plant contemporary art gallery by new media artist Candice Breitz (“Same Same”, until 15 November). We’re seeing double already.

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