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‘ What would Johnny do here ? If somebody said this to him , how would he react ?’ It ’ s understanding that people will probably come in with preconceived notions of what they think he will be like and just going back to the source and finding the honesty , the truth and essence of what he was like and bringing that to the performances .” Another challenge for the cast is that jam sessions are supposed to be a spontaneous display of creativity . How do you recreate that vibe night after night ? How do you keep it fresh after hundreds of performances ? Moreau says it ’ s easier than you would think . He points out how even though they try to be consistent each time they perform , there are a myriad of things which affect the way the songs come out . Everything from broken guitar strings to blown amplifier tubes and dropped picks will make each performance unique . “ I ’ ve done the show with James Barry ( who plays Carl Perkins )

Watch Elvis Presley perform “ Hound Dog ”

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