1965 – Paul Simon at The Trapdoor, The Botley House, Chesham

In 1965 Paul Simon performed at least 3 times at The Trapdoor Folk Club.

On the first known date in June, the 24th, some 115 enthusiasts saw him perform. He seems to have missed 2 trains so arrived too late, but [] the listened amde enjoyed a performance which the organisrers rated better than his recent London appearances. Particularly interesting was Paul’s visit because so many of the artists have been rendering his songs, and people were anxious to see in person the “Paul Simon everyone was talking about“. (in Buncks Examiner, July 2nd, 1965).

On Juyly 29th he was back by popular demand.

On December 3rd was a birthday concert beacuse the lub exiswted for almosta year. The show as held at High Wycombe Town Hall. On the bill will be the very popular song-writer, Paul Simon, who has been making a big impact in the last year. [in Bucks Examiner November 12, 1965)

1965-06-24 The Trapdoor Folkcluc, Chesham, Botley House
1965-07-29 The Trapdoor Folkcluc, Chesham, Botley House [see advertisement above]
1965-12-03 The Trapdoor, High Wycombe Town Hall

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