Playing in FolkClubs in the UK 1964/1965

Have been able to collect some more folkclub venues where Paul Simon played during 1964 / 1965. Many were found on the MUDCAT.org platform where those who visited the clubs in the mid-60’s share their memories. Not always an exact year or date could be found to be added.

Here are the new finds:

• The Castle
• Cecil Sharp Hous (CSH)
• St Mary’s College, Folk Club (Simon is mentioned as a regular guest)
• Blackmore Folk Club
• RAOB Rooms Folk Club (??)
• Catford, The Railway Tavern
• Chiselhurst, Chiselhurst Caves
• London, Blackheath, The Green man
• Cleethorpe

In 1965 Paul Simon played on July 13th at Exeter Jolly Porter Folk Club. The organisers had tried to get Donovan, “but he pulled out at the last minute so we got Paul Simon who we had never heard of. Until then there was the Dylan crowd and the traditionalists, somehow Paul united the two groups that evening and influenced both playing and song writing in the area” [Source: Dudley at Mudcat.org on Feb 20, 2011]