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In January 1961, a 19-year-old Bob Dylan made his first New York City appearance at Cafe Wha? That same year, he turned up in Cambridge at Club 47 — now Club Passim — and talked his way onto the stage between another act's sets.

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In January 1961, a 19-year-old Bob Dylan made his first New York City appearance at Cafe Wha?

That same year, he turned up in Cambridge at Club 47 — now Club Passim — and talked his way onto the stage between another act's sets.

Both rooms are still standing, still booking songwriters.

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In January 1961, a 19-year-old Bob Dylan made his first New York City appearance at Cafe Wha? That same year, he turned up in Cambridge at Club 47 — now Club Passim — and talked his way onto the stage between another act's sets. Both rooms are still standing, still booking songwriters.

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Both rooms are still standing, still booking songwriters.

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