NESMA is 10 years old - October 2012! Read about the history of this
organization here.
The goals of NESMA include:
To
create a list of bands, contacts, supporters, venues, etc. that Alliance bands
can access as resources and support, from Nova Scotia south to Florida,
and west to St. Paul, Minnesota.
To further expand the musical expression of the surf/instrumental genre
to the general population, and to accept and support the different influences
that original music and bands have contributed, created, and developed, and are
playing, actively or inactively, through bar gigs, shows, festivals, recording
studios and/or in basement practice space.
To
connect regional surf bands through a comprehensive communications network
(who’s who, who’s new, who’s doing what & where).
To
get and promote recognition for the surf bands in the north, east, southeast
U.S. on a national and
global level.
The vision of NESMA includes:
The
belief that surf / instrumental bands can work together, trade shows (within and
outside a band’s own region), exchange recordings, and eliminate “turf
wars”.
The
hope that established surf / instrumental bands can lend support, advice, and
encouragement to those less fortunate or just starting out, for the benefit of
the Alliance and the genre.
The
ideal of creating a network for traveling bands to rely on for support when
touring, even if it’s just a place to stay with surf-friendly supporters.
The
belief that this Alliance will be a force to be reckoned with, within and outside
the genre and the region.
