MattCrunk
Joined: Apr 19, 2007
Posts: 92
Town Creek, Alabama
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Posted on Oct 18 2007 08:41 PM
Hey Guys,
It seems we have a small but enthusiastic surf scene growing in Huntsville, Alabama and the surrounding area. Members of bands such as Daikaiju and The Penetrators call the place home.
Just on a whim, I decided to start a yahoo group called The North Alabama Surf Alliance (NASA): an online group for the promotion, support, and networking of the surf music scene in and around North Alabama. Membership is open to players and fans alike.
I thought it only fitting that the logo (and acronym) pay homage to that other organization that's such a large part of Huntsville.
If anyone is interested or has ideas about how to promote it give me a shout.
— Matt Crunk
Decatur, Alabama
Founder: North Alabama Surf Alliance (NASA)
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eddiekatcher
Joined: Mar 14, 2006
Posts: 2775
Atlanta, GA
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Posted on Oct 18 2007 09:35 PM
Yo Matt, don't forget us jaw ga boys.......ed
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ElMonstroPorFavor
Joined: Sep 01, 2006
Posts: 2726
New Orleans, LA
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Posted on Oct 19 2007 11:44 AM
I was about to complain that you didn't extend it to other gulf coast states but your acronym is too good
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WoodyJ
Joined: Apr 05, 2006
Posts: 1544
Bethlehem, GA
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Posted on Oct 19 2007 11:58 AM
Eddie, I thought you were the Big Kahuna of the Atlanta Surf Song Elevation Society (A.S.S.E.S.)?
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Surfgitar
Joined: Mar 16, 2007
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Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
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Posted on Oct 19 2007 12:01 PM
Woody,
And don't forget about the Florida And Georgia Surf Syndicate (F.A.G.S.S.)
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eddiekatcher
Joined: Mar 14, 2006
Posts: 2775
Atlanta, GA
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Posted on Oct 19 2007 12:27 PM
Woody.........It's the "Alternative Southern Surf Elevation Society." Close, my good man, but no cigar. ed
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ToneBoy
Joined: Feb 17, 2007
Posts: 281
Murfreesboro, TN
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Posted on Oct 19 2007 01:00 PM
Is Murfreesboro, TN close enough to Decatur and Huntsville to qualify? Woody and Eddie, maybe you both should join my new organization..
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eddiekatcher
Joined: Mar 14, 2006
Posts: 2775
Atlanta, GA
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Posted on Oct 19 2007 01:18 PM
Hey Matt........pay no attention to my fellow partners in crime.........ed
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PolloGuitar
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 5097
San Francisco
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Posted on Oct 19 2007 01:27 PM
Just curious to know if there is a South Alabama Surf Alliance- are there that many surf bands in Alabama that you need two chapters? 
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eddiekatcher
Joined: Mar 14, 2006
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Atlanta, GA
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Posted on Oct 19 2007 02:49 PM
Oh boy was I just waiting for that one........With all due respect to my good buddies in Alabama surf bands and surf music promotion, one just CAN'T get any further South......than Alabama......ed
Oh yeah, there is actually surf at times in Alabama. St George Island is pretty hip, but it ain't Tybee. Right WoodyJ?
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ToneBoy
Joined: Feb 17, 2007
Posts: 281
Murfreesboro, TN
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Posted on Oct 19 2007 03:06 PM
Hey, we have islands in Tennessee too!!! Okay... so there stuck in the middle of Corp of Engineer lakes.. but who's counting...
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Twangler
Joined: Mar 26, 2006
Posts: 147
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Posted on Oct 31 2007 12:32 AM
Hey Matt,
I need to check back more often! We ought to organize a spring shindig around these parts.
Spanky
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eddiekatcher
Joined: Mar 14, 2006
Posts: 2775
Atlanta, GA
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Posted on Oct 31 2007 07:37 AM
Absolutely! Let's do it! ed
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kaijusaafu
Joined: Apr 04, 2006
Posts: 498
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Posted on Nov 01 2007 04:45 PM
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MattCrunk
Joined: Apr 19, 2007
Posts: 92
Town Creek, Alabama
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Posted on Nov 06 2007 09:37 AM
Then let's put it together. Anyone care to suggest a venue? There's always the Flying Monkey.
We'd talked of this before, but with a few months of planning we could really do it up right. I'm thinkin' beach party.
If anyone else is interested let me know. It'd be great to get four or five bands.
— Matt Crunk
Decatur, Alabama
Founder: North Alabama Surf Alliance (NASA)
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eddiekatcher
Joined: Mar 14, 2006
Posts: 2775
Atlanta, GA
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Posted on Nov 06 2007 11:09 AM
How about Brannen Springs? Isn't that near you over in Huntsville. I raced hydroplanes on that lake once in the early '70s.
I drove by it when I was in Huntsville for Rip's memorial service and couldn't believe that we had actually raced on that tiny lake!!!!
How about a several band winter "ice breaker?" always a fun thing.....ed
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Twangler
Joined: Mar 26, 2006
Posts: 147
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Posted on Nov 10 2007 01:54 AM
I'll put some thought into some locale's. An outdoor family friendly place would be ideal.
Spanky
MattCrunk
Then let's put it together. Anyone care to suggest a venue? There's always the Flying Monkey.
We'd talked of this before, but with a few months of planning we could really do it up right. I'm thinkin' beach party.
If anyone else is interested let me know. It'd be great to get four or five bands.
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MattCrunk
Joined: Apr 19, 2007
Posts: 92
Town Creek, Alabama
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Posted on Nov 11 2007 12:06 PM
I've already spoken with the Monkey staff and it's a go there if we want to go ahead and set a tentative date.
If we wait till it's warm enough we could do it outdoors on the back docks, and have volleyball and other beach activities on the lawn. Maybe even incorporate in an old school car show or cruise-in to draw more people.
— Matt Crunk
Decatur, Alabama
Founder: North Alabama Surf Alliance (NASA)
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MattCrunk
Joined: Apr 19, 2007
Posts: 92
Town Creek, Alabama
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Posted on Nov 14 2007 01:21 PM
OK, so let's get this thing set. Who's in so far?
Daikaiju? The Penetrators? The Mariners? Anyone else? Please let me know if you're definitely in.
We need a date. How does a Saturday or Sunday in April sound?
— Matt Crunk
Decatur, Alabama
Founder: North Alabama Surf Alliance (NASA)
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eddiekatcher
Joined: Mar 14, 2006
Posts: 2775
Atlanta, GA
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Posted on Nov 14 2007 01:28 PM
thanks Matt,
Count the Surge! in as well. Sounds like a large time and the earlier we have a date in mind, the quicker we can confirm it.
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— Traditional........speak softly and play through a big blonde amp. Did I mention that I still like big blonde amps?
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