The NERFA Nominating Committee is pleased to announce that a total of seven candidates will appear on this year’s ballot to run for NERFA’s board of directors. These include the four candidates (Sarah Craig, Bernie Drury, Kemp Harris, Aaron Tornberg) that were put forward by the nominating committee, as part of the recommended slate — as well […]
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Congratulations to our Round two winners! Their songs will be shared with radio stations as part of an annual CD compilation, and they will also receive a $100 gift card to Elderly Instruments. Thank you to our judges, Melissa Ferrick and Cindy Howes, who thoughtfully listened to over 150 submissions to find these remarkable songs.
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Congratulations to our Round 1 winners! Their songs will be shared with radio stations as part of an annual CD compilation, and they will also receive a $100 gift card to Elderly Instruments. Thank you to our judges, Ellis Paul and Marilyn Rea Beyer, who thoughtfully listened to songs from nearly A THIRD of our current
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Want to hear about “every stupid, inexplicable and bizarre thing that could happen to a pair of young idiots … naive enough to think they could play folk music for a living?” As a kid, Canadian folk musician Garnet Rogers spent many hours in front of the old floor model radio listening to Grand Ol’ Opry
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Key Information: The series is open to formal showcasing artists from the previous year. All shows have a minimum guarantee of $400 We are only looking for opportunities for Thursday or Sunday concerts. Welcome to the second year of the Coffee and Wood series, a concert initiative sponsored by NERFA, designed specifically to revive and
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Calling All Songwriters! We are excited to introduce the NERFA Songwriting Contest, a new initiative to celebrate the rich diversity of talent within our community! This is a fantastic chance for songwriters to showcase their artistry and the passion that drives it. We’re on the lookout for songs that demonstrate exceptional songcraft – those compelling
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The Northeast Regional Folk Alliance (NERFA) is pleased to announce the election of Joel Elliott, Lisa Kaston, and Cheryl Prashker to its esteemed Board of Directors. With a wealth of experience and passion for folk music, Joel Elliot, Lisa Kaston, and Cheryl Prashker bring valuable insights and expertise to NERFA’s leadership team. Their dedication to
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Every year, NERFA (Northeast Regional Folk Alliance) members nominate and elect board members who represent folk music industry leadership and help shape the future of our organization. The upcoming annual election closes on February 8, with the candidates posted below, including photos, bios, and platform statements. A secure online election ballot has been distributed by
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NERFA Response to the Online Petition With the approaching NERFA Board of Directors elections, we want to provide the Community with information to aid in your decision making. It is only now that we can respond in detail to the online petition that has been circulating regarding current NERFA leadership. Upon receiving the petition, the
