 The National Hardwood Floor Association started in Portland, Oregon in 1987.Originally consisting of a group of undergraduate students attending Reed College, the 'band' was anointed the NHFA by Conheim for the release of the "Savage Vigilance For A Rug-Free America" LP.First issued by his own Electro Motive label, the CD version was produced under a cooperation agreement with Portland imprint Soleilmoon Recordings in 1993.