Naming a band is an act of concentrated creative expression. Square Pig in a Round Hole exists to reward five favorite band names each week. Winners are (usually) listed alphabetically. Selection is wholly unscientific and subject to whim, with a bias toward wordplay, humor, and local flavor. In most cases, I won’t know anything about the bands at the time of selection. Thanks to the Seattle Times club listings for abundant source material!
I’m deliberately avoiding Bumbershoot, a longstanding tradition at our house. If you go, be sure to give lots of love to the small-font bands. And put on your sunscreen! Here are some non-festival bands whose names stood out:
If Goldilocks comes back, they’ll be ready.
Past honoree Tiny Bones has changed their name! I like the witchy/sci-fi mashup.
Anyone who has lived in a cowtown knows why this is humorous.
If true, you probably deserve it. Alternatively, why the bears need a fortress.
WaterToaster and the No-show Dr
Classic X and the Y structure soars over the top into downright weird. Everyone knows you can’t toast water, but you’ll need a doctor (or undertaker) if you try.
Karen Eisenbrey 