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 and The Stranger nightlife listings for abundant source material!
Happy Blog Birthday! Square Pig in a Round Hole is 12 years old this weekend. (You can glimpse the beginnings here.) I have rarely missed a week in all that time because band names don’t sleep. During the dark days of 2020-21 when the live music venues were closed, I was thankful to have such a trove to choose from for retrospective posts, but I’m happier to find new material every week. I plan to be here until that well runs dry.
If you are able, please buy these bands’ music and merch to encourage them as we perhaps move into less interesting times. And … hit the follow button at the lower right to never miss a post!
Coyote Picnic
It’s the rare occasion when we want wild creatures taking their meals indoors. So are they always on a picnic?
Crunchbird
Extra-crispy musical goodness.
The Longest Johns
When you must step up your winter underwear game.
Radical Leftovers
After the Wobblies’ annual picnic.
Sp!tt
Just the name on its own–does it get more punk?
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Karen Eisenbrey 