Naming a band is an act of concentrated creative expression. Since 2010, Square Pig in a Round Hole has been rewarding 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 Everout nightlife listings for abundant source material!
I’m a little late to the blog this week–I spent half the day at Fremont Fair, selling books and chatting with people who might buy books later. A little wet in the early hours, but it turned into a good event. I caught a glimpse of the Solstice Parade on my way out, but didn’t hang around. These band names won’t share themselves!
If you are able, please buy these bands’ music and merch. And … hit the follow button at the lower right to never miss a post!
Plague Mind
Is this the same as “Covid Brain,” or is this those sympathetic symptoms I experience the moment I learn someone I might have been near has tested positive?
Song of Salmon
Erotic poetry about spawning, sometimes read as metaphor for the love of the fish god.
Sue the Fish
You can try, but good luck serving her or getting her to show up in a dry-land court. (Could also be the subject of the Song, above.)
Trash Baguette
Scored from the dumpster behind the fine French restaurant.
Wiseacre
Decades ago, a smart-aleck spellchecker suggested “wiseacre” as a correction of “Eisenbrey.” Seemed about right.
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My new science fiction novel, Ego & Endurance is out now! Details here! If you’re intrigued by a hard sci-fi workplace rom-com/survival story in space, inspired by and patterned on the Shackleton expedition, please check it out!
Karen Eisenbrey 