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 Stranger’s Everout nightlife listings for abundant source material!
It’s almost Halloween! The forecast looks pretty good for trick-or-treating. We rarely get many kids stopping by, but I’m happy to fill your bag with band name treats.
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.
Almighty Conman the Third
There is no grandiose confidence like that of a grifter from a long line of grifters.
The Bathroom Poets
What is it about a restroom stall that inspires the rhymers? Almost as good as the shower.
Bird Bones
Strong enough and light enough for flight. Nature’s engineering marvel.
Everything Oscillating
The only way to keep your balance is to move with the other moving things.
Mind Shrine
A sacred memorial made only of memories. Nice near rhyme, too.
Shameless Self-Promotion: On Saturday, November 4 at 11 am Pacific, I will be part of an online author panel during the free Words & Pictures Festival. We will read excerpts and discuss our work. I have also signed up for the open mic between 3 and 4:30 pm. For both events, I plan to read from Ego & Endurance. Find the whole schedule of in-person, online, and hybrid events for readers, writers, and artists HERE.
Two last things before you go:
- I run The Rage Brigade, a Facebook group for conversation about fantasy, science fiction, superheroes, and music (and the intersections thereof). If that sounds like fun, come join us here.
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Karen Eisenbrey 