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!
I hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving (or alternative activity, if you avoid the big feast). We are still eating pie. I am thankful for, among other things, the creative band names that continue to emerge from the music community.
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.
Crawling On
Get on stage however you can. The show must go on.
The Hasslers
Making some minor but probably entertaining trouble.
Long Read
My favorite gift to receive is a big, chonky book. I’ll be occupied for the rest of the holiday at least.
Teenage Sequence
Adolescence: not so much a phase as a required step in a complex process.
Toadface
Could be taken as an insult, but c’mon, have you ever looked at a toad? Adorable.
Upcoming Events
I will be selling and signing books from the Author Event Network booth at two holiday markets in December:
Holiday Makers Market
Saturday, December 2
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Mercer Island Community Center
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island, WA 98040
Roosevelt High School Holiday Bazaar
Saturday, December 9
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Roosevelt High School
1215 NE 68th St, Seattle, WA 98115
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.
- I share highlights from this blog in my quarterly author newsletter, The Storypunk Report, as well as news of what I’m writing and reading, upcoming events, and other goodies, including “Wizard in the Mosh Pit,” an exclusive short story just for subscribers. Click the link to check out the archive and subscribe here for future issues. (Or just follow the blog for your weekly dose of band names.)
Karen Eisenbrey 