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!
Wow, here comes another Christmas already! For the first time since 2019, we’re hosting a feast at Square Pig HQ, deliberately allowing an extra 10 people into our weird little house. I fully expect Dickensian levels of crowding and festivity. I asked for this, so I promise not to complain (too much) about whatever chaos ensues.
Meanwhile, allow me to stuff your stocking with band names! 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.
Astral Jukebox
The music of the spheres is rockin’.
fruition
The year’s almost over. I hope your plans and goals yielded a bumper crop!
HORSEFIGHT
Don’t bring a cow to it.
The Make Believe Society
If your organization’s members and officers are all fictional, do you get more done, or less?
Sarah Shook & the Disarmers
Classic X & the Y structure, pointing toward a possible route to peace on Earth.
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Karen Eisenbrey 