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!
Here we are almost at the end of another year! I hope you achieved a goal, added a new favorite band to your playlist, and read a book that made you laugh and/or think. Based on how the last leap/election year treated us, I have to admit I’m heading into 2024 with some trepidation. But maybe if we all save the world a little bit every day, it will be all right.
Whatever happens, here’s a whole New Year’s Eve lineup of great band names to celebrate! 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.
Art School Dropouts
Some of them didn’t actually drop out. They changed their major to accounting, got a regular job, and kept making art on their own time.
Dusty Suns
I’m not climbing up there to wipe them off.
The Hypno-Techs
I’ll bet they have the grooviest lab coats.
Town of Trees
What is a forest, after all?
True Loves
They’ve been exchanging birds, rings, and pear trees since Monday. We’re up to geese now.
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Karen Eisenbrey 