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’m participating in a virtual writers’ retreat today, so this blog post serves as a good warm-up activity.
It’s a beautiful, springlike day in Seattle, so I understand if people don’t want to go inside, but if you’re looking for an indoor concert that’s not in a dive bar, I’ll be attending the celebration of the centenary of influential Seattle composer Lockrem Johnson at Chapel Performance Space tonight at 8 pm. Based on the rehearsals, it’ll be a great show. Details HERE.
Meanwhile, the band names never stop. 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.
Animal Heaven
They all get in. I imagine they’re more selective about people.
Death & Texas
Gets in on wordplay alone, but could also be a sly political comment.
Elephant Gym
Pachyderms thundering up and down the basketball court, dunking with their trunks.
Pigeon Pit
This one is just plain fun to say. And there must be french fries in that hole, or the birds would just fly out.
Shadow Work
Exploring the darkness that exists because light exists.
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Karen Eisenbrey 