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!
Seattle is experiencing the rare phenomenon of a sunny, warmish weekend in April. Not to worry, rain returns this evening, but if yesterday was any indication, Green Lake and the beaches will be packed. Enjoy the sun, then seek shelter from the wet, perhaps in a dive bar with live music. The band name game is strong this weekend.
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.
It’s a beautiful day for baseball, but if you must brawl, this is how to do it. Everybody kick some dirt.
Maybe on the run from the law or other wizards. Maybe just an introvert in need of time to himself.
Some guys have so many red flags, they’re radioactive.
Garbomancy–telling someone’s fortune based on what they tossed out.
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- 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 