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!
This Saturday, July 13, 10 am to 8 pm, I will be selling and signing books from the Author Event Network booth at West Seattle Summerfest. If you’re in the neighborhood of West Seattle Junction, come say hi and pick up your next beach read from me or another fine local author. And hey, if you’re a bookish sort, please do me the favor of filling out a short survey HERE. Not a Pipe Publishing, the indie press that publishes my work, is considering creating a monthly book club, and they want your input. Completing the survey is not a commitment to join the club, but all respondents will receive a coupon code for $10 off an order of $30 or more from the Not A Pipe store, plus a link to a bundle of short fiction and poetry.
Meanwhile … 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.
Caudal Peduncle
When an actual anatomical term sounds like goofy nonsense, you know it will make a great band name.
Cheeks
We all start life with four, cute and round.
Moondough
Future currency of the groovy Independent Lunar Cooperative. (The recent spate of moon-themed band names continues. By my count, this is the fourth this summer and #46 over all.)
Sharkeologist
All of the artifacts are teeth.
Witch Moose
This familiar won’t fit on the broom, but maybe it flies and lets the witch ride.
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.
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Karen Eisenbrey 