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!
The listings this week were teeming with shows and festivals (and by extension, band names). I’ll even be attending one–not a rock & roll show, but Keith Eisenbrey Plays Benjamin Boretz (Saturday, July 20 8 pm Chapel Performance Space at the Good Shepherd Center). I recommend it if you’re up for some interesting solo piano music in a serene and beautiful setting. The windows will be open.
Also, this is the last weekend to 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.
On with the 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.
Bad Cop/Bad Cop
Somebody will be confessing to something.
Let Me Downs
One aspect of Northwest Loser Pride: assuming disappointment at the outset. Especially if you’re a Tacoma band, as they are.
Sign Crushes Motorist
Could be a headline about a horrible accident, or maybe just a report on the driver’s feelings upon seeing “Welcome to [state they’d rather not enter].”
The Strings Aflame
Visually arresting special effect, but careful of your fingers!
Supreme Masters of Relaxed Living
If this isn’t about cats, I don’t know what is.
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Karen Eisenbrey 
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