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!
How is it August already? I have this leftover habit of thought from my school days (and my kids’ school days) that summer will be slower paced, but looking at my calendar, that is almost never true. This weekend, I’ll be out selling and signing books from the Author Event Network booth at Lake City Summer Fest, Saturday, August 3, 10:30 am — 4:30 pm. I’m stocked up on all 6 titles, so come say hi and pick up your next beach read!
And if you’re just here for the band names, that is perfectly okay! 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.
Amo Cat
The bilingual feline lover’s bumper sticker. (Due to a misprint in the listings, I thought I was choosing Amp Cat, which is also a great name. Amp Cats is a duo in the UK.)
Denim Genie
Lives in the pocket of thrift-store Levis. When you rub the rivets, they emerge and grant your wish for a good fit.
GUNK
My favorite word for sticky crud rhymes with punk!
Irreversible Entanglements
When the kittens get into the yarn supply and run it all over the house. That’s your decor now.
Midnight Diner
Breakfast anytime. America at its greatest.
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Karen Eisenbrey 