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!
First off, a very happy birthday to my brother and bandmate, Neal! We performed as a duo called Your Mother Should Know from 2011-2019 and also provided the real-life sounds for my fictional band St. Rage. We plan to return for a our first gig in 5 years this November! We are working up a set of YMSK and St. Rage songs for Amateur Night, opening for Dead Bars on Thanksgiving Eve at the Sunset. Mark your calendars now!
As far as I know, none of the following bands are fictional, but they are all worthy of recognition. 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.
Career Woman
Not nearly as sophisticated a thing to be as they made it sound when I was growing up. Also, is there such a thing as a career man?
The Greeting Committee
How to overthink a welcome.
Moving in Slow
Unload the truck at your new place, unpack the necessities, live out of boxes for the next year or three.
My Real Job
Is it the one you love or the one that pays the bills? A real blessing when it’s both.
Secret Number
Could be contact info for private communications, but I like to think it’s another name for a hidden track at the end of a recording.
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Karen Eisenbrey 