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!
I’m wrapping up August and beginning September with an unusual amount of activity, and at least for this weekend, the weather is cooperating! I will be selling books with Author Event Network at two festivals coming up in quick succession: Blackberry Festival in Bremerton, WA on Saturday, August 31, and Lighthouse Festival in Mukilteo, WA on Saturday, September 7; and I will be improvising with Banned Rehearsal on Friday, September 6 at Gallery 1412 in Seattle in celebration of 40 years of creative musical expression.
Meanwhile, I will always put in the labor to find the highest quality band names. If you are able, please buy these bands’ music and merch. And … hit the subscribe button at the lower right to never miss a post.
Anti-Sapien
Down with thinking; consciousness is so last millennium.
No Edits
Every new writer’s dream. Should probably never come true; edits can uncover the real story.
Sweet Nothin
Ephemeral, undefinable, but you know and love it when you find it.
Tiny Vipers
Never underestimate small beings. They might be fanged and venomous.
Understater
Keeping expectations manageable.
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Karen Eisenbrey 