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!
On Saturday, September 7, 11 am to 7 pm, I will be selling books with Author Event Network at the Lighthouse Festival in Mukilteo, WA. It should be a beautiful day by the water, so come out and pick up a book or three from me or another local author. This will be my last warm-weather event, but I will be back out there for a few holiday markets in November and December.
But it’s OK if you’re only here for the 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.
Civil Rebellion
A nice, polite uprising … to begin with.
Dead on a Sunday
Describes both the typical dive bar, and me the day after a long, tiring Saturday event.
Guilty Bystander
Not part of it but complicit.
The Softies
While there’s always a place for grit and a hard edge, it’s also good to try a little tenderness.
Virtual Riot
Safer, less destructive, and more considerate of the neighbors, but would anyone pay attention?
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Karen Eisenbrey 