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!
Just like 38 years ago when my spouse and I were on our honeymoon, the day started foggy but is now all blue sky and sunshine. Not yet spooky at all, but it is that season. I found lots of fitting band names to choose from.
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Cats with Bowties
It is the season of putting costumes on everything, including pets. I have never had a cat that would agree to wear a costume, but they do look dapper in a bowtie.
fluttering
Like butterfly wings, so delicate it’s all in lowercase, but might cause a hurricane on the other side of the world.
Ouija Boob
That sudden turn from occult and spooky to crass and goofy is what this month is all about.
SkullKat
On theme for October. Doesn’t even need a bowtie to be eerily cool.
Spider Cult
During spider season, we bow down to our arachnid overlords. They were there all along.
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Karen Eisenbrey 