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!
Right on schedule, October has made the turn to wet and blustery. Much more suitable to ghosts and ghouls than blue skies and sunshine, I suppose. At least the colorful leaves are mostly still on the trees, and my roses have started blooming again. But if the weather forces you inside, find a place with live music and great band names.
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Everyone Asked about You
What the introvert really wants to hear the day after the big party they declined an invitation to. It’s nice to be asked, even nicer to be missed, and nicest of all to stay home.
Glum Reaper
Morosely harvesting souls just for something to do.
Mommyheads
A mother’s kids are never far from her thoughts, no matter how grown-up they are.
Mutual Shock
The meet-cute where both parties are shuffling around in their socks on carpet at the neighbor’s Halloween bash.
Seagulls Shanty
The hut on the dock where birds gather on a blustery night to sing sailing songs.
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Karen Eisenbrey 