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!
Seattle, WA 98115
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Bulk Male
Discount shipping for the proverbial huge guy in the mosh pit. One at every show!
Desperate Electric
When your new stove is delivered just in time for the holidays, but there’s no outlet back there, who ya gonna call? (Based on a family member’s recent actual experience.)
Humaneyes
Spoken, it sounds like advice to writers about making their heroes and villains seem like real people. Written, it edges into horror territory as soon as there are more than two at a time.
Laserbeans
Careful–in addition to sharp claws, that cute kitty might have energy weapons for toes.
Party Bison
When you have a specific animal in mind for your celebration.
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Karen Eisenbrey 