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Square Pig in a Round Hole-December 21, 2024

Written by kareneisenbreywriter

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!

As I write this, it is nearly sunrise on the winter solstice at my latitude. I will be spending what daylight hours there are today with the Writing Against the Darkness team, writing from sunrise to sunset to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Association. This is our dress rehearsal for the main Longest Day event on the summer solstice in June. This writing marathon feels short by comparison! If this cause is meaningful to you, I hope you will consider donating at http://act.alz.org/goto/KarenEisenbrey
 
And if you’re only here for the band names, I have a solstice gift for you. 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.

Morning People
I am not one, though I was up before the sun today. But those of us who like to sleep in need someone to be alert in the early hours, so thanks to those who are. (This live project is a collection of friends performing a solo album, which you can hear HERE.)

Room for Cream
Just how I order my coffee. This is the time of year to add a little richness wherever you can get it.

Shy Leviathan
Just because it’s big doesn’t mean it’s outgoing. Be patient and let it come to you in its own time. And hide the harpoons.

Spider Lounge
A cozy hideaway for a subset of Halloween people and their favorite arachnids.

The Unsundered
A lovely old-fashioned term with an appealing rhyme. Stronger together.

Two last things before you go:

  1. I run The Rage Brigade, a Facebook group for conversation about fantasy, science fiction, superheroes, and music (and the intersections thereof). If that sounds like fun, come join us here.
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