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!
It was snowing like mad, then the sun came out and the yard was full of birds. Must be February. Happy Groundhog’s Eve to those who celebrate! I got you the gift of band names.
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Bike Routes
Infrastructure for human-powered transport. Good for the environment, and for the human. Like singing!
The Floor is Not Lava
Does that mean it’s safe to put our feet on the floor, or is there something worse down there? Maybe I’ll stay on the couch.
Garden of Agony
Sore muscles from digging, weeding, and pruning are the price we pay for produce and beauty.
Quiet They’ll Hear You
Maybe not the best warning to give a nervous opening act.
The Tune Tourists
Traveling the song world on waves of music. This sounds like my kind of trip!
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Karen Eisenbrey 