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’s a beautiful holiday weekend in Seattle, just in time for Folklife. Does that make up for the horribly rainy U District Street Fair last weekend? I’ll leave that for others to decide. I spent a few hours at the festival on Friday and managed to sell a couple of books. I plan to take it easy the rest of the weekend, just as soon as I pass along this fine assortment of band names.
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.
Carpetman
The superhero we need to save us from bad flooring choices.
Dogs on Acid
Even tripping, still the goodest boys.
Freak Heat Waves
Sneak up after months of rain, always catching us northwesterners unaware. Buy your sunscreen now and don’t forget to use it!
the pond
Another single-syllable aquatic ecosystem! Lots of biology going on in a small space. They need to be on a bill with Lake and Marsh from last week’s post.
widowdusk
The appropriate shade of mourning attire for the evening before the funeral.
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Karen Eisenbrey 