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!
I can’t believe it’s June, both “already” and because the sun’s out. Let’s enjoy it while we can. And remember, band names don’t care about the weather. They will be there for us even when the rain returns.
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Billy Stoops & the Dirt Angels
Classic X and the Y naming structure. The bandleader’s name implies he’s not afraid to get down on the ground with the band, gleefully waving their arms and legs to make pictures in soil.
Birds with Arms
First bears, and now birds? When will this weapon obsession end?
Broodzone
Can’t make up my mind: henhouse, emo moshpit, or the moors with Heathcliff?
Headless Bastard
After a few drinks, the insults no longer need to make perfect sense.
Worry Club
We’ve all been enrolled whether we wanted to be or not.
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Karen Eisenbrey 