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!
Getting this posted a little early because I will be out this Saturday, August 2, selling and signing my books at the Lake City Summer Fest from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm. If you need to add books by local authors to your book bingo or summer reading list, find me and my pals in the Author Event Network booth on NE 125th Street near the library. AEN also has a presence this weekend at the Magnolia Summer Fest and Taste of Kitsap.
It’s also perfectly OK if you’re only here for the 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.
Lap Lions
There’s nothing cozier than reading with a big, lazy cat purring on your lap. It might be worth considering a size limit, though.
Mid Century Mods
Some looks and sounds never go out of style. (Born as I was in the 1960s, I might adopt this title, which sounds way cooler than little old lady.)
No Stupid Questions
Truth. No guarantees that the answers won’t be straight-up nonsense.
Small Sports
Are we talking four square and marbles here, or are these games you need a microscope to watch? Who are the champion microbes?
Some Velvet Sidewalk
Over-the-top luxury in some gated community us common folk will never experience? Or the kind of absurdity that makes perfect sense until you wake up?
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Karen Eisenbrey 