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’m posting this a day early because I will be out all day Saturday at the Helios Vendor Faire, Saturday, March 28 11:00 am — 6:00 pm, Helios Ballroom 213 Avenue D Snohomish, WA
If you’re in the area, come say hi and maybe pick up a new book or three! I’m sharing a table with fellow Author Event Network member Lya Badgley at this day of music, conversation, drinks, and locally made goodies. I write fantasy, sci-fi, and teen superhero comedy. Lya writes international suspense with strong female leads and a touch of the supernatural.
It’s also just fine if you’re here for the band names. If you are able, please buy these bands’ music and merch. Also, check out the Battle of the Bands my pal Chantel is doing at The Swamp, picking new competitors each week from Square Pig. And … hit the subscribe button at the lower right to never miss a post.
Period Bomb
Powerful and messy; just the thing to make mediocre men uncomfortable.
Poysenberry
“Pie, for me? I love pie. I knew you couldn’t stay mad. Mm, delicious! What kind of berry did you say? Oog, I feel strange…”
Reader
Of course I would include this one! As a writer, readers are some of my favorite people. Even better, they’re on a bill with past honoree No Edits.
The Two Lips
Besides punnily evoking a favorite seasonal bloom, this is a duo with the expected number of mouth parts each.
Underexposed
Indie musicians (and writers) lingering just out of the spotlight, hoping to be noticed.
Two last things before you go:
- 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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Karen Eisenbrey 