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 finished edits on my next book! If you like a cozy fantasy adventure about magic users learning to be their adult selves, watch for Promise Stones and Granny’s Bones, coming soon! (Once the cover art is finished.) Now I have to come up with a brief yet engaging description, which is harder than writing the whole book. This is the middle book of the series, though, so it’s probably best to start with book 1, A Quest for Hidden Things.
Meanwhile, the bands are still out there being creative with their 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.
American Moon
Gentle reminder that our flag being on it doesn’t mean it belongs to us. We can be proud of getting there first and still share. (And for those keeping track, this is the 53rd moon-themed name to be featured.)
BATNAP!
I love the excitement implicit in the formatting. Who wouldn’t be excited about catching a quick snooze during the night shift?
Forest Service
Sounds serious and administrative, but what’s more creative than a forest, providing clean air and water? If we serve the forest, it will continue to take care of us.
Manchildhood
Two different concepts collide, giving us a stage of development that a lot of people need to hurry up and grow out of.
Pink Moss
Seems like something from another planet, but nature is wild and wonderful enough that I can believe this is real.
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Karen Eisenbrey 