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, for one, was happy to wake up to cooler temps and smoke-free skies. I’m sure attendees and organizers of the various outdoor music festivals were relieved, too. I’m choosing to do as little as possible this weekend, but I found some well-named bands to check out.

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 bottom to never miss a post.

LiquorJacket
To be taken seriously as a drinker, you must put on the uniform.

Loathe
This is my favorite verb for extreme dislike; an assertive blend of well-earned hatred and disgust.

Playlunch
Noon recess or plastic food in the toy kitchen. Fun either way.

Sorbet Sheepdog and the Anthropomorphic Sound System
I bask in the glory of this cartoonishly long name. Even the amps are characters.

Suprrr Powrrr
I want to see a hero save the day with fun and creative spelling. (I couldn’t find any music, but the linked website is entertaining.)

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