In December, there are so many holiday concerts to choose from, we don't go to any. It's sort of reassuring to see all the ordinary, bar-band shows continuing unabated, with the usual abundance of great names. This week's picks:
Good Men and Thorough
I like the switch from "true" to "thorough." Not just loyal, they finish the job.
The Ill Legitimates
Whether or not they are bastards, these guys are sick in the best sense of the word.
Juno What?!
A name, a question, an announcement, and on top of everything else, punctuation!
The Mighty Titans of Tone
I love this for so many reasons: assonance, alliteration, exaggeration, unshakeable confidence, and attitude to burn.
Promethean Eulogy
Speaking of titans . . . You have to give this eulogy every day. With fireworks.
Naming a band is an act of concentrated creative expression. Square Pig in a Round Hole exists to reward five favorite band names each week. Winners are 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 Seattle Times club listings for abundant source material!
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