When it comes to naming flowers, I must agree with Shakespeare – the sweetness of their smell & their delicate beauty are immune to nomenclature. But when it comes to naming a band, you must bring your ‘A’ game. Original, cool or catchy; you’d better bat 2 out of 3. Fame and fortune are not a given, even with the right name, but at least you aren’t boring us. Please avoid using the words: cinnamon, owl or vampire in your band’s name (trust me on this – they come up all too often). As KZSC’s Music Librarian, I have archived bunches of bands. Here’s a short list of some of the names to catch my eye in the stacks at KZSC: Ass Baboons of Venus, Lesbians on Ecstasy, Armageddon Dildos, Sweep the Leg Johnny and Screw Tractor. Some of my personal favorites include Soul Coughing, Wall of Voodoo and Romeo Void. Alas, there are many others worthy of mention, but I’m the one blogging here, not William S.
-DAS
About the author
The Savage - 25 years on the West Coast, but he still has the East Coast attitude to carry him through, even if the caffeine fails him at times. The long-time host of Unfiltered Camels, David Anton Savage, is now well into an extensive revamp of the library here at KZSC and hopes to be done by June of 2013. Wish him luck, because the fruits of his labor could mean more sweet music to your ears. Stay tuned.