Band name suggestions

[Celeste]

I'm needing a little help with deciding on a band name. I'm doing a little help for a band that's forming, such as PR, reviews, bookings, etc...

It's a great sounding band, but the name they chose is awful. The name they chose is "Smokin' Gun". I think it sounds total 80s. I cannot stand it. Their first show is in less than a month and I think they totally need a different band name before they start playing gigs.

The music they play is mostly originals. Their sound is a bluesy, classic rock, hard rock... Somewhere along the line of Led Zeppelin/The Black Crows.

Can any of you song writers help me out with any suggestions for a really cool band name? :Guitar:

I'd really appreciate your help, while I'm trying to brainstorm a name too.

Thanks!

celeste

[Linoge]

Daughter, perhaps. When I had aspirations of becoming a rockstar, that was gonna be the band's name. That, or The Cheesewillies.

>=)

[Rose]

Hmmmmmm, we need more info. Stories! Something to help us personalize the band name. Why did they choose Smokin' Gun?

In six months, when the band makes it big, the story of how they got their name will be all over the music mags. I guess it'd actually be kind of cool if the lead singer said, "Well, the woman who did our media kit hated the name we picked. So, she asked people on her writer's board to come up with a better one. That's why we're called The Query Letter Quartet! You see, it's got good alliteration..."

[Ella]

Led Crows.

[Ella]

On a more serious note, - having a lot of original music is good. Too many bands do cover with one or two originals. What if you took some of their lyrics and did some word play with those? Chances are, you'll spot an underlying 'theme' in their music, and can find a fitting name.

[Celeste]

Originally posted by RoseReifsnyder

...That's why we're called The Query Letter Quartet! You see, it's got good alliteration..."

LOL...That's funny! I asked them where they come up with the name they chose, but all they said was "It sounded kinda' cool!" But I think it sounds kinda' 'uncool'. I think it's cheesy.

They are a trio. Singer, who plays bass, a lead guitar player & a drummer.

I think what Ella suggested -- doing some word play with some of their lyrics -- is a good idea. Duh! Why didn't I think of that?! Lol...:Smack:

Thanks!

I'm going to pop in their cd and see what I can come up with.

celeste

[Celeste]

Rose,

I see you changed your dawg's pic in your avatar! He's so darn cute. I love those ears!

[Celeste]

Daughter, perhaps. When I had aspirations of becoming a rockstar, that was gonna be the band's name. That, or The Cheesewillies.

>=)

Although, I don't think it'd be the best band name, I think it does describe these three guys best! Lol...:Guitar:

[CACTUSWENDY]

:poke: And then when the band is a big success Jenna will want to do the bio on them....(let her):D

[poeboy]

I've always thought a good name for a band is "Lost Marbles". Or "The Loose Screws", but I don't like the way the "S" sounds blend together in that one.

[alanna]

Personally, i know a group of people whose last names were all Brunet, but they were all blonde. so whenever they talked about starting a band, they insisted it be called The Blonde Brunets.

that probably doesn't apply here though.
i like the lyric idea. and i agree that we need more info on the band. are they sushi obessed? obsessed with leather? blue with pink polka dots?

[wurdwise]

The Smashed Elephants.

[maestrowork]

Burning Hamsters

[alanna]

the poor elephants and hamsters! ::sniff:: you are cruel, cruel people! :mad:

[Celeste]

...and i agree that we need more info on the band.

More info, huh? Lets see...

They're three long haired hippy looking guys, so I don't think polka dots they'd like. Lol...They're not into leather. I guess, just picture Woodstock. That's what they look like they've stepped out of. But without the bell-bottoms! ;)

They are influenced by classic rock musicians, such as Zeppelin, The Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Cream, The Beatles, MC5, Iggy & the Stooges. They're also into blues, such as Buddy Guy, Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker...
(But definitely NOT Stevie Ray)

So, I think they're looking for of a vintage, hippy, rock & roll type name.

I'm still thinking...:idea:

[E.G. Gammon]

Jagged Eternity

or

<--Kitten's Tongue :tongue

[poeboy]

The Throwbacks
Magic Box Of Hats
Toadstool

[ShadowGuide]

Daughter, perhaps. When I had aspirations of becoming a rockstar, that was gonna be the band's name. That, or The Cheesewillies.

>=)

Linoge, Your idea is so good that another band has taken the name, and is doing well. My husband just bought one of their cd's.
So, kudos to you, but it can't help our pal here.

[ShadowGuide]

More info, huh? Lets see...

They're three long haired hippy looking guys, so I don't think polka dots they'd like. Lol...They're not into leather. I guess, just picture Woodstock. That's what they look like they've stepped out of. But without the bell-bottoms! ;)

They are influenced by classic rock musicians, such as Zeppelin, The Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Cream, The Beatles, MC5, Iggy & the Stooges. They're also into blues, such as Buddy Guy, Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker...
(But definitely NOT Stevie Ray)

So, I think they're looking for of a vintage, hippy, rock & roll type name.

I'm still thinking...:idea:

What about their outlook on life or political stance?
My husband's band, The Edibles, got their name from an Ambrose Bierce writing, worms-in-worms out sort of sentiment. Likewise, Tool, got their name from not wanting to be a tool in the machine. (Related to a military thing, where if someone isn't doing the right thing, you can just wait for a tool/self-righteous sort to turn them in for being "bad" because they thought for themselves instead of acting for the team.)
They could be :
Down With That?
The Earth Muffins? (or another Granola-like term)
Love Machine?

How about a single word item they think they couldn't live without?
Amplifiers?
Tunes?

Or does an acronym from their initials get close to spelling a funky and familiar word?

Sorry, I'm not much help. I'll shut up now.

[alanna]

sounds like my kind of band! How about:


Free for Friday (I don't know WHERE that came from)
Headbanging Hippies
For the Love of Rock

[Rose]

I've got it! Hip. Call the band Hip!

[alanna]

I've got it! Hip. Call the band Hip!

::throws cigar across room:: that's it!

[Celeste]

What about their outlook on life or political stance?

Well, two of the three were in a band before that was being produced by Kenny Olson, the guitar player for Kid Rock, and had some big wigs take interest in them. But...Then they wanted them to change too much of their original sound to fit the image and sound of what the music industry thinks would sell. So, the two quit the band, not wanting to be 'sell outs' and go against what they believe their artistic vision to be. They believe in their talent, not what's going to make them famous. They play for the love of music, not to be a 'rock star' and would never sell out for fame. So, they left all that behind to start over.

Keep throwing those names out! I'm keeping a few in mind.

Thanks bunches!

celeste

[alanna]

which are you keeping in mind? so that we have an idea of what it is you want, that is.

[firehorse]

Is someone stealing my posts? I posted a bunch of links to random band name generators this afternoon, and now... poof! :(

They was funny.

If Celeste is still undecided tomorrow, I'll re-post.

[alanna]

wasn't aware of said post. do tell.

[firehorse]

If you enter the above phrase (minus 'part deux') into Google, you'll get a whack of responses. There was an original Band Name Generator, but I can't seem to find it. It allowed you to choose the structure of your band name: noun-noun-verb, adjective-noun-verb, adverb-adverb-adjective, etc. My favourite from this site was "Elvis's Dead Laundry."

Here are some more. By clicking refresh, you'll get a whole new group of names:

Leon's Random Band Name Generator (http://www.leonatkinson.com/random/index.php?SCREEN=band)

Band Name Maker (http://www.bandnamemaker.com/sbf/generate/)

Band-O-Matic (http://www.joescafe.com/bands/)

Ten Thousand Statistically Grammar-Average Fake Band Names (http://web.media.mit.edu/~bwhitman/10000.html)

Enjoy!

Sarah

[Celeste]

Thanks for posting those links!

I think it was the third one that had a name "The Stretched Anus"! Lol...And, NO, we're not using that one! I thought it was funny, is all!

I will have a name by morning. I'll let ya'll know what we agree on.

Thanks for all your help!

[alex123321]

hi ummm..... i think im a bit late but ......... "running with scisors" sounds good to me!!! lol

[firehorse]

It's already trademarked as the name of a memoir. Otherwise, it would be good!

[poetinahat]

Band names: always a fun subject.

Jello Biafra's* spoken word album 'No More Cocoons' has him rattling off a string of thought-provoking suggestions. Don't know if 'Primer Grey Erection', 'Failure', or 'Video Sex Pope' will be up there in anyone else's list (although 'Mondale' with an umlaut, I like).

Please don't use 'Resistance is Fertile'; that's mine!

*: Note for young players: Jello Biafra was/is? lead singer of the Dead Kennedys and, later, Lard.

[Rose]

poetinahat's post inspired a new take on my earlier suggestion. How about this:

The Terminally Unhip

[alanna]

used band name generator. i liked "river of sheep" "chive juice" and "gerfyl"

[mindelei]

Read some great names! May I suggest:

Electric Caterpillar
River's Edge
Nocturnal Yelp


Maybe these will spark some other ideas.....
Mindelei :Sun:

[ShadowGuide]

Band names: always a fun subject.

Jello Biafra's* spoken word album 'No More Cocoons' has him rattling off a string of thought-provoking suggestions. Don't know if 'Primer Grey Erection', 'Failure', or 'Video Sex Pope' will be up there in anyone else's list (although 'Mondale' with an umlaut, I like).

Please don't use 'Resistance is Fertile'; that's mine!

*: Note for young players: Jello Biafra was/is? lead singer of the Dead Kennedys and, later, Lard.

Resistance is Fertile? Funny. Like it. :)

Jello also produces other bands. He wrote to my husband/his band (the aforementioned Edibles) and said that he liked their work and he wanted to hear more. My hubby was so psyched that he sent a second demo. Then we never heard from him again.

Any idea what Jello is up to these days?

[JustRite]

My 2 cents:

The Hitchhikers
Igneous (Its a type of rock - the kind found in nature)

[poetinahat]

poetinahat's post inspired a new take on my earlier suggestion. How about this:

The Terminally Unhip

I second that one! With that name, you could come to Australia and tour with local band The Tragically Hip (what a battle of the bands that would be!).

[Brainerd T.]

How about Highway 81 revisited?

Wait. That's been used before. Not by a band though. I htink it was an album title.

[poetinahat]

I will have a name by morning. I'll let ya'll know what we agree on.
Thanks for all your help!

A restless public clamours to know: what's the winning band name?

And can someone else start a band so we can do this all again?...

[firehorse]

And can someone else start a band so we can do this all again?... Et tu, uh... Poet? ;)

[poetinahat]

Et tu, uh... Poet? ;)

You started it, FH!

How 'bout... Art in Heaven (as in, 'Our Father, who...')? I thought that one up in the Eighties (shows, dunnit?).

I know up to 4 chords now, but who can replace The Ramones? :gone:

[ShadowGuide]

I PMd Celeste last week and asked if the band had any inklings. She say they couldn't make up their minds. I said, "THAT'S IT! Indecisive. That should be their band name." She said she'd pass on the suggestion. Guess they didn't love that one either. Rats. Just when I thought I'd get a shot at telling all my pals, "Oh yeah. I know that band. I helped named them." LOL!

[firehorse]

You started it, FH!:wag:

I thought that one up in the Eighties (shows, dunnit?)Not as much as a name like, say, Patio Galaxy ;)

Wish I could remember which mid-90s band evolved out of an 80s band with a Patio-something name. It was a very funny story when I heard it. Only wish I could remember it.

little insider note: in my Idol entry this week, I made reference to "dawn patrol," which is (as I learned) early morning surfing. There was a Canadian band (not the Hip) who originally went by that name. Anyone? Anyone? Bueller? Bueller?

No Googling! :whip:

[poetinahat]

Anyone? Anyone? Bueller? Bueller?

No Googling! :whip:

Hmmm... a flagellating smiley... the Marquis de Sad??? (Whip it good!)

I'm stumped on the trivia question. I assume it's neither Rush, BTO, nor k.d. lang's band!

Surely not my fave Canadian band: Martha & the Muffins....

[amidsummerswrite]

Have you already come up with one?

I was just thinking and looking at those influences and the name Electric Blue popped into my head.

[Richard White]

They are influenced by classic rock musicians, such as Zeppelin, The Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Cream, The Beatles, MC5, Iggy & the Stooges. They're also into blues, such as Buddy Guy, Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker...
(But definitely NOT Stevie Ray)


Some reason, I'm locked into a specific thought after reading their influences. Feel free to ignore the following suggestions:

Wolfpack
A Murder of Ravens
Starsail(envisions a logo with an old style sailing ship with sails made out of woven starlight, or a space ship with a shimmering sail propelling it through space.)
Night Fyre
Flaming Skye

[Godfather]

i would help, but i need to keep these bandnames myself. apologies.

[Celeste]

i would help, but i need to keep these bandnames myself. apologies.

LOL...No, problem, Godfather. You can keep the names for yourself. ;)

We have a name. They played their first show last night and it was outstanding! They rocked. Had a great crowd reaction. :Clap:

[Godfather]

excellent.
well done to them.

so, whats the name?

[mindelei]

Yeah! I'm dying to know what name they picked... Did they like any of the one's that were posted? Is the new name inspired by any of those that were posted?

:idea: Mindelei

[Godfather]

How about Highway 81 revisited?

Wait. That's been used before. Not by a band though. I htink it was an album title.

you think?

thats bobby dylan yer talkin about. watch yer tongue.

[jimflint1]

For years I've been trying to get someone to name their band "The Pus-filled Bismarks". So far I've had no takers. There is at least one band name generator on the web. Do a google search and you might find one of those sites. You may not come up with a good name for your band that way, but it's a lot of fun anyway!

Shane

[Renee]

Ok, so I just now saw this thread, and now I wanna know too! What name did they chose huh, huh, huh? :)

[Renee]

Celeste...we're still waitin'..lol... ;)

[Celeste]

Well, as of yesterday, they had a name. Which was... they just decided to go with their own names, kind of like CSR (Crosby, Stills & Nash) did. But...after band practice today, they're arguing over the name again. LMAO!!!

[jimflint1]

Try this one: http://www.techism.com/cgi-bin/band_name/generator.pl

Have fun!

[astonwest]

Detroit Pistols, a cheap knock-off of the name LA Guns...for those who remember them...

(as long as the T-shirt maker doesn't mistake the 'l' for an 'n'...)
;)

[AndywithaY]

how about....The Webster Rebellion....or Blackhawk.....or Frosty and the Snowmen......or Verbatum....or The Dirt

[Celeste]

how about....The Webster Rebellion....or Blackhawk.....or Frosty and the Snowmen......or Verbatum....or The Dirt

Great names, Andy! I think you got a winner! "Frosty and the Snowmen"...brilliant! "The Dirt". Man, it's hard to choose. Lmao!!! :ROFL:

[sillybear]

My 2 cents

Bullet Stag
Silvercrow
Kid Twist
Self-Inflicted Headlock - (feel free! it's my old band name - well, it was me and a guy with a guitar and a tape recorder in a cramped dorm room bored out of our minds)

With my luck, these are probably already band names. Too lazy too google.

[Chaos]

Breath of The Dying. I like that one...

[Chaos]

Or Far From Heros........ummmmmmm this one sux Borderline Retarded......

[Vanessa]

Chemistry
Beneath Dirt
Skyliner
Trash Delivered

[Eliel Takavian]

Champion
Stink Pickle
The Righteous Orbs

I know what you're thinking, how can I choose one? Well, use variations if you want. Like Stink Orbs or The Righteous Pickle. Nice.

[PattiTheWicked]

Champion
Stink Pickle
The Righteous Orbs

I know what you're thinking, how can I choose one? Well, use variations if you want. Like Stink Orbs or The Righteous Pickle. Nice.

Oh, I like Stink Pickle. That's great -- very Emo. My suggestions for band names are:

Hurt Beyond Reason
Suburban Frisbee
Flashcards for Ashley
Stamp
When Geeks Collide

[rtilryarms]

What put the stink in the pickle?

[astonwest]

Or a better question, where did you put the pickle to make it stink?