Help me name my band

[Plank_Spanker]

The time has come to attach a name to this band. I have a few ideas, but a lot rides on a name, and I'm willing to entertain suggestions.

We're shaping up to be a 90's rock cover band, with some good old party standards and a smattering of classic rock thrown in for good measure. Our target audience is the 25 to 35 year olds. I want to keep the name simple, catchy, and easy to remember.


Suggestions? Be nice and give me some good names to work with, please. :D

[sunvalleylaw]

By '90s covers, do you suggest a fair amount of grunge sound? I am from the Seattle area, so that sound colored a lot of that period for me. The range of covers would influence my thoughts on a name.

[Plank_Spanker]

Nah, not grunge..............................STP, Collective Soul, Cracker, Alive...............somewhere along those lines, with some good "shake your money maker" classics.

We're looking at being at being a "good time party band", not some serious "listen to our serious message, I hate life, kill yourself while you have the chance" band.

We're looking at keeping the crowd fired up and happy.

[Plank_Spanker]

Stop this thread.........................it's decided....................................

We're "Alpha Dogs".

[ted s]

Spanky and the Fart Knockers ? .. ;)

[sunvalleylaw]

Ok. That helps. I'll give it some thought. The first thing that came to mind was something like "hole in my head" as in "the world needs another folk singer like . . ." I put STP on the edge of grunge, kind of like the Peppers and Alice in Chains. But I get what you're saying. I'll see if I can do better than that. Without reference to Cracker, that name does not say anything related to what you are doing.


EDIT: Oops. didn't see you had decided. Ok, pressure is off now.

[Plank_Spanker]

Sorry for my false start, Steve...................:o

[sunvalleylaw]

No biggie. It was fun thinking about it for a minute. But, because of my car, I think your should spell your band name "Alfa Dog." :)

[Plank_Spanker]

Name is possibly being withdrawn..............................

Feel free to suggest again! :D

[warren0728]

hmmmm...if not Alpha Dogs lets move on to Beta Blockers :D :DR

ww

[tot_Ou_tard]

Name is possibly being withdrawn..............................

Feel free to suggest again! :D

Why? It has a great history, what with the old Alpha Dogs leaving.

[Spudman]

How about something that is one word and captures rock n roll in it's most true form (I had to write that stuff to make the minimum character requirement)
What I want to say is "BRIMSTONE"

[SixStringJoe]

How about "The Banned" :)

[6STRINGS 9LIVES]

How about "THE CUNNING STUNTS".... now thats got a ring to it,

[Plank_Spanker]

LOL!

I have a bunch of ideas to bring to the table. It's going to be a long band meeting. :D

As soon as we settle on a name, I'm going to put up a website.

[Lev]

Maybe "The Planks" or "The Spanks", although the latter may draw an odd crowd.

[t_ross33]

I saw a sign in Toronto announcing "Tonite: FREE BEER"

Turns out FREE BEER was the band :(

[Plank_Spanker]

I saw a sign in Toronto announcing "Tonite: FREE BEER"

Turns out FREE BEER was the band :(

Let me guess.....................................

The band left quietly and quickly by the back door.......:D

[ShortBuSX]

Got any band pics? Point being, if we get an idea of what the band looks like it might make the band name easier to come by.

[Myles]

"Ex-Sea" is my suggestion from the roman numerals XC which represent 90.

[Plank_Spanker]

I think that I have the list pared down to about a dozen candidates to bring to the table. I'll announce the winner as soon as the round table convenes.

Thanks for the ideas, folks! :D

[warren0728]

i would like to see the list...being the curious guy that i am...

ww

[Plank_Spanker]

OK...........................

Fast Cat Nation

The Vibe

The Rage

Charming Abbey

Vanguard

Big Charming

The Cunning Stunts

Mars Needs Women

........and the list goes on.............

[sunvalleylaw]

I vote Big Charming. Sounds fun and is different.

[warren0728]

of those on the list....i would go with big charming too....

ww

[Plank_Spanker]

The band meeting is done and the verdict is in. The name is....................


Radio Logic

[t_ross33]

Radio Logic

Shouldn't that be Ladyo Rogic? :p :rolleyes: :R

Trev

[duhvoodooman]

Shouldn't that be Ladyo Rogic?
Rodeo Lagic? Adio-ray Ogic-lay?

[Spudman]

The band meeting is done and the verdict is in. The name is....................


Radio Logic

I dunno. That seems like one of those oxymoron's. Sort of like jumbo shrimp or Army intelligence.

There is no logic in radio. The name rolls of the tongue just fine, but think about what you are implying. (no offense intended)

[Plank_Spanker]

I dunno. That seems like one of those oxymoron's. Sort of like jumbo shrimp or Army intelligence.

There is no logic in radio. The name rolls of the tongue just fine, but think about what you are implying. (no offense intended)

Rolls off the tongue and easy to remember is what we were shooting for - no message or agenda intended. :D

[warren0728]

i gotta be honest....not sure what the message is with that name....but what do i know....i've never been in a band....

ww

[Mark]

Radio Logic is a punk band in Calgary Ca. heres their web site
http://www.radiologic.ca/home.cfm

[oldguy]

Uh-Oh! Hope Spanky sees that one, Mark!:D
Guess they could go with RadioLogicII, or maybe RadioMagic, which can be an actual feeling if you're 17 and the right song comes on while you're parked with your girl after the big dance...
It's tough naming a band.. E.G. "Alpha Dog"...new movie.

How about "FretNetNutzoids"?
Nah, that's no good...besides, you'd have to ask Robert....hey!

RENMANS REJECTS Nah..phony advertising. Everybody gets a big welcome I think you'll like it here


"It came from Planet X" ? "Gamma Ray 5"?

[Plank_Spanker]

Yeah, I googled the name late last night. We'll see if the guys want to keep it.


Besides, they're a punk band.................................how long can they last? :D

[oldguy]

I dunno, Plank, with a name that cool.....years on end, maybe milleniums!:D :D

[t_ross33]

Shouldn't be an issue having two bands with the same name, as long as one isn't infringing on the others rep or opportunity to make $$$, booking in the same area etc. Yer on opposite sides of the continent.

Just for fun, you should google Mid-Life Crisis Band and see how many pop up! :D And we thought we were soooooo clever :DR

Trev

Edit: Just checked out the website. These doodz will never get out of Cowtown ;)

[ShortBuSX]

What about the Brickwallers (http://www.rockandrollconfidential.com/hall/)?
You kinda gotta flip through about a dozen to get the reference

[Spudman]

I dunno, Plank, with a name that cool.....years on end, maybe milleniums!:D :D

Plank! Now THAT is a great name. I'm calling dibs on that one.:DR

I'd better google "plank" before I get too excited.:D

[Plank_Spanker]

Plank! Now THAT is a great name. I'm calling dibs on that one.:DR

I'd better google "plank" before I get too excited.:D


Hmmmmmm.........................................

Since that is 50 percent of my nick here, you'll owe me royalties................


....................I'll settle for back stage passes when you hit it big. :D

[Spudman]

Hmmmmmm.........................................

Since that is 50 percent of my nick here, you'll owe me royalties................


....................I'll settle for back stage passes when you hit it big. :D

How about I just mail you some groupy parts? As cold as it is they probably wont melt.:eek:

[Plank_Spanker]

And speaking of band names..............................

We're back on the hunt. As much as I like it, I'm not going to cop "Radio Logic". I don't want any confusion over websites and the such.


The search goes on.....................:(

[Tone2TheBone]

How 'bout "The New Radio Logic"? ;) *goes back to read this entire post cause he missed it*

[warren0728]

i actually like the name plank....call me crazy

or how about pet rock....

ww

[sunvalleylaw]

Then I now vote Plank or Big Charming of the ones submitted.

[Tone2TheBone]

Mars Needs Women was kinda cool.

[SuperSwede]

Since the "The Stunning ****s" probably is out of the question, I would like to add a vote for "Mars Needs Women" too.

oh.. The Cunning Stunts.

[oldguy]

I like that one too. Or Mars.. Weeds.. Nomen.

[Spudman]

Ya, Weeds or Weeds Nomen. Great names.

[warren0728]

weeds is good....

ww

[marnold]

How about "The Antediluvian Bivalves"? Betcha nobody's got that one yet. Or, failing that, "Billy and the Antediluvian Bivalves".

[tot_Ou_tard]

How about "The Antediluvian Bivalves"? Betcha nobody's got that one yet. Or, failing that, "Billy and the Antediluvian Bivalves".
I prefer :D

The Postmodern Antediluvian Bivalves

or

Billy-Bo and the Postmodern Antediluvian Bivalves.

Although, one would get the nickname

"The Bivalves"

which seems vaguely to have possibly unintended connotations.

[Hogfullofblues]

am celebrating just a bit tonight - I'm cooking seafood gumbo!

Do I detect a possible name in there somewhere?

[Nelskie]

Band names, eh? Well, how about these:

1.) My Sister's Habit
2.) Work Release Recon
3.) Fringe Benefits
4.) Black Friday
5.) The Morning After
6.) Glory Hole
7.) To Boldly Go
8.) Stunt Double Rejects
9.) Trans-Am Gigolo
10.) Atom Bomb Solution

I credit good morning coffee for the inspiration. Cheers! *clink*

[tot_Ou_tard]

I'll add

Laughing Stock

to the mix.

But, I like Big Charming better.