Band Name Turmoil

Double E · #1 05-26-2011, 02:53 PM

Hey guys, I am in an acoustic trio consisting of two guitars and a bass. We're three normal dudes over 40 and this is a very easy going/not-too-serious project. Our tunes range from hard rock remixes and classic acoustic rock ballads to red-dirt-country-rock and some bluesy original material.

We are struggling with the band's identity. Please pick one of the four leading potential monikers shown in the poll:

Brain Terrier
Dog Whistle
Eric & The Eggheads
Mudflap

Or maybe you have a suggestion of your own...we just might use it! I did not list "Carrots" because I already have a country/prog/punk duo that goes by that name.

If this seems like a desperate effort...well that'd be cuz it is.

MatticusMania · #2 05-26-2011, 02:59 PM

Where are "the four leading potential monikers shown above"?

Double E · #3 05-26-2011, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MatticusMania

Where are "the four leading potential monikers shown above"?

The names listed in the poll...I'll put 'em in the post too I guess.

MatticusMania · #4 05-26-2011, 03:39 PM

There wasnt a poll when I first posted! I see it now, though.

For me, Dogwhistle or Mudflap. The other two dont seem to fit the idea your description draws for me.

aztomr · #5 05-26-2011, 03:47 PM

I don't want to be one of those TBers who talks crap about other posters, but I'm not feeling any of them. Out of list, I would pick Mudflap. Brain Terrier sounds too punk, Dog Whistle sounds like a weird indy band and Eric and the Eggheads just sounds lame. I'd look closer to home, try to find something that ties you into the red dirt scene,maybe a small town name or a local park. If you're from Bug Flats, OK, something like The Bug Flats Band. Just my thoughts, my band went through this too.

Kenner · #6 05-26-2011, 03:52 PM

Based on your location..I'd go with "The Erie Tones"

Munjibunga · #7 05-26-2011, 03:52 PM

I like Hot Cross Buns.

Double E · #8 05-26-2011, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aztomr

I don't want to be one of those TBers who talks crap about other posters, but I'm not feeling any of them. Out of list, I would pick Mudflap. Brain Terrier sounds too punk, Dog Whistle sounds like a weird indy band and Eric and the Eggheads just sounds lame. I'd look closer to home, try to find something that ties you into the red dirt scene,maybe a small town name or a local park. If you're from Bug Flats, OK, something like The Bug Flats Band. Just my thoughts, my band went through this too.

You ain't talkin' crap brother...I'm open to all opinions. If we had our heart set on any of these names I wouldn't be posting this poll. Problem is, we just can't find that obvious choice.

We have used one of these for a performance already but we're thinking it might need changed.

Kenner · #9 05-26-2011, 03:53 PM

...or "Erie Sounding Music"

bassteban · #10 05-26-2011, 03:54 PM

I really like Mudflap & Dog Whistle.

Double E · #11 05-26-2011, 03:55 PM

Hey...even if you would not necessarily choose any of the names in the poll, please cast your vote for the "lesser of four evils".

Double E · #12 05-26-2011, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Munjibunga

I like Hot Cross Buns.

Me too...slathered in butter.

oniman7 · #13 05-26-2011, 07:34 PM

http://files.g4tv.com/ImageDb3/26327...og-Is-Here.jpg

Hipster Dog has a thing to say about Dog Whistle...

But to be honest, I think that's a really cool name. That's my vote. I just thought you'd enjoy that =p

5StringBlues · #14 05-26-2011, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bassteban

I really like Mudflap & Dog Whistle.

^Yes, both of them together: "Mudflap & Dogwhistle"

Or Claven and the Pillowbiters.

Flatwound Funk · #15 05-26-2011, 07:43 PM

RiverFire because of the cuyahoga river

Marginal Tom · #16 05-26-2011, 07:45 PM

So far, I vote for "Slathered In Butter."

jedgargroover · #17 05-26-2011, 07:47 PM

How about "Band in Turmoil"?

PimasterPearson · #18 05-26-2011, 08:25 PM

Mudflap has a nice rhythm to it, but I'd hesitate to give my band a name with "mud" in it.

Similar issue with Dog Whistle. It sounds catchy enough, but do you really want to associate your band with something that's so high-pitched people can't hear it?

Having said that, I like Mudflap the most out of the 4.

jad · #19 05-26-2011, 09:00 PM

Mud Whistle

Double E · #20 05-26-2011, 10:45 PM

Diggin' the suggestions guys! Thanks for the votes too.

I never even thought of combining any of them together like "Mudflap & Dogwhistle". That does have some potential.

It's been a while since I was part of any band naming process. I forgot how miserable it can be. This has actually been going on for months. At one point we actually considered "Steven Segal" but decided against once we stopped laughing exuberantly.