how close is too close for the same name?

I would check into how much, and where, the other band plays out. You say they're four hours away...if they're just a typical garage rock cover band playing the same local circuit every month, you probably won't have a problem. If you notice they play out quite a bit more, and do some out of state gigs, you may have some issues.

To be honest, though, I agree with some of the others that "Off the Record" isn't that original. I'm sure I've seen it used before.

 

I always liked

Ornery People

and
Hoots Pa.

But yea, I'm weird.
I did a whole list on the Bassment once, have to dig that one up.

 

I wouldn't..

Your new audience will question your intelligence level.. your fan base will then be searching out the easiest to spell version.

Dig harder for a better name.

 

Personally, I'd say that there is no minimum distance for copying another band's name - no name is so great that I'd knowingly promote myself using someone else's name, but that's just me.

 

Here's a few new band names for ya!

The Band Names Resource Thread

 

Scotty and the Tissues

or

The Whippers

 

Pappa Smurf and the Sick Rainbows

 

Offed: Da Record

 

HA HA HA. I lold

So is this open for suggestions? Are you getting anywhere with the band on a new idea?

I agree with ditching OTR

Just pulling stuff out of the air, what about:

Few Man Chew
Smurftop
Rolled Gold
Slip Side Charlie
Whooz to Lose
Ripless
Johnny Fireball and the Flickers
Grindchute
DeLa Vanche Brigade
Relit Stone
Rootvolver

IMO, making up original stuff is easy and more fun than using a name that others WILL think of too. Of course, I do not apply this attitude toward writing music, I prefer to play covers

Good luck!

 

This

 

How about
Stig Walton and the Golden Sphincters?

 

Much more better! I like it a lot, ya'll done good!

 

when you get the letter telling you to stop using it or you'll be sued simple

 

Agrees - Mostly because I don't think it's a very good name

 

Dig Deeper

That could work as a name...

 

Sued Simple

That could work as a name...

 

Ooo--you could go one step closer "Brittany's Peers"