Members Brewster Posted August 20, 2005 Members Share Posted August 20, 2005 Hi All I need to come up with a good band name for a function / covers band fairly quickly. Has anyone got any ideas or stratagies for coming up with band names. My mind has gone blank at the moment! Thanks,Brew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Lee Flier Posted August 20, 2005 Members Share Posted August 20, 2005 http://www.bandnamemaker.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brewster Posted August 20, 2005 Author Members Share Posted August 20, 2005 Excellent Thanks Lee Could spend anll night on that site.... need to get some sleep now though. Brew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Lee Flier Posted August 20, 2005 Members Share Posted August 20, 2005 Yeah coming up with a name is tough. For a cover band it's usually a good idea to tie in a word that somewhat describes what you do. That way you have instant marketing with just your name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Guitar Centaur Posted August 21, 2005 Members Share Posted August 21, 2005 Originally posted by Lee Flier Yeah coming up with a name is tough. For a cover band it's usually a good idea to tie in a word that somewhat describes what you do. That way you have instant marketing with just your name. Guess I should call my band "Instant Marketing", then.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members whiteroom Posted August 21, 2005 Members Share Posted August 21, 2005 I agree with Lee. Think about what you play and how the name will fit. For example, My band goes by "8TrackMind". It fits pretty well since we play 60's 70's covers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brewster Posted August 21, 2005 Author Members Share Posted August 21, 2005 Originally posted by Lee Flier Yeah coming up with a name is tough. For a cover band it's usually a good idea to tie in a word that somewhat describes what you do. That way you have instant marketing with just your name. Thats a cool idea. What about something like Virtuosity? Are there any bands out there that have more than one name? I'm having trouble coming up with one name that suits both function and club work... Thanks, Brew BTW Lee, do you live anywhere near the big chicken? I visited Atlanta about 5 years ago and loved it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Lee Flier Posted August 21, 2005 Members Share Posted August 21, 2005 Originally posted by Brewster Thats a cool idea. What about something like Virtuosity? That sounds like a good name for a prog band maybe! What kinds of covers do you play? Are there any bands out there that have more than one name? I'm having trouble coming up with one name that suits both function and club work... Definitely! Lots of bands who play different types of material at different types of events have various "alter egos" where they change the name, look, instrumentation etc. even if it's the same individuals or mostly the same. BTW Lee, do you live anywhere near the big chicken? I visited Atlanta about 5 years ago and loved it Cool! I don't live very close to the Big Chicken, no... it's on the northwest side of town and I'm on the northeast side. It's been awhile since I've been to London too, but I hope to be back there touring someday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members unichord Posted August 21, 2005 Members Share Posted August 21, 2005 Some other suggestions: Choose a name that is easy to remember. Make sure it has no alternate spellings - in the age of internet marketing your clients should be able to locate your website quickly and easily. Check whois for the availability of the domain. It's best to have a .com (.net, .org etc are ok in a pinch but MOST folks will enter the .com by force of habit) ....and the name should somehow relate to your musical style. Don't rush into it....you'll spend alot of time and money getting the name out.....don't want to start over down the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GZsound Posted August 21, 2005 Members Share Posted August 21, 2005 Pick a name that is short enough there will always be enough letters for the club to get it on their marquee.. Pick a name that is meaningless regarding your type of music. That way you can play anything you want and get booked at different venues. Think about future embarrassment. I made the horrible mistake at the ripe old age of 16 to allow our manager to change the name of my band to the Jackasses. Forty years later it still haunts me...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brewster Posted August 21, 2005 Author Members Share Posted August 21, 2005 We'll be covering stuff from TOTO, Steely Dan, Robbie Williams, Crusaders to good old rock and roll.... depending on the audience and venue. I think we'll be going down the multiple band name route. Its sounds far easier to have seperate names for different styles of music. I'd love to hear you play live Lee. Any plans for coming over this year? Brew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thriftyshirt Posted August 22, 2005 Members Share Posted August 22, 2005 www.freebandnames.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members d. gauss Posted August 22, 2005 Members Share Posted August 22, 2005 here's the deal... if you have trouble even naming your cover band, then sorry, but i ain't gonna go see them. lucky for you that i'm an an old out of touch male loser dude, so it's nothing lost but.... if i did have a cover band it'd be called: a) blow me, 'cause i play other people's songs and you think that i'm actually the band that wrote them and yer gonna yell "freebird" at every opportunity. b) wankasourus c) ghastly simpson d) cantthinkofmyowntunes e) mustang sally ride sally ride captain riders on the stormy mondays always get me downed out of my heading for a heartbreak hotel californication breakdown go ahead and give it to me.... -d gauss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Guitar Centaur Posted August 22, 2005 Members Share Posted August 22, 2005 Originally posted by d. gauss here's the deal... if you have trouble even naming your cover band, then sorry, but i ain't gonna go see them. lucky for you that i'm an an old out of touch male loser dude, so it's nothing lost but.... if i did have a cover band it'd be called: a) blow me, 'cause i play other people's songs and you think that i'm actually the band that wrote them and yer gonna yell "freebird" at every opportunity. b) wankasourus c) ghastly simpson d) cantthinkofmyowntunes e) mustang sally ride sally ride captain riders on the stormy mondays always get me downed out of my heading for a heartbreak hotel californication breakdown go ahead and give it to me.... -d gauss You're one of those who stands by the bar with his arms crossed telling your buddy "I can play that solo better than that", aren't you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jackcheez Posted August 22, 2005 Members Share Posted August 22, 2005 My advise... Don't worry about it too much ! The band makes the name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Base Posted August 22, 2005 Members Share Posted August 22, 2005 I've got it!!!! How about: TOTAL RECALL Cool cover band name, no??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zookie Posted August 22, 2005 Members Share Posted August 22, 2005 Years ago an old band of mine was reviewed in a trade magazine. It was a big deal for us. The review ultimately boiled down to "very interesting. shame about the name". Chose wisely. Hunt around for ideas. Look at phrases from lyrics in the songs you cover. Maybe there's a reference from some poem that sums up what you do. Have everyone in the band come up with 5-8 name ideas and bring them all in for discussion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Base Posted August 22, 2005 Members Share Posted August 22, 2005 The Brews Brothers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members slaws Posted August 22, 2005 Members Share Posted August 22, 2005 I like to go through my CD's and look for cool song titles to use for band names. Just make sure it's an obscure title that not many people will recognize. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Timezarrow Posted August 22, 2005 Members Share Posted August 22, 2005 This will help you pack them in; call it: FREE BEER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mr. Botch Posted August 22, 2005 Members Share Posted August 22, 2005 These two aren't taken yet: Phlegm Casserole Fisted Sister You're welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brewster Posted August 24, 2005 Author Members Share Posted August 24, 2005 Thanks Mr Botch - the band had a good laugh at those I think we might be going with Free Beer.. Brew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members flip333 Posted August 25, 2005 Members Share Posted August 25, 2005 Hmmm, I'm in the same boat: Velvet SpadeCavalierPaper and FireCaptain Trips We booked a job and had to have a name. Captain Trips. My wife hates it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Edward Posted August 25, 2005 Members Share Posted August 25, 2005 Originally posted by Brewster Are there any bands out there that have more than one name? Round the Belfast scene, some bands used to have two names - one for covers gigs to keep them in money, and one for themselves when they got an originals gig. Not a bad idea, really.... They were open about doing it often, which had the advantage that many folks who liked them at one would seek them out to see them doing the other (mostly covers gigs -> originals gigs). The difference in name meant that everyone knew exactly what they were getting in to see - covers or originals gig. There was a great covers band there too that used to go by the name "The Supreme Pontiffs". Another cool band name i heard was Shatner. I always think it's cool when the name means something - like a reference to a favourite song, movie quote, actor, whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Edward Posted August 25, 2005 Members Share Posted August 25, 2005 Originally posted by zookie Years ago an old band of mine was reviewed in a trade magazine. It was a big deal for us. The review ultimately boiled down to "very interesting. shame about the name". Chose wisely. "He chose poorly." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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