Phil W Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 You probably know I play regularly with a jazz/fusion/soul/funk outfit. They're currently called 'The Lyveden Project' and while I love the name I'm also aware of the value of having a band name which people can recognise by hearing aloud and then google for. They might decide to keep the name or change it. Any cool name ideas appreciated. We do standards jazz style and also in funkified manner as well as some popular soul and funk tunes. Repertoire includes: The Red One - Pat Metheney My Funny Valentine My Favourite Things This Masquerade Desafinado Chan Chan - Compay Segundo Stratus Red Baron Spain 500 Miles High Song For My Father Summertime You Don't Know what love is Autumn Leaves One Note Samba Ipanema Affirmation Jeep on 35 - John Scofield Valerie Footprints Cissy Strut Chameleon Canteloupe Island Afro Blue Blue Bossa Superstition Ain't No Sunshine Crazy (Gnarls Barkeley) Take Your Momma Out etc to give you a flavour - I'm keen to add more standards. Any ideas on a name (hope the list helps give the context and also bear in mind the video I posted before)? Thanks Quote http://philwbass.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcadmus Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I got a whole list of them saved up. You can have Smellhead, Nixon Meets Elvis, and Piehole. Quote "Tours widely in the southwestern tip of Kentucky" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddiePlaysBass Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Jazz For Dummies :grin: I'm actually not kidding, in a way it makes sense since you're playing lots of standards and all. Your audience might feel insulted and you could risk some form of copyright infringement (although I doubt it, as long as you don't start designing black'n'yellow logo's) but you gotta admit it's a name that'll stick Quote "I'm a work in progress." Micky Barnes The Ross Brown Shirt World Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Geoff Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Sambathetic Quote "When the power of love overcomes the love of power the World will know Peace": Jimi Hendrix http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=738517&content=music The Geoff - blame Caevan!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidMPires Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Jazzimal.......... Like an animal of Jazz. (that sounds really stupid) Junk (a mix between Jazz and Funk.... couldn't resist) Quote www.myspace.com/davidbassportugal "And then the magical unicorn will come prancing down the rainbow and we'll all join hands for a rousing chorus of Kumbaya." - by davio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky McDougall Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Since you are in the UK, I will loan you my bands name at no charge. "Complex Simplicity" Rocky Quote "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb, voting on what to eat for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb, contesting the vote." Benjamin Franklin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Thorne Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I always thought that a phrase my Spanish roommate of many years ago used a lot would make a good band name: "The Focking Especulators." (Jacobo was kind of a Socialist.) O.K., maybe that's not helpful. I'll give it some thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Thorne Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 "Ross Brown's Shirt." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butcherNburn Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Mooseknuckle Incorporated Quote If you think my playing is bad, you should hear me sing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1111000 Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 The Indecisives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 The Rare Groovers Quote Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rizzo9247 Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Jazz Odyssey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul K Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 "Everything Must Go" Lots of those signs in the mall I work in. They'd make a great backdrop for gigs. Or, my perennial favorite: "The Brannock Device" Posters would be real easy: http://drshoe.files.wordpress.com/2008/05/brannock_device.gif Quote Things are just the way they are, and they're only going to get worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davo-London Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Elephants in your Lounge Actually - whatever name you use I would make sure the domain was available as well before you make a decision. Davo Quote "We will make you bob your head whether you want to or not". - David Sisk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getz out Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Nipple Clamp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcadmus Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Jazz Odyssey The New Originals Quote "Tours widely in the southwestern tip of Kentucky" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danzilla Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Super Fluous Quote "Am I enough of a freak to be worth paying to see?"- Separated Out (Marillion) NEW band Old band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rizzo9247 Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Jazz Odyssey The New Originals My two other favourites would be the Thamesmen or the Lovely Lads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b5pilot Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Free Beer. A sign outside a club that said "Tonight Free Beer" would guarantee a packed house. Hey, it worked for Bare Naked Ladies! Quote Lydian mode? The only mode I know has the words "pie ala" in front of it. http://www.myspace.com/theeldoradosband Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butcherNburn Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Beans & Toast Everyone will ask who is who. Quote If you think my playing is bad, you should hear me sing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picker Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 The Hopeful Monsters Jazzzuuuhhpp!(from whazzzzzuuuhhpppp!) Al Jazz-eira Fierce Creatures The Bell Tollers The Berlin Wall Preservation Society Hott, Muggie & Swettie Buggy Whippers The Jazz Truckers Dumm, Stewped & Dumm.(nothing personal, just riffing) Quote Always remember that you�re unique. Just like everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric VB Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Long-time advice from the GP forum is that the name doesn't matter, so don't obsess over it. OTOH I was once told by venue that we were selected for a show because of our name. Or rather that other bands were passed over because their names didn't fit the venue. (Hypothetically imagine the finest restaurant in town hosting Projectile Vomit with opening act Food Poisoning! ) Anything But Standard -- a play on the way you perform standards Raindrops On Roses -- from "My Favorite Things" (wouldn't be the first time a band swiped a lyric for their name ) Funkingham Palace -- a stretch, but could spur better ideas [Paint The] Town Red -- another stretch, but trying to find something that conveys the mood or setting your music sets Unforgetable [Fusion] -- and be sure to include the Nat King Cole standard! The Lived In Project, The Live Eden Project, The La Vida [Jazz|Fusion|Funk] Project -- all plays on the current name Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getz out Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 The Full Monty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rageKage77 Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Here's an idea for you... Take the name of a somewhat ambiguious city or town, nothing like Austin, TX or Las vegas, but something more like Baltimore or Seattle. Then, add some alliteration into the mix, like Bringing Baltimore or Burning Baltimore, or for Seattle, Sunshine Seattle (or vice versa) or Sundays in Seattle, or something slick like that. That's my advice for a cool name. Manhattan Madness just came to mind too. I don't know, just start putting together some combos and find some meaning or relevance to the band to back up your reasoning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getz out Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Ball Clapper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Thorne Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 "The Incredible Occasionals." "The Fabulous Thudpuckers." (I've always wanted to use this one but could never get bandmates to agree.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenfxj Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 The Beatles. Quote Push the button Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danzilla Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 The Beatless Quote "Am I enough of a freak to be worth paying to see?"- Separated Out (Marillion) NEW band Old band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Sweet Willie_ Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Theb Eatles The Beat Less The Beat More Beat More Um...anyway... Peace. --SW Quote spreadluv Fanboy? Why, yes! Nordstrand Pickups and Guitars. Messiaen knew how to parlay the funk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butcherNburn Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Captain Yambag and the Malcontents Quote If you think my playing is bad, you should hear me sing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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