“…And…we’re back! Welcome to the 13th Annual Greater Suburbia Battle of the Bands! I’m your host, Martin Blaylock, WXRK, and I’m joined this afternoon by critic extraordinaire, Louis Axlerod, from Music Today Magazine. Tell me Louis, what do you think of this year’s battle line-up?”
“Thanks Martin. I’ll tell you, this is the first year we’re seeing all-original tunes. It raised the bar, I think, when we added that requirement to the mix.”
“I’ll say! This is one creative bunch!”
“Right. I caught a few of them at rehearsal. We’re in for a show tonight!”
“If you had to pick a favorite going in?”
“No question, I’m impressed by Abstract Evil Barbie and their track, “Ken You Hear me”. Those girls can rock! But they’ll have some fierce competition from the Squirrel Nut Zippers. They’re bringing a rap mash-up to the table in “Ball n Chains” that’s sure to raise the roof! And we can’t rule out newcomers GoGo Penguins and their new tune, “Iced”.
“I’ve been following The Pineapples from the Dawn of Time since they first came on the scene. They’re upping the ante with “Sweet Zombie”. And I heard that Reign of Frogs got a new lead singer.”
“The Pineapples are a solid group. No question. I’m looking forward to hearing Brent Barlow with the Frogs. He’s a decent songwriter too. We’ll hear that first hand with his track, “Lily Popped”. And I wouldn’t count out LoudMouthKitten’s “Scratched”. Judd Lowell, their lead, is a powerhouse! But the sleeper this year is Bimbo Toolshed. They’re promising a show-stopping solo by drummer, Liz Rayne on vocals singing her new song, “Hammered”.”
“I don’t believe she’s ever taken the mike! And she writes too!?”
“Exactly. This year’s battle is epic! In a word, EPIC!”
“No doubt, Louis. no doubt! If you’re just joining us, I’m Martin Blaylock here with Louis Axlerod, hosting the 13th Annual Greater Suburbia Battle of the Bands! First to the stage from Craigstown, is Kissyfoot, with their tune “Toe Jam”, followed by Stop Calling Me Frank, “Who Am I?” and then, from Hell’s Kitchen, Devil with Cheese, blasting their latest tune, “Cut it”. Hold on to your knickers kids! You’re about to be blown away!”
~kat
For MindLoveMisery’sMenagerie Sunday writing Prompt prompted by this list of actual Band Names:
Squirrel Nut Zippers
GoGo Penguins
Abstract Evil Barbie
Bimbo Toolshed
The Pineapples from the Dawn of Time
Reign of Frogs
Devil with Cheese
Stop Calling Me Frank
Loudmouthkitten
Kissyfoot
like mercury colliding... 
October 15th, 2017 at 7:47 pm
Roflmao — totally brilliant Kat! Absolutely rocking down the house here! I’m enjoying myself way too much reading these highly unique and creative entries – and yours is definitely head-banger on! Super job with the prompt this week – glad that you had fun (clearly) – it’s good to knock up the silly bone sometimes 😉
thanks for playing the prompt this week 🙂
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October 15th, 2017 at 8:08 pm
I needed a bit of light-heartedness this week. It was the perfect prompt! 😊
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October 16th, 2017 at 11:09 am
I think it’s good to shake it up – there is more than enough “heavy” in the world ….
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October 16th, 2017 at 1:12 pm
For sure! Thanks for the detour! 😊
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October 15th, 2017 at 7:49 pm
Oh – and I forgot to mention – I LOVE the added bonus of your putting together the “marquee” – it’s gorgeous and eye-catching!
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October 15th, 2017 at 8:09 pm
Thanks! As you can see I had some fun with it. 😊
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October 15th, 2017 at 8:11 pm
As you dan tell I had a bit of fun with this weeks’s prompt! 😀
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October 16th, 2017 at 11:10 am
it’s fun to just doodle and draw (write) with a brand new box of crayons! 😉
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October 16th, 2017 at 1:12 pm
Yes it is! I love a new box of crayons! 😊
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October 16th, 2017 at 1:46 pm
no kidding – there is nothing like opening the lid and just staring at the rainbow of colours, all ready and waiting to go 😀
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October 16th, 2017 at 3:42 pm
And the smell…nothing like it. 😊
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October 16th, 2017 at 3:58 pm
LOL@the smell of wax – fresh pressed wax 😀
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October 16th, 2017 at 8:52 pm
…and play doh…;)
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October 16th, 2017 at 11:16 pm
oh my gosh – I hadn’t thought about that smell for ages ….. I can actually smell it in my head and in front of me, as if it’s in my hands – God, I loved that stuff! LOL – thanks for the time tripping memories here 🙂 a wonderful way to sort of end my night, thinking about just messing about with it and the “factory” 💕
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October 16th, 2017 at 11:18 pm
Love that stuff…and silly putty. Loved snapping the bubbles. Before there was bubble wrap! 😊 I’ve enjoyed our trip down memory lane. Sweet dreams. 😊
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October 16th, 2017 at 11:22 pm
OMG – I remember that smell and feeling too! Whoo hoo! that stuff rocked – and you’re so right about the snapping – it was a “treat” if something came wrapped in bubble wrap! Holy heck, we thought we’d won the jackpot! 😀
Have a wonderful day’s end and sweet dreams to you too Kat 🙂
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October 15th, 2017 at 9:55 pm
Boffo, as they say somewhere, sometime. This is really a great piece of performance art. An installation of great dialogue, wonderful humour, and rampant imagination. Woo Hoo. You didn’t have a battle with this prompt!
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October 15th, 2017 at 9:56 pm
Thank you Lorraine. It was fun to write! 😊
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October 15th, 2017 at 11:08 pm
Your enjoyment was obvious! It was a smiler.
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October 15th, 2017 at 11:09 pm
😊
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October 16th, 2017 at 5:35 am
…Abstract Evil Barbie and their track, “Ken You Hear me”…. PMSL!!! 😂😂😂
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October 16th, 2017 at 6:12 am
Haha! 😀
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October 17th, 2017 at 1:06 pm
So witty, too cleverly fun! 😎😎😎😎😎🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀
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October 17th, 2017 at 4:20 pm
Thanks Dorna. It was a fun write! 🙂
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