Nashville-based artist Maggie Rose originally hails from Potomac, Maryland, and she recently returned to the DC-area for an annual Christmas show!

James Todd Miller was there to photograph the show for Maggie, and Parklife is pleased to present some of his photos here.

The following article is adapted from a press release.

Maggie Rose most recently released No One Gets Out Alive, her fourth studio album, and it was nominated for Best Americana Album at the 2024 GRAMMYs. The album received rave reviews, with Rolling Stone calling it “one of the most successful reinventions in Nashville history”.

On Dec. 20, Maggie Rose playing at the Bethesda Theatre in the first of two shows. It’s become something of a holiday tradition! Maggie played a set of her original songs to start the show, but then she rolled into an extended performance of holiday classics, including “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” “White Christmas,” “Silent Night,” and more! She closed the show with a showstopping cover of “All I Want for Christmas Is You” by Mariah Carey.

No One Gets Out Alive is a master class in contemporary pop craftsmanship, hearkening back to early ‘70s Laurel Canyon, with Maggie’s big, soulful voice taking center stage. The songs deal in both dark and hopeful themes — disillusionment in relationships, ageism, female empowerment, and living in the moment, among them.

Watch the official music video for “Underestimate Me” by Maggie Rose on YouTube:

Rolling Stone declared Maggie is a “star” and NPR Music called her a “multi-genre powerhouse.” With unflinching honesty, Maggie approaches everything authentically, unencumbered by genre labels. A respected fixture of the Nashville community, she has played the iconic Grand Ole Opry over 100 times and played marquee festivals including Austin City Limits, Bonnaroo, and Newport Folk Fest.

Here are some photos of Maggie Rose performing at Bethesda Theatre on Dec. 20, 2024. All pictures by James Todd Miller for Maggie Rose.