11/16/25

Pet Names always loves playing at their favorite local coffee shop, especially when the Sunday evening vibes are so laid back and supportive.

11/15/25

Pet Names joined N.O.E. for a lovely evening organized by Passthrough Salon. They appreciated the attentive crowd, and the request to play an encore.

11/9/25

Beautiful weather made a perfect backdrop for 3 hours of music at Merry Pin's Second Sunday market. An unforgettable highlight - a man in his car at the red light rolled the window down to join "Guess He'd Rather Be in Colorado" on his flute.

10/23/25

Pet Names was a featured performer at Meadworks' Thursday night open mic, hosted by Adam Dorius. They enjoyed getting a taste of the local talent (and delicious local mead!), and hearing sets from the other featured performers--Tooky and Bill, and Tall Slow Birch.

10/19/25

For their first performance as wives (!!!), Pet Names continued their residency at their favorite local coffee shop. It was extra special to bring up their friend Zach, in town for the wedding, to join a few songs.

10/12/25

Venturing out to Richmond, VA, Pet Names performed to an attentive audience at Grimalkin Festival, a celebration of queer joy and resilience.

10/5/25

Pet Names returned for their second year providing acoustic cocktail hour tunes at the Frederick Center's annual Gala.

10/4/25

At the beautiful Concord Point park right on the water, Pet Names performed for the vibrant Havre de Grace queer community on UCB Pride's inaugural Rainbow Riser Stage.

9/28/25

Pet Names got passers-by grooving to their original tunes, playing on the Grandview Stage at the Wheaton Arts Parade.

9/21/25

A whirlwind, triple-header day! Starting out with an unplugged set at Annmarie Artsfest in Solomons, MD; cruising across the state to Westminster to play at the McDaniel Environmental Center's Solstice Festival; and ending the day back at home in Burtonsville for their residency at Centrado.

9/14/25

It turns out the best porchfest stages are a backyard porch. Pet Names had a blast playing and kicking back in the audience for the "Odd Ducks" porch, hosted by Adam Dorius and Rugan Lewis. Other wonderful acts of the day included Broommaker, Madisun Bailey, and Safety Bear.

9/7/25

The long-running TPFF is a true feast for the senses. Pet Names enjoyed serenading a hillside of festivalgoers at the Grove Stage and taking in the sights, sounds, and fried oreos.

9/3/25

What a fun New Deal debut! Pet Names joined Ammonite for a Wednesday night Campfire Sessions show, and did their first-ever audience Q&A session after their set.

8/31/25

Pet Names enjoyed an entrancing late-summer evening performing in Zinnia's garden during dinner. The weather was gorgeous, the landscaping was magical--and oh, the dancing!

8/30/25

MoCo Pride celebrated the opening of the first physical LGBTQIA+ pride center space in Montgomery County, MD with vendors, activities, drag, and live music. Pet Names played for attendees and passers-by on the corner of Edgemoor Lane and Old Georgetown Rd. in the heart of downtown Bethesda. Highlights included stellar ASL interpretation from HOD Interpreting and folks singing along to the Indigo Girls' "Closer to Fine."

7/26/25

It was an honor to be a part of TCGB!'s inaugural music festival. Camila and Maggie kicked off the music at a bustling festival satellite stage, hosted by Pizzeria Paradiso in Hyattsville, MD.

7/25/25

Staying cool indoors, Maggie and Camila brought original music and a variety of covers to Westminster Public Library's Summer Lunch Music Series, curated by Fine Tuned Booking.

7/12/25

Camila and Maggie played a delightful DIY festival in the Virginia mountains near Roanoke. It was the perfect Virginia debut for Pet Names!

6/14/25

Maggie and Camila put together a standout bill of queer Americana artists at Pie Shop in DC. Jane O'Neill started things off, Pet Names kept the vibes going, and Ammonite closed out the night. It was a wonderful hotspot of local queer music and community.

Photo by Izzy Dachs.

Frederick Pride

June 2025

LGBTQ+ Pride Month is always Pet Names' busiest time of the year--and 2025 was no exception. Maggie and Camila played original songs and covers celebrating queer artists at festivals and events all over Maryland.

• Delmarva Pride Festival in Easton, MD

• Baltimore Pride

• Baltimore County Pride Picnic

• Songs of Pride at Centrado Café Shop

• Frederick Pride Festival

• Songs of Pride at Restaurant 198

5/30/25

Maggie and Camila organized a show at The Pocket, kicking off a bill featuring Sleeping on Saturn and The Orange Slices. Having played with each of the bands at previous Iris Garden Bar showcases, the evening was primed to be a night of excellent rock music--and they definitely delivered.

Photo by Katie Simonian.

5/3/25

Returning to Olney Days' popular Saturday festival, Pet Names played the Hill Stage this year, sharing favorites from Hey Hi Hello along with new original songs in progress.

4/27/25

Pet Names thoroughly enjoyed playing their first-ever porchfest! ANXO / Brightwood Pizza & Bottle were lovely hosts, and the robust crowd enjoying the sunny weather were all kinds of warm.

1/11/25

Pet Names played a 45 minute set, celebrating the release of their debut EP, Hey Hi Hello. For the first time, they played all of the interludes from the EP, adapted and arranged for acoustic duo. It was a wonderful evening of music and community, featuring excellent sets from Teghan Devon, Grimm Winter, We Wear Chucks, and Sleeping on Saturn.

10/5/24

Camila and Maggie provided lively background music for a cocktail/hors d'oeuvres hour, looking sharp and singing on-key.

9/28/24

Maggie and Camila played at local favorite Iris Garden Bar for an outdoor evening set, sharing a genre-diverse bill with excellent acts--CJ Wood, Vivid Vertigo, Strange Neighbors (on tour from NYC!), Sofa Spud, and The Orange Slices.

9/21/24

Camila and Maggie serenaded vendors and friends with original songs and creative covers on a cool Saturday afternoon.

8/10/24

Maggie and Camila backed up Sabrina Movitz for a well-attended second-slot set, and had a feature moment to share "Hey Hi Hello" with the crowd. We enjoyed listening to DC's Opt Out and touring act Layzi!

7/19/24

Maggie and Camila played in Sabrina Movitz's band for her NYC debut at the legendary Mercury Lounge. Her set also included a special Pet Names feature--they got to play Hey Hi Hello for a crowd of 215 people!

Photos by Cam Pollack.

7/13/24

Camila and Maggie kicked off the festival with an acoustic set on Westminster's Main Street. They were honored to be part of such a special event!

6/29/24

Maggie and Camila played a short and sweet set to start the festivities on the main stage. Special thank you to the excellent ASL intepreter!

6/27/24

Camila and Maggie kicked off the event, playing a short set for VIP reception attendees along with DC-local band Different Answers. Both bands also provided transition music between acts and speakers. It was so special to play in DC's Lincoln Theatre!

6/22/24

Maggie and Camila laid it all out at Carroll Creek Park in the 98 degree heat! Entertaining a small crowd and passing festival-goers, they enjoyed getting people to groove and sing along to covers by queer artists, and even had a quick learner singing along to their original music!

6/2/24

Camila and Maggie were joined by drummer Julie Kapuvari for an acoustic set. It was an afternoon of beautiful weather and even better music, featuring sets from local acts Ari Voxx, Daisy Road, and Neon Habits. Plus, they got some great shots from photographer Luna Siesko.

Extra special memories - biggest crowd to date, and first time Pet Names songs have been ASL interpreted!

5/23/24

Camila and Maggie were joined by drummer Julie Kapuvari for their first electric live set. The trio rocked the house down at Rhizome, sharing the bill with other talented queer artists including Flora and the Fauna, Ella from Lud Roes, and Ammonite.

4/27/24

Maggie and Camila shared their original songs and some covers with a bustling crowd of the Olney community. The well-attended annual event hosted by the Olney Civic Fund was a blast to participate in as performers, and they hope to play again next year!

4/13/24

Camila and Maggie played an hour-long set at Iris Garden Bar on a blustery afternoon, entertaining the vendors and patrons of the Burtonsville Night Market.

1/13/24

Maggie and Camila kicked off Saturday night in Burtonsville with their opening acoustic set, followed by performances by Avery and Ella, Meat, and the Skull Shakers.

10/14/23

Camila and Maggie played their second-ever show as Pet Names to an intimate crowd on a rainy October Saturday.

[performance videos - original songs!]