I first discovered Caamp on Spotify during a bus ride to school in the ninth grade, all the way back in 2021. There was something about the grit in Taylor Meier’s voice that stuck with me. The contrast of lyrics that focus on themes of running away, but also themes of young love and wanting to stay, was enrapturing to me. 

I walked into Caamp’s show in Nashville on September 4t at Ascend Amphitheater expecting a good show. What I didn’t expect was the raw artistry and talent that I would get to witness for the next hour and a half. 

Caamp is a five-piece band, featuring Taylor Meier (vocals, guitar, drums, piano), Evan Westfall (banjo, harmony vocals, guitar, drums, bass), Matt Vinson (bass, harmony vocals), Joseph Kavalec (keyboards), and Nicholas Falk (drums). Together, the band has a unique Americana indie folk sound that draws audiences from all backgrounds and walks of life. In fact, as the night progressed and I walked around the venue, I noticed families with small children, groups of college friends, and elderly couples sitting together, all unified through Caamp’s lyricism and incredible instrumental talent. The fans seemed to roar at the opening of every song, even just at the first few notes. This was a crowd of dedicated fans who were just as touched by Caamp’s lyrics as I am. The entire night felt special, as I and thousands of strangers were unified through Caamp’s music.

Before I can even begin to discuss the rest of Caamp’s set, I have to talk about Toledo – the spectacular opener for the night. Toledo absolutely owned the stage. The band had great energy on stage together, and there was an evident atmosphere of fun. Their bassist, Gui, had a Labubu hanging from his guitar. How much more fun can you get? On top of this, band members Daniel Alvarez de Toledo and Jordan Dunn-Pilz stopped several times to interact with fans, and the applause at the end of each set magnified as the fans grew more endeared to the band. Alvarez de Toledo and Dunn-Pilz seemed incredibly at ease onstage, and the fans could tell. September 4 was Toledo’s first show on tour with Caamp, and I, for one, am very excited to see how this band keeps growing. 

Caamp’s show at Ascend Ampitheater in Nashville was everything I had dreamed it would be. The setlist featured songs from across the band’s albums, including Lavender Days, By and By, and Copper Changes Color. On top of this, several unreleased songs were peppered throughout the set. The band fostered lively energy throughout the performance, even sitting down for several of the songs, transforming a thousand-person concert into what felt like an intimate jam session of just a couple of friends hanging out.

Two surprise guests graced the stage with Caamp that night, the first being Madi Diaz, who came on stage to perform “One True Way,” a single off of the band’s recent album released in June of 2025, Copper Changes Color. 

The second artist to perform alongside Caamp was Billy Currington. Together, they performed Currington’s hit “Good Directions,” an obvious choice in Nashville, the heart of country music. Drinks were raised high, and the crowd’s spirits were even higher as they sang along to Currington and Meier’s performance on stage. Keeping up the lighthearted atmosphere, the night ended with an encore with the title track of their 2019 album, By and By. 

If you have the opportunity to witness Caamp in person, whether you’re a super fan or just a folk music enjoyer, I can promise it will be a night you will never forget.

Check below for more upcoming Caamp dates or at their website: https://www.caamptheband.com/

North American Tour

SEP 10, 2025 – Skyline Stage at the Mann

Philadelphia, PA – with special guests TOLEDO

SEP 12, 2025 – Radio City Music Hall

New York, NY – with special guest Madi Diaz

SEP 13, 2025 – Radio City Music Hall

New York, NY – with special guest Whitney

UK and Europe tour

OCT 20, 2025 – Huxley’s Neue Welt

Berlin, Germany

OCT 22, 2025 – TivoliVredenburg

Utrecht, Netherlands

OCT 23, 2025 – Café de la Danse

Paris, France

OCT 26, 2025 – SWG3 Galvanizers

Glasgow, UK

OCT 27, 2025

O2 Ritz Manchester – Manchester, United Kingdom

OCT 29, 2025 – O2 Forum Kentish Town

London, United Kingdom

NOV 1, 2025 – The National Stadium

Dublin, Ireland

JAN 8, 2026 – JAN 11, 2026 – Out Of The Blue Festival 2026

Cancún, Quintana Roo

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