august 1st, 2025 - tacoma, washington

On August 1, 2025, Caamp brought their LIVE AND IN CONCERT UNITED STATES TOUR to Tacoma’s Dune Peninsula, transforming the outdoor venue into a cozy, living room–style jam session. The stage setup was complete with books, carpets, shelves, and cocktails. This set the tone for something more intimate than your standard summer concert. It felt like we had stumbled into a gathering of old friends and were lucky enough to be invited in.

Dune Peninsula felt less like a concert venue and more like the kind of place you’d stumble into during a dream. The view stretched wide over the water. People pulled up along the peninsula in their boats, kayaks, and paddle boards. You can picture the most Pacific Northwest image possible, and that’s exactly what it felt like. The band’s rugs and bookshelves somehow made the open-air stage feel enclosed in warmth even from the back of the venue.

Taylor Meier, Evan Westfall, Matt Vinson, Joseph Kavalec, and Nicholas Falk shared the stage with the kind of closeness that only years of playing together can create. Their banter was natural and easy, full of quiet moments and loud laughs. Throughout the night, the band would turn toward one another mid-song, syncing up with a look or a smile. You could tell they genuinely enjoy playing together, and it made the crowd feel like part of the circle.

Evan’s banjo felt like the glue holding the whole room together. Joseph was all smiles and keys. Taylor’s voice cracked in all the right ways and was raw, honest, and completely unfiltered. When Matt and Nicholas locked into rhythm, it was like they were reading each other’s minds. Every player brought something distinct, and together it just worked

A standout moment of the night was their cover of Empire of the Sun's "Walking on a Dream". The unexpected choice added a touch of surprise and delight, blending seamlessly with their folk roots. From the first beat, the whole crowd was jumping and singing along—the energy lifted immediately. It was one of those rare covers that doesn’t just work but feels like it’s been theirs all along. The crowd ate it up.

The encore brought out Richy Mitch of Richy Mitch & The Coal Miners for their collab “Evergreen”, followed by “By and By”, closing the night on an emotional high. One couple slow danced barefoot near the back. A kid sat on their parent’s shoulders. Friends danced together like no one was watching. There were real tears from more than a few people. It wasn’t just a show. It was something people felt in their bodies.

The combination of the band’s heartfelt performance, the intimate setting, and the joyful chaos of a summer night made it clear this was one of those rare concerts you talk about for years. Not just because of who was on stage, but because of how it felt to be there.