Hometown Heroes Caamp to Play Homecoming Show at Schott

Folk-rock band founded by Columbus natives Taylor Meier and Evan Westfall to perform at Schottenstein Center on August 29.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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Caamp, the popular folk-rock band founded by childhood friends and Upper Arlington High School graduates Taylor Meier and Evan Westfall, is returning to their hometown of Columbus for a concert at the Schottenstein Center on August 29, 2026. The show comes on the heels of the band's sold-out 2025 tour and the success of their latest album "Copper Changes Color," which debuted at #1 on the Americana/Folk Albums chart.

Why it matters

Caamp's homecoming concert at the Schott is a significant milestone for the band, which has risen to arena-headliner status since their debut just four years ago. The show will be a celebration of the group's Columbus roots and their meteoric rise in the folk-rock genre.

The details

Meier and Westfall founded Caamp in 2015 as a project, and by 2021 the band had become a popular draw, selling out two consecutive nights at KEMBA Live! in Columbus. In 2022, they headlined their first arena show at Nationwide Arena, and have since played high-profile festivals like WonderBus. Their latest album "Copper Changes Color" was a #1 hit on the Americana/Folk Albums chart and spawned two #1 singles.

  • Caamp was founded in 2015 by Taylor Meier and Evan Westfall.
  • The band sold out two shows at KEMBA Live! in Columbus in 2021.
  • Caamp headlined their first arena show at Nationwide Arena in 2022.
  • Their album "Copper Changes Color" was released in 2025 and debuted at #1 on the Americana/Folk Albums chart.
  • Caamp's homecoming concert at the Schottenstein Center is scheduled for August 29, 2026.

The players

Caamp

A popular folk-rock band founded by Columbus natives Taylor Meier and Evan Westfall.

Taylor Meier

The frontman and co-founder of Caamp, who met bandmate Evan Westfall while attending Upper Arlington High School in Columbus.

Evan Westfall

The guitarist and banjo player, as well as co-founder of Caamp, who met Taylor Meier in high school in Columbus.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

Tickets for Caamp's homecoming concert at the Schottenstein Center on August 29, 2026 will go on sale to the public on February 20 at 10am.

The takeaway

Caamp's rise from a Columbus-based project to an arena-headlining folk-rock act is a testament to the power of hometown pride and the enduring appeal of their music. Their homecoming show at the Schott will be a celebration of their roots and their remarkable success.