One of Those Nights: Seeing The Band CAMINO Live (Twice)
Seeing The Band CAMINO Live for the First Time
Back in November 2025, I went to History in Toronto to see The Band CAMINO live.
I absolutely love their music. But I am the kind of person who does zero research on the bands I listen to. I miss the days of music videos. Do people even watch those anymore?! These days, I discover a song I love and work my way through their discography. That’s about as deep as I go.
So, honestly, I had no idea what to expect.
I didn’t know what any of the band members looked like. I had no idea there were essentially two lead singers. And I definitely didn’t realize they traded off lead vocals almost every other song. It is such a cool dynamic. It was interesting to realize that my favourite songs were almost perfectly split between the two of them.
Of course, they played the songs I was hoping for: Hush Hush and See Through, which are still my absolute favourites from their 2019 album ‘TryHard’. They had a really healthy mix of older songs, newer songs, and everything in between. It wasn’t until I was at the concert that I realized they’d actually been a band for around ten years. Again… I really don’t do my homework.
Why The Band CAMINO Is So Good Live
They are incredible live.
The energy never dropped, and they sound just as good live as they do on their albums. Their music has this pop-rock sound that I absolutely love, and after the concert I couldn’t wait to go back and give their newest album a proper listen. I’d only heard it a couple of times before the show, so now I’m excited to dive into it the same way I have with the rest of their music.
One thing that surprised me was learning they’re from Tennessee. During their acoustic set, you could really hear those Nashville influences come through. There was a subtle country twang woven into some of the songs that I’d never really picked up on before, and it gave the whole set a different feel.
I had no idea how multi-talented they are. Both of them bounced between singing, guitar, and piano throughout the night, which kept the show feeling fresh. There were a couple of short pauses as they transformed the stage for the acoustic portion, but the momentum never felt like it disappeared. In fact, the final third of the concert shifted into a much bigger, almost electronic pop-rock atmosphere that had everyone dancing.
History is also one of my favourite concert venues. I much prefer smaller venues where you’re on the floor and can actually move around, rather than sitting in a massive arena. It’s one of the reasons I was on the fence about seeing Florence + The Machine, since they played at Scotiabank Arena. I know she’d put on an incredible show, but there’s just something about an intimate venue that feels more personal.
It was absolutely worth every penny.
Seeing The Band CAMINO Live — Again
And the best part? I’m already seeing them again.
They opened for 5 Seconds of Summer on June 2. It was a pairing made in heaven for me. I already love 5SOS, so getting The Band CAMINO as the opener feels like the perfect bonus. They were fantastic! As they were the openers, they didn’t play as many songs, but they played their bangers, and I was obsessed all over again. They had just released NeverAlways Part 2, so they played more songs from it, making it feel different.
I did sit for most of their performance since I had just been bashed around by Beau earlier that day, and was currently surviving on Motrin and magnesium balms. I knew I would be standing for the majority of 5SOS and didn’t want to overstrain myself. Tell me you’re getting old, without telling me… I felt like I was one of the older people in the crowd as well, so it’s cool to see that they’re still reaching the up-and-coming generations. We do love our boybands.
5 Seconds of Summer: Then and Now
The first time I saw 5SOS was during their ‘Meet You There’ tour at RBC Echo Beach, which was amazing. I think a dance party on a beach is such a fun idea, and I feel the sound is much better than the Amp. This year it is their ‘EVERYONE’S A STAR!’ tour, which was a ton of fun. I went to this alone, at the TD Coliseum in Hamilton. I pre-purchased parking, which was such a good idea.
This concert was such a different energy than Meet You There. Besides the fact that it was a MUCH larger venue, the boys have grown so much, and this was very much a cinematic experience for this album. They were great in 2018. They’ve just gotten better live since then.
I don’t even really remember the set list, but they had a car on stage, started inside the car on the screen, and then had a large circular ramp stage. It was pretty damn awesome. And there were movie intervals where they were basically doing “The Rise and Fall of 5SOS” the documentary. Moments where they won Best Boyband every night. They played for a solid 2 hours and hit all the bangers on their new album, plus all the ones that everyone comes for (Hells yes, YoungBlood).
In more evidence that I’m no longer a 20-year-old attending concerts, I definitely didn’t show up with a large tea, and then pop in my Loop earplugs for the night.
There was also a random missed potential of being upgraded to the floor that happened right before I went up to my seats. Boo. But also probably for the best since my knee and I’m now old. But how amazing would that have been!?
Why I Still Love Going to Concerts Alone
Honestly, I still love concerts; solo concerts have a completely different vibe. You can enjoy the music, dance without worrying about anyone else, and completely immerse yourself in the experience. I would 100% recommend seeing either of these bands again. It made me laugh because I had a real flashback to my past when I saw that Akon and Ne-Yo are touring. Is 2008 calling? I also was really debating going to see them because I loved them when I was 20.
Would you see The Band CAMINO or 5SOS live? Or better yet, who’s the artist you loved years ago that you’d still happily buy a concert ticket for today?
J x