Whitney to Open for CAAMP at Los Angeles' Iconic Greek Theatre this July 16th
Los Angeles is in for a truly beautiful evening of music under the stars on July 16th, as two of indie folk’s most beloved bands, Whitney and CAAMP, join forces for an unforgettable show at the iconic Greek Theatre. With the promise of warm summer air, towering eucalyptus trees swaying in the breeze, and a soundtrack of soulful, nostalgia-tinged tunes, this is shaping up to be one of the season’s can’t-miss concerts.
If you’ve ever seen Whitney live, you already know what a treasure their performances are. The Chicago-based outfit, led by the effortlessly cool Julien Ehrlich and Max Kakacek, has a gift for crafting songs that feel both timeless and deeply personal — sunny yet melancholic, tender yet bold. And while they’re billed as the opener for this date, make no mistake: Whitney’s set alone is worth the price of admission.
Fresh off the announcement that they’ve signed to the always-hip Spinning Top Records, Whitney has been quietly gearing up for their next chapter. Their forthcoming album, expected later this year, promises to be a career-defining release, if early indications are anything to go by. The band recently dropped a shimmering new single, “Darling”, a track that encapsulates everything fans have come to love about their sound — warm, wistful melodies, Ehrlich’s plaintive falsetto, and a subtle, vintage folk-rock glow that lands somewhere between Neil Young’s Laurel Canyon days and modern indie folk luminaries like Fleet Foxes.
For Whitney, this moment feels like a rightful ascent. After years of cultivating a devoted fanbase and delivering one stellar record after another, they’re stepping onto bigger stages — and honestly, it wouldn’t be surprising if they were headlining this show themselves a year from now. Their live shows are the kind of communal, heart-on-sleeve experiences that remind you why we gather for music in the first place.
And then there’s CAAMP, who will close out the evening with their rustic, harmony-laden anthems and crowd-pleasing, front-porch Americana. Known for turning intimate, lived-in songwriting into festival-sized singalongs, the Ohio-based group has steadily built a reputation as one of the most reliable live bands in the indie folk world. Their knack for balancing unvarnished vulnerability with soaring, feel-good choruses makes them the perfect match for a balmy July night at the Greek.
Pair these two acts together and you’ve got a double bill made in indie heaven. The Greek Theatre, with its natural amphitheater acoustics and unrivaled Los Angeles views, feels tailor-made for the occasion. There’s something magical about watching music like this beneath a canopy of stars, surrounded by fellow fans swaying in unison to songs about love, loss, and the search for meaning in small moments.
If you haven’t snagged tickets yet, do yourself a favor and lock them in. With the momentum both bands are carrying into this date — and the undeniable appeal of a mid-summer night at one of the country’s most beloved outdoor venues — this one’s bound to sell out. Whitney and CAAMP at The Greek on July 16th is a show you’ll be kicking yourself for missing.
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