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Cameron Whitcomb at the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver

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4 months ago

July 18, 2025

Cameron Whitcomb brought his Hundred Mile High Tour to Vancouver on July 17 for the first of two nights at the Commodore Ballroom.

It was a sold-out show, and the 22-year-old former American Idol contestant came out swinging (literally), opening with a full-blast “100 Mile High” and tossing in a backflip before the first 3 songs were over.

Whitcomb’s set was emotional and personal without ever feeling performative. Midway through the night, he shared he’s been sober for two years, and that milestone became the backbone of the show. Songs like “Flower Tattoos” and “Rocking Chair” took on extra weight when he opened up about losing friends to addiction and grappling with grief.

But this wasn’t some heavy-handed therapy session. Whitcomb made sure the crowd had fun, too. The band surprised everyone with a rowdy cover of “Teenage Dirtbag” and a killer “Smells Like Teen Spirit.” He also tested out a few unreleased tracks, like standout song “Problem,” and somehow made the Commodore feel like a basement jam session with his buddies. He even invited a fan on stage to get a tattoo right behind the guitarist.

Vancouver Island band The Shindigs opened the night and performed an upbeat set of indie-rock charm that warmed up the room nicely.

Whitcomb returns to the Commodore on July 22. If you missed this one, fix that.

Check out our favourite photos of the night below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!