Camping in Alaska: Millions of YouTube views, but they’re still unknowns in their hometown

Camping in Alaska

Huntsville band Camping in Alaska is shown performing live. (Courtesy Bobbie-Anne Oliver)Bobbie-Anne Jordan Photography

Camping in Alaska is the most significant Huntsville band most music fans here over the age of 40 have never heard of. The band’s songs -- some titled all-lowercase, like “c u in the ballpit” -- have been streamed millions of times on YouTube, a streaming platform that’s played a huge role in shaping youth culture the last 10 years.

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