Ross Lynch, lead singer of The Driver Era, started his performing career on all of our TV screens. His most memorable roles were in Disney’s ‘Teen Beach Movie’ and ‘Austin & Ally.’ The star showcased his voice many times while acting, eventually leading him to pursue music as his main career path. He and his brother Rocky are the main members of The Driver Era and have been working together since 2018. They’ve made three albums, ‘X,’ ‘Girlfriend,’ and ‘Summer Mixtape.’ The duo performed songs from all three at their show, which took place on April 11th at Steelhouse Omaha, a newer venue downtown.
Before the show started, VALÉ, a Columbian singer-songwriter, astonished the crowd with her lively opening act. She was captivatingly vivacious, shocking everyone in the audience. VALÉ encouraged everyone to dance and sing along, even teaching the audience the lyrics and meanings of many of her songs, including ‘lo tengo mal,’ and her single ‘chill like that,’ which was just released on April 19th. While many weren’t familiar with her songs, she left an impact on everyone there.
With a now enlivened crowd, The Driver Era finally entered the stage. From the moment they walked on, you could feel their stirring energy. The band opened with their second-newest single, ‘Rumors.’ Everyone was immediately drawn to them and couldn’t wait for what else they had in store.
One of the most entertaining aspects of the concert was watching Ross and Rocky interact. At one point, Ross leaned on Rocky’s shoulder, singing in his ear, and you could see Rocky telling him to get off while slowly moving away from his brother. Both Lynch brothers charmed the audience not just through their music but with their personalities and fascinating stage presence. They were humorous, joyful, and excited; the audience projected the same love for the music that they saw.
They performed a wide variety of songs, including ‘Nobody Knows,’ ‘Heaven Angel,’ and ‘Afterglow’, which were all brilliant. ‘San Francisco,’ ‘On My Own,’ and ‘A Kiss’ were some of the most unforgettable songs of the show.
Sang at a much slower tempo than the original recording, ‘San Fransisco’ became a heart-breaking ballad that brought many in the audience to tears.
During intermission, the crowd chanted for Ross to sing ‘On My Own,’ a song from ‘Teen Beach Movie 2.’ Everyone who grew up watching the movies felt a wave of nostalgia and happiness when hearing it sung in real life.
‘A Kiss’ is The Driver Era’s most popular song, and was their closer for the concert. It was the perfect ending to the show, representing their style and sound impeccably.
The dazzling, electric performance was a rush of emotions throughout every song. The audience left with the lasting impact and energy that Ross and Rocky brought with them.
