There’s something about Park Drive live that immediately grabs you by the collar. From the moment they walked on stage at Chinnerys, you’re met with a band brimming with confidence, attitude and that unmistakable sense of swagger — the kind that can’t be taught, only earned on stage.
Opening with Follow Me, Park Drive set the tone early. It’s bold, direct and bursting with intent, a statement opener that announces exactly who they are. That Oasis-esque bravado runs through the entire set — not in a copycat way, but in the way great bands carry themselves, with belief in every note they play.
Ordinary and Going Down keep the momentum rolling, the latter led by a dance-y guitar riff by lead guitarist Alex Fealy, which is one of many moments that allow him to showcase his quite brilliant guitar work, helped no end by a tight, locked-in rhythm section, (Brett Lane – guitar, Zac Thomas – bass and Lenny Phillipson – drums) that never puts a foot wrong.
Stone Cold is an early highlight, channelling the sharp, urgent energy of early Arctic Monkeys — spiky guitars, biting delivery and an undercurrent of tension that keeps you hooked. It’s followed by All My Time and What I Need, where the band really start to stretch out and show their range without losing that raw edge.
Frontman Jack Fealy is a constant presence throughout rarely static, often prowling the stage, leaning into the crowd and interacting with them in a playful, natural way.
Madly, sung by Alex, offers a brilliant shift in dynamic. The change in vocal brings a fresh texture to the set and proves there’s depth within the band, not just swagger. It lands beautifully before the hypnotic Mango Mirror and the expansive Dream My Life Away.
Then comes Chase, the new single — and it absolutely delivers. Big, bold and dripping in Oasis-style attitude, it sounds tailor-made for packed rooms and late-night singalongs.
A quick burst of In and Out keeps the energy high before the band close with Pretty Vacant, a snarling Sex Pistols cover that feels like a perfect fit. It’s raw, loud and unapologetic — and it brings the set to a ferocious end.
A special mention to the bands bass player Zac Thomas, who attached a selfie-stick to his bass during the opening songs — a playful touch that gives the crowd a literal front-row view of just how solid and stylish his playing is.
This was a set full of confidence, groove and attitude. Park Drive don’t just play their songs — they own them. With swagger in spades, razor-sharp riffs and a live presence that pulls you right in, this felt like a band very much on the rise.
They’ve conquered Essex. Now it’s time for the rest of the UK to sit up and see, that Park Drive are something special.
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