A rising icon in Blues and Rock music’s dynamic and diverse realms, up-and-coming musical collective Gary Dranow and The Manic Emotions are driven for success. Having worked diligently on the stirring record titled Destiny Road for over 10 years, the group is ready to break into the music scene. A catchy and soul-stirring mix, Destiny Road- Rough Cuts forms a fitting prelude to the forthcoming album Never Give Up. Gary Dranow and the Manic Emotions’ new release is rooted within the same ethos they set up 10 years ago, rejuvenated with a contemporary, raw Rock spin. Using Jefferson Airplane’s old 2″ 16 Track machine, The Manic Emotions had intended to release the album in the Summer of 1995. However, owing to several difficulties and problems that the band had to undergo, including bearing the brunt of incredible personal battles, the plan could not materialize.

Dranow, having gotten back together with a new lineup, the talented collective is now ready and psyched to release their new album, Never Give Up, while staying true to the times and changes in the Rock and Blues scene. Led by the songwriting, guitar, and vocal genius of Gary Dranow, the band features the talent of Sherm Tate on bass and vocals, Christian Madsen on guitar and vocals, and Marty Steinberg on drums. Additionally, the Destiny Road Live Album also showcases the brilliance and musical direction of Jerry Manfredi on bass, Jethro DeFries on drums, and Tommy Mars on keyboards. Memorializing their art with the release of Rough Cuts, the band is inspired and motivated to start playing gigs again after 25 years away, finalizing vocals and lyrical content for Never Give Up. Having gigged extensively in Southern California, Gary Dranow and The Manic Emotions are now looking forward to spinning magic in the Greater Salt Lake City area and Park City in Utah.

Moving themes of love, heartbreak, and living through mental challenges are rife within the band’s musical compositions, which include the Live 2003 record Destiny Road and Never Give Up, an upcoming record in the early phases of production. Their riveting singles, such as “Destiny Road” and “Mellow Drama,” offer a unique outlook into the presage of life changes as they materialize with time and the struggles of relationships and bipolar disorder. Similarly, “(Made It) Another Day” is represented by bluesy rhythms, which are enunciated by a diverse musical arrangement featuring a dobro slide and electric rhythm guitar, focusing on the toils and troubles of life.