Gary Dranow shares new single

Hailing from Salt Lake City, frontman Gary Dranow leads the rock n’ roll outfit known as Gary Dranow and the Manic Emotions who deliver a swaggering sound that celebrates the very best of the classic rock style. Following a successful business career in the world of outdoor sports, Dranow set his creative sights on making music to help him cope with bipolar disorder and the aftermath of suffering a stroke.

Linking up with his band, the resulting sonic output sees the group craft a groove-laden rock sound with tinges of blues influences. Having become a staple of the live music circuit in Southern California, the band is now making an impact in their local Utah scene.

Joined by musicians Sherm Tate on bass and vocals, Marty Steinberg and Jethro DeFries on drums, bass player Jerry Manfredi and keyboardist Tommy Mars, Gary Dranow has been working on the debut record Destiny Road, set for release early this year. Sharing the first taste of their sound, they released the debut single “Fool Outta Me” in September last year and have since dropped a further four singles in the build up to the forthcoming album.

Bringing us one of those singles, they share their recent release of the single and title-track lifted from the LP with “Destiny Road”. Laying down a timeless blend of soulful and rhythmic rock with delicate guitar work, subtly driving drums and colourful touches of organ, Gary Dranow and the Manic Emotions deliver a compelling rock anthem.

Led by Gary’s alluring vocal leads carrying soaring melodies, with “Destiny Road” they provide the perfect run through of their songwriting prowess and assured musicianship, while building further excitement for their upcoming record.

Listen to Destiny Road below