Satsang: All. Right. Now

While COVID forced Satsang to cancel their tours, Drew McManus redirected his focus inward and spent time with his family at home in rural Montana. In June, the band released their fourth album, All. Right. Now., proving the forced break had a positive outcome. The folk/rock/reggae band has delivered, yet again, an album with a beautiful story of love, being on the road, past traumas, and finding oneself.

The new album sound slightly departs from their norm, bringing in an Americana flavor while also holding on to a bit of their island reggae vibe. Each fabulous musician, from violins to harmonicas, beautifully showcases their talent in each song. At the same time, McManus’s melodic voice tells the story.

The growth that McManus has experienced is captured as he shares his journey from past traumas to discovering self-empowered success, true love, family, and a tribe of friends, truly embodying the meaning of “Satsang.”

“Satsang is a Sanskrit word that means “gathering together for the truth” or, more simply, “being with the truth.” Truth is what is real, what exists.” – from Endless Satsang

McManus shared with Under the Radar that the track “From and I Go” “…was a love song to all the things that made me feel home. The river, the mountains, my wife and children, and even the time I spend away from it all on the road, knowing that whenever I leave, I will always come back to those things.”

The title track, “All. Right. Now.” reminds us that even when it’s hard, it’s alright, that the path of least resistance is rarely the best. McManus told American Songwriter, “This song flips the script on feeling super overwhelmed with everything that’s happening and being super grateful.”

His undying love and utter devotion for his family abound in “Answer Was Yes,” “I’m The One,” and “Malachi.”

“I still hope you’re hanging on and still saying that I’m the one.” – from “I’m The One.”

Encouraging messages of processing the past, putting out love to get love in return, breaking cycles, and letting go are sprinkled throughout the story. The tracks “I’ll Try” and “To Last” prove just how powerful self-reflection and music can be.

“I could blame it on my past or accept the fact I’m scared to be alone” – from “To Last.”

Tribe friends Trevor Hall and G. Love and Special Sauce added their unique flavor to the album on “This Place” and “Back Around.” While “Further This Goes” shares about being on the road and processing emotions thru songwriting.

“At times I barely know my name, but when we play, my soul is saved.” – from “Further This Goes.”

Drew and the boys of Satsang kicked off a six-week fall tour in October. If you’ve never seen them, you don’t want to miss out on the live storytelling experience; each show is life-changing!