The Mike Corrado Band
Releases Two (2) Singles
"I Got You" & "I'm Alive"
Embargoed Until May 16th
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The Story of The Mike Corrado Band
A message to yourself and your tribe, that we’ve endured hard times before but you get through it, also a message of hope that there are folks out there that have been through similar situations and are there to help guide you through hard times, you just have to be willing to reach out and seek help.
While the lyrics have many applications, they represent the contrast of feelings that people (veterans) sometimes go through when transitioning from active to veteran status. Sometimes you feel invincible, sometimes you feel vulnerable
Sometimes I dream of something incredible
Sometimes I dont sleep at all
Sometimes I feel like anything is possible
Sometimes I think it wont work at all
Sometimes I feel completely surrounded
Sometimes I feel all alone
The chorus resolves with “At least I feel something, at least I’m alive” a message to yourself or others to keep going. You can’t fix yourself or anything around you if you give up and give in. In some cases ending up in death by suicide.
LYRICS: "i Got You" Ft. Myra Washington
We have been down before
But we keep on growing
And we have seen the worst of scenes
But we keep on growing
It should be a crime to be all alone
no , this aint the time…to let go
So if you really want to feel, the way it feels ……to be alive
You gotta keep on growing
Keep on growing
If you really wanna shake and move, you know what you gotta do
Gotta keep growing
If you really, really want to be heard, use your heart instead of your words
Gotta keep on growing
It should be a crime to be all alone
no , this aint the time…to let go
So if you really want to feel, the way it feels……. to be alive
You gotta keep on growing
Bridge/Vamp
When the world gets heavy…I got you!
When the world’s unsteady…I got you
I am ready..I got you
When You are ready…I got you
Just Keep on growing…I got you
PRODUCTION "I GOT YOU"
Songwriter: Mike Corrado
Production company: Harmony Hill Entertainment - Shelbyville, TN
Featured Guest: Myra Washington
Exeutive Producers: Mike Corrado & Jon Lassiter
Co-Executive Producer: Stacey Lamont Syndor
Mixing Engineer: Joe Carrell
Vocal Engineer: Leah Schattschneider
Mastering Engineer: Brian Poole (Moontree Mastering)
Additional Engineers: Robin Dennis
LYRICS: "i'm Alive"
Sometimes I dream of something incredible
Sometimes I dont sleep at all
Sometimes I feel like anything is possible
Sometimes I think it wont work at all
But at least I still feel something
At least I’m alive
Sometimes I feel completely surrounded
Sometimes I feel all alone
Sometimes I rage like fire
Sometimes I feel all alone
But at least I still feel something
At least I’m alive
At least I’m alive
At least I still feel something
At least I’m alive
Makes me feel, feel alive
Makes me feel, feel alive
Makes me feel, feel alive
PRODUCTION "I'm Alive"
Songwriters: Josh Burns, Robin Burns, Mike Corrado, Jon Lassiter
Production company: Harmony Hill Entertainment - Shelbyville, TN
Exeutive Producers: Mike Corrado & Jon Lassiter
Mixing Engineer: Dave Hagen, Dark Horse Studios - Franklin, TN
Mastering Engineer: Brian Poole (Moontree Mastering)
Reunited after more than 25 years!
The Mike Corrado Band is a powerful group of musicians whose roots stretch back to 1996, when they first met aboard Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, NC, while serving in the United States Marine Corps. What began as a shared love of music among active-duty Marines quickly evolved into a dynamic musical force that would tour the country and perform alongside some of the biggest names in the industry. From 1997 to 2001, the band averaged 200-250 live shows a year, headlining venues across the U.S. and sharing the stage with artists like Derek Trucks Band, Susan Tedeschi, Edwin McCain, John Mayer, Vertical Horizon, Tina Turner, Edie Brickell & The New Bohemians, and many more. Their unique blend of rock, blues, and soulful Americana made them a staple in the live music scene during this era.
A Temporary Hiatus In 2001, the band's momentum was interrupted by the events of September 11th. Mike Corrado, the band's leader and an infantry officer in the Marine Corps, was called back to active duty in support of the Global War on Terror. He was deployed to Fallujah, Iraq, and remained in active service until his retirement in 2020. This led to a hiatus for the band, as Corrado's military career took him to various assignments, including stints in Kansas City, Hawaii, Quantico, New Orleans, and Norfolk. Though their official touring schedule came to a halt, the band reunited on occasion throughout the years for special performances and jam sessions, keeping their bond strong despite the challenges posed by Corrado’s military commitments.
2024 – A New Chapter In November 2024, The Mike Corrado Band reunited at Harmony Hill Studios in Shelbyville, TN to begin their first new recording in over 25 years. This exciting new chapter marks a return to the studio for the band, as they prepare to release fresh material to their loyal fanbase.
The Mike Corrado Band, formed in 1996 by US Marines, toured extensively from 1997-2001, opening for major artists. The band went on hiatus in 2001 when Corrado was called to active duty, but reunited occasionally for special performances. In 2024, the band began recording at Harmony Hill Studios, their first new recording in over 25 years.
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