biography
Mike Corrado - Singer/Songwriter, guitar/vocals
At a glance, award winning singer/songwriter and US Marine Mike Corrado garnered national radio and television airplay after releasing his song “On My Watch Tonight.” The song which features guest vocals from multi-platinum artist Edwin McCain (I’ll Be, I Could Not Ask For More) is the story of a Marine’s journey from Boot Camp to the front lines and is quickly becoming an anthem for service men and women serving to protect our country and their families. Mike has also recently been featured internationally on CNN, and nationally in Rolling Stone Magazine.
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Can military men storm the stage of rock and plant their flag in the spotlight? Singer/songwriter, Mike Corrado puts the question to bed with his pop-rock-country sound and proven radio success. Mike, who has proudly served his country for years, has both the discipline of a Marine and the musical chops and vocals to back it up.
Mike Corrado began performing in the bars and clubs along the North Carolina coast while stationed in North Carolina with the Marines. Upon completion of his active duty commitment, Mike, turned in his rifle for a guitar and life on the road. He began developing a strong grass roots following in the Southeast by performing 200-250 dates a year across the country as headliners and opening act for artists like John Mayer, Edwin McCain, Derek Trucks (Allman Brothers) and many more. The relentless touring and radio play in the southeast, propelled independent CD sales and an ever-increasing fan base.
For four years, Mike and the band continued their grueling tour schedule and uncompromising work ethic until the events of September 11, 2001 which changed many people's lives forever, Mike's included. He was recalled back to active duty with the Marine Corps. The events of that day and news of being called back onto active duty resulted in canceling his tour which included dates in New York, Boston, Washington, DC and throughout the Southeast.
The temporary hiatus from the road and demanding schedule with the Marines left little time for music, but Mike took time to reflect, write and record every chance he could. The result was a series of songs for the CD Falling Awake, which was released in March 2005.
One week after the release of Falling Awake, Mike was deployed for a one-year tour to Fallujah, Iraq, leaving behind his wife and three month old daughter. In March 2006, Mike returned to home to the states and invited to audition for the NBC show Star Tomorrow. Star Tomorrow was an online band competition where Mike and the band placed in the top 20 acts in the nation.