A throwback to warmer days at Camp Lejeune for The Marine Corps 250th Anniversary Bash on July 4th.  Watch for more videos from that show.  So fun to share the stage with my Marine Brothers and great friends.  Check out the video of “I Got You”

New Single: Goodnight Chesty Puller

Release Date: Wed, 5 November 2025

As a retired Marine, I was fortunate to collaborate with hit songwriter Don Goodman, founder of  Freedom Sings USA  on this song. This Chattanooga, TN-based non-profit helps veterans, military personnel, and their families find emotional balance by sharing their stories through songwriting. Their mission is to use music to heal and provide ongoing support to veterans nationwide. 

After retiring from the Marine Corps, I moved to Shelbyville, TN, where we built  Harmony Hill Studio, a recording studio and content creation venue. David Corlew, a long-time friend, manager, and business partner of the late Charlie Daniels and co-founder of the Charlie Daniels Journey Home Project, introduced me to Don Goodman and Freedom Sings USA. I attended several songwriting sessions at the Murfreesboro, TN chapter. Don Goodman recognized the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps' formation on November 10, 1775, at Tun Tavern in Philadelphia. This inspired the veterans to pen "Goodnight Chesty Puller," a song that salutes the United States Marine Corps. The song opens with "I was born on a Friday, in the back of a bar…" and recounts Marine beginnings, battles, and a toast to those who earned the title. It concludes with "Goodnight Chesty Puller, Wherever You Are," a phrase familiar to Marines globally as a ritualistic goodnight to the Corps' most decorated Marine during bootcamp and officer candidate school. 

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New MCB Music

25th Anniversary Releases

Twenty-five years following the release of the Mike Corrado Band's previous studio recordings, the three founding members, who initially met during active duty service with the Marine Corps at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, reconvened to compose new material. The band intends to release songs progressively throughout 2025, with the first two songs "I Got You" featuring Myra Washington and I'm Alive" are out now and more releases to come in 2025.

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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.