Artist description a five piece band that blends acoustic-rock, jazz, funk and Latin into their own unique blend of music. Based out of Eastern, NC The Mike Corrado Band has been burning it up along the East Coast with a tremendous live show and an ever increasing grass roots following. A live show not to miss. With strong vocals, screaming sax and powerful rhythm section, the MCB has a unique and memorable sound.

Music Style Popular / Jazz oriented funk rock

Musical Influences Rock, Jazz, Funk, Gospel, Blues, Latin

Similar Artists Edwin McCain, Dave Matthews, Sting, Almond Brothers

Artist History What was once an acoustic solo act grew into an upcoming dominating force in the music scene today. While serving as an officer in the US Marine Corps and playing solo acoustic gigs on the side, Mike Corrado met drummer Lamont Sydnor who also happened to be serving in the US Marine Corps Band. Lamont then introduced Mike to Joe Yankel a tremendous sax player and Marine Band member. The three sought out other local musiciand David Gerichten on Bass and Gary Wooten on guitar to round out this ensemble. The band has been touring the East Coast since early 1998 and has attracted the attention of many new fans as well as influential music industry professionals. The band currently has a song playing on MTV's Real World and Road Rules and has performed with Edwin McCain, Hootie & The Blowfish, Agents Of Good Roots, The Pat McGee Band Sister Hazel, The Samples and Cravin Melon to name a few.

Group Members Mike Corrado-Acoustic Guitar and Vocals Lamont Sydnor-Drums and Vocals Joe Yankel-Saxes and Vocals David Gerichten-Bass Gary Wooten-Electric Guitar

Instruments Acoustic Guitar, Sax, Drums, Vocals, Bass, Electric Guitar

Albums A Drink, A Smoke, A Laugh & A Smile (1995), The Mike Corrado Band (1997), Spinning Your World Upside Down (1998) Shake'em-Live (1999)

Location Jacksonville, North Carolina - USA

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