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Podcast: Songwriter Connection
Episode: Mike Carrado - The Singing Lieutenant - Ep 218
Description: This week, we welcome an extraordinary guest to the Songwriter Connection table—Mike Carrodo, a nearly 30-year veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps whose journey bridges the worlds of military service and music. Before 9/11, Mike’s band was a touring powerhouse, playing 200–250 dates a year and sharing the stage with legends like The Derek Trucks Band, Edwin McCain, and even Tina Turner.Everything changed when the towers fell. Mike answered the call of duty, deploying to serve his country and eventually retiring as a Colonel after a distinguished career that began and ended at Camp Lejeune. A grad...