On The Other Side

by | Feb 19, 2013 | audio

Cathedral bells in rain that falls in sheets My missing piece now puzzle-locked in sleep Make our great escape The time reminds we can’t take anymore Our lesser lives left standing by the door Take our leap of faith If I should go Before you know I made it safe and I’ll be waiting there for you On the other side Track 8 from “Wander Away” by Mike Errico Tallboy 7, Inc. Buy it here: http://mikeerrico.bandcamp.com/track/on-the-other-side Mike Errico: Vocals, guitars Matt Beck: Guitars, keys Ethan Eubanks: Drums, percussion Jeff Hill: Bass Bruce Kaphan: Pedal steel guitar Ari Hest: Backing vocals Andrew Sherman: String arrangements Strings: Maxim Moston (violin), Hiroko Taguchi (viola), Jessie Reagen Mann...

Mike Errico, “If I Were The Pope”

by | Feb 12, 2013 | Video

Yes, I realize there is a spot open in Vatican City, and that I am uniquely qualified. Attached, my thoughts on the matter, from my earliest release, “Bite Size.” Available on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/bite-size-ep/id273405630 By Mike Errico From “Bite Size” If I were the Pope I’d never get to kiss you If I were the Pope Man, you know I’d miss you I’d fall asleep and dream about your precious lips Face down and drooling on the ancient manuscripts I’d be a lousy Pope No matter how I tried Suspicious looking Pope With a real big secret to hide Finally my parents might be proud While the Papal bouncers sneak you through the crowd Because I got incense, I got wine and I got candlelight I got everything I need and I can finally treat you right I got a real old ring and a real cool hat and not that much to do But what’s the use of all of that When I’m so far away from you I’d be a nasty Pope I guess the flesh is weak Lord knows that I’d try to cope But he’d soon run out of cheeks And then I’d hock a chalice and we’d be on our way Streaking through St. Peter’s doors into the light of day I’m glad I’m not the...

Mike Errico (feat. Krysta Rodriguez): Chatbot

by | Feb 12, 2013 | Video

This is part of something larger that I’ve been putting together – you may have seen other pieces of it up on the YouTube page. Krysta Rodriguez (Smash, The Addams Family, etc.) was kind enough to help me out with this one. “Chatbot,” written by Mike Errico Directed by Jonathan Bernstein Filmed at the Mike Errico Holiday Show, Joe’s Pub, NYC Dec. 20th, 2012 Special Guest: Krysta Rodriguez Dave Scalia: Drums Jessie Reagen Mann:...