Corando (band)

Corando is a fictional band in the world of The Gerosha Chronicles. Two different versions of it are known to exist in the Gerosha Multiverse, depending on continuity.

In Earth-G3.1
In this continuity, little is known about how the band came to be. Rumors have begun to flow that this band that seemed to show up from out of nowhere had some "ongoing affair" between the drummer and bass guitarist. However, no one is certain if the couple are seriously dating, or if they merely had a fling once. In spite the rumors, Jen and Spike have yet to come clean to media outlets or their fans about any specific details of their relationship. Meanwhile, Jerry is known to "suffer hallucinations." No one is sure why, as there has never been evidence of him abusing drugs.

The trio overhear one of Jerry's visions, and make a song based off of it. That song then became the DSHW machinomic "Don't Lose Hope" in its original form, first released in 2005.

In Earth-G7
While Jerry and Jen were attending the University of Maine for music degrees in 2003, they met bass guitarist Spike Monide. It was not long after that in which Jerry and his friends got a chance to visit some of Spike's old friends. They attended the reception to a wedding held in Coranado, California. By shortening "Coranado" to "Corando," Jerry decided that he and his sister and new best friend should officially form a band. They quickly turned what would have otherwise been a typical reception into almost a full-on rock concert, with many arguing they should go full-on professional.

After receiving their diplomas in January of 2006, Corando became an official band, and began touring. Their debut album, released in 2007, was only a moderate success, with their sophomore album in 2009 faring much better. Corando was able to return in 2014, hitting gold with songs that commented on everything happening from the attack on Miami by Chillingworth to Extirpon saving Madeline Casey's life after a senator from Nevada tried to have her assassinated. The latter song led to Corando being investigated, as DC politicians were offended to no end that the band would portray Extirpon as a folk hero after what happened.

This wouldn't be the only time that the band would find themselves facing controversy, as they had opinions to share on more events in the upcoming years that embarrassed so-called "world leaders" - including the railroading of Ciem, Trudeau capitulating to the demands of Rappaccini after Anarteq saves Sault Ste Marie, Korsicht's destruction of Louisville and Cincinnati, Cherinob destroying Arcturus to save South Dakota, and the saving of Des Moines by Pilltar and Strawberry. The band received cease and desist orders several times to not discuss these events in their songs; but refused to back down and be intimidated by unlawful orders. As Halal Affadidah slowly eroded and destroyed the United States, many of Corando's other enemies began to disappear, rendering their threats to the band idle.

Jerry in 2017 was hearing numerous stories from others about "losing hope" in the wake of the devastation around them. He initially wrote "Don't Lose Hope" in a rough draft to describe a spirit of determination to overcome feelings of hopelessness and loneliness, of the sort that would later be expressed via the "Doomer" meme a year later. He was also troubled by the instability of politics around the world, and to stories of relationships torn apart by it. What cemented him to write "Don't Lose Hope" in its ultimate form, however, was learning about what happened to Darshan and Mahima in the wake of the destruction of Porbandar by Filforth.

As Affadidah made life in Maine increasingly difficult for Corando, the band planned to relocate the band to Texas. They recorded some basic footage for a music video for "Don't Lose Hope, in a rough draft edit that would have only included the band's performance and nothing else. They were then able to relocate to Arcola in early 2018, fleeing "Ameristan" around the same time as the Baret family - and the band Turkeybreath Skyline.  Right before leaving, Jerry was able to rescue a stray black cat and adopt it, naming it "Ruby."  Using connections made in Texas, Jerry was then able to secure his band a deal with Stefflin Records - which was run by one Aaron Stefflin, whose top performer was his wife Meredith.  They eventually got a new producer / manager, a Lambrell Labs-engineered android named Martin Zorge.  Spike and Jen would later marry, and soon have a daughter named Kasey, while Jerry adopted a cat that he named Ruby.

While trying to stay out of trouble in the wake of continued unrest in 2018, Corando visited Arizona during a tour, and shot some album art for a compilation on the making of "Don't Lose Hope." Stefflin Records allowed for a stable business model for the band for the remainder of its life as a band.

Earth-G3.1
See also: Gerosha Prime


 * Jerry Emberton - lead vocals, lead guitar
 * Jen Emberton - drummer
 * Spike Monide - bass guitarist, backup vocals

In this timeline, the industry dynamics for this band are unknown. Spike and Jen are rumored to be in a relationship, but haven't confirmed it to fans or the press.

Earth-G7
See also: Cataclysmic Gerosha


 * Jerry Emberton - lead vocals, lead guitar
 * Jen Emberton-Monide - drummer
 * Spike Monide- bass guitarist, backup vocals

In this timeline, the band members Jen and Spike are married, and have a daughter named Kasey. Jerry adopts a black cat named Ruby. Their producer is one Martin Zorge, and they're signed on with Stefflin Records, run by Aaron Stefflin.

Singles
While they are stated to have created several albums, only their single "Don't Lose Hope" has been identified by name.