The Orphan Brigade, Arborist

The Orphan Brigade is a community of artists and musicians based in Nashville. It was founded by Ben Glover, Neilson Hubbard and Joshua Britt. The group's first album Soundtrack To A Ghost Story was written, recorded and filmed in a haunted, Civil War house in Kentucky. At this time it was thought that the band would be a one off project, however, a series of gigs in Europe strengthen the bond and the project evolved into a solid band.

The European adventure continued, with their 2017 record Heart Of The Cave, written after a period spent exploring 2500-year-old-caves in the Italian city of Osimo. The album contains songs explored themes of mysticism and personal transformation.

The Orphan Brigade will strengthen their Irish connection in 2019 as their upcoming album will be heavily influenced by the rich folklore of County Antrim, the home area of its member Ben Glover. Like it's predecessors this album will be recorded on the sites and locations that inspire the songs.

American Roots UK described the Orphan Brigade as tugging at the heartstrings, is often uplifting, includes gorgeous melodies, great vocals and playing, brilliant arrangements and atmospheres that flow between deep, dark and spooky, as well as eerie and haunting with occasional flashes of light.

Ben Glover is responsible for one of the biggest crowds ever to gather in the Ballymena Town Hall for the Braid Real Music Club. We are delighted for him to return with his Orphan Brigade in tow.

Joining the Orphan Brigade on the night will be the celebrated local act Arborist