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About the band:

The history of Royal Orphan can be traced back to 1989 when guitarist/vocalist/bass player Brendan Kelly met with drummer Joey Migz as freshmen in high school. The two formed a lifelong friendship and played together in various incarnations of the project which eventually became Royal Orphan. Their sound became refined over time, rich with influences that span decades and genres into their own style which focuses on a singer/songwriter approach to traditional heavy metal. Royal Orphan exists primarily as a studio project, joined by bass player Dan Kelleher to complete them as a trio for select live gigs. WELCOME TO THE FUTURE OF THE OLD SCHOOL!!!!!

Brendan Kelly

Brendan Kelly (guitar, vocals, bass on studio recording) He holds an A.A.S in Music/Applied Sciences from Nassau Community College with an emphasis on Classical Guitar Performance. He uses Gibson guitars and Mike Fortin Amplification. His influences are Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Thin Lizzy, Voivod, Savatage, Mercyful Fate, Running Wild and Manowar.

Joey Migz

Joey Migz (Drums) He holds a Bachelors Degree in Music Performance and Education from Queens College and has a busy roster of drum students. He plays Tama drums and Sabian cymbals exclusively. His influences are King Diamond/Mercyful Fate, Iron Maiden, Danzig/Misfits, Sepultura and the drum work of Tommy Lee, Gene Hoglan and Richard Christy.

Dan Kelleher

Dan Kelleher (Bass) As a a lifelong friend of Brendan's since childhood, he started playing bass at age 12. As is the job of the bass player in all classic power trios, Dan holds down a rock solid foundation and and also fills out the space with well-placed chops. His influences range from the prog rock 70s in the work of Geddy Lee, John Wetton, Tony Levin and Chris Squire as well as the heavy metal bass kings Steve Harris, Geezer Butler and Cliff Burton. He plays Fender and Schecter instruments and Acoustic Amplification with Zoom effects.