There are at least six different acts/bands called The Orphans. 1. The Orphans were a an American punk band. Formed outside Philadelphia in West Chester, PA, in 1995, they disbanded in 2000. There were reunion shows in 2004 and 2008. Band members: Andrew Baxter (drums), Tom Johnsen (guitar), Drew Petersen (bass, voice), Erik Petersen (voice, guitar, mandolin). Erik Petersen also puts out music as Mischief Brew and runs the label, Fistolo Records. Read more on Last.fm