Several of his songs “fell” onto a special album that was just released on the Pinecastle label. Originally the brainchild of performer Lorraine Jordan, the “United We Stand” album — featuring four or five sings penned by Brinkman — pays homage to, and is a charity benefit for, military veterans. Brinkman said he’s a supporter of the specific group it helps, Guitars 4 Vets. Donating talent to the album are artists including Deeper Shade of Blue, Billy Droze, Williamson Branch, and more.
“They [Guitars 4 Vets] work with PTSD vets,” Brinkman said, explaining the organization gives veterans guitar lessons and access to a guitar, and after completion of ten lessons, the budding musician gets to keep the guitar to continue making music.