Review: THE DRINKWATER BROTHERS Delivered an Auspicious Debut at 54 Below
We were promised "An Auspicious Debut" and that is exactly what The Drinkwater Brothers delivered
Last night, Wednesday April 23rd at 54 Below, we all got to witness what can happen when all things align. There’s only one catch … and that is that talent is necessary and what we have here are identical twins John and Matthew Drinkwater, a gifted Musical Director and arranger in Brian Nash, some versatile musicians in Mohan Ritsema on bass, Elena Bonoma on percussion, Ricky Westrip on guitar and director Richard Jay-Alexander overseeing the proceedings. The musical choices were an Easter basket of “goodies” – and, then, a surprise visit from TONY winner Alice Ripley? Yes, it was that kind of night. These guys are performers to their core and it shows through and through, starting when they were 4. Their passion for sports and Broadway got to peak when they attended Wagner College, where the school figured out what to do with the boys and how to utilize their skills and double their commitment to the goals they shared. They play instruments, are also versatile vocalists and exhibited quite a range through the material they performed and their own curated ears. So many highpoints, but, as you know, I am not a fan of “spoilers” and I offer you photos of the high spirits in the room (and backstage) on a very satisfying musical evening.
The Drinkwater Brothers are the real thing, and if Amanda Raymond’s sound board at 54 keeps historical data on levels of audience responses/reactions during shows, this one should surely be at the top of the chart. An emotion you cannot force is excitement, and it was wall to wall after every song the Drinkwater Brothers performed in their 54 Below Debut last night. It was promoted on 54’s calendar as an “an auspicious debut,” and that’s exactly what it was!
For more on the Drinkwater Brothers, visit them online at thedrinkwaterbrothers.com
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THE DRINKWATER BROTHERS
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Matthew Drinkwater & John Drinkwater
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Matthew Drinkwater & John Drinkwater
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Alice Ripley & John Drinkwater
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Dad's Car Playlist
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54 Below
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The Drinkwater Brothers & The Band, Ricky Westrip, Mohan Ritsema, Elena Bonoma, Brian Nash, Musical Director
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Richard Jay-Alexander,Susie Mosher,Norm Lewis, Mark Cortale, Ken Sunshine, Alice Ripley
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The Drinkwater Brothers & Mom & Dad
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Rick Hinkson, Susie Mosher, Alice Ripley, Richard Jay-Alexander, Nicolas King, Brian Nash, Lisa Sharkey, Norm Lewis
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Richard Jay-Alexander, The Drinkwater Brothers, Dan Shaheen
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Richard Jay-Alexander & friends
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Celeste Simone & Richard Jay-Alexander
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Nellie Beavers, Carlos Clemenz, Eda Sorokoff
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The Drinkwater Brothers & Norm Lewis
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The Drinkwater Brothers & Susie Mosher
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The Drinkwater Brothers & Mark Cortale
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Fans
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Richard Jay-Alexander & Norm Lewis
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Susanna Lowndes, Norm Lewis, Eda Sorokoff
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The Drinkwater Brothers & Mark Waldrop
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Richard Jay-Alexander, Lisa Sharkey, Paul Gleicher, Ken Sunshine
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The Drinkwater Brothers & Richard Jay-Alexander
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John Drinkwater, Elena Bonoma, Amanda Raymond
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