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The New Essentials
The New Essentials bring a mix of effortlessly energetic, soulful sounds from Austin Texas.
Founded in 2018 by Mike Donello and a collective of versatile musicians and singers, The New Essentials are multi-instrumentalists that add a fun energy to any type of event and venue. The current quartet features singer/songwriters Mike Donello, Chris Hawkes, Matt Creaton, and saxophonist/ bassist, Houston Rawls.
Sounds of reggae and ukulele, blues guitar and pop harmonies, cajon and djembe —all passed around— create a unique, texture-filled experience.
Connect with us for public and private events and see our upcoming schedule below!
Previous events
The New Essentials return to Frontward Brewing!
Mike Donello and many local ATX artists TBA will be honoring the great Jimmy Buffett at Saxon Pub with a spectacular evening of songs you know by heart and also some that you don't.
The New Essentials return to Treaty Oak!
Mike Donello has released new original music this summer. Come celebrate and join him and The New Essentials as they return to the Legendary Geraldine's.
Mike & the New Essentials return to the Saxon Pub Thursday night at 10pm after Patrice Pike!
Come celebrate the 4th of July early on the 3rd with The New Essentials at Lonestar Court in North Austin at the Domain!
The New Essentials are headed to the Easton Park community for a summer concert night. FREE/ No Cover - Doors open at 6:30 and music starts by 7:30.
The New Essentials are back again @ LPS!🎶🙌
The New Essentials
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Ghost Note Brewing, 23663 Ranch Road 12 @, Ghost Note Ln, Dripping Springs, TX
A Father's Day celebration @ Ghost Note in Dripping Springs, TX! Give your dad what he wants this year, good beer and good tunes :)
The New Essential return to Lustre Pearl South and are planning to bring the summer heat this Friday night in June!
Mike Donello & the New Essentials
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Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden, 79 Rainey Street, Austin, TX
Mike & the New Essentials return to Bangers for Sunday FunDay Brunch!
Single Release Show! - The New Essentials return to LPS to celebrate Mike Donello's new single Rendezvous which will be release a week prior. Come out and celebrate with all of us.
The New Essentials make their triumphant return to Treaty Oak!
Free - All Ages - Sunday FunDays return all April w/ The New Essentials 3-6pm!
Join Mike & the New Essentials as they kick off this wonderful Sunday afternoon in Georgetown! All concerts are free! No tickets needed. The Red Poppy Festival has hosted a who’s who of artists and bands throughout the last few decades and this year promises to be better than ever. With live performances, all three stages will be heating up and turning out the good time vibes. There’s nothing better than a Sunday Funday, except for one spent at the Red Poppy Festival. Wind down the weekend with one last wander through the artisan market and raise a toast of local fare to the smooth sounds of a well-played weekend.
Free - All Ages - Sunday FunDays return all April w/ The New Essentials 3-6pm!
FREE Happy Hour Show 6:00 - 7:30pm opening for Lonelyland (Bob Schneider)!