Sunday Funday with Mike in Buda!
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, Every member of The New Essentials are multi-instrumentalists that add a fun energy to any type of event and venue. The current quartet features singers and songwriters Mike Donello, Chris Hawkes, Matt Creaton, and saxophonist/ bassist, Houston Rawls.
Sounds of reggae and ukulele, blues guitar and pop harmonies, cajon, congas 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!
Sunday Funday with Mike in Buda!
The New Essentials head to Gracie’s for the the first time to bring all the good vibes 😎.
The New Essentials return to Meanwhile Brewing Co!
Join us on April 8th for the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse! You will not want to miss out on this once in a lifetime experience so close to home. The eclipse begins around 12:16pm with totality starting at 1:35pm CST and lasting roughly four minutes. Frontyard will be open at 11:00am.
Mike and the fellas return to spread the tunes at Meridian in Buda, TX for a Friday spring evening to remember! Ticket Link - https://app.showslinger.com/ticket_payment/20140/checkout_ticket?from=%2Fpromo_widget%2Fcalendar_list%3Fvenue_id%3D47019
Its a New Essentials duo coming to one of the coolest BBQ joints in ATX for a FREE show!
Ghost Note Brewing, 23663 Ranch Road 12 @, Ghost Note Ln, Dripping Springs, TX
Mike and the crew return to Ghost Note Brewing!
The New Essentials return to one of the best distilleries in Texas for a very special event. More info @ https://www.garrisonbros.com
Mike and the New Es return to Geraldines!
Get ready Fredericksburg, we're coming back for you!
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.