Pick your own ticket price and help support Catholic Charities of Omaha and other local community partners who are providing essential services to meet fundamental needs of the community - feeding the hungry, helping raise people out of poverty, strengthening communities, and protecting human dignity. Essential Fest is a livestreamed concert performed from The Slowdown, featuring an eclectic mix of some of Omaha's finest musicians, including (alphabetically): And How, Clarence Tilton, Dereck Higgins, Kethro, Matt Whipkey, McCarthy Trenching, Mesonjixx, and Nathan Ma. Paying tribute to the local essential workers, supporting local charities, and celebrating the many things that are essential in our lives including People, Community, Music and Healing.