New York–born and raised, Augie Bello is a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, producer, and songwriter whose sound is distinctly eclectic; blending funk, pop, R&B, jazz, and electronic influences into a style that feels both timeless and current. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Allen Stone, Michael Brecker, Frank Sinatra, and Amy Winehouse, Augie has developed a sound that bridges virtuosic musicianship with wide-reaching accessibility.
After beginning his studies at The New School for Jazz, Augie quickly recognized that building a sustainable music career required creating his own opportunities. In 2018, he began sharing performance videos online, a move that sparked rapid growth and connection with audiences around the world. Today, he has amassed a following of over 900,000 across Instagram and TikTok, where fans engage with his original music, live performances, and signature blend of musicianship and humor.
Throughout his career, Augie has recorded and performed with a wide range of artists including Teddy Swims, Darren Criss, Casey Abrams, James Blunt, Andy Grammer, Diplo, Julius Rodriguez, Magic!, Shaggy, KYLE, Kehlani, and many others. He has performed at Madison Square Garden five times, toured with Teddy Swims opening for the Zac Brown Band, and appeared at major festivals including Life Is Beautiful and Music Midtown. His work has also been featured on Good Morning America and The Drew Barrymore Show.
As a recording artist, Augie released his debut EP Augie, which has surpassed 2 million streams, with the music video for “Thinkin’ of Us” featuring MTV Catfish star Nev Schulman. In 2025, he released his debut full-length album, Drawn, marking a major milestone in his evolution as a songwriter and producer.
Known for bringing a comedic, joyful energy into everything he creates, Augie’s mission remains simple: to make people smile. That spirit shines through in his music, his performances, and the community he continues to build both onstage and online.
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⬇️ Find exactly what you’re looking for in the episode by using the timestamps below:
00:00 How Donna and Augie met and became close
08:25 People that influenced him to be better at playing
12:30 Turning point where he realized that music was his calling
14:43 Getting superstars for his Big Band project
17:04 The danger of slacking off
21:48 How he got so good with reading music
27:09 Why analyze transcriptions
30:21 Showing what’s possible
34:18 Young Augie playing saxophone
38:32 The influence of Michael Brecker on Augie’s playing
42:14 Lenny Pickett’s influence
56:15 How he got close to Dave Koz and the support he gave Augie
01:08:23 Listen and reflect to Augie’s solo on “Stop Drop and Roll”
01:16:56 Listen and reflect to “Stop Drop and Roll” (full audio)
01:24:23 Listen and reflect to “Window to You”
01:28:29 How he got into singing
01:30:47 Desire for growth never changes
01:42:12 Listen and reflect to “Behind Those Eyes” part 1
01:46:51 Listen and reflect to “Behind Those Eyes” part 2
01:50:55 Promotional plans for his latest album
01:53:28 Future plans
01:55:08 His experience touring with Teddy Swims
01:58:50 His socials and where you can catch him playing
🔗 Follow Augie Bello here:
- Augie playing Now’s the Time at age 11: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85DFhX5Kf_0
- Augie’s website: https://www.augiebello.com/
- Augie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/augie_bello/
- Augie’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AugieBello/
- Augie’s YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@AugieBello
- Augie’s TikTok: tiktok.com/@augie_bello
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Absolutely loved this interview with Augie! I’ve been following him on Instagram for a few years. He’s a constant inspiration! His song Behind Those Eyes (written with his mom) was stunning. Unbelievably beautiful! Fascinating to hear some of the back stories about the meaning behind his music on his album “Drawn”. 🙌
Terrific! Augie is a great musician and person. Please share it on your socials, Ian