Bring the joy of live indie music to your next event.
A few of the songs I play
Wonderful – My Morning Jacket
Karma Police, Fake Plastic Trees – Radiohead
Skinny Love – Bon Iver
When You Were Young, Ready My Mind, For Reasons Unknown – The Killers
Say It Ain’t So – Weezer
Do You Realize, Yoshimi Battles Pink Robots – The Flaming Lips
Cigarette Daydreams – Cage the Elephant
Maps – Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Underneath It All – No Doubt
Float On, The World at Large – Modest Mouse
Yellow, Green Eyes, Sparks – Coldplay
This Boy, Fool on the Hill, Something – The Beatles
Crazy Love – Van Morrison
Boys Don’t Cry, Just Like Heaven, Pictures of You – The Cure
Where Is My Mind, Here Comes Your Man – The Pixies
My Way – Frank Sinatra
Father and Son, Wild World, The First Cut Is the Deepest – Cat Stevens
Bloodbuzz Ohio – The National
Someday, Last Nite – The Strokes
Heartbeats – Jose Gonzalez
And many more…
About me
My iPod was stolen from my car in 2010. I’ve been chasing the nostalgic sounds of indie rock ever since, so I started Electric Vessels. A musical act that brings the excitement, connection, and nostalgia audiences crave.
My name is Alex, I live in Minneapolis, I work a corporate job, but my favorite thing is playing music. I use a mix of electric and acoustic guitar, vocal effects, and big ambient sounds to create a unique approach to solo music.
Are you curious to learn more? Let’s talk.
Upcoming shows
7/4 at White Bear Lake Marketfest
Join me at 7:15 for a high energy indie rock set followed by music from Side Two. See Marketfest site for more details.
7/12 at Bumbling Fools Mead
Join from 7:00 – 9 PM for indie classics and originals. I’ll be playing in a beautiful grotto and food and mead will be served.
7/13 at Art in the Park
Join me from 2:00 – 4 PM for a mix of indie classics and originals. All while perusing local art from emerging artists.
8/9 at 11 wells spirits taproom
Join me from 6:00 – 9 PM for a mix of indie classics and originals. All while sipping on delicious cocktails in a restored warehouse.
9/27 at Gingko Coffeehouse
Join me from 6:30 – 8 PM for a mix of indie classics and originals. Special guests and a retro vibe courtesy of Gingko Coffeehouse.
Frequently asked questions
I play at restaurants, bars, coffee shops, breweries, and wineries. To help you attract, entertain, and keep your customers happy.
I also play at street fairs, farmer’s markets, corporate events, and private parties of all types.
My rates for restaurant and similar venue owners are negotiable. Depending on the size of the venue, length of performance, and whether there’s a sound system available.
For private events I charge between $100-150 per hour. My rate is dependent on how many new songs I need to learn and whether I need to provide a sound system.
Yes, I can provide amplification for venues with up to 200 attendees.
I’m always happy to play a song from my catalog when requested. If you’d like me to play a song that’s not in my catalog, that must be arranged in advance of the performance.
I am willing to play events last minute if there are no changes to my song list. If you’d like to add new songs to my list, then please book at least two weeks in advance.
My live sound is inspired by The Flaming Lips, The Cure, and Dinosaur Jr. I try to apply a unique take or sound to the covers I play to keep the audience surprised and delighted. But, I always retain the essence of the songs so that they’re recognizable and enjoyable.
My primary instruments are my voice and an electric guitar. I use guitar effects and looping to transform my guitar’s sound to be ambient, experimental, and full. Similarly, I change the way I sing depending on what the song needs going from breathy to full vocals and everything in between. This keeps my sound varied and fresh so that the audience doesn’t feel like the performance is repetitive.
I mainly play as a solo act, but upon request I will bring a second musician (usually a pianist/guitarist) and play as a duo.
CONTACT ME TODAY
Contact me to book a performance for your venue or next event. I’m happy to answer any questions you may have.
Email: Alexrrhughes@gmail.com
Phone: (507) 202-9755
Where I perform: Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and the surrounding suburbs.