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.