The soundtrack to your best night ever.
We don't just play music. We create the moment.
Heads Up Penny brings together seasoned musicians whose genuine passion for performance shines through every note. We've mastered the art of reading a room — knowing when to bring the energy sky-high and when to pull it back for the moment. From Bruno Mars to The Beatles, Beyoncé to Chris Stapleton, our repertoire spans every genre because your dance floor should have something for everyone.
We're not just showing up to play a setlist. We collaborate with you to craft the perfect soundtrack — your first dance, your must-play songs, your do-not-play list. Every event gets the full HUP treatment: professional sound, MC services, and a band that genuinely cares about making your night unforgettable.
10+
Years Performing
111+
Five-Star Reviews
100+
Songs in Repertoire
Read the Room
We adjust in real-time. When the floor's on fire, we keep it going. When it's time for a moment, we bring it down.
Your Soundtrack, Your Way
We learn your first dance song, take your requests, and build a setlist around YOUR vision.
More Than Music
Full MC/emcee services, professional sound, ceremony coverage, and smooth coordination all night.
The People Behind the Sound
Rushton Loring
Frontman, MC & Co-Founder
The voice and energy of every HUP show. Rushton has been praised by name in dozens of reviews for his humor, crowd engagement, and ability to keep the dance floor packed from the first song to the last.
Jenn Kaminski-Horak
Vocals, Saxophone & Event Coordinator
Your planning partner from the first inquiry through the last song — responsive, organized, and genuinely invested in making your event perfect. On stage, she brings powerhouse vocals and saxophone that elevate every song.
Mitchell Shaw
Guitar, Sound & Co-Founder
The architect behind HUP. Beyond guitar, Mitchell runs the sound, manages the tech, and built the systems that keep everything running — on stage and off.
Patrick Shaw
Bass & Co-Founder
Nearly a decade of holding it down on bass. Patrick brings the low end that keeps every dance floor moving and has been part of HUP's foundation since the very beginning.
Mikey Meeks
Keys
Mikey brings the keys — from soulful Rhodes to driving synths — adding the layers that make HUP's sound so full and dynamic.
Barrett Certoma
Drums
Barrett drives the pocket behind the kit. Solid, dynamic, and locked in — he keeps the energy exactly where it needs to be all night.
Don't take our word for it.
111+ five-star reviews across Google, The Knot, Facebook, and ECE
“Heads Up Penny was amazing! They were so fun and professional to work with and they blew our expectations away! Our wedding was months ago…”
— Alexa D.
The Knot“My friends took me to The Deck for my birthday!! This band was absolutely awesome!!!”
— Terilyn Stafford
Google“Some of the best dude's playing the best music all around absolutely fantastic!”
— Kenny Brown
Google“Heads Up Penny was so amazing! I couldn't be happier with how they performed and I am still getting compliments on how great they were!!!”
— Claire E.
ECE“We loved working with Heads Up Penny! Through the planning process, Rushton was responsive, friendly, and accommodating to our various…”
— Liam & Liza
ECE“We booked Heads up Penny for our September wedding in Highlands, NC. We couldn't have asked for a better band to celebrate!!! They were…”
— Lorin S.
The Knot“EPIC!!!! 15/10. So excited to call you / them again.”
— Marshall S.
ECE“Played at my son's wedding. Awesome performance. Great group of guys. Check them out!”
— Bob Hunter
Facebook“Absolutely amazing! They kept guests on the dance floor all night and even let the father of the groom get on stage and play his harmonica…”
— Peyton M.
ECE“Heads Up Penny was fantastic for the wedding. They absolutely killed it. Thanks for making a special day so enjoyable.”
— Regan S. & JT G.
ECE“Rushton was fantastic as were the band. He was very energized and really made the wedding a wonderful event. From the moment the band…”
— Kate M.
ECE“Watching these guys as I type this. Haven't played a song I don't know the words to yet. I hope I get to see how sick their originals are.…”
— Trey Higgins
Facebook“Heads Up Penny was amazing! They were so fun and professional to work with and they blew our expectations away! Our wedding was months ago…”
— Alexa D.
The Knot“My friends took me to The Deck for my birthday!! This band was absolutely awesome!!!”
— Terilyn Stafford
Google“Some of the best dude's playing the best music all around absolutely fantastic!”
— Kenny Brown
Google“Heads Up Penny was so amazing! I couldn't be happier with how they performed and I am still getting compliments on how great they were!!!”
— Claire E.
ECE“We loved working with Heads Up Penny! Through the planning process, Rushton was responsive, friendly, and accommodating to our various…”
— Liam & Liza
ECE“We booked Heads up Penny for our September wedding in Highlands, NC. We couldn't have asked for a better band to celebrate!!! They were…”
— Lorin S.
The Knot“EPIC!!!! 15/10. So excited to call you / them again.”
— Marshall S.
ECE“Played at my son's wedding. Awesome performance. Great group of guys. Check them out!”
— Bob Hunter
Facebook“Absolutely amazing! They kept guests on the dance floor all night and even let the father of the groom get on stage and play his harmonica…”
— Peyton M.
ECE“Heads Up Penny was fantastic for the wedding. They absolutely killed it. Thanks for making a special day so enjoyable.”
— Regan S. & JT G.
ECE“Rushton was fantastic as were the band. He was very energized and really made the wedding a wonderful event. From the moment the band…”
— Kate M.
ECE“Watching these guys as I type this. Haven't played a song I don't know the words to yet. I hope I get to see how sick their originals are.…”
— Trey Higgins
Facebook“Heads Up Penny was GREAT to work with! Rushton was super responsive + accommodated all of my requests and the crowd absolutely loved them.”
— Alexa B. & Matt P.
ECE“Everything was amazing. People were saying it's the best wedding they've ever been to! You guys killed it! We listened to your music on…”
— Kim & Stephen
ECE“Truly an incredible night and HUP played a HUGE part in this! Everyone was dancing and they captured our music set list perfectly. I am so…”
— Haley G.
ECE“The band was phenomenal. They were such a pleasure to work with. Aside from their prompt set up, communication and politeness, they were…”
— Hana F.
ECE“I cannot say enough great things about Heads Up Penny! They were such a breeze to work with and really went above and beyond to make our day…”
— Laura S.
The Knot“Heads up Penny was amazing! I was hoping for a really fun event where the dance floor was full - HUP exceeded my expectations!! I have…”
— Elizabeth & Zak
ECE“Love these guys! They are very diverse with their music and they nail everything they play! Always a good time with this band!”
— Katie Honeycutt
Facebook“They played a great song selection for our youngest and oldest guests and they had a very professional set up with sound and lighting.…”
— Alyssa K.
ECE“Booking Heads Up Penny was the single best wedding decision we made. The lead singer Rushton was a joy to work with—responsive, helpful,…”
— Allison L.
ECE“Booking Heads Up Penny was probably the best decision we made for our wedding. I had some concerns with our wedding being somewhat small in…”
— Dana B.
The Knot“Heads Up Penny was great!! We had so much fun and so did our guests!! So many people texted us telling us it was the best night and they…”
— Savannah W.
ECE“Such a great band! I am a wedding planner and our wedding with Heads up Penny was one of my favorites ever. They are so talented, the dance…”
— Michelle Schmidt
Google“Heads Up Penny was GREAT to work with! Rushton was super responsive + accommodated all of my requests and the crowd absolutely loved them.”
— Alexa B. & Matt P.
ECE“Everything was amazing. People were saying it's the best wedding they've ever been to! You guys killed it! We listened to your music on…”
— Kim & Stephen
ECE“Truly an incredible night and HUP played a HUGE part in this! Everyone was dancing and they captured our music set list perfectly. I am so…”
— Haley G.
ECE“The band was phenomenal. They were such a pleasure to work with. Aside from their prompt set up, communication and politeness, they were…”
— Hana F.
ECE“I cannot say enough great things about Heads Up Penny! They were such a breeze to work with and really went above and beyond to make our day…”
— Laura S.
The Knot“Heads up Penny was amazing! I was hoping for a really fun event where the dance floor was full - HUP exceeded my expectations!! I have…”
— Elizabeth & Zak
ECE“Love these guys! They are very diverse with their music and they nail everything they play! Always a good time with this band!”
— Katie Honeycutt
Facebook“They played a great song selection for our youngest and oldest guests and they had a very professional set up with sound and lighting.…”
— Alyssa K.
ECE“Booking Heads Up Penny was the single best wedding decision we made. The lead singer Rushton was a joy to work with—responsive, helpful,…”
— Allison L.
ECE“Booking Heads Up Penny was probably the best decision we made for our wedding. I had some concerns with our wedding being somewhat small in…”
— Dana B.
The Knot“Heads Up Penny was great!! We had so much fun and so did our guests!! So many people texted us telling us it was the best night and they…”
— Savannah W.
ECE“Such a great band! I am a wedding planner and our wedding with Heads up Penny was one of my favorites ever. They are so talented, the dance…”
— Michelle Schmidt
Google100+ songs. Every genre. Every generation.
From the first dance to the last call — we've got the full soundtrack covered.
Pop & R&B
- Dua Lipa
- Michael Jackson
- Maroon 5
- OutKast
- Taylor Swift
- The Killers
- Hall & Oates
- + many more...
Rock
- The Beatles
- Tom Petty
- Eagles
- Red Hot Chili Peppers
- Fleetwood Mac
- Kings of Leon
- Sublime
- + many more...
Motown & Soul
- Stevie Wonder
- Aretha Franklin
- Earth Wind & Fire
- Marvin Gaye
- Whitney Houston
- Bill Withers
- + many more...
Country & Blues
- Chris Stapleton
- Zac Brown Band
- Garth Brooks
- Tyler Childers
- Lynyrd Skynyrd
- SRV
- + many more...
Plus we'll learn your first dance song and any special requests.
See Full SonglistThree steps to the best night ever.
Inquire
Tell us about your event — date, venue, vibe. We'll get back to you within 24 hours.
Plan Your Soundtrack
Work directly with Jenn and the band to customize your setlist, plan your timeline, and nail every detail.
Dance All Night
Show up, relax, and watch your guests lose their minds on the dance floor. We've got this.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you book.
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