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.
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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
“You guys were awesome at the Geddie's last night!”
— Garrison Matthews
Facebook“Heads Up Penny was clearly the right choice to play at our wedding! From the MC duties to keeping our wedding guests on the dance floor all…”
— Jack T.
The Knot“We absolutely loved the band! So much so every guest wanted to figure out a way to get you to play longer. Honestly by far the best band,…”
— Nicole Z.
ECE“Every. Single. Song. was on point!!! Heads up Penny is officially on our preferred vendor list!”
— Hana F., Event Planner
ECE“The wedding was perfect - every one of our guests had an absolute blast! Your communication was excellent and I never once had to worry…”
— Allyson
ECE“Heads Up Penny was amazing for our wedding! Rushton was great and super communicative leading up to our big day and helped us decide the…”
— Maggie D.
ECE“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“I had the opportunity to see y'all at Surf City today and I loved the music. it was awesome!!! Very good”
— Teresa Johnson
Facebook“This band is AMAZING! We were searching all over the place for a band for our wedding. They absolutely crushed it and people were saying it…”
— Stephen R.
The Knot“The Best Up and Coming Band around!”
— Debbie Johnson Matthews
Facebook“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“Y'all were amazing!!! We never wanted to get off the dance floor. So much so that we forgot to take table family pics. Oh well haha our…”
— Sam D.
ECE“You guys were awesome at the Geddie's last night!”
— Garrison Matthews
Facebook“Heads Up Penny was clearly the right choice to play at our wedding! From the MC duties to keeping our wedding guests on the dance floor all…”
— Jack T.
The Knot“We absolutely loved the band! So much so every guest wanted to figure out a way to get you to play longer. Honestly by far the best band,…”
— Nicole Z.
ECE“Every. Single. Song. was on point!!! Heads up Penny is officially on our preferred vendor list!”
— Hana F., Event Planner
ECE“The wedding was perfect - every one of our guests had an absolute blast! Your communication was excellent and I never once had to worry…”
— Allyson
ECE“Heads Up Penny was amazing for our wedding! Rushton was great and super communicative leading up to our big day and helped us decide the…”
— Maggie D.
ECE“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“I had the opportunity to see y'all at Surf City today and I loved the music. it was awesome!!! Very good”
— Teresa Johnson
Facebook“This band is AMAZING! We were searching all over the place for a band for our wedding. They absolutely crushed it and people were saying it…”
— Stephen R.
The Knot“The Best Up and Coming Band around!”
— Debbie Johnson Matthews
Facebook“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“Y'all were amazing!!! We never wanted to get off the dance floor. So much so that we forgot to take table family pics. Oh well haha our…”
— Sam D.
ECE“We thought they were fantastic in effort (VERY hot!), engagement, management of the tone and pulse of the evening and kept it all going at a…”
— Joseph S.
ECE“These guys are ridiculously good. Rushton was a pleasure to work with leading up to our wedding, working with us on requests and setting up…”
— Cassie M.
ECE“Their energy is electric. They put on a show like you would expect from Billboard 100 topper. After hearing the guys play at our wedding,…”
— Jake E.
The Knot“Book this band! They are awesome! Heard them for the first time tonight and was blown away!!”
— Julie Bateman
Facebook“We had a dry wedding, but it was far from boring. They had EVERYONE on the dance floor for most of the reception. We got SO many compliments…”
— Hannah B.
ECE“They were absolutely phenomenal! They MCed very well and sounded so good. The mix of songs was perfect. They made our night so special. I…”
— Caitlin J.
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“We absolutely loved Heads Up Penny - they made the reception an absolute success!!! Can't say enough positive things. Great mix of genres,…”
— Mary Katherine M.
ECE“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“My friends took me to The Deck for my birthday!! This band was absolutely awesome!!!”
— Terilyn Stafford
Google“I watched this band on my Birthday in Clayton, NC. Loved them! My friend and I were at Surf City... our home away from home and found out…”
— Kelly Lee Hansen
Facebook“I cannot recommend Heads Up Penny enough! They were really easy to work with from day one and very professional. We had an absolute blast…”
— Carrie A.
The Knot“We thought they were fantastic in effort (VERY hot!), engagement, management of the tone and pulse of the evening and kept it all going at a…”
— Joseph S.
ECE“These guys are ridiculously good. Rushton was a pleasure to work with leading up to our wedding, working with us on requests and setting up…”
— Cassie M.
ECE“Their energy is electric. They put on a show like you would expect from Billboard 100 topper. After hearing the guys play at our wedding,…”
— Jake E.
The Knot“Book this band! They are awesome! Heard them for the first time tonight and was blown away!!”
— Julie Bateman
Facebook“We had a dry wedding, but it was far from boring. They had EVERYONE on the dance floor for most of the reception. We got SO many compliments…”
— Hannah B.
ECE“They were absolutely phenomenal! They MCed very well and sounded so good. The mix of songs was perfect. They made our night so special. I…”
— Caitlin J.
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“We absolutely loved Heads Up Penny - they made the reception an absolute success!!! Can't say enough positive things. Great mix of genres,…”
— Mary Katherine M.
ECE“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“My friends took me to The Deck for my birthday!! This band was absolutely awesome!!!”
— Terilyn Stafford
Google“I watched this band on my Birthday in Clayton, NC. Loved them! My friend and I were at Surf City... our home away from home and found out…”
— Kelly Lee Hansen
Facebook“I cannot recommend Heads Up Penny enough! They were really easy to work with from day one and very professional. We had an absolute blast…”
— Carrie A.
The Knot100+ 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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