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 fantastic for the wedding. They absolutely killed it. Thanks for making a special day so enjoyable.”
— Regan S. & JT G.
ECE“These fellas played our wedding on Bald Head Island and they were fantastic! Highly recommend.”
— Mark B.
ECE“Heads Up Penny was an absolute joy to work with throughout the whole process. I would recommend them to any person holding an event. They…”
— Maddi C.
ECE“Creative music that crosses multiple genres. Clever, soulful originals, Jazzy and funky covers, and terrific instrumentation. Trust me,…”
— Mike Schultz
Facebook“We booked our wedding with Heads up Penny through East Coast entertainment! Had great communication with Hank from the start. The band…”
— Sydni
ECE“Heads Up Penny was amazing! The band was so professional and the set up was beautiful. They were fun, engaging with the crowd, and hit every…”
— Virginia
ECE“Great performance, everyone had a great time. We look forward to our next event with Heads up Penny.”
— Lori H.
ECE“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“Awesome band! I mean really really good. They played my son's wedding last night at Wrightsville Manor and they kept every guest on the…”
— Bruce Arne
Google“We had Heads Up Penny at our wedding. The band was amazing. A-freaking-mazing. Every guest came up to us and said the band was awesome.…”
— Rebecca J.
ECE“These guys were the highlight of our wedding! They did the ceremony and reception, and both were AMAZING. The entire process with them was…”
— Margaret C.
The Knot“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“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“These fellas played our wedding on Bald Head Island and they were fantastic! Highly recommend.”
— Mark B.
ECE“Heads Up Penny was an absolute joy to work with throughout the whole process. I would recommend them to any person holding an event. They…”
— Maddi C.
ECE“Creative music that crosses multiple genres. Clever, soulful originals, Jazzy and funky covers, and terrific instrumentation. Trust me,…”
— Mike Schultz
Facebook“We booked our wedding with Heads up Penny through East Coast entertainment! Had great communication with Hank from the start. The band…”
— Sydni
ECE“Heads Up Penny was amazing! The band was so professional and the set up was beautiful. They were fun, engaging with the crowd, and hit every…”
— Virginia
ECE“Great performance, everyone had a great time. We look forward to our next event with Heads up Penny.”
— Lori H.
ECE“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“Awesome band! I mean really really good. They played my son's wedding last night at Wrightsville Manor and they kept every guest on the…”
— Bruce Arne
Google“We had Heads Up Penny at our wedding. The band was amazing. A-freaking-mazing. Every guest came up to us and said the band was awesome.…”
— Rebecca J.
ECE“These guys were the highlight of our wedding! They did the ceremony and reception, and both were AMAZING. The entire process with them was…”
— Margaret C.
The Knot“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“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“Great sound! These guys really have their act together!”
— Randy Strausborger
Facebook“The Best Up and Coming Band around!”
— Debbie Johnson Matthews
Facebook“Had HUP for a surprise 50th birthday party at our house outside under a tent. Best party ever. The music was awesome and kept everybody…”
— Karine Spagnoletti
Facebook“You all crushed it! We got so many compliments on the band and had the best time!”
— Haley, Bride
ECE“These guys are awesome! Great band and great people! They played at my daughters reception. I think it's the first wedding I've been to…”
— Melanie Kee
Google“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“They absolutely knocked it out of the park! Our reception would not have been what it was without them, we are so happy with our choice to…”
— Jessica F.
ECE“These guys are ridiculously good. Rushton was a pleasure to work with leading up to our wedding on Oct. 20th in Winston-Salem. This band's…”
— Cassie M.
The Knot“My friends took me to The Deck for my birthday!! This band was absolutely awesome!!!”
— Terilyn Stafford
Google“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“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 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“Great sound! These guys really have their act together!”
— Randy Strausborger
Facebook“The Best Up and Coming Band around!”
— Debbie Johnson Matthews
Facebook“Had HUP for a surprise 50th birthday party at our house outside under a tent. Best party ever. The music was awesome and kept everybody…”
— Karine Spagnoletti
Facebook“You all crushed it! We got so many compliments on the band and had the best time!”
— Haley, Bride
ECE“These guys are awesome! Great band and great people! They played at my daughters reception. I think it's the first wedding I've been to…”
— Melanie Kee
Google“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“They absolutely knocked it out of the park! Our reception would not have been what it was without them, we are so happy with our choice to…”
— Jessica F.
ECE“These guys are ridiculously good. Rushton was a pleasure to work with leading up to our wedding on Oct. 20th in Winston-Salem. This band's…”
— Cassie M.
The Knot“My friends took me to The Deck for my birthday!! This band was absolutely awesome!!!”
— Terilyn Stafford
Google“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“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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