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
“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“My friends took me to The Deck for my birthday!! This band was absolutely awesome!!!”
— Terilyn Stafford
Google“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“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 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“You guys were awesome at the Geddie's last night!”
— Garrison Matthews
Facebook“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“Everything went extremely well and everyone loved HUP. They killed our first dance song that they had to learn. My brother in law got up…”
— Anonymous
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“Great performance, everyone had a great time. We look forward to our next event with Heads up Penny.”
— Lori H.
ECE“My wife saw the guys play at a local bottle shop and absolutely loved them. Their energy is electric. They put on a show like you would…”
— Jake E.
ECE“INCREDIBLE!! Heads Up Penny crushed every moment! They are amazing musicians and super cool dudes! We've gotten countless compliments on our…”
— Jamie P.
The Knot“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“My friends took me to The Deck for my birthday!! This band was absolutely awesome!!!”
— Terilyn Stafford
Google“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“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 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“You guys were awesome at the Geddie's last night!”
— Garrison Matthews
Facebook“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“Everything went extremely well and everyone loved HUP. They killed our first dance song that they had to learn. My brother in law got up…”
— Anonymous
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“Great performance, everyone had a great time. We look forward to our next event with Heads up Penny.”
— Lori H.
ECE“My wife saw the guys play at a local bottle shop and absolutely loved them. Their energy is electric. They put on a show like you would…”
— Jake E.
ECE“INCREDIBLE!! Heads Up Penny crushed every moment! They are amazing musicians and super cool dudes! We've gotten countless compliments on our…”
— Jamie P.
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“My husband and I started looking for a wedding band, but no one seemed to fit our style until we found Heads Up Penny. They play everything…”
— Hannah B.
The Knot“If there is ONE thing you budget for - it's these guys. No if's, and's, or but's about it. You won't regret it and you'll have everyone…”
— Heather S.
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“What an incredible band! And, just a really nice group of guys. The guests demanded, I think, at least three encores and would have kept…”
— Cindy H.
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“The Best Up and Coming Band around!”
— Debbie Johnson Matthews
Facebook“Heads Up Penny was incredible!!! They kept everyone on the dance floor the entire night. Their set list was on point and my guests had…”
— Jamie Chambon
Google“BOOK HUP!!!! This band rocks(literally) they played at our Daughters wedding this past weekend and exceeded our expectations! They had the…”
— Lisa Pinto-Kwiatkowski
Facebook“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“AMAZING! We had the best night of our life and definitely have to give credit to Heads Up Penny! They listened to every request we had, were…”
— Nikki O.
The Knot“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“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“My husband and I started looking for a wedding band, but no one seemed to fit our style until we found Heads Up Penny. They play everything…”
— Hannah B.
The Knot“If there is ONE thing you budget for - it's these guys. No if's, and's, or but's about it. You won't regret it and you'll have everyone…”
— Heather S.
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“What an incredible band! And, just a really nice group of guys. The guests demanded, I think, at least three encores and would have kept…”
— Cindy H.
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“The Best Up and Coming Band around!”
— Debbie Johnson Matthews
Facebook“Heads Up Penny was incredible!!! They kept everyone on the dance floor the entire night. Their set list was on point and my guests had…”
— Jamie Chambon
Google“BOOK HUP!!!! This band rocks(literally) they played at our Daughters wedding this past weekend and exceeded our expectations! They had the…”
— Lisa Pinto-Kwiatkowski
Facebook“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“AMAZING! We had the best night of our life and definitely have to give credit to Heads Up Penny! They listened to every request we had, were…”
— Nikki O.
The Knot“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.
ECE100+ 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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