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
“Such a fun band! We had the best time!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
— Jodee Bell
Facebook“You guys were awesome at the Geddie's last night!”
— Garrison Matthews
Facebook“Great the band members were very pleasant and courteous! The music was awesome they added a female vocalist and waw she can play an awesome…”
— Ray C.
ECE“Amazing!!!!!!!! Can't wait to see them again!!! Best band!!!”
— Amy Carey
Facebook“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“Amazing group of people! Great music and talent! Would recommend everyone to follow and go see them live!”
— Ryan Elvin
Facebook“Creative music that crosses multiple genres. Clever, soulful originals, Jazzy and funky covers, and terrific instrumentation. Trust me,…”
— Mike Schultz
Facebook“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“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“Rushton! You guys were amazing! You were the final touch that really set our night in action! We loved the music and the energy that you all…”
— Craig & Kathy Jo Rice
ECE“We booked Heads Up Penny for our June wedding in Fredericksburg, VA and could not be more happy with our decision! The band was the absolute…”
— Jessica Fastabend
Google“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“Such a fun band! We had the best time!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
— Jodee Bell
Facebook“You guys were awesome at the Geddie's last night!”
— Garrison Matthews
Facebook“Great the band members were very pleasant and courteous! The music was awesome they added a female vocalist and waw she can play an awesome…”
— Ray C.
ECE“Amazing!!!!!!!! Can't wait to see them again!!! Best band!!!”
— Amy Carey
Facebook“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“Amazing group of people! Great music and talent! Would recommend everyone to follow and go see them live!”
— Ryan Elvin
Facebook“Creative music that crosses multiple genres. Clever, soulful originals, Jazzy and funky covers, and terrific instrumentation. Trust me,…”
— Mike Schultz
Facebook“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“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“Rushton! You guys were amazing! You were the final touch that really set our night in action! We loved the music and the energy that you all…”
— Craig & Kathy Jo Rice
ECE“We booked Heads Up Penny for our June wedding in Fredericksburg, VA and could not be more happy with our decision! The band was the absolute…”
— Jessica Fastabend
Google“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“Some of the best dude's playing the best music all around absolutely fantastic!”
— Kenny Brown
Google“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“Having so much fun with Heads Up Penny at Raleigh's First Friday! Great playlist guys!”
— Andrea Carey
Facebook“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“The Best Up and Coming Band around!”
— Debbie Johnson Matthews
Facebook“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“Ask anyone, they all agree that Heads Up Penny was the best part of our wedding! Their playing was tight and clean, and they were very…”
— Kirsten S. & Matt B.
ECE“I absolutely loved this band!! If you get a chance, come watch and listen to these talented young men perform!! A special shout out to…”
— Teresa Merklin
Facebook“Played at my son's wedding. Awesome performance. Great group of guys. Check them out!”
— Bob Hunter
Facebook“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“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“Heads Up Penny was the perfect wedding band! The guys were so easy to work with, super laid back (all they required was somewhere to plug…”
— Lauren B.
The Knot“Some of the best dude's playing the best music all around absolutely fantastic!”
— Kenny Brown
Google“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“Having so much fun with Heads Up Penny at Raleigh's First Friday! Great playlist guys!”
— Andrea Carey
Facebook“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“The Best Up and Coming Band around!”
— Debbie Johnson Matthews
Facebook“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“Ask anyone, they all agree that Heads Up Penny was the best part of our wedding! Their playing was tight and clean, and they were very…”
— Kirsten S. & Matt B.
ECE“I absolutely loved this band!! If you get a chance, come watch and listen to these talented young men perform!! A special shout out to…”
— Teresa Merklin
Facebook“Played at my son's wedding. Awesome performance. Great group of guys. Check them out!”
— Bob Hunter
Facebook“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“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“Heads Up Penny was the perfect wedding band! The guys were so easy to work with, super laid back (all they required was somewhere to plug…”
— Lauren B.
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.
Live. In the moment.
Let's make your event unforgettable.
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