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
“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“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“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.
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“Saw them play at Imurj in downtown Raleigh. By the end of the night there were probably only a dozen of us left. HUP seems to scratch an…”
— Cameron Drummond
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“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“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“Head's Up Penny was awesome! They played a great song selection for our youngest and oldest guests and they had a very professional set up…”
— Alyssa K.
The Knot“Heads Up Penny is the wedding band you need! They played at ours and kept all generations entertained and on the dance floor throughout the…”
— Jack Renner
Google“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“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“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“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.
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“Saw them play at Imurj in downtown Raleigh. By the end of the night there were probably only a dozen of us left. HUP seems to scratch an…”
— Cameron Drummond
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“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“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“Head's Up Penny was awesome! They played a great song selection for our youngest and oldest guests and they had a very professional set up…”
— Alyssa K.
The Knot“Heads Up Penny is the wedding band you need! They played at ours and kept all generations entertained and on the dance floor throughout the…”
— Jack Renner
Google“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“Some of the best dude's playing the best music all around absolutely fantastic!”
— Kenny Brown
Google“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 our wedding with Heads up Penny through East Coast entertainment! Had great communication with Hank from the start. The band…”
— Sydni
ECE“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“Young or old...you'll be up, dancing and hooked! This band's timing, song selection and musical talent make it impossible to stay in your…”
— Steve McAdams
Google“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“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“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“HUP is an amazing band! They totally went above and beyond for our wedding in November. Super professional band, very responsive, and really…”
— Miranda Stewart
Facebook“Great sound! These guys really have their act together!”
— Randy Strausborger
Facebook“When I tell you my wedding guests are STILL talking about how amazing this band was, I'm not kidding!! We got married in September and I can…”
— Alexis Feely
Google“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“Some of the best dude's playing the best music all around absolutely fantastic!”
— Kenny Brown
Google“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 our wedding with Heads up Penny through East Coast entertainment! Had great communication with Hank from the start. The band…”
— Sydni
ECE“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“Young or old...you'll be up, dancing and hooked! This band's timing, song selection and musical talent make it impossible to stay in your…”
— Steve McAdams
Google“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“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“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“HUP is an amazing band! They totally went above and beyond for our wedding in November. Super professional band, very responsive, and really…”
— Miranda Stewart
Facebook“Great sound! These guys really have their act together!”
— Randy Strausborger
Facebook“When I tell you my wedding guests are STILL talking about how amazing this band was, I'm not kidding!! We got married in September and I can…”
— Alexis Feely
Google“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 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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