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 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“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“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 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“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“Truly an incredible night and HUP played a HUGE part in this! Everyone was dancing and they captured our music set list perfectly. I am so…”
— Haley G.
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“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“Some of the best dude's playing the best music all around absolutely fantastic!”
— Kenny Brown
Google“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“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 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 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“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“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 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“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“Truly an incredible night and HUP played a HUGE part in this! Everyone was dancing and they captured our music set list perfectly. I am so…”
— Haley G.
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“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“Some of the best dude's playing the best music all around absolutely fantastic!”
— Kenny Brown
Google“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“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“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“Heads Up Penny was GREAT to work with! Rushton was super responsive + accommodated all of my requests and the crowd absolutely loved them.”
— Alexa B. & Matt P.
ECE“Played at my son's wedding. Awesome performance. Great group of guys. Check them out!”
— Bob Hunter
Facebook“Heads Up Penny was the perfect wedding band! The guys were so easy to work with, super laid back, and talented! They even learned a handful…”
— Lauren 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“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“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“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“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.
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“Having so much fun with Heads Up Penny at Raleigh's First Friday! Great playlist guys!”
— Andrea Carey
Facebook“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“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“Heads Up Penny was GREAT to work with! Rushton was super responsive + accommodated all of my requests and the crowd absolutely loved them.”
— Alexa B. & Matt P.
ECE“Played at my son's wedding. Awesome performance. Great group of guys. Check them out!”
— Bob Hunter
Facebook“Heads Up Penny was the perfect wedding band! The guys were so easy to work with, super laid back, and talented! They even learned a handful…”
— Lauren 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“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“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“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“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.
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“Having so much fun with Heads Up Penny at Raleigh's First Friday! Great playlist guys!”
— Andrea Carey
Facebook“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.
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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