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
“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“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“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“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 amazing for our wedding! Rushton was great and super communicative leading up to our big day and helped us decide the…”
— Maggie D.
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“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“Absolutely amazing! They kept guests on the dance floor all night and even let the father of the groom get on stage and play his harmonica…”
— Peyton M.
ECE“Some of the best dude's playing the best music all around absolutely fantastic!”
— Kenny Brown
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.
ECE“You all crushed it! We got so many compliments on the band and had the best time!”
— Haley, Bride
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“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“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“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 amazing for our wedding! Rushton was great and super communicative leading up to our big day and helped us decide the…”
— Maggie D.
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“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“Absolutely amazing! They kept guests on the dance floor all night and even let the father of the groom get on stage and play his harmonica…”
— Peyton M.
ECE“Some of the best dude's playing the best music all around absolutely fantastic!”
— Kenny Brown
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.
ECE“You all crushed it! We got so many compliments on the band and had the best time!”
— Haley, Bride
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“These guys are ridiculously good. Rushton was a pleasure to work with leading up to our wedding, working with us on requests and setting up…”
— Cassie M.
ECE“Heads Up Penny is truly an amazing band. Terrific musicians, a great song list, and wow these guys know how to make a crowd get up and…”
— Kenneth B.
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.
The Knot“Love these guys! They are very diverse with their music and they nail everything they play! Always a good time with this band!”
— Katie Honeycutt
Facebook“These guys did our wedding on Bald Head Island and were top notch! Great selection of music and very accommodating! Highly recommend!!”
— Mark Beesmer
Facebook“With the help of East Coast Entertainment we booked this band to perform at our wedding. What an incredible band; great setlist, easy to…”
— Tim M.
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“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 F.
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“You guys were awesome at the Geddie's last night!”
— Garrison Matthews
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“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“These guys are ridiculously good. Rushton was a pleasure to work with leading up to our wedding, working with us on requests and setting up…”
— Cassie M.
ECE“Heads Up Penny is truly an amazing band. Terrific musicians, a great song list, and wow these guys know how to make a crowd get up and…”
— Kenneth B.
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.
The Knot“Love these guys! They are very diverse with their music and they nail everything they play! Always a good time with this band!”
— Katie Honeycutt
Facebook“These guys did our wedding on Bald Head Island and were top notch! Great selection of music and very accommodating! Highly recommend!!”
— Mark Beesmer
Facebook“With the help of East Coast Entertainment we booked this band to perform at our wedding. What an incredible band; great setlist, easy to…”
— Tim M.
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“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 F.
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“You guys were awesome at the Geddie's last night!”
— Garrison Matthews
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
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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