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
“Amazing group of people! Great music and talent! Would recommend everyone to follow and go see them live!”
— Ryan Elvin
Facebook“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“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“They were great, as usual! Rushton is the nicest guy and so easy going/helpful! Love working with him. And they always keep the dance floor…”
— Shauna G.
ECE“We loved working with Heads Up Penny! Through the planning process, Rushton was responsive, friendly, and accommodating to our various…”
— Liam & Liza
ECE“EPIC!!!! 15/10. So excited to call you / them again.”
— Marshall S.
ECE“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“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“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“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“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“Book this band! They are awesome! Heard them for the first time tonight and was blown away!!”
— Julie Bateman
Facebook“Amazing group of people! Great music and talent! Would recommend everyone to follow and go see them live!”
— Ryan Elvin
Facebook“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“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“They were great, as usual! Rushton is the nicest guy and so easy going/helpful! Love working with him. And they always keep the dance floor…”
— Shauna G.
ECE“We loved working with Heads Up Penny! Through the planning process, Rushton was responsive, friendly, and accommodating to our various…”
— Liam & Liza
ECE“EPIC!!!! 15/10. So excited to call you / them again.”
— Marshall S.
ECE“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“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“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“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“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“Book this band! They are awesome! Heard them for the first time tonight and was blown away!!”
— Julie Bateman
Facebook“These fellas played our wedding on Bald Head Island and they were fantastic! Highly recommend.”
— Mark B.
ECE“We had a dry wedding, but it was far from boring. They had EVERYONE on the dance floor for most of the reception. We got SO many compliments…”
— Hannah B.
ECE“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 incredible!!! They kept everyone on the dance floor the entire night. Their set list was on point and my guests had…”
— Jamie Chambon
Google“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“My friends took me to The Deck for my birthday!! This band was absolutely awesome!!!”
— Terilyn Stafford
Google“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“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“Every. Single. Song. was on point!!! Heads up Penny is officially on our preferred vendor list!”
— Hana F., Event Planner
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“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“Heads Up Penny without a doubt was the lasting highlight from our wedding night. The band sounded incredible and their ability to flow…”
— Ryan Patty
Google“These fellas played our wedding on Bald Head Island and they were fantastic! Highly recommend.”
— Mark B.
ECE“We had a dry wedding, but it was far from boring. They had EVERYONE on the dance floor for most of the reception. We got SO many compliments…”
— Hannah B.
ECE“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 incredible!!! They kept everyone on the dance floor the entire night. Their set list was on point and my guests had…”
— Jamie Chambon
Google“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“My friends took me to The Deck for my birthday!! This band was absolutely awesome!!!”
— Terilyn Stafford
Google“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“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“Every. Single. Song. was on point!!! Heads up Penny is officially on our preferred vendor list!”
— Hana F., Event Planner
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“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“Heads Up Penny without a doubt was the lasting highlight from our wedding night. The band sounded incredible and their ability to flow…”
— Ryan Patty
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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