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
“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“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“Heads up Penny was absolutely amazing. Everyone had so much fun, they did a great job. Hopefully we weren't too crazy, but the dance floor…”
— Anna H.
ECE“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“Heads Up Penny was great!! We had so much fun and so did our guests!! So many people texted us telling us it was the best night and they…”
— Savannah W.
ECE“Thank goodness they allow 3500 characters bc Heads Up Penny deserves every single one plus more. They were the best part of our wedding…”
— Heather S.
The Knot“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“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“We loved working with Heads Up Penny! Through the planning process, Rushton was responsive, friendly, and accommodating to our various…”
— Liam & Liza
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“We booked our wedding with Heads up Penny through East Coast entertainment! Had great communication with Hank from the start. The band…”
— Sydni
ECE“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“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“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“Heads up Penny was absolutely amazing. Everyone had so much fun, they did a great job. Hopefully we weren't too crazy, but the dance floor…”
— Anna H.
ECE“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“Heads Up Penny was great!! We had so much fun and so did our guests!! So many people texted us telling us it was the best night and they…”
— Savannah W.
ECE“Thank goodness they allow 3500 characters bc Heads Up Penny deserves every single one plus more. They were the best part of our wedding…”
— Heather S.
The Knot“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“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“We loved working with Heads Up Penny! Through the planning process, Rushton was responsive, friendly, and accommodating to our various…”
— Liam & Liza
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“We booked our wedding with Heads up Penny through East Coast entertainment! Had great communication with Hank from the start. The band…”
— Sydni
ECE“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“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“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“Great performance, everyone had a great time. We look forward to our next event with Heads up Penny.”
— Lori H.
ECE“This band is excellent! They kept everyone on their feet and we had a great time!!”
— Pamela Pearce
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 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“It went GREAT! Malone's college girls hit the dance floor on the first song and it didn't let up until they stopped. A wonderful event.”
— Michael M.
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“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“Amazing!!!!!!!! Can't wait to see them again!!! Best band!!!”
— Amy Carey
Facebook“My friends took me to The Deck for my birthday!! This band was absolutely awesome!!!”
— Terilyn Stafford
Google“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“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“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“Great performance, everyone had a great time. We look forward to our next event with Heads up Penny.”
— Lori H.
ECE“This band is excellent! They kept everyone on their feet and we had a great time!!”
— Pamela Pearce
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 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“It went GREAT! Malone's college girls hit the dance floor on the first song and it didn't let up until they stopped. A wonderful event.”
— Michael M.
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“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“Amazing!!!!!!!! Can't wait to see them again!!! Best band!!!”
— Amy Carey
Facebook“My friends took me to The Deck for my birthday!! This band was absolutely awesome!!!”
— Terilyn Stafford
Google“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.
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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