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Heads Up Penny
Elegant wedding reception with string lights and Heads Up Penny performing live
Raleigh's Top-Rated Wedding Band

YourWedding.TheirBestNight.

Real musicians. Real energy. A live band that fills dance floors and creates moments your guests will talk about for years. No faking it.

111+
Five-Star Reviews
5.0
Average Rating
250+
Weddings Performed
9+
Years of Experience

See Us In Action

Get a taste of the energy we bring to every celebration.

What a Full Wedding Night Looks Like

Add ceremony and cocktail hour coverage, or just let us own the reception. Either way, the dance floor is yours.

01

Ceremony

Dedicated PA with wireless mics for recorded music, or live acoustic musicians for processional and recessional.

02

Cocktail Hour

Separate PA with your music, or live acoustic musicians setting the tone while guests arrive and mingle.

03

Reception

Full 5–6 piece band. First dances, toasts, packed dance floor — this is what we do.

04

All Night

When the night is too good to end, keep it going. Extended coverage available — just let us know.

Real Weddings. Real Moments.

Vocalist at wedding — string lights and warm glow
Bass and vocals at wedding reception — blue light
Duo performing at wedding — colorful stage lighting
Vocalist and sax on patio — wedding reception
Vocalist at wedding — string lights and warm glow
Bass and vocals at wedding reception — blue light
Duo performing at wedding — colorful stage lighting
Vocalist and sax on patio — wedding reception
Vocalist at wedding — string lights and warm glow
Bass and vocals at wedding reception — blue light
Duo performing at wedding — colorful stage lighting
Vocalist and sax on patio — wedding reception
High energy wedding reception performance
Full band wide — black and white editorial
Wedding reception — energetic band performance
Band performing at elegant wedding venue
Full band on stage at wedding — dramatic lighting
High energy wedding reception performance
Full band wide — black and white editorial
Wedding reception — energetic band performance
Band performing at elegant wedding venue
Full band on stage at wedding — dramatic lighting
High energy wedding reception performance
Full band wide — black and white editorial
Wedding reception — energetic band performance
Band performing at elegant wedding venue
Full band on stage at wedding — dramatic lighting

What Couples Are Saying

Heads Up Penny was incredible! All of my guests (and myself and my husband) were on the dance floor all night! The lead singer ended up…

Malone McGhee

Google
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
Rushton was fantastic as were the band. He was very energized and really made the wedding a wonderful event. From the moment the band…

Kate M.

ECE
We had a great time with Heads Up Penny!! They performed well and our college age dancers really enjoyed the music! Everything went very…

Heather C.

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
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
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
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
Great the band members were very pleasant and courteous! The music was awesome they added a female vocalist and waw she can play an awesome…

Ray C.

ECE
Heads Up Penny was fantastic for the wedding. They absolutely killed it. Thanks for making a special day so enjoyable.

Regan S. & JT 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
FANTASTIC! They were great, not just the music, but the guys were just wonderful.

Willow Oaks Country Club

ECE
Heads Up Penny was incredible! All of my guests (and myself and my husband) were on the dance floor all night! The lead singer ended up…

Malone McGhee

Google
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
Rushton was fantastic as were the band. He was very energized and really made the wedding a wonderful event. From the moment the band…

Kate M.

ECE
We had a great time with Heads Up Penny!! They performed well and our college age dancers really enjoyed the music! Everything went very…

Heather C.

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
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
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
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
Great the band members were very pleasant and courteous! The music was awesome they added a female vocalist and waw she can play an awesome…

Ray C.

ECE
Heads Up Penny was fantastic for the wedding. They absolutely killed it. Thanks for making a special day so enjoyable.

Regan S. & JT 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
FANTASTIC! They were great, not just the music, but the guys were just wonderful.

Willow Oaks Country Club

ECE
Every. Single. Song. was on point!!! Heads up Penny is officially on our preferred vendor list!

Hana F., Event Planner

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
We had heads up penny at our wedding on OCT 13 in Charlotte. The band was amazing. A freaking Mazing. Every guest came up to us and said the…

Rebecca J.

The Knot
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
Such a fun band! We had the best time!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jodee Bell

Facebook
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
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 fellas played our wedding on Bald Head Island and they were fantastic! Highly recommend

Mark B.

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
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
Heads Up Penny was great last night! Rushton was one of the easiest band leaders I have ever worked with and they sounded great. Thanks for…

Alexandria R. & Michael H.

ECE
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
Every. Single. Song. was on point!!! Heads up Penny is officially on our preferred vendor list!

Hana F., Event Planner

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
We had heads up penny at our wedding on OCT 13 in Charlotte. The band was amazing. A freaking Mazing. Every guest came up to us and said the…

Rebecca J.

The Knot
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
Such a fun band! We had the best time!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jodee Bell

Facebook
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
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 fellas played our wedding on Bald Head Island and they were fantastic! Highly recommend

Mark B.

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
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
Heads Up Penny was great last night! Rushton was one of the easiest band leaders I have ever worked with and they sounded great. Thanks for…

Alexandria R. & Michael H.

ECE
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

What We Do

From the ceremony to last call — we've got the music covered.

5–6 Piece Live Band

Dual lead vocalists, guitar, bass, drums, and keys. 100+ songs across every genre that gets a crowd moving.

MC / Emcee

Grand entrance, first dances, toasts, cake cutting — Rushton handles all announcements and keeps the night running smoothly.

Music Between Sets

Curated playlist keeps the vibe going between sets so the energy never dies.

Ceremony

A discreet, dedicated PA with wireless mics so every word is heard clearly. Prefer live music? We can bring an acoustic solo, duo, or trio — piano, guitar, bass, vocals — in any style from classical to pop.

Cocktail Hour & Dinner

A separate PA with background music of your choice, or live acoustic musicians setting the mood from the moment guests walk in. Available in a separate location from the reception.

Custom Song Learning

Tell us your song. We learn it, rehearse it, and perform it live — first dance, parent dance, processional, whatever matters most. We don't fake it.

Questions? We've Got Answers.

Everything couples ask us before booking.

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