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“You guys were awesome at the Geddie's last night!”
— Garrison Matthews
Facebook“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“EPIC!!!! 15/10. So excited to call you / them again.”
— Marshall S.
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“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“Great sound! These guys really have their act together!”
— Randy Strausborger
Facebook“HUP is an amazing band! They totally went above and beyond for our wedding in November. Super professional band, very responsive, and really…”
— Miranda Stewart
Facebook“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“Heads Up Penny is the wedding band you need! They played at ours and kept all generations entertained and on the dance floor throughout the…”
— Jack Renner
Google“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“Great performance, everyone had a great time. We look forward to our next event with Heads up Penny.”
— Lori H.
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“You guys were awesome at the Geddie's last night!”
— Garrison Matthews
Facebook“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“EPIC!!!! 15/10. So excited to call you / them again.”
— Marshall S.
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“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“Great sound! These guys really have their act together!”
— Randy Strausborger
Facebook“HUP is an amazing band! They totally went above and beyond for our wedding in November. Super professional band, very responsive, and really…”
— Miranda Stewart
Facebook“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“Heads Up Penny is the wedding band you need! They played at ours and kept all generations entertained and on the dance floor throughout the…”
— Jack Renner
Google“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“Great performance, everyone had a great time. We look forward to our next event with Heads up Penny.”
— Lori H.
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“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“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“My friends took me to The Deck for my birthday!! This band was absolutely awesome!!!”
— Terilyn Stafford
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“We loved working with Heads Up Penny! Through the planning process, Rushton was responsive, friendly, and accommodating to our various…”
— Liam & Liza
ECE“Every. Single. Song. was on point!!! Heads up Penny is officially on our preferred vendor list!”
— Hana F., Event Planner
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“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“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“Amazing group of people! Great music and talent! Would recommend everyone to follow and go see them live!”
— Ryan Elvin
Facebook“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“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“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“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“My friends took me to The Deck for my birthday!! This band was absolutely awesome!!!”
— Terilyn Stafford
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“We loved working with Heads Up Penny! Through the planning process, Rushton was responsive, friendly, and accommodating to our various…”
— Liam & Liza
ECE“Every. Single. Song. was on point!!! Heads up Penny is officially on our preferred vendor list!”
— Hana F., Event Planner
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“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“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“Amazing group of people! Great music and talent! Would recommend everyone to follow and go see them live!”
— Ryan Elvin
Facebook“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 Knot100+ 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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