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.
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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
“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“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 Heads up Penny for our September wedding in Highlands, NC. We couldn't have asked for a better band to celebrate!!! They were…”
— Lorin Smith
Google“The wedding was perfect - every one of our guests had an absolute blast! Your communication was excellent and I never once had to worry…”
— Allyson
ECE“Definitely one of my favorite Raleigh bands! Professional, talented, and super entertaining”
— Andrea Campoli
Facebook“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 incredible!!! They kept everyone on the dance floor the entire night. Their set list was on point and my guests had…”
— Jamie Chambon
Google“Everything went extremely well and everyone loved HUP. They killed our first dance song that they had to learn. My brother in law got up…”
— Anonymous
ECE“Book this band! They are awesome! Heard them for the first time tonight and was blown away!!”
— Julie Bateman
Facebook“Such a great band! I am a wedding planner and our wedding with Heads up Penny was one of my favorites ever. They are so talented, the dance…”
— Michelle Schmidt
Google“This band is excellent! They kept everyone on their feet and we had a great time!!”
— Pamela Pearce
Facebook“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“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“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 Heads up Penny for our September wedding in Highlands, NC. We couldn't have asked for a better band to celebrate!!! They were…”
— Lorin Smith
Google“The wedding was perfect - every one of our guests had an absolute blast! Your communication was excellent and I never once had to worry…”
— Allyson
ECE“Definitely one of my favorite Raleigh bands! Professional, talented, and super entertaining”
— Andrea Campoli
Facebook“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 incredible!!! They kept everyone on the dance floor the entire night. Their set list was on point and my guests had…”
— Jamie Chambon
Google“Everything went extremely well and everyone loved HUP. They killed our first dance song that they had to learn. My brother in law got up…”
— Anonymous
ECE“Book this band! They are awesome! Heard them for the first time tonight and was blown away!!”
— Julie Bateman
Facebook“Such a great band! I am a wedding planner and our wedding with Heads up Penny was one of my favorites ever. They are so talented, the dance…”
— Michelle Schmidt
Google“This band is excellent! They kept everyone on their feet and we had a great time!!”
— Pamela Pearce
Facebook“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“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“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“I watched this band on my Birthday in Clayton, NC. Loved them! My friend and I were at Surf City... our home away from home and found out…”
— Kelly Lee Hansen
Facebook“You all crushed it! We got so many compliments on the band and had the best time!”
— Haley, Bride
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“You guys were awesome at the Geddie's last night!”
— Garrison Matthews
Facebook“Heads Up Penny was clearly the right choice to play at our wedding! From the MC duties to keeping our wedding guests on the dance floor all…”
— Jack T.
The Knot“Watching these guys as I type this. Haven't played a song I don't know the words to yet. I hope I get to see how sick their originals are.…”
— Trey Higgins
Facebook“I saw these guys at Deep River. They were awesome. Totally enjoyed them!!”
— Carmen Fields Carter
Facebook“BOOK HUP!!!! This band rocks(literally) they played at our Daughters wedding this past weekend and exceeded our expectations! They had the…”
— Lisa Pinto-Kwiatkowski
Facebook“Such a fun band! We had the best time!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
— Jodee Bell
Facebook“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“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“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“I watched this band on my Birthday in Clayton, NC. Loved them! My friend and I were at Surf City... our home away from home and found out…”
— Kelly Lee Hansen
Facebook“You all crushed it! We got so many compliments on the band and had the best time!”
— Haley, Bride
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“You guys were awesome at the Geddie's last night!”
— Garrison Matthews
Facebook“Heads Up Penny was clearly the right choice to play at our wedding! From the MC duties to keeping our wedding guests on the dance floor all…”
— Jack T.
The Knot“Watching these guys as I type this. Haven't played a song I don't know the words to yet. I hope I get to see how sick their originals are.…”
— Trey Higgins
Facebook“I saw these guys at Deep River. They were awesome. Totally enjoyed them!!”
— Carmen Fields Carter
Facebook“BOOK HUP!!!! This band rocks(literally) they played at our Daughters wedding this past weekend and exceeded our expectations! They had the…”
— Lisa Pinto-Kwiatkowski
Facebook“Such a fun band! We had the best time!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
— Jodee Bell
Facebook“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.
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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