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
“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“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“Every. Single. Song. was on point!!! Heads up Penny is officially on our preferred vendor list!”
— Hana F., Event Planner
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“Awesome band! I mean really really good. They played my son's wedding last night at Wrightsville Manor and they kept every guest on the…”
— Bruce Arne
Google“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“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 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“We absolutely loved the band! So much so every guest wanted to figure out a way to get you to play longer. Honestly by far the best band,…”
— Nicole Z.
ECE“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“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“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“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“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“Every. Single. Song. was on point!!! Heads up Penny is officially on our preferred vendor list!”
— Hana F., Event Planner
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“Awesome band! I mean really really good. They played my son's wedding last night at Wrightsville Manor and they kept every guest on the…”
— Bruce Arne
Google“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“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 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“We absolutely loved the band! So much so every guest wanted to figure out a way to get you to play longer. Honestly by far the best band,…”
— Nicole Z.
ECE“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“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“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“These guys came out to Bald Head Island for my brothers wedding. They were top notch! Great blend of music and ton of fun. Can always judge…”
— Ken B.
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“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“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“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“These guys are ridiculously good. Rushton was a pleasure to work with leading up to our wedding on Oct. 20th in Winston-Salem. This band's…”
— Cassie M.
The Knot“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“Definitely one of my favorite Raleigh bands! Professional, talented, and super entertaining”
— Andrea Campoli
Facebook“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“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“Amazing!!!!!!!! Can't wait to see them again!!! Best band!!!”
— Amy Carey
Facebook“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“These guys came out to Bald Head Island for my brothers wedding. They were top notch! Great blend of music and ton of fun. Can always judge…”
— Ken B.
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“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“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“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“These guys are ridiculously good. Rushton was a pleasure to work with leading up to our wedding on Oct. 20th in Winston-Salem. This band's…”
— Cassie M.
The Knot“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“Definitely one of my favorite Raleigh bands! Professional, talented, and super entertaining”
— Andrea Campoli
Facebook“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“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“Amazing!!!!!!!! Can't wait to see them again!!! Best band!!!”
— Amy Carey
Facebook“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 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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