This versatile six-piece band features dual lead vocalists and a full rhythm section, delivering high-energy covers spanning from Bruno Mars to The Beatles. HEADS UP PENNY’s versatile 100+ song repertoire and ability to energize any crowd has made them a top choice for weddings, festivals, and corporate events across the region.
Heads Up Penny brings together seasoned musicians whose genuine passion for performance shines through every note they play. This versatile ensemble has mastered the art of reading a room and curating the perfect musical journey for any celebration, from intimate wedding ceremonies to high-energy festival stages and sophisticated corporate gatherings. Their carefully cultivated repertoire spans generations and genres with effortless precision—one moment they’re delivering Bruno Mars’ contemporary swagger, the next they’re channeling the timeless soul of The Temptations or the rock anthems of Queen and Lynyrd Skynyrd.
The band’s strength lies in their intuitive understanding of how music creates connection across age groups and musical preferences. Whether guests are swaying to Bob Marley’s reggae rhythms, singing along to Beatles classics, or moving to Michael Jackson’s infectious beats, the band’s skilled musicianship ensures every song resonates with authentic energy. Their proven ability to keep dance floors packed at private parties, corporate galas, and club venues stems from years of experience and an unwavering commitment to exceeding client expectations. HUP doesn’t just perform—they collaborate with each client to craft a personalized soundtrack that perfectly captures the spirit of every celebration.
6 Piece Band: Male Lead Vocals/Guitar, Female Lead Vocals/Sax, Bass, Keys, Drums, Guitar (all sing back up)
Entertainment so memorable that hundreds of people are still cheering from the stands.
You all crushed it! We got so many compliments on the band and had the best time!
- Haley
Bride
MARKET HALL
(Aug 22, 2025)
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 saxophone ! I had several attendees that wanted to possibly book them for upcoming parties !! very satisfied
- Ray C.
Private Residence
(Jan 25, 2025)
Thanks for your email!! We had a great time with Heads Up Penny!! They performed well and our collage age dancers really enjoyed the music! Everything went very smoothly!
- Heather C.
FREDERICKSBURG COUNTRY CLUB
(Dec 27, 2024)
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 was full all night. Can’t thank you guys enough!!!
- Anna H.
Bride
UPPER SHIRLEY VINEYARDS
(Nov 16, 2024)
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 packed!
- Shauna G.
Planner
Old Baldy Lighthouse Grounds
(Nov 09, 2024)
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 brought to our wedding. Thank you for working with us on our special requests, without hesitation. You guys c...Read More
- Craig & Kathy Jo Rice
First Colony Inn
(Oct 18, 2024)
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.
The Event at Two Ten
(Oct 11, 2024)
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.
Country Club of Virginia
(Oct 05, 2024)
"The band was phenomenal. They were such a pleasure to work with. Aside from their prompt set up, communication and politeness, they were also AMAZING performers. Every. Single. Song. was on point!!! The bride did not leave the dancefloor all night a...Read More
- Hana F.
MANKIN MANSION
(Sep 28, 2024)
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 felt like they were at a concert!! Such an amazing time!
- Savannah W.
Wrightsville Manor
(Aug 09, 2024)
We thought they were fantastic in effort (VERY hot!), engagement, management of the tone and pulse of the evening and kept it all going at a delightfully high level the ENTIRE evening—greatly and pleasantly exceeded our highest expectations!
- Joseph S.
(Jun 22, 2024)
They absolutely knocked it out of the park! Our reception would not have been what it was without them, we are so happy with our choice to book them. They were very professional, responsive, and easy to work with. Thanks so much for all your help alo...Read More
- Jessica F.
Woolen Mill
(Jun 08, 2024)
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 best action plan for the reception. They were great Emcees for the night. The energy, setlist, performance was in...Read More
- Maggie D.
HOPE VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB
(May 18, 2024)
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 with them. Could not have asked for a better band!
- Peyton M.
(Apr 06, 2024)
Heads Up Penny was fantastic for the wedding. They absolutely killed it. Thanks for making a special day so enjoyable.
- Regan S. & JT G.
(Nov 10, 2023)
We had the absolute best time!!! Rushton and the entire Heads Up Penny band were amazing to work with and incredibly talented. We love live music and were so happy with our decision to have them play at our reception. The energy on the dance floor wa...Read More
- Erin Graham
(Oct 28, 2023)
Heads Up Penny is truly an amazing band. Terrific musicians, a great song list, and wow these guys know how to make a crowd get up and dance. Made my daughter's wedding a magical evening. I would hire them again and again and again.
- Kenneth B.
(Jun 04, 2023)
Rushton was fantastic as were the band. He was very energized and really made the wedding a wonderful event. From the moment the band started playing to the last song, the dance floor was full! You were very easy to work with and we loved all the son...Read More
- Kate M.
(Jun 03, 2023)
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 professional. Best of all, they played exactly the kind of music that we wanted and had our guests dancing the whol...Read More
- Kirsten S. & Matt B.
(Mar 11, 2023)
Heads Up Penny was absolutely unbelievable - HIRE THEM RIGHT NOW! The lead singer/manager Rushton was a joy to work with…he was responsive, helpful, receptive to our suggestions/requests, and so hilarious and down to earth. We had so much fun getti...Read More
- Allison L.
(Feb 25, 2023)
Y’all were absolutely amazing!!! We never wanted to get off the dance floor. So much so that we forgot to take table family pics. Oh well haha our guests can’t stop raving about you. Everyone is asking where we found you and how awesome the whole...Read More
- Sam D.
(Nov 12, 2022)
Y’all were f*cking amazing!!! We never wanted to get off the dance floor. So much so that we forgot to take table family pics. Oh well haha our guests can’t stop raving about you. Everyone is asking where we found you and how awesome the whole ni...Read More
- Sam D.
(Nov 12, 2022)
We absolutely loved heads up penny - they made the reception an absolute success!!! Can’t say enough positive things. Great mix of genres, lots of energy, amazing job.
- Mary Katherine M.
(Oct 29, 2022)
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 song we wanted perfectly. Above and beyond what we expected in every aspect!
- Virginia
(Oct 15, 2022)
Band did a great job! We received a number of compliments and inquiries about their name and how we booked them. Thanks to Rebecca at ECE for the recommendation as it was spot on for the event!
- Kim T.
(Jul 30, 2022)
Truly an incredible night and HUP played a HUGE part in this! Everyone was dancing and they captured our music set list perfectly. I am so happy with how things turned out and am already telling my friends to use ECE and HUP for their weddings!
- Haley G.
(Apr 23, 2022)
EPIC!!!! 15/10. So excited to call you / them again.
- Marshall S.
(Apr 08, 2022)
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, especially wedding band! Thank you for everything!
- Nicole Z.
(Oct 17, 2021)
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, especially wedding band! Thank you for everything!
- Nicole S.
(Oct 17, 2021)
They were absolutely phenomenal! They MCed very well and sounded so good. The mix of songs was perfect. They made our night so special. I highly recommend them.
- Caitlin J.
(Oct 16, 2021)
Heads Up Penny was GREAT to work with! Rushton was super responsive + accommodated all of my requests and the crowd absolutely loved them. Thank you for the awesome rec!
- Alexa B.
(Sep 17, 2021)
They were terrific. We had a great time and HUP ensured that everyone had a blast. They're a super talented band and will definitely look to book them in the future!
- Matt
(Sep 17, 2021)
Wanted to provide feedback from my end! Heads Up Penny was GREAT to work with! Rushton was super responsive + accommodated all of my requests and the crowd absolutely loved them. Thank you for the awesome rec! - Alexa B
- Matt P.
(Sep 17, 2021)
FANTASTIC! They were great, not just the music, but the guys were just wonderful.
- Willow Oaks Country Club
(Sep 10, 2021)
Heads Up Penny was an absolute joy to work with throughout the whole process. I would recommend them to any person holding an event. They were very professional and knew how to keep the party going. We would love to work with them again!
- Maddi C.
(Aug 28, 2021)
Heads up Penny was amazing! Planning our event I was hoping for a really fun event where the dance floor was full - HUP exceeded my expectations!! I have received so many messages after our reception about how awesome the band was. They played the be...Read More
- Elizabeth & Zak
(Jul 31, 2021)
Heads Up Penny was great last night at the Russell wedding! Rushton was one of the easiest band leaders I have ever worked with and they sounded great. Thanks for another great event
- Alexandria R. & Michael H.
(Jun 12, 2021)
Everything went extremely well and everyone loved HUP. They killed our first dance song that they had to learn. “Everlong” by Matt Duncan (cover of Foo Fighters). My brother in law got up there with them with his personal bass and had a lot of ...Read More
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(Sep 26, 2020)
Hey guys! Everything was amazing. People were saying it’s the best wedding they’ve ever been to! You guys killed it! We listened to your music on Apple Music almost all week! Please add Blue on there! You guys were amazing. And anybody looking fo...Read More
- Kim & Stephen
(Sep 19, 2020)
The wedding was perfect - every one of our guests had an absolute blast! I can’t thank you enough for all of your help over the past few months. Your communication was excellent and I never once had to worry about anything - thank you for th...Read More
- Allyson
(Jul 31, 2020)
Great performance, everyone had a great time. We look forward to our next event with Heads up Penny.
- Lori H.
(Oct 26, 2019)
Heads Up Penny was the perfect wedding band! The guys were so easy to work with, super laid back (all they required was somewhere to plug in), and talented! They even learned a handful of songs that we special requested. Rushton was very responsive t...Read More
- Lauren B.
(Jun 25, 2019)
What an incredible band! And, just a really nice group of guys. They were so helpful in getting the music needs for the ceremony set up. Then, when the rains came, so accommodating to move all of their equipment indoors where they put on an incredibl...Read More
- Cindy H.
(May 11, 2019)
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 with sound and lighting. Vocalists and musicians were very talented on a wide range of songs and got everyone d...Read More
- Alyssa K.
(Mar 02, 2019)
Thank goodness they allow 3500 characters bc Heads Up Penny deserves every single one plus more. They were the best part of our wedding reception! Rushton was a dream throughout the entire booking process all the way up to the week of! They learned a...Read More
- Heather S.
(Feb 23, 2019)
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 and people are still talking about how great the band was. They had the entire wedding dancing and entertained ...Read More
- Alexa D.
(Jan 05, 2019)
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 willing to work with our style, and followed through on all details the day of. We HIGHLY recommend them! :)
- Nikki O.
(Jan 05, 2019)
These guys are ridiculously good. Rushton was a pleasure to work with leading up to our wedding on Oct. 20th in Winston-Salem, working with us on requests and setting up logistics. We asked HUP to perform music for the Ceremony and Reception, as well...Read More
- Cassie M.
(Nov 10, 2018)
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 band was awesome. Simply said, if you don't book them you've made a huge mistake
- Rebecca J.
(Oct 13, 2018)
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 from country, to pop, oldies, and R&B. We emailed them right away and Rushton was quick to respond. We schedul...Read More
- Hannah B.
(Aug 25, 2018)
These fellas played our wedding on Bald Head Island and they were fantastic! Highly recommend
- Mark B.
(Aug 11, 2018)
I don't even know how to begin. My wife saw the guys play at a local bottle shop and absolutely loved them. She inquired about them plating at our wedding and they agreed. Their energy is electric. They put on a show like you would expect from Billbo...Read More
- Jake E.
(Oct 19, 2017)
