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We were voted best local band! THANK YOU!

Reader's Choice Best Local Band Hot As A Pepper Party Band

The Post & Courier recently had a Reader’s Choice contest where they asked their readership who the “best local band” in Greenville was, and it was no surprise there were several outstanding groups nominated and voted on.

What WAS surprising is that Hot As A Pepper Party band won!

We are honored that people voted for us, but also want to mention that ALL of the bands that were listed were deserving.

In this amazing Upstate Live Music scene we have, you can find a band that suits your mood. HAAP provides a more upbeat and danceable groove, perfect for your wedding, graduation, reunion, corporate party, festival or other event.

Let’s talk about what we can do for you in the coming year.

Thank you again for your vote of confidence in us!

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Welcome Ethan Russell

Hot As A Pepper Welcomes Drummer Ethan Russell

Ethan Russell

Greenville, South Carolina – December 2, 2023 – Hot As A Pepper announced today that Ethan Russell will take up residency as the drummer for the popular and well-established Upstate South Carolina Party & Dance band.

Ethan Russell is a Greenville South Carolina native and has a passion for striking drums and creating grooves that make people want to move. His influences range from hard rock, to funk, to hip-hop.

Bands like Red hot Chili Peppers, who combine all three genres are one of the big influences for the twenty-five-year-old drummer and can be heard in his playing.

Ethan’s passion for drumming, music and creativity drives him to learn from other musicians, while continuously developing his own percussive sound to elevate each song and performance.

Band founder and bassist John M. Hoyt says, “After over a decade of providing fun and upbeat music, we’re excited to see what the future holds for us and we are looking forward to making music with Ethan as we begin booking 2024 festivals and events!”

Hot As A Pepper is performing at several local venues including New Year’s Eve with the Habanero Horns, joined by Rob Seel at 3 Friends, in Taylors, SC. Tickets are available now through the event venue.

Hot As A Pepper has been nominated for and presented awards such as “Best of the Upstate”.

For more information, follow Hot As A Pepper on Facebook or visit www.HotAsAPepper.com

Contact:

John M. Hoyt

johnh@hotasapepper.com

401 Holly Tree Lane

Simpsonville, SC

864-979-1224

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Welcome Trilby Rose Allen

Hot As A Pepper Welcomes Trilby Rose Allen as Lead Vocalist

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Hot As A Pepper Welcomes Trilby Rose Allen As Lead Vocalist

Greenville, South Carolina – September 20, 2023 – Hot As A Pepper announced today that Trilby Rose Allen will front the popular and well-established Upstate South Carolina Party & Dance band.

Trilby is a singer-songwriter originally from Tryon, NC and now residing in Greenville, SC

Trilby’s inclusion in Hot As A Pepper will permit The Band to continue to provide an upbeat and danceable repertoire of the classic songs they are known for as well as implementation of newer dance music.

Band founder and bassist John M. Hoyt says, “After over a decade of providing fun and upbeat music, we’re excited to see what the future holds for us and we are looking forward to making music with Trilby as we begin booking 2024 festivals and events!”

Hot As A Pepper is performing at several local venues and is scheduled to appear at the City of Greenville’s Fall For Greenville event on October 15th at 5:00pm on the Duke Energy Stage on the river (The Peace Center Amphitheater).

Hot As A Pepper has been nominated for and presented awards such as “Best of the Upstate”.

For more information, follow Hot As A Pepper on Facebook or visit www.HotAsAPepper.com

Contact:

John M. Hoyt

johnh@hotasapepper.com

401 Holly Tree Lane

Simpsonville, SC

864-979-1224

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Singer / Front person wanted for variety band (Upstate, SC)

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Singer / Front person wanted for variety band (Upstate, SC)

Hot As A Pepper, a well-established Upstate SC based variety dance band is looking to fill the spot of lead vocalist / front person.

We’re in search of the best and most versatile singer to fill this position.

The band covers upbeat and danceable songs from the 60s to current, across many genres, including Pop, Top 40, Rock, Disco, R&B, Funk, Carolina Beach and more. We also have a forthcoming CD of originals.

Artists we current cover include Prince, Lady Gaga, Michael Jackson, Peter Gabriel, Lizzo, Bruno Mars, Van Morrison, A Taste of Honey, Etta James, The Foundations, Rick James, Justin Timberlake, Maroon 5, Daft Punk, DNCE, Chairmen of the Board, Temptations, Earth Wind & Fire, Kool & The Gang, KC & The Sunshine Band, B52s, etc.

The band plays frequently at bars, clubs, private and corporate events, fundraisers, weddings and festivals, mostly around the Upstate, with a strong desire to focus more on events/festivals in the future.

If you are interested in playing 4 to 10 shows a month, mostly on the weekends in the Upstate, and want to work hard to be the best, with weekly rehearsals, then we want to hear from you!

Please send links of your videos and/or audio, as well as photos and make sure you send a bio or tell us about yourself.

**PLEASE DO NOT CALL – JUST SEND INFO TO HELP US LEARN ABOUT YOU FIRST!**

Auditions will be held at our Simpsonville based studio.

All the cliche and typical requirements, wants and needs apply:

• Professional appearance, attitude and gear.

• Reliable transportation.

• Know how to read a clock and can be on time to rehearsals and shows.

• Have reasonable communication skills and check your email/text.

• No vices that negatively impact your performance or relationships with venues or band members.

If you play an instrument – bonus!

If you are adept at promoting and building relationships – bonus!

If you are interested in collaborating on originals – bonus!

Things to know:

• We are a variety band that performs DANCE ORIENTED music. While we might go outside that box, most music is upbeat, fun and funky.

• We do not use floor monitors – you will be using Sennheiser in-ear monitor system with your own mix.

• You WILL be expected to arrive early and stay late to assist with load-in/out.

• Rehearsals are not optional.

• New music will be added at each rehearsal.

Thanks for your interest!

Send materials/links to:Email: johnmhoyt@gmail.com

Text : 864-979-1224

Find more information about us:

HotAsAPepper.com

Facebook.com/HotAsAPepper

Or you can message your information on FB….

facebook.com/JohnMHoyt

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Book A Wedding Band In Greenville SC

Hot As A Pepper 2022 Lineup

If you’re looking for a wedding band that will truly bring the heat to your big day, look no further than Hot As A Pepper Party Band from Greenville, South Carolina. Here are just a few reasons why this band is the perfect choice for your wedding:

  1. High Energy Performances – Hot As A Pepper Party Band knows how to get a crowd going with their high-energy performances. They’ll have your guests dancing all night long and create an unforgettable atmosphere for your wedding.
  2. Versatility – The band’s extensive repertoire spans multiple genres, including pop, rock, funk, soul, and more. Whether you’re looking for classic favorites or modern hits, Hot As A Pepper Party Band has got you covered.
  3. Professionalism – From the initial consultation to the final song, Hot As A Pepper Party Band is committed to professionalism. They’ll work closely with you to understand your vision and ensure that everything runs smoothly on your big day.
  4. Customization – Hot As A Pepper Party Band understands that no two weddings are the same. That’s why they offer customizable packages to fit your unique needs and preferences. Whether you want a more intimate experience or a full-on dance party, they’ll make it happen.
  5. Local Expertise – Based in Greenville, South Carolina, Hot As A Pepper Party Band has extensive knowledge of the local wedding scene. They’ll work with you to choose the perfect songs and create an atmosphere that reflects the charm and character of the area.

Overall, Hot As A Pepper Party Band is the perfect choice for couples who want to bring a little spice to their wedding day. With their high-energy performances, extensive repertoire, professionalism, customization, and local expertise, they’re sure to make your wedding an unforgettable event.

Please CONTACT US today for more information!

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We are Booking Weddings and Festivals for 2023

Hot As A Pepper 2022 Lineup
Hot As A Pepper 2022 Lineup
Hot As A Pepper Party Band with the Habanero Horns

We are starting to book weddings, festivals and corporate events in 2023. We have only just begun, but it would be a great idea for you to get with us ASAP to lock in any show dates you might want in the Greenville, Anderson, Spartanburg (Upstate) or the surrounding area.

Hot As A Pepper Party Band hopes to focus more on events in 2023 than the previous two years due to the unfortunate events that took place! We’re certainly ready to get back on track and provide fun, upbeat and danceable music for YOUR soiree!

We can bring a more casual show, with as few as four members for a more intimate experience, or we can bring the typical 5 piece for a more powerful performance.

When we couple our 5 piece band with the Habanero Horns, that is when things get exciting!

Whether you want a more classic vibe with old school rock, disco, motown, beach and R&B, or want to mix it up with modern top 40 and pop songs, we’ve got what you want!

We will learn your special first dance songs if we have not already played them for other weddings or events. We can custom fit a performance to meld with your theme too!

Our festival events are family friendly, and filled with great variety!

Let’s party like it’s 1999, or 2023 either one!

Call 864-979-1224 or use our CONTACT FORM for more information!

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Hire a party band in Greenville

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Hire a party band in Greenville, Upstate South Carolina or the surrounding area!

It’s easy, just use our Contact Form or call us and we will discuss your event, your needs and desires!

Hot As A Pepper Party Band has performed over 450 shows since 2012 and we’re ready to play for you!

Whether it’s a wedding, class reunion, corporate event, holiday gathering, grand opening, or just a back yard pool party, we can handle it.

We also do Greek events, festivals and fundraisers!

No matter if you want a more intimate configuration with as few a 3 or 4 musicians or the full band with the Habanero Horns, we can custom tailor the gig to fit your needs.

Reach out today and let’s explore options!

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Happy New Year! – 2018 is bringing big changes

If you have been living in a cave, you might have missed that our friend and lead vocalist, Chip McDonald, who John M. Hoyt reached out to when starting Hot As A Pepper five and a half years ago, has had a career change that will take him away from the band.

Chip’s powerful and versatile voice will be missed by all of us, but not more than having him with us on stage and off. It’s going to take some getting used to, that’s for sure.

So, just how many people does it take to replace one singer?

Apparently the answer is ONE HUNDRED AND ONE. That’s how many wonderful individuals reached out to Hot As A Pepper when we posted our plea for a vocalist!

Take a second to wrap your head around that number. ONE HUNDRED AND ONE.

No, we didn’t audition that many, we asked each person to provide us with video or audio clips, and the band members and several friends/advisers listened to the best of the bunch and then we scheduled auditions, stacking them 3 at a time, with 1 hour blocks for each of them.

We had a couple no-shows (one person actually rescheduled at the last minute, and then didn’t show up the second time either!), we had a couple who came in with very very short notice and still managed to do a great job!

We thank each and every person who offered themselves up – your time and interest is greatly appreciated!

Ultimately, we were unanimous in selecting Mary Norris to front HAAP!

Here’s a clip of her joining us on stage at The Boiling Springs Ale House for a few songs.

We had no rehearsal, and these are not all songs she is familiar with – which amazes us and serves to further underscore that Mary is the right person for the job!
Actually, we didn’t even get a sound check. We set up an extra mic and a floor monitor, which we rarely do and let her rip.
Thankfully, our sound tech, Pamela was there to make sure it went okay out front…

Mary is studying music and she’s also busy in the Upstate Live Music Scene – she’s a singer, songwriter, guitarist that fronts her own original act.
We’ll be updating our member’s pages, photos and bios soon, so watch for more information about her!

Obviously, this will open the door for us to add some songs from female artists, many of which have been requested!
As always, we invite your requests and suggestions for music, but ask that you be patient as the band works with Mary to get her up to speed for our first shows of 2018 – then we can explore some new material!

Our first show with Mary fronting HAAP will be at Craft & Barrel on January 19th, 2018, we hope you will come and check us out!

Another member change – Chris Carroll who has been playing with us for months has now taken over the permanent main guitarist spot. So he’s officially no longer just a “fill-in”, he’s THE man.
Carlos Perez remains as our backup guitarist!

Happy new year from the 2018 Hot As A Pepper members!

The full band line-up consists of:

The Core:
John M. Hoyt – Bass / Vocals
Chris Eller – Drums
Tony Gardo – Keys / Vocals
Chris Carroll – Guitar / Vocals
Mary Norris – Vocals / Guitar

Habanero Horns:
Ed Wimberly – Trumpet
Tom Wheat – Saxes

Backup Members:
Carlos Perez – Guitar / Vocals
Chip McDonald – Vocals

Sound Tech:
Pamela Hoyt

We are available for bookings after January 19th 2018 – so let us know if we can play your event!

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Versatile Vocalist Wanted – Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes

Hot As A Pepper has an immediate opening for a versatile vocalist!

We’re a dance and party band!!!!  Genres include Pop, Top 40, Dance Rock, Disco, Funk, Motown, R&B, Soul, Beach, and even some Jazz, Reggae or Country – what ever gets butts outta seats and on the dance floor.
We play bars, clubs, private / corporate events of all types and festivals.
We play A LOT. Mostly around the Upstate.

HAAP is in our 5th year, we have received awards and are always booked out months in advance.

Some young blood would be a welcome addition to this group!
If you play an instrument – you move to the front of the line!

You can do some homework by checking out our song list, videos, list of shows (past and present).

If dance music is your passion, then we want to talk with you!

Use our contact form for more information – send us links and tell us about yourself.

Here’s a few tunes from our most recent shows:

(She’s A) Bad Mama Jamma A
1999 F (starts in C)
24k Magic F
Angel / Joker F
Angel Eyes C
At Last – F
Back in Love Again – D
Badonkadonk – F#
Billie Jean – F#
Blurred Lines – G
Boogie Shoes – C
Born to be Wild – E
Brick House – A
Brown Eyed Girl – G
Cake by the Ocean E – SNA
Can’t Take my Eyes off You – E
Caribbean Queen – C
Carolina Girls D
Country Girl Shake it – E
Creep G
Desperado
Disco Inferno – B
Dock of the Bay G
Don’t You Forget About Me – E
Everybody Talks – E
Fame F (Fm7-Cm-Bb)
Forget You – C
Funkytown – E
Get Down On It – E
Get Down Tonite/That’s Way -F
Get Lucky – E
Give it to me Baby – C#
Hang on Sloopy G-C-D
Happy F
I Can’t Go For That – Fm
I Feel Good (I Got You) D
I’m Your Boogie Man – G
Into the Mystic – D#
Jungle Love Eb
Kiss
Ladies Night – Cm
Lady Marmalade G
Let’s Dance
Let’s Dance (D# ahhhh, A#)
Let’s Go Crazy
Let’s Groove – Easy
Magic Carpet Ride D
Man in the Box – E
Mary Jane’s Last Dance
Moondance
Moves like Jagger B
Mustang Sally C
My Girl – C
Need You Tonight – C
Never Tear Us Apart – A
One Thing Leads Another Bb
Perm – G
Play that Funky Music – E
Power of Love
Pride & Joy E
Proud Mary D
Purple Rain – A
Rollercoaster/Jungle Boogie C
Santeria – E
Satisfaction E/A
September
Shape of You – C#m
Sledgehammer – Eb
Smooth
Sugar – G
Super Freak – D
Superstition
Sweet Caroline B
Sweet Home / All Summer Long / Werewolves of London – D
Talking in Your Sleep – D
Thinking Out Loud D
Treasure – F
Twist & Shout – D
Two Princes
Two Tickets to Paradise A
U Honky Tonk Women G
U Rock this Town – D
Under the Boardwalk G
Upside Down
Uptown Funk D
Vehicle – Eb
Wanted Dead or Alive – D
Word Up – Gm
You Dropped A Bomb – E

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Upstate Live Music Loves Texas Super Show Fundraiser

Upstate Live Music Loves Texas

Please join us in supporting disaster victims in Texas!

Upstate Live Music Loves Texas Super Show Fundraiser

September 7, 2017 – 6pm to 12am?
The Spinning Jenny – 107 Canon St, Greer, SC

Contribute now!  By default, your contribution will go to the American Red Cross, however you can specify Samaritan’s Purse, Cajun Navy or the ASPCA at checkout



More information:

The Upstate Live Music SC Facebook group is sponsoring Upstate Live Music Loves Texas Super Show Fundraiser for disaster relief.

The event will take place at The Spinning Jenny in Greer, SC on September 7, 2017

More information here as it develops: https://www.facebook.com/events/1990636791219040/

Copied from that page on 9/2/2017:

Doors open at 6:00, music starts at 6:15!!
SO MANY AWESOME BANDS, SUCH AN IMPORTANT CAUSE!
Here’s the line-up… Play times are being finalized:

TimTv and the The Secret Cirkus will greet you in the parking lot with fire, bubbles, hoops and death defying and mesmerizing acts.

3:30-load in for bands and volunteers
6:00 doors open to public
6:15 Jack Greer II
6:35 Rob Seel
7:00 Randomonium
7:30 Watchtower Incident
8:00 South 41 Crossroad
9:00 Hot As A Pepper
9:30 Split Shot
10:00 TJ Lazer

We suggest a donation of 20 bucks at the door, BUT give what you can- if it’s 5 bucks or 500, we’ll take it!
Let’s rock for a cause!

There may be an open jam afterwards – stay tuned!

Joe Rossi with JJ’s Dawg House will be serving up goodness with profits going to the cause.

Your admission, contribution or sponsorship can be written off – and you can specify where your money goes – American Red Cross, Samaritan’s Purse, Cajun Navy and ASPCA are all doing a great job of helping those in need.

Our goal is $25,000, we need your help to reach it!

These sponsors are helping us get there:

Ken’s Plumbing – The Picky People’s Plumber
RMS Architecture – For your design needs
PPCPaper.com – Spartanburg based paper products

Please help us! Share this event, like it, invite your friends.

Attend, contribute, sponsor – we need you!