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We are Booking Weddings and Festivals for 2023

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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Hot As A Pepper at Bacon Labor Day Festival

Hot As A Pepper had a blast at the first Simpsonville Bacon Labor Day Festival on September 1, 2014.

It was a scorching hot day, yet the crowds were quite pleasing and the number of cars entered in the car show were higher than one would expect.

Hot As A Pepper had worked up a song to play for a special person, Donna Hughey, who was going to front the band and sing it, but due to the heat and her health, it didn’t happen. Hopefully we will get another chance in the future. You see, Donna only has six months to live.  You can find out more about her story HERE.

Here’s one of the tunes we enjoyed playing, the classic rock song, “Magic Carpet Ride”.

If you would like fun and family friendly entertainment for your festival, fair, corporate event or any other occasion, please let us know!  You can use this form to reach out to us HERE.

We play within a few hours driving range of Greenville, SC.  Including Atlanta GA, Asheville NC, Knoxville TN, Columbia SC, Charleston SC, Augusta GA, Myrtle Beach SC, Savannah GA, etc.

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Need a band for your corporate event in Greenville or Upstate SC?

Hot_As_A_Pepper_BandHot As A Pepper is filling up the calendar for 2014 and all that is missing is your corporate event, festival or party!

If you are in the planning stages (or know anyone who is) for your event and booking entertainment is one of the tasks that you dread, don’t worry, we’ve got this!

Hot As A Pepper can bring a professional live band to your event and we can handle all the entertainment details from the music, to the audio, to the lighting, and even to the stage if so required.

Whether you are booking for a small party of 50 people, or an outdoor festival of 5000, we’re ready to go!

Our music is upbeat and covers a wide variety of styles from classic to current rock, to beach, disco, funk and even country. With our very large song list, we can switch gears on the fly and play music that moves your people.

Laid back or high energy, casual or formal – we’re the music group for you! Check out our Electronic Press Kit (EPK) and you will see a video that demonstrates a few different styles.

Want to book us? Please call 864-979-1224 or use our CONTACT FORM for more information.

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Everybody, let’s rock!

Do you love dancing?  I mean, do you REALLY love dancing?

Here’s someone who loves dancing:

If you love dancing as much as this young man, then please consider Hot As A Pepper for your next function! There’s nothing we like better than providing the groove for you to get down to!

We cover many styles of music in a show, most of the songs are familiar and perfect for you to dance to, whether it is a shag or a slow dance, and maybe even a line dance.

At our last gig, we had an actual Hell’s Angel member busting a move most of the night with us! If we can get big burly bikers up dancing, we can move your feet too!

Call us today and book a party, corporate event, wedding, or hire us for your venue because we play bars and clubs too! We mostly play the Upstate because we are Greenville, SC based, but we will travel to you if the gig is right!

864-979-1224 or use the booking info contact link above!

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Come check out a Hot As A Pepper band rehearsal in Greenville, SC

Want to see what Hot As A Pepper is all about?   Join us as we work up new material, clean up existing tunes and cut up during our weekly rehearsals.

This is a great opportunity to “audition” us for your wedding reception, high school reunion, birthday party, prom, corporate event, bar, club or just about any other HAAPpening you might be planning that would be well served by a band performing live music here in the Greenville SC area or even in North Carolina, Tennessee or Georgia.

All we ask is that you make prior arrangements with us. You can use the contact form or call to get more information and get added to the list.

They typically in full swing at 7pm and last until 9pm (or later) on a Thursday evening, but that is subject to change.

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How to book a great band like Hot As A Pepper for your corporate function or event in Greenville / Upstate SC

Let’s assume you have decided to book a professional band for your upcoming corporate function or corporate event here in Greenville, Anderson, Simpsonville, Spartanburg or anywhere within a couple hours of Upstate SC.

Let’s even go as far as to assume you possess impeccable taste in music and have decided that the band you want to hire for your event is Hot As A Pepper!   Thanks! We’re honored!

What’s the next step?

You want to insure the day of the event comes off flawless, or at the very least APPEARS to come off without a hitch, so planning as far ahead in advance is of the utmost importance.

Before contacting the band, you need to know some information in order for an accurate quote to be given.

  • Date your corporate event will be held on
  • When do we start, when do we stop, when can we setup?
  • How long will you require music for (2 hours? 3 hours?)
  • Venue where event will take place
  • Type of event (Grand opening, customer appreciation, picnic, etc)
  • Approximate attendance
  • Will the event be held indoors or outdoors?
  • Is there a stage, and if so, how large?
  • If outdoors, is the stage covered?
  • Is there at least 30 amps of power present?
  • What is the dress requirements (Casual, formal, beach, etc)
  • Will a PA system be provided at the venue?
  • If there is a PA, is there an audio engineer running it?
  • Are stage lights provided, if required, or will we need our own?
  • Will an emcee (MC, M.C.) be required or provided?

Goodness gracious that’s a lot of information to provide! But rest assured, the more information you have, the easier it is for the band to determine if it is the right gig for us, if we are available and how much to charge.

If we have to provide a stage, sound system, stage lighting, and the personnel required, obviously, the cost is going to go up, but by how much comes down to just how large of a gig, as larger venues and larger crowds, require a more robust PA system.

Likewise, if formal-wear is required, we will have to take into account additional time to setup, then change into the proper clothing.

Communication is key to any great relationship, and it is no different when hiring a band. We want to get as much information as possible so that we do not overlook a thing.

Once we have a quote prepared, if it is acceptable to you, we will ask to meet for and go over a contract. The contract will protect you and us, and you should be sure to include any specifics in the notes of that contract. Since we are blocking off a date on our calendar for your event, we ask for a 25% deposit at that time. The balance is due at completion of the gig. Cash is always nice, however, checks are acceptable, as are credit cards.

Our contract covers the date and the hours of music you would like to be played, however, if you determine your function is going well and may run longer, we will be happy to extend our time for a reasonable overtime charge. We can talk during a break.

Tips are acceptable and customary if you feel the musicians lived up to your expectations! Many times we have received a tip of 20%, 30% or even more!

If your function features food, it is also nice to extend that to the performers and crew.

What if the band is not doing what you hoped for? What if they are too loud, or maybe they are playing music that is too heavy for the crowd.

We want this to be perfect for you, so at a convenient time during the performance (not during a song), communicate with the sound / lighting person regarding audio or slip a note, written in large letters onto the stage near the vocalist. As professionals, we generally read a crowd very well, however, you are IN that crowd, so let us know.

In the days leading up to the function, one of our band members will likely want to see the venue if they are not familiar with it. They will also wan to discuss the timing of any events taking place, such as a ribbon cutting, news media videoing, etc, so we can coordinate breaks.

That’s it, give us a call and get the ball rolling!  864-979-1224 or use the contact link from the menu above!

 

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Book a professional band for your Greenville / Upstate bar, club, party or corporate event

Hot As A Pepper should be your first choice if you are looking to book / hire a professional band for your Greenville / Upstate SC bar, club, party, wedding or corporate event.

Why? Because we will work hard to ensure your occasion is perfect! We will bring seasoned professional musicians, quality audio and lighting, and a great selection of music taylored to the event.

Call us today at 864-979-1224 and let’s talk about it!