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I Dedicate This Award To You

Post author By John Hoyt
Post date March 28, 2022
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John M. Hoyt Upstate Music Awards 864 Award

I received the Upstate Music Awards “864 Award” and dedicate it to YOU, the real supporters of this music scene!

I’m simply stunned that I was nominated, and then selected from a list of worthy individuals and groups who represent and support the Upstate music scene, and even more surprised to have actually won the UMA 864 Award which was presented last night at the Upstate Music Awards at The Peace Center!

While I do whatever I can when I can to help out our music community, I’m no more deserving than any one of awesome nominees such as Jay Spivey who has put in countless hours promoting the music scene in Fete Magazine, or the Upstate Music Mine who has produced dozens and dozens of podcasts that have given exposure to a slew of musicians, or the talented Lecretia Ann who is loved for her contributions, or Vaughn Newman Dance who educates and enlightens through beautiful dance.

The reality is, I’m just a cog in the machine – we all work together to help build us up!

In fact, I would like to dedicate this award to YOU, the real supporters of our scene. The people who get out and see the bands who are performing and buy their music. Please, keep doing that!

I have a challenge for you: Please, when you are considering where to go for lunch or dinner, think about a venue that offers live music. Spend your hard earned money there instead of Corporate Burgers, because, without the venues, the artists who were represented last night will have no place to perform their music, whether it is from the heart originals, or strictly covers, or a rap or hip-hop artist. The venues give us all an outlet!

We need MORE venues, not less, and we have lost at least 6 in 2022.

We’re a powerful force! We can make a change.

Here’s additional opportunities to GET INVOLVED:

Join our Upstate Live Music community on Facebook, we now have 10 thousand members since 2013, mostly from the Upstate!

Make plans to attend the annual Upstate Live Music Meetup 2022 which takes place on April 10th at The Spinning Jenny from 1 to 6pm, with two stages going that musicians of all skill levels and styles are welcome to take part in (backline provided) and lots of opportunities to network with musicians, venue owners and music lovers. There’s a mini-trade show you can display your music related products and services at, or buy/sell/trade music related goods. BE THERE! It’s FREE!

Use our Upstate Live Music Palmetto Showcase event calendar to find live music around the upstate – HUNDREDS of shows listed, over 200 venues represented.

Musicians and venues – GET LISTED – GET SEEN – It’s FREE!

Okay, so that was a lot to say, just to say THANK YOU. I appreciate you all, and I’m humbled.

ROCK ON, Boogie Down!

John M. Hoyt
Upstate Live Music SC Founder
Hot As A Pepper Party Band Founder

Tags John M. Hoyt, Palmetto Showcase, UMA, Upstate Live Music, Upstate Live Music Meetup, Upstate Music Awards

Hot As A Pepper Party Band lights up Reuben’s

Post author By John Hoyt
Post date March 26, 2022
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Hot As A Pepper Party Band lights up Reuben’s Show is going to be so much fun… Live Local Music to rock your socks off!

This will be on the outdoor stage, weather permitting!!!!

We will be playing a wide range of dance music from genres such as Disco, Funk, Motown, Rock, Pop, Top 40, Carolina Beach.
Your favorite classics favorites through current chart topping hits.

With over 450 shows since 2012, we’ve built a large and exciting repertoire of amazing variety music! Almost all of it is danceable. Most are requested over and over again.

Expect songs from artists like Prince, Bruno Mars, The Temptations, DNCE, KC & The Sunshine Band, Dua Lipa, Lizzo, Portugal the Man, AC/DC, Hall & Oates, Van Morrison, Tom Petty, Daft Punk, Carlos Santana / Rob Thomas, Eurythmics, Wild Cherry, Etta James, B52s, Commodores, Earth Wind & Fire, Lady Gaga, Ed Sheeran, Peter Gabriel, Harry Styles, Madonna, and many more…

There’s nothing like live local music! Get out and get down!

HAAP features:

Annie Perez – Vocals
John M. Hoyt – Bass & Vocals
Chris “CC” Carroll – Guitar & Vocals
Wilson Ligon – Vocals, Keys & Guitar
Lance Sweatt – Drums

The Fabulous Habanero Horns:
Ed Wimberly – Trumpet
Tom Wheat – Sax

Audio Tech: Pamela Hoyt

Yes, Hot As A Pepper Party Band lights up Reuben’s Show will be fun and we’re always thrilled to play live music at our favorite Upstate venues, but that’s not all we are about – we also do many private events throughout the year.

Hot As A Pepper Party Band is available for hire for your party, wedding, reunion, festival or any other event in Greenville, the Upstate and beyond – Let’s party like it’s 1999

Find our calendar and more information on our home page or here on the Palmetto Showcase!

Tags Cover Band, Dance, Date Night, Dining, Disco, Funk, haap, Hot As A Pepper, John M. Hoyt, Party Band, Upstate Live Music, variety band

Hot As A Pepper Party Band at Old School Tavern December

Post author By John Hoyt
Post date March 24, 2022
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Hot As A Pepper Party Band at Old School Tavern December will be playing a wide range of dance music from genres such as Disco, Funk, Motown, Rock, Pop, Top 40, Carolina Beach.
Your favorite classics favorites through current chart topping hits.

With over 450 shows since 2012, we’ve built a large and exciting repertoire of amazing variety music! Almost all of it is danceable. Most are requested over and over again.

There’s nothing like live local music! Get out and get down!

HAAP features:

Annie Perez – Vocals
John M. Hoyt – Bass & Vocals
Chris “CC” Carroll – Guitar & Vocals
Wilson Ligon – Vocals, Keys & Guitar
Lance Sweatt – Drums

The Fabulous Habanero Horns:
Ed Wimberly – Trumpet
Tom Wheat – Sax

Audio Tech: Pamela Hoyt

Yes, Hot As A Pepper Party Band at Old School Tavern December will be fun and we’re always thrilled to play live music at our favorite Upstate venues, but that’s not all we are about – we also do many private events throughout the year.

Hot As A Pepper Party Band is available for hire for your party, wedding, reunion, festival or any other event in Greenville, the Upstate and beyond – Let’s party like it’s 1999

Find our calendar and more information on our home page or here on the Palmetto Showcase!

Tags Cover Band, Date Night, Dining, Disco, haap, Hot As A Pepper, John M. Hoyt, live music, local music, Party Band

Hot As A Pepper Party Band at Old School Tavern October

Post author By John Hoyt
Post date March 24, 2022
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Hot As A Pepper Party Band at Old School Tavern October will be playing a wide range of dance music from genres such as Disco, Funk, Motown, Rock, Pop, Top 40, Carolina Beach.
Your favorite classics favorites through current chart topping hits.

With over 450 shows since 2012, we’ve built a large and exciting repertoire of amazing variety music! Almost all of it is danceable. Most are requested over and over again.

There’s nothing like live local music! Get out and get down!

HAAP features:

Annie Perez – Vocals
John M. Hoyt – Bass & Vocals
Chris “CC” Carroll – Guitar & Vocals
Wilson Ligon – Vocals, Keys & Guitar
Lance Sweatt – Drums

The Fabulous Habanero Horns:
Ed Wimberly – Trumpet
Tom Wheat – Sax

Audio Tech: Pamela Hoyt

Yes, Hot As A Pepper Party Band at Old School Tavern October will be fun and we’re always thrilled to play live music at our favorite Upstate venues, but that’s not all we are about – we also do many private events throughout the year.

Hot As A Pepper Party Band is available for hire for your party, wedding, reunion, festival or any other event in Greenville, the Upstate and beyond – Let’s party like it’s 1999

Find our calendar and more information on our home page or here on the Palmetto Showcase!

Tags Dance, Date Night, Disco, haap, Hot As A Pepper, John M. Hoyt, live music, local music, Party Band, Rock, Upstate Live Music, variety band

Hot As A Pepper Party Band at Craft & Barrel August Heat

Post author By John Hoyt
Post date March 24, 2022
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Hot As A Pepper Party Band at Craft & Barrel August Heat will be playing a wide range of dance music from genres such as Disco, Funk, Motown, Rock, Pop, Top 40, Carolina Beach.
Your favorite classics favorites through current chart topping hits.

With over 450 shows since 2012, we’ve built a large and exciting repertoire of amazing variety music! Almost all of it is danceable. Most are requested over and over again.

There’s nothing like live local music! Get out and get down!

HAAP features:

Annie Perez – Vocals
John M. Hoyt – Bass & Vocals
Chris “CC” Carroll – Guitar & Vocals
Wilson Ligon – Vocals, Keys & Guitar
Lance Sweatt – Drums

The Fabulous Habanero Horns:
Ed Wimberly – Trumpet
Tom Wheat – Sax

Audio Tech: Pamela Hoyt

Yes, Hot As A Pepper Party Band at Craft & Barrel August Heat will be fun and we’re always thrilled to play live music at our favorite Upstate venues, but that’s not all we are about – we also do many private events throughout the year.

Hot As A Pepper Party Band is available for hire for your party, wedding, reunion, festival or any other event in Greenville, the Upstate and beyond – Let’s party like it’s 1999

Find our calendar and more information on our home page or here on the Palmetto Showcase!

Tags Cover Band, Date Night, haap, John M. Hoyt, live music, Party Band, Upstate Live Music

Hot As A Pepper Party Band at Craft & Barrel in September

Post author By John Hoyt
Post date March 24, 2022
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Hot As A Pepper Party Band at Craft & Barrel in September will be playing a wide range of dance music from genres such as Disco, Funk, Motown, Rock, Pop, Top 40, Carolina Beach.
Your favorite classics favorites through current chart topping hits.

With over 450 shows since 2012, we’ve built a large and exciting repertoire of amazing variety music! Almost all of it is danceable. Most are requested over and over again.

There’s nothing like live local music! Get out and get down!

HAAP features:

Annie Perez – Vocals
John M. Hoyt – Bass & Vocals
Chris “CC” Carroll – Guitar & Vocals
Wilson Ligon – Vocals, Keys & Guitar
Lance Sweatt – Drums

The Fabulous Habanero Horns:
Ed Wimberly – Trumpet
Tom Wheat – Sax

Audio Tech: Pamela Hoyt

Yes, Hot As A Pepper Party Band at Craft & Barrel in September will be fun and we’re always thrilled to play live music at our favorite Upstate venues, but that’s not all we are about – we also do many private events throughout the year.

Hot As A Pepper Party Band is available for hire for your party, wedding, reunion, festival or any other event in Greenville, the Upstate and beyond – Let’s party like it’s 1999

Find our calendar and more information on our home page or here on the Palmetto Showcase!

Tags Cover Band, Date Night, Disco, haap, Hot As A Pepper, John M. Hoyt, live music, local music, Party Band, Upstate Live Music

Hot As A Pepper Party Band 3 Friends December Dance Show

Post author By John Hoyt
Post date March 15, 2022
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Hot As A Pepper Party Band 3 Friends December Dance Show is going to be so much fun… Live Local Music to rock your socks off!

We will be playing a wide range of dance music from genres such as Disco, Funk, Motown, Rock, Pop, Top 40, Carolina Beach.
Your favorite classics favorites through current chart topping hits.

With over 450 shows since 2012, we’ve built a large and exciting repertoire of amazing variety music! Almost all of it is danceable. Most are requested over and over again.

There’s nothing like live local music! Get out and get down!

HAAP features:

Annie Perez – Vocals
John M. Hoyt – Bass & Vocals
Chris “CC” Carroll – Guitar & Vocals
Wilson Ligon – Vocals, Keys & Guitar
Lance Sweatt – Drums

The Fabulous Habanero Horns:
Ed Wimberly – Trumpet
Tom Wheat – Sax

Audio Tech: Pamela Hoyt

Yes, Hot As A Pepper Party Band 3 Friends December Dance Show will be fun and we’re always thrilled to play live music at our favorite Upstate venues, but that’s not all we are about – we also do many private events throughout the year.

Hot As A Pepper Party Band is available for hire for your party, wedding, reunion, festival or any other event in Greenville, the Upstate and beyond – Let’s party like it’s 1999

Find our calendar and more information on our home page or here on the Palmetto Showcase!

Tags Cover Band, Date Night, haap, Hot As A Pepper, John M. Hoyt, Party Band

Hot As A Pepper Party Band 3 Friends NYE Show

Post author By John Hoyt
Post date March 15, 2022
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Hot As A Pepper Party Band 3 Friends NYE Show is going to be so much fun… Live Local Music to rock your socks off!

3 Friends will be offering a package including food, champagne toast and specials… Please check their site for more information!!!!!!!!!

We will be playing a wide range of dance music from genres such as Disco, Funk, Motown, Rock, Pop, Top 40, Carolina Beach.
Your favorite classics favorites through current chart topping hits.

With over 450 shows since 2012, we’ve built a large and exciting repertoire of amazing variety music! Almost all of it is danceable. Most are requested over and over again.

There’s nothing like live local music! Get out and get down!

HAAP features:

Annie Perez – Vocals
John M. Hoyt – Bass & Vocals
Chris “CC” Carroll – Guitar & Vocals
Wilson Ligon – Vocals, Keys & Guitar
Lance Sweatt – Drums

The Fabulous Habanero Horns:
Ed Wimberly – Trumpet
Tom Wheat – Sax

Audio Tech: Pamela Hoyt

Yes, Hot As A Pepper Party Band 3 Friends NYE Show will be fun and we’re always thrilled to play live music at our favorite Upstate venues, but that’s not all we are about – we also do many private events throughout the year.

Hot As A Pepper Party Band is available for hire for your party, wedding, reunion, festival or any other event in Greenville, the Upstate and beyond – Let’s party like it’s 1999

Find our calendar and more information on our home page or here on the Palmetto Showcase!

Tags Date Night, haap, Hot As A Pepper, John M. Hoyt

Hot As A Pepper Party Band 3 Friends September Dance Show

Post author By John Hoyt
Post date March 15, 2022
No Comments on Hot As A Pepper Party Band 3 Friends September Dance Show

Hot As A Pepper Party Band 3 Friends September Dance Show is going to be so much fun… It’s our second time at this venue and the first was outstanding!

We will be playing a wide range of dance music from genres such as Disco, Funk, Motown, Rock, Pop, Top 40, Carolina Beach.
Your favorite classics favorites through current chart topping hits.

With over 450 shows since 2012, we’ve built a large and exciting repertoire of amazing variety music! Almost all of it is danceable. Most are requested over and over again.

There’s nothing like live local music! Get out and get down!

HAAP features:

Annie Perez – Vocals
John M. Hoyt – Bass & Vocals
Chris “CC” Carroll – Guitar & Vocals
Wilson Ligon – Vocals, Keys & Guitar
Lance Sweatt – Drums

The Fabulous Habanero Horns:
Ed Wimberly – Trumpet
Tom Wheat – Sax

Audio Tech: Pamela Hoyt

Yes, Hot As A Pepper Party Band 3 Friends September Dance Show will be fun and we’re always thrilled to play live music at our favorite Upstate venues, but that’s not all we are about – we also do many private events throughout the year.

Hot As A Pepper Party Band is available for hire for your party, wedding, reunion, festival or any other event in Greenville, the Upstate and beyond – Let’s party like it’s 1999

Find our calendar and more information on our home page or here on the Palmetto Showcase!

Tags Cover Band, Date Night, haap, Hot As A Pepper, John M. Hoyt, Party Band

Hot As A Pepper Party Band 3 Friends October Dance Show

Post author By John Hoyt
Post date March 15, 2022
No Comments on Hot As A Pepper Party Band 3 Friends October Dance Show

Hot As A Pepper Party Band 3 Friends October Dance Show is going to be so much fun… It’s our second time at this venue and the first was outstanding!

We will be playing a wide range of dance music from genres such as Disco, Funk, Motown, Rock, Pop, Top 40, Carolina Beach.
Your favorite classics favorites through current chart topping hits.

With over 450 shows since 2012, we’ve built a large and exciting repertoire of amazing variety music! Almost all of it is danceable. Most are requested over and over again.

There’s nothing like live local music! Get out and get down!

HAAP features:

Annie Perez – Vocals
John M. Hoyt – Bass & Vocals
Chris “CC” Carroll – Guitar & Vocals
Wilson Ligon – Vocals, Keys & Guitar
Lance Sweatt – Drums

The Fabulous Habanero Horns:
Ed Wimberly – Trumpet
Tom Wheat – Sax

Audio Tech: Pamela Hoyt

Yes, Hot As A Pepper Party Band 3 Friends October Dance Show will be fun and we’re always thrilled to play live music at our favorite Upstate venues, but that’s not all we are about – we also do many private events throughout the year.

Hot As A Pepper Party Band is available for hire for your party, wedding, reunion, festival or any other event in Greenville, the Upstate and beyond – Let’s party like it’s 1999

Find our calendar and more information on our home page or here on the Palmetto Showcase!

Tags Cover Band, Date Night, haap, Hot As A Pepper, John M. Hoyt, Party Band