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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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The InDwellings 70s themed “Back to the Bash” event was exciting!

Hot As A Pepper enjoyed playing for the Upstate organization “InDwellings” last month! Let’s talk about why…

First of all, InDwellings has a goal to provide housing to those with special needs so that they can experience a HOME environment, not just a HOUSE. This is important because as you may be aware, our area has a large number of people who this will impact! These homes which InDwellings hopes to provide will not be some type of institutional dwelling, it will be a home filled with love. With the smell of baking cookies.   Please read more about them on their website to get the latest and to make a contribution.

Back to the bash….  To help achieve their goal, they held an event called “Back to the Bash”, which was a 70s themed gala at the Thornblade Country Club here in Greenville. Hot As A Pepper was booked because we can provide several hours worth of music from just about any style or decade.  For this event, we played a huge selection of music that was mostly from the 70s, peppered with a few from the late 60s and even one or two from the early 80s.   Rock, Beach, Motown, Disco, Country, nothing was safe from us!

The gala coincided with the acquisition of InDwelling’s first house!  It was a real celebration for sure!  But it got exciting….

Delvin Choice who competed on “The Voice” was in the house, and him and our emcee, the multi-talented Michael Codgill joined our band on stage for an impromptu rendition of the James Brown classic, “I Got You (I Feel Good)”.

Here’s a clip from that….

This was a fundraiser, so Jake Ohlinger, with Ohlinger Auctions was in charge of auctioning off some outstanding items, such as an African Safari, and food packages, etc… That was a huge success, as I believe every item was sold!

Jake was so kind as to write the band this note:

Good Afternoon John & Hot As A Pepper,

Great Job!  First Rate!  Enjoyable!  Job Well Done!

I want you and your band members to know that the InDwellings Organization was very pleased with your performance for the “Back to the Bash : Destination 1970’s” at Thornblade Club the evening of October 28th.  You delivered great music and blended well with the group.

InDwellings and I wish you and your group continued success and fun in you business of entertainment and in your careers as musicians.

Sincerely and I look forward to working with you again.

Jake

Jake Ohlinger, BAS

Auctioneer

Ohlinger Auctions, LLC
200 Del Norte Road
Greenville, SC 29615
2jake@ohlinger.com

www.ohlingerauctions.com

cell (864) 918-7572

 

It’s exactly that kind of appreciation that makes our “job” worthwhile!  Thanks Jake for believing in us!

If you have an upcoming event where you need fun music entertainment, won’t you please consider Hot As A Pepper? What can we do for you?

1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s themed event?  CHECK!
A disco or funk event? CHECK!
Variety – covering several decades and styles? CHECK!

This makes us perfect for your high school or college reunion, your big fundraiser, wedding anniversary or wedding reception.

We play all around The Upstate (Greenville, Anderson, Spartanburg, Seneca, Clemson, Simpsonville) and down to Columbia, Charleston, Myrtle Beach, Savannah, also Atlanta, Knoxville, Charlotte, Asheville and beyond!

Let’s talk about how we can work together!  CONTACT US…

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Hot As A Pepper band receives accolades for playing an Upstate wedding reception

Hot As A Pepper loves playing wedding receptions and parties! Why? Because we get to hang out with people who want nothing more than to have fun, and more importantly, we get to share in a very special moment in a couple’s lives!

One couple, Todd & Joy, had seen our band perform at one of our favorite venues to play (The Spot on The Alley in Seneca) and decided that we would compliment their wedding day well, so they booked us for the wedding reception.

Their wedding director, Dee, was incredible, tending to every last detail, and making the venue (The Lighthouse) look more beautiful than it ever had for other events we have played there.

My Daughter, Megan Hoyt, played piano for the ceremony music and afterwards, sang and played piano and guitar for the cocktail hour music. I even sat in with Chris Eller to accompany her on a couple songs.

Then, Hot As A Pepper fired up and played a few special songs we had learned for the bride and groom’s first dance and the father/daughter dance, etc…. After which we saw a non-stop dance party until the last chords rang out. During the breaks we kept the crowd going with some popular line dance songs that had been requested.

Mission accomplished! It was an amazing night for the band!

Yesterday, we received this posting from the newlyweds on our Facebook Page:

Client supplied photo of guests enjoying some Hot As A Pepper!
Client supplied photo of guests enjoying some Hot As A Pepper!

Todd Scharich > ‎Hot As A Pepper:

Thank you to Hot As A Pepper for providing a memorable night of entertainment at our recent wedding at the Lighthouse! The dance floor was full all-night long, with great selections of all genres from beach music and through every decade including current hits. The band was a pleasure to work with and we look forward to seeing them again soon. Thanks to Chip, John and the rest of the band!

I guess I don’t have to tell you… This is the icing on the cake! When you can do what you love doing, such as your band playing for a wedding, and then get positive feedback that people loved your work, it just doesn’t get better than this!
Thank you to Todd & Joy for trusting in Hot As A Pepper to play for their wedding. We wish you two a long lifetime of happy times and great music! We want to play for your anniversary parties!
– John
John plays bass for Hot As A Pepper and writes nonsense such as this blog post and silly comments on the band’s facebook page.  The band is available for your wedding reception, party or other event in the Greenville area and out a few hours. We can provide a smaller “core” band of 4 or 5 people, or we can add our horns and an additional vocalist to cover just about any style of music you may desire!
Need cocktail or dinner hour music? How about ceremony music? We can handle all that. Give us a call, or use this FORM to get info on how to book or hire Hot As A Pepper!
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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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Have you booked a band for your Greenville wedding reception yet?

It’s already March, and so many weddings are planned, right down the last detail. The dresses have been purchased months in advance, the cake and catering have been finalized, and even the groomsmen have been fitted for their tuxes.

But have you picked a band yet? You’re not using an iPod on shuffle are you? Or some DJ who was suggested by a friend of a friend?

If you have decided that prerecorded music is for you, at least insure you have a great sound system. Rent one from one of the reputable places around the Upstate that has a subwoofer to make the bass actually something you feel, instead of just hear. That will be certain to help a little.

However, nothing, absolutely nothing, takes the place of a live entertainment! A band brings the energy level up! Especially a group that has a wide variety of styles that will appeal to a broad majority of your attendees.

Hot As A Pepper is such a band! We play a fun and funky mix of dance and rock, with some good old Carolina Beach, country, and even a reggae tune thrown in for good measure.

Our upbeat rock from the past and present is sure to move the younger crowd, while disco, beach and funk will get just about everyone else. For those who prefer country, yes, we can do a couple tunes for them too.

If you would like more information about how Hot As A Pepper can spice up your wedding reception, please give us a call at 864-979-1224 or use the contact form on our website!

Our rates are affordable, our show is exactly what you are looking for, that is, if you want something unique and fun!

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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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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!

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Occasions to Book Greenville South Carolina’s Best and Hottest Band

In case you are thinking you would like to book a fun and professional band in the Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson or even Greenwood area, but can’t think of the perfect occasion to do so, here is a short list.

  • Book us for your wedding reception, or wedding anniversary party.
  • Book us for your business grand opening or other corporate event.
  • Outdoor fair, festival or other public event.
  • Hire us for your bar mitzvah or bat mitzvah party, or even your bris.
  • Book us for your graduation party, or a high school or college reunion.
  • Want a memorable wake? We can do that too.
  • Book us for your pool party or luau.
  • Need to annoy your neighbors? We can turn it up. Call for quotes.
  • Civic organization having a get together?
  • Have a fundraiser you need live entertainment for? We can make it a FUN-Raiser!
  • Block party anyone?
  • Need music at your BBQ cookoff?
  • Opening band for larger headliner music act.

In short, wherever fun, upbeat, dance-worthy music is needed is a great place to book Hot As A Pepper!

We are happy to play your bar, club or other venue or event, so please call us at 864-979-1224 or use our booking information form above for more information!

 

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Need to book a band for your Upstate, Greenville, Spartanburg or Greenwood event? Now’s a great time!

Hot As A Pepper has been busy building up our repertoire and it is coming together nicely! Lots of fun, funky groovin’ and dancing tunes from several genres, including rock, country, pop, funk, disco (yeah, I said disco), and more.

Here’s the current list:

“Rock This Town” – Stray Cats
“Play That Funky Music” – Wild Cherry
“Brick House” – Commodores
“My Kinda Party” – Jason Aldean
“Lovin’, Touchin’, Squeezin'” – Journey
“Forget You” – Cee Lo Green
“Billie Jean” – Michael Jackson
“Not My Time” – Three Doors Down
“Two Tickets To Paradise” – Eddie Money
“I Want You To Want Me” – Cheap Trick
“Can’t Get Enough of Your Love” – Bad Company
“Life is a Highway” – Rascal Flatts
“Can’t You See” – Marshall Tucker
“Under the Boardwalk” – The Drifters
“Brown Eyed Girl” – Van Morrison
“Angel Eyes” – Jeff Healey
“Bad Mama Jama” – Carl Carlton
“Breakdown” – Tom Petty
“Dock of the Bay” – Otis Redding
“Lights” – Journey
“Some Kinda Wonderful” – Grand Funk Railroad
“Jessie’s Girl” – Rick Springfield
“Shaky Ground” – Delbert McClinton
“All Summer Long”/”Sweet Home Alabama” – Kid Rock/Skynyrd
“Santaria” – Sublime

This list is not intended to be a final product, only a means to get Hot As A Pepper booked as quickly as possible, it will continue to evolve as we work to define ourselves and through the input of our friends, family and supporters!

When are we available for bookings?

NOW!  If you have an event such as a wedding, party, grand opening or other corporate event scheduled after July 9th, and you want fun and professional live entertainment, then give us a call at 864-979-1224 or use the booking info link to send an email.

We’ll travel outside Greenville, Spartanburg and the Upstate if necessary, and let’s not forget about Greenwood and surrounding area, home of our drummer!

Keep it spicy!