Author: John Hoyt
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We’re on FIRE, again!
Hot As A Pepper has big news and is ready to groove! It’s been 18 months since Shannon left us and during that time we have spoken with and virtually auditioned dozens of vocalists. Many were quite amazing and would have certainly worked with Hot As A Pepper, but the timing was not right. It’s…
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Another one Bites the Dust
Fans, friends & family, we hate to tell you this, but Hot As A Pepper is announcing the departure of Shannon Ferguson from the group after an awesome year of shows and working together. She’s relocating to Georgia to be closer to her family and to pursue her music career in the larger Atlanta market.…
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Singer / Front Person Wanted
Hot As A Pepper, a well established Greenville 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 – male or female. The band covers songs from the 50s to current, across many genres,…
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Hot As A Pepper Newsletter
Have you joined our mailing list? If you subscribe, you will receive an email once a month (or sometimes once every 6 months if we forget, again) that has our show dates and any important news about the band in it. Click HERE for the November edition. Click HERE TO SUBSCRIBE! Thanks for all your…
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New Member – Shannon Ferguson
Shannon Ferguson has brought her beautiful voice to Hot As A Pepper! She also brings an infectious smile and a LOT of energy! We’re now accepting bookings for events of all types including weddings, reunions, parties, corporate events, festivals, country clubs, and venues. If there’s a desire for fun live music, then let’s talk! Here’s…
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15 upcoming trends that are changing everything includes live bands over DJs
We discovered that one of the 15 upcoming wedding trends that’s changing everything is “live bands over DJs”. We’ve always known that a live band is the way to go, and not because we happen to be biased, but because we have heard so many times that live music brings things to LIFE. You rarely…
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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…
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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…
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Upstate Live Music Loves Texas Super Show Fundraiser
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…
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Dance party band available for your Greenville / Upstate wedding, event or festival
Hot As A Pepper has a few dates left in 2017 and we are booking 2018 already. If you have an event coming up which would benefit from fun and upbeat music, then please check out HAAP! We want to play for your wedding reception, graduation, reunion, corporate event, customer appreciation day, festival, block party,…