We’ve finally released “Move It”!  This album has been in the works since 2020 and it’s a real thrill to have it completed!!!

If you like groovy tunes, then you should proceed to download, stream or buy the physical CD immediately!

Track Listing (click for more more info)

Writing Credits:

1.) Move It  (C. Carroll, J. Hoyt, S. Ferguson)
2.) Distance  (C. Carroll)
3.) Feels Like This  (C. Carroll, S. Ferguson, J. Hoyt)
4.) Come Here  (J. Hoyt, C, Carroll, S. Ferguson)
5.) Carolina Babies  (J. Hoyt, C, Carroll)
6.) Sugar  (A. Perez, C. Carroll)
7.) Solitude  (C. Carroll)
8.) Walk Away  (S. Ferguson, C. Carroll, J. Hoyt)
9.) Sapphire  (C. Carroll, W. Ligon, T. Rose)
10.) Time or Place  (C. Carroll)
11.) Liquor Store  (J. Hoyt, C, Carroll, C. McDonald, B.J. Cook)
12.) Stay Back  (J. Hoyt, C, Carroll, S. Ferguson)
13.) Disappear  (C. Carroll)
14.) Angel Eyes  (J. Hiatt, F. Koller)

Cast of Characters:

John Hoyt – Bass, backing vocals
C. Carroll – Guitars, Keys, Bass, Drums, and backing vocals
Trilby Rose – lead and backing vocals
Shannon Ferguson – Lead and backing vocals (Walk Away)
Ani Perez  – Lead vocals (Sugar)
Wilson Ligon – Lead vocals (Sapphire, Disappear)
Billy Joe Cook – Lead vocals (Liquor Store)
Chip McDonald – Lead vocals (Angel Eyes)
Lance Sweat – Drums 
Dizzy Scott – Drums

Notes:

Recorded at Hot As A Pepper Studio, various rooms in the Carroll house, and a few bits at Incident Music Labs Studio

Mixed by C. Carroll

Produced by C. Carroll and J. Hoyt

Mastered by “Sheer Luck”

Cover art and layout – C. Carroll

Hot As A Pepper Logo – Matt Stocking/Colorhammer

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!

Hot As A Pepper Welcomes Drummer 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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