Marissa & the Starter Packs

Rock. Pop. Funk.

With over 200 years of combined music experience, Marissa & the Starter Packs brings energy, synergy, freedom, and funk to every performance.

This Ypsilanti, Michigan-based group brings vibes and positive messages with powerhouse vocals and intricate instrumentation. Priding themselves as a jam band, M&TSP songs never sound the same, and that’s just the way they like it. The band explores sounds live on stage by intimately listening to each other and relying on a shared sense of trust. The end result is a genuine explosion of noise and delight that is different yet controlled every single time.

Band Members

  • Marissa Conniff - vocals and songwriter

  • Dan Hunter - bassist

  • Ken Kozora - drums

  • Paul Harrison - guitar

  • William Bennet - piano

This band formed in March of 2023, and has gained momentum in their short time as a group, thanks to their many years of experience and commitment to preserving joy and freedom within music.

Marissa & the Starter Packs have performed at the following venues and events:

  • All Seasons

  • North Star Lounge

  • Triple Goddess Tasting Room

  • Ypsilanti Bicentennial Celebration

  • YpsiArboroo Music Festivals

  • Ziggy’s

Experience the sound of Marissa & the Starter Packs

This live recording was captured on November 15, 2023 at Ziggy’s in Ypsilanti, Michigan. (Live mixing and mastering by Fundamental Sound Co.)

  1. Never mind (original)

  2. Get this party started

  3. Self love party (original)

  4. Nothings too good

  5. Night owl (original))

  6. Save me from myself

  7. Undercover (original)

  8. I just wanna celebrate

  9. Glowing/Growing (original) 

  10. I know what’s love (original)

  11. Piece of my heart

  12. Like this (original)