Modern Gypsy Rock – EPK
Southern rock married classic country and had a grunge baby…it sounds like that
Here for the Party
Hi, my name is Bubba Startz. I have performed thousands of shows over the last 20 years of playing music professionally. I play something from every genre and era of music and have a great talent for identifying the demographics of the crowd and finding the songs we know that will connect with them. I’m not coming to your bar/event to tell your patrons what they should like. I would much rather put the effort into finding what they enjoy and really focusing on everyone having the best time possible. That being said, we are always promoting and playing our original music which we release independently. You can find us on Spotify, YouTube, and wherever else you find music online.
Startz and Endz has been my life’s work. A roadhouse band if there ever was one. We know exactly how to get the party started and keep it going all night with high energy renditions of songs from classic artists like Tom Petty, Brooks and Dunn, Blake Shelton, Garth Brooks, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Johnny Cash, Lynard Skynard, Sublime, Rehab, Pearl Jam, Incubus, the Talking Heads and more.
Professional
I have played in the smallest of bars to the biggest stages throughout the United States and internationally in that time. I always travel with my wife and fellow band mate Danielle. She doesn’t perform with me but rather adds to the show by controlling the vibe from start to finish. We don’t just throw a random playlist on during breaks or at the end of a great night. We keep people on the dance floor from start to finish and sometimes these moments become the best parts of the show. We take a lot of pride in making memories with all of our fans and every show is just as important to us as the next.
We use professional sound and light equipment capable of doing rooms up to 200 people. Larger than that and I would need outside production hired. We provide everything we need to do our thing. We just need 4 circuits and 4-8 plugins. We travel as light as possible to cut costs for our customers and we assure that our rates are comparable to similar acts to us who tour throughout our region.
Proud Member of Midwest Country Music Organization
In The Press
“Paired guitars and authentic rhythms bring good vibes and a live-show feel from the outset – Startz and Endz unite catchy songwriting with a strong groove, for the quickly likable Triple Fine.“
“Organic and upbeat in everything from the funky power chord pattern to the vocal passion, Triple Fine notes more than a few similarities with the likes of MMMBop, its pop-rock essence and quick-time vocals paving the way towards a smoothly harmonised hook resolve.”
“From a songwriting perspective, the hook effectively reinforces the simple and memorable qualities of the title sentiment, and builds up beautifully throughout. In just over two and a half minutes, the song manages to lift the mood of the room, and leave its central chorus melody and lyric running indefinitely through the mind.”
“As an introduction to Startz and Endz, Triple Fine is a definite anthem of celebration and optimism – a song designed to make you feel good, well-written and well-performed, with that already mentioned organic musicality that naturally makes you keen to seek out a live show. No doubt this single will prove a fan favourite in real-time, a nostalgic earworm of positivity and romantic joy, which effortlessly draws you in.”
Rebecca Cullen – Stereo Stickman Describes the bands studio works and Live shows
“Indie rock and ska’s unmistakable Startz and Endz showcase the full breadth of their ability as an organic band, with the newly uploaded live stream of their festival show from Levitt at the Falls, South Dakota.
Featuring an unedited thread of the band making their way through the newest songs of their repertoire, the forty-five minute set lets fans bridge the gap between artist and audience, creating a connection to the musicians in their clear unity and joy on the stage.
Startz and Endz drive with an essential fusion of passion and professionalism, making them the perfect band for any event of this nature. Their shared grace and personality when performing to a packed festival crowd is a pleasure to witness, and brings their timeless songs to life in a whole new way.
The set begins with On The Bus, the band presenting their indie pop-punk style with a twist of ska, the vocals capturing affection from the start, and the solos and set-up swiftly prompting audience participation and dancing.
We move seamlessly into Drifter, an evocative angle no less distinct as the band continue to master the space, before frontman Bubba Startz proceeds to inject that crucial touch of humanity and heart for the spoken segments between songs The set then delves into the all the more emotive acoustic tones of a heartfelt and beautifully relatable upcoming single True Meaning.
Versatility is a must, and Startz and Endz more than deliver on that. Following the sneak preview of True Meaning, the band raise the pace for the explosive rock energy and optimism of their brand new release Building Today. A personal favourite from their catalogue, Building Today hits with even greater impact in the live setting – the band put on a brilliant show, and clearly lift the mood of the crowd with musicality and conceptual inspiration alike.
Pop-punk cranks up the tempo for the Americana story and structural uniqueness of Fools, before the keys, bass, guitar, and drums combo reaches colourful peaks, for the memorable Bell. The intensity rises here, the band finding their flow at pace and capturing the attention of listeners further afield. Then we shift into the timeless appeal of reggae, with the catchy gem Forgetting You.
The band bring a touch of mainstream pop-rock influence with the accessible Everlasting, whilst Rise Up chooses the distortion and soulful grit of classic rock and roll – both of these beautifully highlighting the hopeful positivity and kindness at the heart of all their songwriting.
Wrapping up the show is the March single Triple Fine, a lasting favourite that lays down the distinct tone and talent of Startz and Endz in an infectious way. It’s a great closing song, colourful and uplifting, and is easily one of the band’s most memorable tracks to date.
The Sioux Falls show was a crowd pleaser without a doubt, and given the clear work ethic and host of events, podcasts and new releases in the pipeline, Startz and Endz are taking 2024 by storm. Get involved.”
Notable Showz
We have been extremely fortunate to play music all over the state of South Dakota with appearances in Sioux Falls, Mitchell, Yankton, Historic Deadwood and the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.
In 2023, we were featured at the Four Winds Music Festival, Music at the Meridian and the Levitt at the Falls Summer Concert Series. We headlined the Dakota Showdown Horse Trainer Challenge, The Marquee (Sioux City), Downtown Friday Nights (Mitchell) and dozens of self produced shows.
In 2024 we performed at Remedy 611 with Skrizzly Adams (200+ Million Streams), Icon Lounge, The Back 40, Downtown Mitchell Friday Nights, 4th of July celebration in Yankton, Saloon #10 in Deadwood, Gretna Days (Nebraska), the Dakota Showdown, The Grey Goose Store and Social Club in Pierre, The Custer Beacon, The Dock and Maloney’s Live in Council Bluffs, Day Block Brewing and Lynlake Brewery in Minneapolis plus St. Louis and Kansas City are still on our calendar. We survived our usual residence in the Black Hills for the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in August too!! Catch us on the road!!
We have opened for National and Regional acts such as Brandon Jones Band, Rowan Grace, Camp Comfort, Night Shield, Bywater Call, Everyday Everybody, Armchair Boogie and collaborate regularly with local bands on shows across South Dakota. We look forward to a lot more collaboration in the future as well with friendz like Tristen Schofield, Devon Sants, Chris Graves, Ruthie Craft, Clayton Ryan, Humbletown, and Jalan Crossland just to name a few.
Keep up with all the shows here FOLLOW US ON BANDSINTOWN
Our schedule is already filling up with gigs across the country, breaking onto larger stages and festivals all over the USA. Call today to reserve a date for 2025!!
Travelling in the Great Plains region from the Great Lakes to the Rocky Mountains, Canada to Mexico.
Dates are filling fast for 2025 and you don’t want to miss out!!
Contact Bubba Startz (605) 645-8819
I also sing the National Anthem for Events
Original Music
It’s our original works that keep fans coming back and sets us apart from other party rock bands. Drawing influences from musicians and cultures around the world the songs are like leaves of paper in your teenage journal. There is familiarity with the stories and the music instantly, as you can see yourself in my shoes. 10-13-23 we released our first single, Rise Up, onto all streaming platforms accompanied by a full length music video and subsequent tour. Then in March 2024 we released Triple Fine and haven’t looked back yet. Being on the road touring and building a music scene across South Dakota is our only mission.
Book Startz and Endz today by contacting Bubba Startz by phone, email, or any social media outlet.
Bubba Startz (605)645-8819 startzandendz@gmail.com
