UPSTREAM

Welcome to the Upstream experience!

Upstream has been spreading their message of love and positivity through their exhilarating Caribbean Music, namely, Reggae, Calypso, Soca and Steel Drum Music, for quite some time now.

Through the years they have mesmerized audiences throughout the world and brought ultimate enjoyment to all. With a multi-talented line up of some of the most experienced and enlightened musicians in their camp, they continue to spread joy to an unsuspecting public.

Bandleader and Lead Singer/Guitarist Haile Blackman is originally from The Republic of Trinidad & Tobago and the Son of the Legendary Creator of Soca Music, the late Ras Shorty I. The Trio boasts a very seasoned and celebrated line up: Derek Brewster -Brewstafari (Steel Drums (Pans), Vocals), Steel Drum Extraordinaire is also a Trinidad and Tobago native and will tug at your hearts with his melodic Steel Drum tones, and Robert Abraham – B-Bow (Drums & Background Vocals) from St. Thomas Virgin Islands complete the stellar crew.

Subs include: Einstein Brown (E-Pan, Tenor Pan & Vocals), Granville Cayetano (Bass & Background Vocals) and John McKnight (Bass, Keys & Background Vocals).

Upstream currently has eight Recordings of Compilations and Live Albums available: “Upstream”, self-titled release in 1995, “Life” released in 2000, “Jump to the Rhythm” in 2001, “To Da Maxx” and “Pick Up Yourself” in 2007 “21st Century Live” in 2013, and most recently “Here, There and Everywhere” and “Steel Drum Session Vol. I” in 2014. A new collection of songs and singles will be digitally released in the near future, so stay tuned.

You will not want to miss their exciting live concerts and festivals coming soon to a venue near you! A great time is guaranteed to be had by all! Do you really want to party? Upstream invites you to come do the West Indian boogie, to their intriguing selection of exciting Reggae, Calypso, Soca, and Steel Pan music. Come join the experience!

For booking: 626.733.3112
www.upstreammusic.com