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Upstream
- Pasadena, CA
- Caribbean/Island Music
- Travels up to 200 miles
- $1,000 - $10,000
Overview
The Absolute Best in Caribbean Music....Reggae, Calypso, Soca and Steel Drum Music.
Welcome to the Upstream experience!
Upstream has been spreading their message of love and positivity through their exhilarating Caribbean Music with a multi-talented line up of some of the most experienced and enlightened musicians in their camp. They continue to spread joy to all of the venues, events and clients they perform for.
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.
Upstream invites you to come do the West Indian boogie with them at YOUR next event!
6 Reviews
They were so easy to work with before the event, and our guests absolutely loved them. Would highly recommend.
Calypso Band
Response from Upstream:
Thank you kindly for such a great review! We had an awesome time performing at your event and loved every single moment! Thank you Jill and your TEAM!
Upstream Music
We had the best time with Uptown! They were outstanding! Everyone loved them!
Caribbean/Island Music, Steel Drum Band
The crew was so professional and received tons of compliments!
Beach Music
Response from Upstream:
Thank you kindly Maggie!
The Band enjoyed your company event thoroughly and had a great time! Thank you for hiring us and we look forward to doing business in the future. YOU were awesome to work with!
Group was professional, played to my guests, started and ended as promised. My guests loved them
Caribbean/Island Music
Response from Upstream:
Thank you Sandra! Your Birthday Party was wonderful and we had the best time ever performing for you and all of your guests! Everyone was dancing and having a great time. We will send you a few pictures that we took once it slows down a little.
It was an absolute delight being a part of your celebration at your home in your beautiful backyard.
Thank you for booking us and we hope to see you at one of our gigs soon! Bring your friends and family also!
Upstream
All the guys in the band including their sound man were great! Very professional and excellent musicians. They played a great selection of songs and the band leader was amazing! Working with Denise who does all the bookings was joy. I would highly recommend this band for your event!
Calypso Band
Response from Upstream:
Thank you Shirley! We had a great time and you were absolutely awesome to work with! We look forward to many more events with you! Thank you for all of your kindness and giving back to the community! Everyone on your TEAM is wonderful! YOU ROCK!
Photos from this event
I would pay to go see them in concert! This band has their chops together, perfect for an outdoor house party, or a festival concert, they know how to work a gig.
Guests loved them!
Hope to see them again soon!
Steel Drum Band
Response from Upstream:
Thank you Heather!
We had a great time at your Event and enjoyed all of your guests! We are happy that we provided you with the music and service you and every other Client so deserves. We shall see you soon at our outdoor Concerts and Festivals!
Upstream
Booking Info
Price Range: $1,000 - $10,000
Gig Length: 60 - 180 minutes
Languages: English, Spanish
About
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.
With a multi-talented line up of some of the most experienced and enlightened musicians in their camp, they continue to spread joy to everyone around them.
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 band boasts a very seasoned and celebrated line up: Steel Drum Extraordinaire “Derek Brewster (Brewstafari)” is also a Trinidad and Tobago native and will tug at your heartstrings with his melodic Steel Drum tones. Daniel Lopilato (Keyboards, Guitar & Background Vocals) Granville Cayetano (Bass, Keyboards & Background Vocals) and Mark Spiller (Drums & Background Vocals) complete the stellar crew. Our current subs are John McKnight (Keyboards, Guitar, Bass & Background Vocals), Einstein Brown (Steel Drums &Lead/ Background Vocals), Clive Ross (Bass & Background Vocals) , Marlon Alegria (Keys & Background Vocals) and Robert (B-Bow) Abraham (Drums & Background Vocals) and Josh Wright (Drums & Background Vocals).
Upstream currently has eight CD’s available. Their discography is as follows: “Upstream”, self-titled CD 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. Look for a new collection of songs to be released in the near future!
You will not want to miss their exciting live shows 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!
Services Offered
Team
| Haile Blackman | Lead Vocals & Rhythm Guitar |
| Granville Cayetano | Bass Guitar & Backing Vocals |
| Robert Abraham | Drums & Backing Vocals |
| Mark Spiller | Drums & Backing Vocals |
| Derek Brewster | Steel Drums & Backing Vocals |
| Daniel Lopilato (sub) | Keys, Guitar & Backing Vocals |
| John McKnight | Keys, Guitar, Trombone, Bass & Backing Vocals |
| Einstein Brown | Lead Vocals & Tenor Steel Drum |
| Marlon Alegria (sub) | Keys & Backing Vocals |