Upstream

Despite Its Issues, Upstream was a Fun 'Step in the Right Direction'

Despite Its Issues, Upstream was a Fun ‘Step in the Right Direction’

The joys and complications of Seattle's tech-sponsored music fest.

Upstream brought diverse artists from Seattle and beyond to various Pioneer Square venues.

Alexa Peters

Seattle Nearly Lost One of Its Biggest Music Boosters. Instead, She's Doubling Down With Upstream.

Seattle Nearly Lost One of Its Biggest Music Boosters. Instead, She’s Doubling Down With Upstream.

Los Angeles was beckoning music biz maven Melissa Darby. Fortunately for us, Paul Allen's new fest kept her in Seattle.

Melissa Darby in Pioneer Square before Upstream crowds arrive: After 24 years at the heart of Seattle’s music scene, she’s come of age for the biggest job of her life.

Tim Appelo

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