KEXP’s Upstream Music Fest + Summit Broadcast in Pioneer Square Begins Again!

Upstream Music Fest + Summit
05/12/2017
Gabe Pollak
photo by Bebe Labree Besch (view set)

The first day of the inaugural Upstream Music Fest + Summit is over, but a second day of performances is just beginning. Tune in to hear KEXP's coverage from the Little London Plane in Pioneer Square. For the next two days, KEXP will broadcast programming, as well as exclusive live performances, all from our second home in Downtown Seattle between Occidental Ave & S Jackson. Join us for all-ages sets today from Tomo Nakayama + Shelby Earl, Karl Blau, J GRGRY, and The Long Winters.

Thursday, May 11th10:30 AM – Tomo Nakayama + Shelby Earl1:00 PM – Karl Blau3:30 PM – J GRGRY5:30 PM – The Long Winters

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Also today at Upstream is the kickoff of KEXP's free Occidental Park Stage, which will feature sets from necessary local talent throughout the next three days. Today's lineup includes Polyrhythmics, Will Jordan, and a very special surprise guest.

Thursday, May 11th4:15 PM – Polyrhythmics 5:45 PM – TBA7:30 PM – Will Jordan

Later tonight comes showcases curated by KEXP's specialty shows Seek and Destroy, Positive Vibrations, and Preaching the Blues. For more information on those line-ups, click here.

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