Fins Up On the Forgotten Coast Music Festival
FREE Trop Rock Music Festival
1:00-2:30 pm BRIAN ROWLAND
Brian Rowland brings a laid-back blend of music from the backwoods and beaches, combining classic rock, country, and island-style favorites into a sound made for relaxing and enjoying the moment. Originally from Fernandina and now based in St. Augustine, Brian is a busy solo performer whose music can be heard throughout northeast Florida and along the coast.
With guitar and vocals, Brian puts his own acoustic spin on familiar songs by artists such as Jimmy Buffett, Tom Petty, the Eagles, Jackson Browne, Bob Marley, and Eric Clapton—along with plenty of other favorites and an occasional unexpected selection. His easygoing performances offer a mix of well-known classics, great guitar playing, and stories that help bring the songs to life.
Known for his warm personality and comfortable, “chill” style, Brian creates the kind of atmosphere where audiences can sit back, sing along, and simply soak in the music. Whether he is playing a favorite island-style tune, a classic rock anthem, or a country song, Brian’s performances are all about good music, good stories, and the kind of coastal spirit that makes an afternoon memorable. Check out more about Brian on his Facebook page at Brian Rowland Music.
5:00-6:30 pm STICKY TIM
Sticky Tim is a well-known local performer on Florida’s Forgotten Coast, recognized for blending storytelling, guitar work, and laid-back coastal energy into every show. A staple in the Apalachicola music scene for years, he has built a reputation as both an entertainer and a musical storyteller, turning solo acoustic performances into engaging, memorable experiences.
His shows move easily from Americana and country to rock classics, often sprinkled with unexpected deep cuts and playful singalong moments. Audiences come for the music but stay for the humor, personality, and spontaneous storytelling that give each performance a unique feel.
Often described as a “tale teller and guitar slinger,” Sticky Tim brings a relaxed, beach-town vibe that reflects the spirit of the Forgotten Coast—sunny, free-spirited, and unpretentious. His music captures themes of coastal living, freedom, and good times, making him a favorite among both locals and visitors.
With a loyal following and a reputation for high-energy, crowd-pleasing shows, Sticky Tim continues to be a familiar and beloved presence across the region’s live music venues. Check out more about Tim on his Facebook page at Sticky Time Live.
7:00-8:30 pm HAROLD BOOTHE
Harold Boothe is often described as the unofficial troubadour of the Beach Bar Bums, a title well earned through his relaxed coastal sound and his song “Beach Bar Bums,” which has become something of an anthem. His music, found at lakelizardmusic.com, blends storytelling and melody into a style made for warm breezes, cold drinks, and time by the water.
Boothe grew up in Opp, Alabama, a small town near the Florida line, where music was part of daily life. Surrounded by a family of musicians, he began writing poems and songs at age 10. After college, he lived in Mobile and discovered Alabama’s coastal beach-bar culture, from Dauphin Island to Perdido Key, drawing inspiration from places like the Pink Pony Pub and Flora-Bama.
Later, life and work took him to Nashville, where he continued writing and performing whenever possible. Over time, travel expanded his horizons—especially frequent trips to the Caribbean and Key West, where he connected with “trop-rock” musicians and beach-bar culture.
Today, Boothe calls himself a full-time beach bar bum and songwriter, blending influences from country, rock, jazz, and blues into music meant to tell stories and evoke feeling. Learn more about Harold at haroldboothe | haroldboothe.