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.
3:00-4:00 pm STEEL BRITT: Steel Drum
Bring a little Caribbean sunshine to the Forgotten Coast with Steelbritt: Steve’s Steel Drum! Local musician Steve Britt brings the unmistakable sound of the steel drum to life with Caribbean and beach favorites, including beloved Jimmy Buffett tunes.
The magical, laid-back sound of the steel drum adds the perfect island vibe, welcoming both local residents and visitors to enjoy the music, the community, and the beautiful coastal setting.
As Steve says, “Everyone likes a little music when they come to visit someplace.” His steel drum offers something a little different—and a whole lot of fun!
4:00-5:30 pm TROPIC SANDS BAND
Tropic Sands Band is a vibrant musical group hailing from near Panama City, known for their laid-back, island-inspired sound that blends Buffett-style melodies, surf rock, trop rock, and a touch of blues. With Steven Youngblood on guitar and vocals, Sandra Youngblood adding the distinctive tones of steel drums and vocals, and Kent Adams bringing rhythm on drums, harmonica, and vocals, the band delivers unforgettable performances designed to help audiences relax, have fun, and escape the everyday. Their tropical vibe and engaging stage presence invite listeners to sit back, sip their favorite drink, and sail away from reality. Tropic Sands Band isn’t just music—it’s a salt life experience.
Check out more about them at Tropic Sands Band.
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.