Pirates Cove welcomes Joe Downing for the first time! We have been trying to bring his music to you for a while and so that you can hear him sing about "Pirates Cove".
Joe Downing is a recording artist and songwriter based in St. Augustine, Florida. Blending Salt Life Sound, a YOLO (You Only Live Once) vibe, and sun-drenched storytelling, Joe creates music that feels like a beach day for your soul. His songs tap into good times, warm breezes, and the moments that remind us why life is worth living.
Joe’s first two full-length albums — Songs From The Gulf (2020) and The Bright Side (2022) — deliver laid-back beach vibes and feel-good rhymes that have won over fans across the country. Both albums were nominated for Album of the Year by the Trop Rock Music Association (TRMA), cementing Joe as one of the genre’s rising voices.
Joe’s singles “YOLO” and “Sand In My Soul” earned Single of the Year nominations from the TRMA, and his genuine, heart-forward connection with fans earned him a nomination for the TRMA Horizon Award.
Born and raised in Ohio, Joe grew up on a musical diet of Motown, classic rock, modern pop, and coastal influences. He believes that great art inspires great art, and his inspiration board ranges from Brian Wilson & The Beach Boys to Kenny Chesney, Tom Petty, Grateful Dead, Jimmy Buffett, Bob Marley, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jack Johnson, and beyond.
“Whether I’m playing for one person or thousands, I give everything I’ve got. I want people walking away saying, ‘That Joe Downing guy… I’m going to remember him.’”