PHiP’s Annual Meeting of the Minds 2025

Wednesday, October 22nd – Sunday, October 26th, 2025

Keeping the Party Going!

MOTM is the annual PHiP convention held annually during the end of October and beginning of November. While previously hosted in New Orleans and Key West, the new home of MOTM is Gulf Shores, Alabama and is always subject to change. It is open to any member of a PHiP sanctioned Parrot Head Club covering several days and nights of friendship, fun, food and great music, with a few optional meetings and seminars thrown in the mix.

Registration Now Open!

MOTM 2025 Artists

Gramps Morgan

Gramps Morgan

Gramps Morgan has also flourished as a successful solo artist and created his own label, Dada Son Entertainment. Gramps has toured and performed with the likes of India, Arie, Buju Banton, John Legend, Tarrus Riley, and Kymani Marley. In 2009, Gramps released his debut solo album entitled 2 Sides of My Heart, Vol. 1, which earned him a number awards.
Homemade Wine

Homemade Wine

After parting ways in 2015, Homemade Wine left a lasting mark on the Southern rock scene. Now, for the first time since 2012, the original members are reuniting for a one-night show at Meeting of the Minds, offering a rare chance to hear their music live once more.
Jonas Lorence Band

Jonas Lorence Band

The Jonas Lorence Band is a party band that specializes in their own blend of Texas Trop Rock with a bluesy edge BUT also covers a lot of fun classic rock hits and beach bar favorites from Kenny Chesney to Jim Morris.
Jim Hoehn

Jim Hoehn

Jim Hoehn is a career journalist/author/songwriter who has carved out a surprisingly successful niche as a performing songwriter since first stumbling out of the press box with a guitar.
Jerry Diaz

Jerry Diaz

Your tropical getaway is waiting. And Jerry Diaz is your tour guide.
Bill Whyte

Bill Whyte

The PHIP Board of Directors and MOTM Team are thrilled to announce that the 30th Annual Meeting of the Minds will hosted by an all-star duo sharing the emcee duties. Radio Margaritaville's Renee Adams will be joined by singer-songwriter, comic and Country Music Radio Hall of Fame broadcaster Bill Whyte!
The Landshark Band
El Wencho

El Wencho

El Wencho Is... a powerhouse duo with big sound that relates the Montana lifestyle through immersive lyrics, catchy melodies and driving rhythms.
Heather Vidal

Heather Vidal

Heather Vidal has evolved into a singer/songwriter who has spent the past 25 years performing with an acoustic duo called Copper Sky. At the same time she has been a collaborator with several musicians in the TropRock genre including Dennis McCaughey, who opened doors to the Parrot Head community fundraisers and house concerts which are held all over the country.
Wheeland Brothers

Wheeland Brothers

The Wheeland Brothers combine fun, catchy melody and lyrics with the cool attitude and positive energy of reggae, as well as the down-to-earth, organic honesty of acoustic rock, ukulele lullabies, and flip flop hip hop. Sunshine music inspired by waves, hangin’ with friends, and dreaming of distant shores.

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The Venues

GULF SHORES

This resort community is known for its bright white beaches and soothing warm water. MOTM 2025 will be held across three amazing venues: The Hangout, LuLu’s, and the Flora-Bama! Each has it’s own charm and character every guest will enjoy!

Check out our list of preferred hotels for your lodging needs:

MOTM News & Updates

Not a member of one of our clubs?
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Gulf Shores Attractions

Gulf Shores, located on Alabama’s Gulf Coast and pristine beaches has a zoon, trails and a pier, plus a golf course and a zip line over the dunes. To the west, sea turtles and migratory birds thrive among the coastal habitats of Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge.

There is so much to explore in beautiful Gulf Shores! Check out our guide to get you going!

Join the PHUN! Register now!

MOTM Annual Bag Stuffing

Volunteer for the annual MOTM bag stuffing and kick off the event with a group of fun loving peeps! More info here about how fun it is and why you want to do this!

MOTM is out for Blood!

As we ready for a historic turnout at MOTM25, let’s make sure we Parrot Heads continue our historical awesomeness at the annual LifeSouth Drive. Take home a tee-shirt, a gift card, and/or the good feeling of knowing you’ve literally given of yourself to help a stranger who needs you.

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