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.
With these wonderful connections, she is now branching out on her own at the ripe old age of… She writes her own music as well as interprets almost any genre of song. Heather’s keen sense of melody and timing allows her to share a unique interpretation of a writer’s material while honoring the artist’s message.

MOTM 2025 Artists

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.
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.
The Landshark Band
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.