MOTM 2025: Keeping the Party Going Registration Closes September 15, 2025
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Happy Sunday, Parrot Heads! It’s September 14th—and you know what that means? Just ONE MORE DAY to register for Meeting of the Minds! 🎉 This is not your average beach bash. It’s the ultimate Parrot Head pilgrimage, where fans from across the country—and even across the globe—phlock to Gulf Shores to party with purpose. 🇲🇽🇨🇦🇬🇧🇩🇪🇧🇿 Whether you're coming from Michigan or Mexico, Boston or Belize, this is your moment to join the phlock and Keep the Party Going! 🌊🍹 🕶️ Don’t miss your chance to be part of the magic. 🦩 Register by September 15th or risk being the only sad parrot left out of the conga line! 👉Register now at http://www.motm.rocks/registration 👈
Let’s make this the most unforgettable MOTM yet! |
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🦜 Why Register for MOTM? Because the Party Doesn’t Happen Without You!✅ It’s the annual Parrot Heads in Paradise convention—our big, beautiful braintrust of club leaders, music lovers, and mischief-makers. Thursday’s breakout sessions are your chance to swap stories, share wins, and learn what’s working (and what’s not) across the phlock. Don’t miss the wisdom—and the laughs. 🎶 Think those “free shows” just magically appear? Nope. Every stage, every spotlight, every steel drum beat is powered by your registration. 🌊 Coming to the Gulf for a Showcase? MOTM foots the bill. 🍔 Picnic Beach and The Catch for the Shows? MOTM pays for those too—open to the public, yes, but designed to spotlight Trop Rock talent and grow the genre. 🏖️ Wednesday night at The Hangout? Open to locals, but not it's really not "free". MOTM makes it happen.
❤️ Your registration fuels more than music. It supports our charities, our community, and the entire MOTM experience—from the first margarita to the final farewell.
So don’t just show up—show your support. Register now and keep the music playing, the mission thriving, and the party going strong. 🥳🌴 |
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🎵 MOTM 2025: The Ultimate Sound Safari
🦜 Tuesday on the Island Party at Lulu’s The unofficial kickoff that feels very official. Oh wait....because IT IS! Donny Brewer sets the tone, and the Crazy Sista Stage gets its groove on. 🎤 Main Stage Madness 12 shows that’ll shake your flip-flops off. From tributes to legends of trop rock, this is the heartbeat of the week. 🌴 Buddy’s Backyard Bonanza 13 shows, including the grand finale with the Tres Amigos—Kelly McGuire, Sunny Jim & Mark Mulligan. That “No Plane on Sunday” vibe? Pure magic. 🧜♀️ Mermaid Stage Moments 10 musicians diving deep into the mellow and melodic. Think sea breeze meets songwriter soul. 🏖️ VIP Pool Deck Vibes 12 shows where the music meets the water. A one of a kind shows by Will Kimbrough and Aaron Scherz; add other shows by Jim Hoehn, Reggie Starrett—poolside perfection. 🍔 Picnic Beach & The Catch 16 musicians bringing beachy beats and coastal cool. From Mick Fury to Mark Mulch, it’s a buffet of sound. 🏨 Embassy Suites Showcases 3 intimate sets that feel like secret treasures. Thirsty Thursday with Kirstie? Yes, please. Kelly McGuire's Lighthouse Showcase? It's a don't miss showcase, for sure! 🌊 The Gulf Showcases 2 curated gems, including the SWIM Showcase—where the next wave of talent makes a splash plus Thom Shepherd's Beach Country Showcase. 🎉 Saturday at Lulu’s Sippin’ & Skippin’ + Lone Palm Fundraiser = a full day of fun, philanthropy, and funky rhythms. |
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MOTM LODGING UPDATE
Still looking for lodging? You've got 2 great options!
Gulf Place Condos:  .  Gulf Place is literally next door to The Hangout. Walk out of Gulf Place and—boom—you’re at the Main Stage! Or sit out on your balcony and listen to the Main Stage music! These epic corner units come loaded with:
✨ 4 bedrooms + bonus room (plenty of space for phriends!)
✨ 4.5 bathrooms
✨ Full kitchen & laundry room
✨ Balcony views where you can hear the music from both the Embassy Suites and Main Stage! ⚡ We scored a last-minute reduced price special deal on this unit, but it won’t last long. Rally your crew, split the cost, and lock in the closest digs to all the action. 👉 Once it's gone, it’s gone! Don’t miss out on the ultimate MOTM lodging experience. 4 nights: $4,100.00
Extra Nights: $580.00
How does that breakdown per couple? Pretty cheap, actually!! $1,025.00 per couple for 4 nights and $145 a night for each extra night per couple plus the pesky credit card fee. And remember....this IS the closest lodging to The Hangout!
To get these special rates, please email us at comm...@motm.rocks
Embassy Suites
 
Located diagonally just down from the Hangout.
The Embassy Suites has given us a link to more rooms! These come with a reduced resort fee, a complimentary happy hour each day and a made to order breakfast every morning!
Click on the link below and book a room!!
https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/?ctyhocn=GUFBEES&arrivalDate=2025-10-22&departureDate=2025-10-26&groupCode=MOM&room1NumAdults=1&displayCurrency=USD&aarpRate=
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🎶 Late Night at The Catch is officially your after-hours oasis at MOTM 2025! Once the Main Stage winds down around 10:30 pm, the party doesn’t stop—it just shifts gears. El Wencho, the high-energy Montana duo known for their immersive lyrics and driving rhythms, will be lighting up The Catch (formerly Burro Azul) every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night. 🦜 Here’s the scoop: Who gets in free? Registered MOTM attendees—just flash that badge! Not registered? No worries, you can still join the fun with a cover charge. Where? The Catch, your new late-night HQ. When? Right after the Main Stage wraps, around 10:30 pm.
It’s all part of MOTM’s “Keeping the Party Going”! |
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🎟️ MOTM Registration Rundown 🏖️ Straight from our Director of Registration, Buffalo Joe: 📧 Club Leaders: Keep an eye on your inbox—verifications are rolling out until every Parrot Head is confirmed. 🏕️ Onsite Setup: Look for the big white tent on the beachside of The Hangout. That’s your registration HQ. 🪪 Bring your photo ID—and remember, credentials are non-transferable. If someone can’t make it, we’ll mail theirs after the event. 🌟 VIP Early Registration: Wednesday, 12–3 PM — beat the crowd, sip something cold, and soak in the vibes. 🎉 Full Registration: Thursday, 9 AM sharp — Radio Trop Rock will be broadcasting live, tossing trivia, and maybe even putting you on the airwaves! 🍹 Bonus Buzz: We’re working on Bloody Marys and Mimosas for Thursday morning. Because registration tastes better with a little garnish. Stay tuned! |
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PARROT HEAD GAMES
Still a Few Spots Left! Not many....so don't keep "putting it" off! (See what we did there? )
You must be registered for MOTM to participate.
Oct 22: Celebrity Putt-Putt @ Shrimpy’s Do I have to be good? Nope. Not even close. This is best ball, which means your worst shots vanish like flip-flops in a foam pit. Still nervous? Drop $5 and let a Trop Rock celebrity play the hole for you. (They may not be good either, but they’ll look cooler doing it.)
SIGN UP NOW: https://form.jotform.com/252126412356147
Oct 24: TropOlympics @ The Hangout
Special appearance by The Wheeland Brothers, with side-splitting color commentary from Brent Burns, and a Trop Rock celebrity lineup so stacked, even your sunscreen’s starstruck.
SIGN UP NOW: https://pci.jotform.com/form/252176875143159
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🎗️ Party With a Purpose In just two years in Gulf Shores, we’ve donated over $70,000, hosted toy drives, blood drives, and even strutted our stuff in Bras Across the Causeway.Join us as we skip and sip to support LOCAL breast cancer patients during Meeting of the Minds 2025. The 5k & Fun Run will take place at LuLu's at Homeport Marina in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Join us for an AFTER PARTY and Second Line Tribute to Jimmy Buffett at LuLu's Gulf Shores after our race!
Please visit our website and register for the Phun https://runsignup.com/skippinandsippin
- Brasway Auction: Oct 26 @ Flora-Bama.
Join us for the ‘Parrot Heads on Brasway’ auction to raise funds for local breast cancer patients. Each*Bras are not required to be Jimmy Buffett-inspired.
- Toy Drive: Bring new toys or gift cards. Drop off by noon Oct 25 at The Hangout.
- Blood Drive: 91 donors saved 273 lives last year. Let’s double it. Free t-shirt = bonus.
- Email Karen Lyons to get on the list: ksarg...@gmail.com….or just show up at the Blood Mobile!
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Huge Thanks to Our Sponsors
These folks help keep the party going and the drinks flowing.
The HangOut Gulf Shores
Lulu’s Gulf Shores
Buddy’s Backyard
Alabama’s Beaches Sports & Events
Margaritaville, Inc
Camp Margaritaville Auburndale
Margaritaville Foods
Margaritaville's Coral Reefer
Lone Palm Foundation
Casa Tortooga – Kevin & Tish Disston
Casa Brown House Concerts – Craig & Jill Brown
The Hangout House Concerts - Mark & Colleen Fuchs
Fred Wunder |
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| Register at www.MOTM.rocks.Must be a verified Parrot Head Club member to attend. |
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You are receiving this email because you've either registered for this year's MOTM or have attended one in the recent past or are a current member of a sanctioned Parrot Head Club. This email blast is used both to encourage registration and to inform those already registered about the event as it approaches. If you know someone who should be receiving this email, be sure to have them check their filtered email folders. Anyone wishing to be added to the list can do so by sending their name, email address and parrot head club affiliation to mot...@phip.com. |
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