Some vacation memories come back with a soundtrack.
The first walk across warm sand. The sound of waves rolling in from the Gulf. A sunset from the balcony. Cold drinks on the Tiki Deck. Music floating through the salt air at the end of a perfect Destin day.
For many Pelican Beach guests, Bo Adams has been part of that soundtrack.
Bo grew up connected to Pelican Beach and, over the years, has performed hundreds of times for guests, families, owners, and friends. His music has been part of countless beach vacations — those easygoing afternoons and evenings when the Gulf breeze settles in and live music turns a good day into a memory.
Now, Bo’s musical journey is moving into an exciting new chapter with the release of “Rocketship,” the second release from his album Connection. And Pelican Beach is proud to celebrate with a special live beachside event.
Bo Adams is a true singer-songwriter with a sound that feels both familiar and fresh — rooted in Southern storytelling, shaped by the Gulf Coast, and carried by a voice that makes people stop and listen.
Born in Memphis, hailing from Oxford, Mississippi, and raised along Florida’s Gulf Coast, Bo brings a deep Southern sense of place to his music. His style blends Southern Americana, heartfelt lyrics, soulful vocals, and masterful fingerpicking guitar into songs that feel personal, honest, and lived-in.
Fans have heard echoes of artists like James Taylor, Van Morrison, Paul Simon, Chris Stapleton, Michael Hedges, Robert Earl Keen, the Grateful Dead, The Beatles, and RL Burnside in his influences — but Bo’s music ultimately stands on its own.
It is warm. It is raw. It is real.
And for Pelican Beach guests who have heard him live, it is also a reminder of summer days in Destin.
Listen & Connect - learn more about Bo and his music and support the next chapter for a Pelican Beach favorite.
“Rocketship” is the second release from Bo Adams’ album Connection, and it marks another important step forward in his growing musical career.
For longtime Pelican Beach guests who remember Bo from live performances by the beach, this new release is a chance to hear the next chapter in a career that started close to home and continues to gain momentum with purpose, honesty, and heart.
The June 27 Release Party brings that story back to Pelican Beach — where so many guests first heard Bo’s voice, guitar, and unmistakable Gulf Coast energy.
It is a celebration of new music. It is a celebration of summer. And it is a celebration of a Pelican Beach favorite returning to the place where so many vacation memories were made.
At Pelican Beach, we love celebrating people who are part of our story.
Bo Adams is one of those people.
For years, he has helped create the kind of atmosphere guests remember — relaxed, friendly, beachside, and unmistakably Destin. His performances have been part of family vacations, holiday weekends, summer escapes, and spontaneous afternoons that became lasting memories.
Now, as Bo’s music reaches a wider audience, we’re excited to welcome him back for a special Release Party celebrating “Rocketship” and the next chapter of his album Connection.
If you’ve enjoyed Bo’s music at Pelican Beach before, this is the perfect time to reconnect.
If you’re hearing him for the first time, welcome to the sound.
Bo’s first release, “So Might You,” comes from a deeply personal and defining creative moment.
In Bo’s own words:
That sense of discovery sits at the heart of the song.
“So Might You” is not just a new release. It is a breakthrough — the sound of an artist finding his voice, trusting what came from deep within, and realizing that the journey ahead might be bigger than he once imagined.
For longtime Pelican Beach guests who remember Bo Adams from evenings on the Tiki Deck, this release offers a chance to hear the next chapter in a career that started close to home and now continues to grow with purpose, honesty, and heart.
The title says it all.
There may be something waiting in Bo’s story.
And so might you.
Press play, follow along, and help support the next chapter for a Pelican Beach favorite.
We’re proud to support Bo Adams and excited to welcome him back to Pelican Beach for this special summer event.
Join us on Saturday, June 27, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM as we celebrate “Rocketship,” the second release from Bo’s album Connection.
Until then, press play, follow along, and enjoy the music.
Because some sounds just feel like vacation.
And for many Pelican Beach guests, Bo Adams has always been one of them.