TEMPE, AZ (11.30.22) – November 17-20, 2022 marked the final Mobile Solutions in-house training session of the year; the Advanced Door Panel Fabrication class. Over four action-packed days, nearly 30 attendees were led by a team of 5 instructors in the disciplines of metal fabrication, 3D router work, plastics, lighting, upholstery, audio system tuning and more. “We presented so many new and cutting-edge techniques in this class that even the seasoned veteran fabricators were challenged” commented Mobile Solutions founder and CEO, Bryan Schmitt. He added that within days of announcing the class it sold out, underscoring the popularity of training at in-person events.
Bryan Schmitt (R) and Tom Miller, from Musicar NW, addressing attendees as the 4-Day event began on Thursday November 17th.
The Advanced Door Panel Fabrication class featured a student-built project with many customizable elements that allowed each attendee to create their own one-off panel finishes, colors and style. One of the groundbreaking techniques shown was the implementation of a linear illuminated French seam in a panel insert. This technique combined the look of a French seam stitching, Using this technique, the possibilities to achieve the same lighting integration on even the most high-end luxury vehicles is possible with custom fabricated projects” said Schmitt.
Levi Green from HammerFab, a guest instructor, pictured during his metal fabrication segment. Green is based in Austin, TX.
In addition to lead instructor Bryan Schmitt, guest presenters included Tom Miller of MusciarNW, Anthony Medina of Medina’s Interior Design, Terry Soohoo of Paradyme Car Audio, Kyle Miller of MusicarNW and Levi Green of Hammerfab. Doug Dobson of HKI/Tury was also on hand helping throughout the event. Each of these industry professionals shared insight into their specialties so that attendees had a full 360 degree view of creating a custom interior panel from concept and design through fabricating elements from raw materials and adding custom touches that elevate the finished work to the highest levels. “This group of guest instructors had an excellent diversity of skills, but equally important is they are relatable and easy-to-understand in what they teach because they are truly experts at their craft” added Schmitt.
Chris Rawlings, who owns and runs VIP Auto Interiors in Tempe, pictured with his door panel project.
Gino James proudly shows his door panel project that he will be taking back to his Visions Upholstery shop in Fort Pierce, FL.
The November 2022 Advanced Door Panel Fabrication class topics included:
Concept and design of interior panels
Introduction to Fusion 360 CAD Design Software
The sewing machine process – A to Z
Advanced metal fabrication techniques and skills
Fabricating and implementing other unique trim and interior elements
Interior panel and trim finishing techniques
This image shows a group of projects that attendees will be taking to their shops from the Mobile Solutions 4-Day Advanced Door Panel training class.
Schmitt says what’s different about their in-person training compared to anything else out there is the diversity of ever-evolving content, the breadth of knowledge and skillsets from the guest presenters and that each attendee does hands-on work with their own take home class projects. “We know that seeing the techniques is one thing, but practicing them hands-on while training ratchets up the intensity and retention” adds Schmitt.
As the Mobile Solutions 4-Day Advanced Door Panel training wrapped attendees gathered for a class image with their projects.
Watch Mobile Solutions’ Facebook, Instagram and website for more information when the next Advanced Door Panel class and other in-person workshops are announced, as well as MasterTechExpo.com for the 2023 MasterTech Expo education program details slated for March 5-8, 2023 at Mesa Convention Center in Mesa, Arizona.
AUBURNHILLS, MI (11.30.22) – Alps Alpine North America, Inc. (“Alpine”) resumes Alpine Experience Events, partnering with Alpine Authorized Dealers nationwide to provide a one-of-a-kind Alpine brand experience.
Audio Made Personal Initially launched in 2019 as pop-up-style events hosted at Alpine Authorized Dealer stores across the country, Alpine Experience Events were created to provide a personalized Alpine product and brand experience for the customer, while at the same time, increasing exposure and business of the hosting store.
At this one-of-a-kind event, customers could receive a free, one-on-one product demonstration in a dedicated Alpine demo vehicle from a knowledgeable Alpine staff member as well as benefit from free giveaways and special event promotions offered by the hosting store.
After a hiatus due to the limited in-person opportunities during the pandemic, Alpine is excited to resume Experience Events this fall at participating Alpine Authorized Dealers with bolstered marketing support.
Dedicated Event Support Alpine Experience Events operate on a perfect partnership between Alpine and the participating dealer. By partnering with Alpine to host an Experience Event, the hosting store would receive dedicated marketing and advertising, powerful event materials, including an Alpine demo vehicle, and on-site guidance and support from Alpine staff. In return, the dealer would commit to meeting pre-established requirements and qualifications as well as coordinate with Alpine to promote and conduct the event.
The convenience of these events being hosted on-site at a car audio store allows the customer the opportunity to both experience and purchase Alpine products during the event. This also allows the hosting store to capture new car audio customers and ultimately place their stores at the forefront of the purchase decision. This grassroots approach proved to be successful during its launch in 2019, with most dealers reporting an increase in sales as a result of the event.
Alpine aims to kick off the 2023 Experience Event program in the fall of 2022 in the California, Texas, and Florida regions with a goal of a nationwide rollout by Spring 2023. All Authorized Alpine Dealers interested in hosting an Alpine Experience Event are encouraged to contact their Alpine Representative directly for more information.
MIDDLETOWN, CT(11.30.22) – GoFast Solutions is pleased to announce that Ian Worrall has joined the GoFast Team. Ian comes to GoFast with over 20 years of experience in the 12V industry, including 10 years of experience in the 12V distribution business with a premium distributor.
“Quality talent with industry experience is a rare find. I’ve worked with Ian in the past while he was working for another high-profile 12V distributor. I’ve always known Ian as a knowledgeable and well-prepared senior-level category manager. When we discovered that Ian was available, we realized that his experience and specialized industry knowledge are a perfect fit for our team and align with our long-term goals.” stated Bob Hernandez, Director of Sales at GoFast Solutions.
Ian Worrall, future GoFast Director of Merchandising commented, “This all happened so quickly, but as I did my due diligence and took a deep dive into all the opportunities available to me. The clear choice was GoFast Solutions. I am excited to join the GoFast Solutions family and look forward to working with their partners in 2023.”
GoFast Solutions, a proud member of the EDA (Elite Distributor Alliance), is strategically located in the heart of New England with a 32,000-square-foot warehouse and corporate offices in Middletown, Connecticut as well as a satellite warehouse in Hicksville, NY. GoFast Solutions has established itself as the Premier 12V distributor in New York & New England, featuring premium brands like Firstech, Fortin, Sony, Kenwood, Metra, VOXX, Alpine, JVC, and many more.
Contact GoFast Solutions at Main Number (203) 641-0272, or email at info@gofst.com
It’s no secret that overlanding has been one of the fastest-growing segments in the automotive aftermarket, and as it has gained popularity over time, the market has diversified. This can be seen in the types of vehicles employed as build platforms. Once dominated by midsize Toyotas, the overlanding segment has grown to include Jeeps and, increasingly, fullsize HD pickups with their superior load-carrying capability.
Now, yet another vehicle type has entered the sector, and it has ushered a new generation of backcountry enthusiasts into the pastime of overlanding. Known alternatively as adventure vans, camper vans or, occasionally, “glamper” vans, these vehicles represent a fast-growing segment of the overlanding market and offer a potential new revenue stream for aftermarket outfitters looking to partner with existing van builders, for established coach builders looking to diversify their product lineups, or for startups looking to capitalize on new opportunities in a fresh market.
A new player in the overlanding segment, adventure vans can be built for any use, whether it’s easy pavement travel or more strenuous off-road activity. Photo credit: Shutterstock.com
For the purposes of this article, vehicles referred to as “adventure vans” generally fall into the category of Class B motorhomes. They are smaller in size—typically 17–23 ft. in length—and generally less luxuriously apportioned than the more expansive Class A and C motorhomes manufactured by companies such as Winnebago and Thor Motor Coach. Also, unlike their larger counterparts, they utilize existing OE light-truck chassis and bodywork, making them a more attractive alternative for consumers on a budget. They’re also more economical to own, thanks to better fuel economy, and their smaller size makes them easier to maneuver and park.
In the North American market, the preferred platforms for these vehicles are typically 1-ton Ford Transit, RAM Pro Master or, most commonly, Mercedes Sprinter chassis, all offering all-wheel drive as the standard drive configuration, and base prices for these vehicles in stock (unmodified) trim start in the $45,000 range. Fully equipped, an outback-ready unit can list for six figures, so this segment represents a potentially lucrative source of income for businesses in the specialty-equipment market.
The State of The Market
Whatever their classification, RV sales are at an all-time high. According to a 2021 manufacturer survey conducted by the RV Industry Association, an industry record 600,240 wholesale shipments were recorded in 2021, an increase of nearly 20% since 2017. At present, the adventure van segment alone represents a $16.8 billion global market, a figure that is forecast to reach $24.8 billion by 2027, according to a 2022 survey from Marketwatch.
“The adventure van market continues to grow rapidly,” said Scott Brady, publisher of Overland Journal, “but the primary markers of success are differentiating features, unique manufacturing processes, or improvements to backcountry performance. Van builders that are creating a unique offering or a performance advantage are continuing to garner long lead-times and full production schedules.”
“The market has seen rapid growth over the recent five years, with new builders coming online almost every month,” said Eric Miller, co-funder of TouRig, a Colorado-based van conversion company. “We’re seeing new accessory companies introducing new product innovations that are directly catered towards the Adventure Van consumer. We are also seeing very nice cross-pollination with the outdoor industry, something that for years was somewhat a controversial subject.”
“It’s my understanding that Class Bs are the fastest-growing segment of the RV market,” said Neil Morse, owner/promoter of the nationwide Adventure Van Expo series. “We still have tons of new people coming to our shows that have never seen them.”
“It’s a market that’s really been growing the last few years here,” said Oliver Bahr, president for the Americas with Dometic, a manufacturer of products for the adventure-lifestyle market. “The van market has really been growing well for us.”
How well? “When we entered the market in 2014, there were somewhere around 10 to 12 real players in the space, excluding the behemoth RV brands,” Miller recalled. “Today, there could be as many as 150-plus builders contributing to the adventure van space.”
Besides having the capability to transport their owners to remote areas, adventure vans can also offer all the comforts of home—it all depends on what buyers want, and the size of their budget. Photo courtesy: Tourig
Who They Are
According to our experts, adventure van owners tend to differ from conventional RV owners by their desire to travel further afield than what’s allowed by a bigger, bulkier Class A motorhome. “All-wheel-drive vans allow access to more remote campsites, hiking trails and similar points of interest,” said Brady. “Adventure vans tend to correlate with hikers, mountain bikers and outdoor photographers.”
“It’s usually an active couple or family,” Morse said, with varied outdoor interests: “Biking, skiing, paddle boarding, surfing and the like.” Miller concurred: “Our biggest demographic is the outdoor enthusiast with a strong passion for outdoor recreation such as fishing, hunting, biking, skiing, etc.”
Despite a sometimes-steep price of entry, the segment exerts a strong appeal on younger consumers. “We get customers in their 20s, but more frequently they’re people in their 30s who’ve been working an office job for 10 years, and now they just want to travel,” said Duran Morley, founder and CEO of The Van Mart, a California-based van conversion company.
As a rule, though, the typical adventure van consumer base skews somewhat older. “We generally see a middle-aged consumer with an adventurous spirit looking to enhance their journey through travel,” said Miller. “This new category has made the journey as much fun as the destination.”
What They Buy
Overlanders have higher-than-average levels of disposable income (see “Backcountry Business Tips,” SEMA News October 2022), and players in the adventure van segment can benefit from an enthusiast customer base that’s willing to spend plenty of money to customize their vehicles to their exact liking.
“The segment’s growth is focused around accessories that improve the capability and appearance of the vans,” said Brady. “Lift kits, bumpers, racks and even snorkels abound.” Miller agreed, mentioning upgraded suspension packages, larger wheel/tire combinations, rear tire carriers, rear storage boxes, roof racks and ladders as popular items.
Morse similarly pointed to tires and wheels along with “anything battery-powered” such as cellphone boosters, and Bahr mentioned products that offer “modularity—being able to take that freezer, refrigerator or a cooktop from the inside to the outside of the van.”
Most of our experts agreed that price is secondary in importance to quality for most adventure van owners, so manufacturers of higher-end componentry can find opportunities for growth. “People are willing to pay for the quality, and they want to make sure that they have the right product for when they’re off grid,” Bahr noted. “They don’t want to be in a difficult position out in the wild.”
A multi-event series that takes place at various locations throughout the United States, Adventure Van Expo attracts hundreds of enthusiasts as well as vendors and manufacturers of outdoor lifestyle products. Photo courtesy: Adventure Van Expo
COVID and Campervans
All of our sources agreed that the outbreak of COVID-19 in 2020 turbocharged growth in the market as locked-down consumers with extra time on their hands looked for recreational opportunities away from crowded spaces. The pandemic “sent [business] through the roof!,” Morse exclaimed.
This surge in popularity has shown no signs of slowing down. Attendance at Adventure Van Expo was “double in 2021 over the previous year, and another 25% higher in 2022,” Morse said.
While COVID played a part, Brady also noted that growth “began with the availability of the AWD Mercedes Sprinter,” while adding a caveat. “As return to work has increased and financing has become more expensive, we have seen some reduction in growth. In particular, the standard van builders are seeing a reduction in order rates. However, the vans with more bespoke interiors or improved capability are still performing well.”
Social Distancing and Social Media
Adventure travelers often utilize social media to share their travel experiences with others, and our panel of experts recommended maintaining a robust social presence to optimize consumer outreach.
“People enjoy a sense of community, and they like to share within that community,” Bahr said. “We have a distinct set of users in this side of the business, where they like to share their ideas, they like to share their experiences, they like to show what they’ve done, what they’ve built and what they’re using. So engaging with that community is a really critical aspect for a brand like us.”
Future Challenges and Opportunities
While our experts were optimistic for the near-term future, some expressed concerns about a slowing economy. Morse had an eye out for the consequences of the Federal Reserve’s recent inflation-fighting measures given their affect on financing costs. “A rise in interest rates may take some players out of the van market,” he said.
Still, most of our experts agreed that the smaller Class-B platform would prove resilient in the face of competition from the bigger vehicle classes. “It’s still headed favorably in our direction,” Morse said. “We have a very economical and maneuverable platform with the diesel Sprinter. For couples, you can’t beat it. You can get into 19-ft. spaces and still have a bed, bath and shower.”
“The majority of the growth will come from the brand name offerings as they have access to the dealer networks and financing required for volume sales,” Brady said. “The most pressing challenge is chassis availability, with demand for Mercedes AWD Sprinters exceeding allocations. We need more AWD van options from companies like Nissan and RAM.”
As bigger players such as Airstream and Thor bring their own Class-B vans to market, our experts agreed that adventure vans’ public profile only figures to increase in the near term.
“The bigger players are definitely going to make an impact and actually make the industry stronger by having more visibility, driving more traffic and attention to the van market,” Bahr said, adding that “they’ll typically create a standard footprint with maybe two or three floor plans, and try to drive mass volume with that.”
“With the big RV brands starting to market vehicles into this segment, it certainly shows that stockholders are taking note,” Miller added. “As this market segment continues to grow and evolve, we will likely see interesting innovations in space management, lighter material introductions and technology improvements leading to a better consumer experience.
“The pressing challenges are in better regulation and accountability. All the rapid growth the market has seen comes with a more is better mentality which can lead to a lack in quality control. An increase in education creates an elevated experience for the end consumer.”
For the future, Morse pointed to electrification as the next big potential growth driver. “I think we need to work on E-vans sooner than later. If we get them into the 400-mi. range (fully loaded), we will see an explosion in the market.”
Bahr also noted the future movement “towards self-sustaining power, which has been massive, using solar energy to power the battery packs to then power up refrigerators, cooktops and whatever else may be within the van.
“We’re facing some economic headwinds right now, so things are kind of stabilizing a bit temporarily, but we still see a lot of growth potential in this area.”
“I also think we’ll see some of the same supply problems, be they vehicles or materials, that the industry is facing now,” Morse added. “Larger players will take bigger allocations, and the secondary market should see a bump in inventory.”
“There is already a leveling of demand and the beginning of consolidation within the segment,” Brady concluded. “This is typical, and we are watching the players closely. The economy will dictate the next shift.”
Retro Manufacturing has released a new set of Speaker Mounts for select classic vehicles to make replacing factory Dash Speakers hassle-free. They are constructed of a thick metal alloy and are installed from underneath the dash for a factory-like fit. There are four new Speaker Mounts available, each for different applications. The RS-SB01 is specifically for the 1968 Chevy II Nova, 1968-1969 El Camino, or the 1969 Chevelle and mounts a RetroSound® 4″ x 10″ Dash Speaker. The RS-SB02 is for classic GM, Chevrolet, and Pontiac vehicles from the ’60s and ’70s, also designed for mounting a RetroSound 4″ x 10″ Dash Speaker.
The RS-SB03, like the RS-SB01 and RS-SB02, mounts an 4″ x 10″ Dash Speaker but is not vehicle specific, fitting a wider variety of classics. The RS-SB04 is for classic cars and trucks with a 5″ x 7″ Dash Speaker. The RS-SB03 Speaker Mount will be on display this year as a featured product in the New Product Showcase at the SEMA 2022 show.
12VOLT CENTRAL STUDIOS (11.28.22) The Thanksgiving Holiday, Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday were four days, virtually back-to-back, closing out the month of November 2022. Many companies across the 12volt industry made social media posts to put their messages, names and brands in front of consumers and followers to compete with all the online activity driven by Amazon and big box retailers.
Early reports are Black Friday online sales in 2022 reached $9.2 which showed a 2.3% increase over 2021. An interesting statistic revealed orders placed via smartphone were 48% of the total….an increase of 4% over 2021.
Slanginsound is known in Mesa AZ for the great deals and block-long lines in front of their store. During Black Friday they made this post to encourage consumers to come on in to grab a great deal. Super to see their jam packed showroom.
Below are a number of Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday social media posts made by members of the 12volt industry community.
Hertz utilized an upbeat graphic and Pioneer a more traditional image to wish all a Happy Thanksgiving.
Ace Truong and the Extreme Car Audio team got a week-early jump with the company’s Pre-Black Friday event on Friday, November 19th. Key vendors Alpine, Rockford Fosgate, Sony, AAMP and Morel were set up under tents in the company’s Marrero LA parking lot. Area reps Jimmy Chauffe, Shawn Simpson, Richard Wong, Chris Brinkley and David Toliver were behind the controls of their respective demo vehicles.
Installations Unlimited in North Syracuse NY and Audio Outlet in San Marcus TX attracted eyes with attractive graphics.
Car Toys Tulsa posted this graphic with a very sincere message to their followers from Charles Stewart.
JS Alternators, Greer SC, got a jump on Cyber Monday with this post over the weekend.
Now the 12volt industry we will soon be off to December. We wish all across the 12volt industry strong December sales, and a Happy Holiday season, as we all work to finish 2022 on a high note.
MESA, AZ, November 28, 2022 — MSC America, distributor of high end car audio brands Brax, Helix, Match and BLAM announced today that Vernon’s Signature Audio from Lubbock, Tx attended a special training designed to increase their knowledge of the company’s DSP based products and how to use their proprietary tools.
Utilizing innovative training tools such as a Personal Tuning Station, consisting of a Helix DSP Mini connected to a pair of headphones, allowed each attendee to make adjustments via a laptop computer and hear the effect in real time. In comparison to simply being told about the effect of time alignment or reading about which crossover type to use, this method allows the attendee to actually hear the audible difference that each tuning decision makes, such as adjusting EQ bars up and down to hear how it changes the sound of an instrument.
After having a much clearer understanding of the function of the DSP tools, each attendee was able to put that knowledge to use in a real world situation, by tuning an actual vehicle, which technician Lazaro Cantu said was his favorite part of the training. Taking turns, each attendee walked through the step by step “Tuning for Profit” process developed by MSC to produce the best possible results, reliably and efficiently until they each felt comfortable enough to reproduce those same results in their customers’ cars.
Members of the Vernon’s Signature Audio crew from Lubbock TX are flanked by MSC team members in the Mesa AZ US headquarters.
“The goal of providing this level of personalized training,” said MSC Vice President Jason Digos “is to equip the dealers with not only the knowledge, but also the experience they need to start implementing the process as soon as they get home. Without hands-on experience, attendees often forget what they’ve learned before they get a chance to use it!”
After having spent years utilizing only some of the features available in Audiotec Fischer Digital Signal Processors, the team at Vernon’s Signature Audio said that on a scale of 1-10, their confidence in their tuning ability went from a 1 to an 8 because of the 1.5 days spent with MSC.
“I didn’t want to damage anything” Mike Martinez, a senior technician said of the reason why they would use only the basic features of the DSP before, “but now that I know we can simply undo any changes we make using the Time Machine tool, I am much more willing to experiment with all of the features of the DSP!”
When asked what was the first thing they were going to do with their newly acquired knowledge when they got back to work, their answers ranged from tuning their personal vehicle to taking on more responsibility in their installs and calling in previous customers for a fresh tune. But one thing that Co-owner Leon Winchester and the team from Vernon’s Signature Audio agreed on, was that this was the best training they’d ever been to, pointing them in the direction in which “the industry is heading.”
If you would like to visit the MSC America office for training, please call Jason or Matt at 480.372.2929 or email sales@msc-america.com.
November 28, 2022, Lehighton, PA – 1sixty8 media, the publisher of BestCarAudio.com, is pleased to announce the launch of the 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway. In conjunction with Sony Car Audio, BestCarAudio.com will be giving away over $12,500 in Sony Mobile ES equipment in the days leading up to Christmas.
“Our generous sponsors have been donating products for our giveaways on BestCarAudio.com for some time, but the 12 Days of Christmas promotion will be something really special,” said Mitch Schaffer, founder of 1sixty8 media. “Sony’s forward-thinking approach to business and their generosity are a breath of fresh air. We are excited to be part of this promotion and to be a small part of building brand awareness for the exciting new Sony Mobile ES line.”
This is not the first time Sony has sponsored a promotional giveaway with BestCarAudio.com. “This summer, we gave away an XAV-9500ES and had over 10,000 entries,” Schaffer said. “We expect this promotion to blow the lid off of that one!”
Anthony Tozzi, Distribution Account Manager for Sony Car Audio in North America, said, “We have been sponsoring BestCarAudio.com for several years and find it a great place to put our brand in front of interested consumers. As we add more products to our Sony Mobile ES line, we wanted an opportunity to make a big splash. I reached out to Mitch and we created the 12 Days of Christmas giveaway.”
SiriusXM Decks The Halls With Biggest Lineup Of Holiday Music Channels Ever
Lineup includes over 20 channels of ad-free holiday music to celebrate the season, including new channels Jingle Jamz, Cool Jazz Christmas, and Kids Christmas
NEW YORK– November 25, 2022– Today, SiriusXM unveiled its extensive holiday music lineup with 22 holiday-themed channels, including new to 2022 channels: Jingle Jamz, Cool Jazz Christmas, and Kids Christmas. The holiday season officially kicks off today on SiriusXM with many of the popular channels live now and streaming on the SXM App.
SiriusXM brings listeners the most extensive collection of holiday channels to-date with a soundtrack to celebrate every holiday occasion. Hear beloved holiday tunes, traditional Christmas carols, and Hanukkah music, or put a twist on the classics with contemporary favorites or our genre-specific channels like holiday pop, seasonal soul, or country Christmas.
SiriusXM’s holiday channels are available to subscribers nationwide in their car and on the SXM App. The SXM App is available to subscribers on mobile devices and a wide variety of connected platforms in the home including smart speakers, smart TVs and streaming media players. Streaming access is included with all of SiriusXM’s audio trials and most popular plans.
SiriusXM’s Holiday Channel Line-Up
70s/80s Holidays: Sing-along to the biggest and most familiar Christmas and holiday songs from the 1970s & 80s. Available on the SXM App now through December 27.
Acoustic Christmas: Unplug this holiday season with nothing but acoustic Christmas tunes. Hear new and classic holiday songs stripped down for a relaxing seasonal vibe. Available on the SXM App now through December 27 and on channel 6 beginning December 24 through December 25.
Christmas Spirit: Christmas music and holiday favorites exclusively from contemporary Christian artists. Here, the reason for the season is not just remembered, He’s celebrated in song, commercial free! Available on the SXM App now through December 27 and on channel 63 beginning December 7 through December 27.
Cool Jazz Christmas: A jazzy holiday soundtrack that is everything you need for a cool yule! Pour the eggnog and let the festivities begin with Christmas classics from some of the greatest contemporary jazz instrumentalists including Dave Koz, David Benoit, Jonathan Butler and Kenny G, plus a sprinkling of some of the smoothest vocals of the season from the likes of Anita Baker, Diana Krall, Take 6, and Natalie Cole. Available on the SXM App now through December 27.
Country Christmas: Spanning the generations of country Christmas music, including Garth Brooks, Carrie Underwood and George Strait. Available on the SXM App and on channel 55 now through December 27.
Hallmark Channel Radio: Hallmark Channel Radio is back for the holidays featuring timeless Christmas music and carols that celebrate the joy of the season hosted by Lacey Chabert. Hear the songs you love brought to you by beloved Hallmark Channel stars like Jonathan Bennett, Brooke D’Orsay and Tyler Hynes who will share their favorite holiday songs, traditions and more. They’ll also take you behind the scenes of their new Countdown to Christmas movies. Hallmark Channel Radio is the perfect way to embrace the wonder of the season with loved ones near and far. Listen all season long. Available on the SXM App and on channel 105 now through December 27.
Holiday Chill-Out: SiriusXM brings you the first ever 24/7 Holiday Chill-Out channel featuring downtempo, chilled-out holiday favorites. Tis the season to relax. Available on the SXM App now through December 27.
Holiday Instrumentals: Holiday favorites but the vocals are replaced with instruments. String, piano, orchestra versions and more of your favorite holiday hits. Feel free to sing along with holiday hits instrumental style. Available on the SXM App now through December 27.
Holiday Pops: Classical Christmas carols and holiday favorites performed by the greatest classical artists of all-time, including Andrea Bocelli, The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, Luciano Pavarotti, New York Philharmonic, The Choir of King’s College, Boston Pops Orchestra, and the Philadelphia Orchestra.
Available on the SXM App now through December 27 and on channel 76 beginning December 24 through December 25.
Holiday Soul: Classic soul and Motown holiday music from the 60s and 70s, along with R&B holiday favorites from the 80’s including Aretha Franklin, Temptations, James Brown, Lou Rawls, Smokey Robinson, Dionne Warwick, The Jackson 5, the Four Tops, The Supremes and many more. Available on the SXM App now through December 27 and on channel 49 beginning December 7 through December 28.
Holiday Traditions: Traditional holiday recordings that you can sing along with by well-known vocalists from the ‘40s through the ‘60s such as Bing Crosby, Andy Williams, Peggy Lee, The Carpenters and Nat King Cole. Available now on the SXM App and on channel 71 through December 27.
Holly: Contemporary holiday hits featuring songs by Mariah Carey, Michael Bublé, Kelly Clarkson, Pentatonix, Rod Stewart, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Josh Groban, Madonna, John Legend and more. Available on the SXM App and on channel 104 now through December 27.
Jingle Jamz: Jingle Jamz is a mix of R&B and Hip Hop artists from 1990 to now, singing and rapping about the holidays. There will be artist takeovers and specials. You’ll hear Alicia Keys, Boyz II Men, Mary J. Blige, TLC, Brian McKnight, Mariah Carey, Ashanti, Babyface, Ludacris, El DeBarge, Run-D.M.C., Musiq Soulchild, Jodeci, Gucci Mane, John Legend, Jennifer Hudson, DMX and Kurtis Blow. Available on the SXM App now through December 27.
Jolly Christmas: Upbeat, energetic holiday tunes from Alvin and the Chipmunks and Gene Autry to Mariah Carey and José Feliciano. Feel-good and sing-along with songs that bring smiles to the season! Always a holiday hit…on Jolly Christmas. Available on the SXM App now through December 27 and on channel 14 beginning November 11 through December 27.
Kids Christmas: The soundtrack for the most magical time of year! Welcome the holiday season with songs the whole family will love. From holiday classics to today’s most jingle-jangling tunes: It’s all here on Kid’s Christmas! Rudolph, Santa Claus, and Frosty the Snowman take over the airwaves to delight both kids and kids-at-heart all season long. Available on the SXM App now through December 27.
Navidad: Traditional Latin Holiday classics and popular treats of today! Featuring songs by Ricky Martin, El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, Gloria Estefan, José Feliciano, Tito El Bambino, Marco Antonio Solís and Fania All-Stars. Celebrate “Navidad” with this annual soundtrack leading to Three Kings Day. Available on the SXM App now through January 6.
New Year’s Nation: New Year’s Nation is custom curated to serve as your ultimate New Year’s celebration playlist powering your party with the best pop, rhythm, dance and hip-hop hits from across the nation to ring in 2023. Featuring songs from Harry Styles, Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Lizzo, Sam Smith, Doja Cat, Post Malone, Dua Lipa, Lil Nas X, Rihanna and more. Available on the SXM App and on channel 104 beginning December 27 through January 3.
Noël Incontournable: Holiday music channel featuring Francophone Christmas classics and contemporary holiday hits from the ‘60s to today with music from Ginette Reno, Bruno Pelletier and Laurence Nerbonne. Available year-round on the SXM App.
Mannheim Steamroller Channel: Celebrate the holidays with Mannheim Steamroller featuring their signature blend of symphonic, new age and rock inspired Christmas music. Hosted by founder Chip Davis; explore more than three decades of their majestic sounds plus Chip’s groundbreaking Fresh Aire music. Available on the SXM App now through December 27.
Radio Hanukkah: Extensive collection of Hanukkah-themed music, including contemporary, traditional and children’s selections as well as daily reflections and prayers related to the holiday. Available on the SXM App beginning December 16 through December 27.
Real Jazz Holiday: Bop and swing under the mistletoe with some of the most memorable Christmas classics that make for a “real” jazz holiday! Hear jazz masters like Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole and the Count Basie Orchestra to today’s stars like Wynton Marsalis, Dianne Reeves, Norah Jones and Christian McBride. Available on the SXM App now through December 27.
Rockin’ Xmas: SiriusXM’s Rockin’ Xmas Channel features classic Christmas songs that rock including hits from AC/DC, Paul McCartney, Bon Jovi, U2, Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon, Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam, Eagles and more. Plus, some humorous tunes from Cheech & Chong, Adam Sandler and others. Available on the SXM App now through December 27.
SHREVEPORT LA (11.24.22) Happy Thanksgiving 2022 to all across the 12volt industry.
It goes without saying that 2022 has been another one of the craziest years since the Pilgrims celebrated the first Thanksgiving Festival meal in 1621.
Overall, we in the 12volt industry have fared much better than many industries and businesses. That said there are still significant challenges ahead.
Let’s all remain positive for successful Black Friday events and Small Business Saturday as we work to finish November 2021 on a high note. And not to forget Cyber Monday.
A very Happy Thanksgiving and 2022 Holiday season to all from the 12volt Central Studios.
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