In this month’s Cool Car…No Boundaries, you’ll discover Valpo’s best bands, musicians and sound systems. Valpo has become a destination for musicians and music lovers… today, you’ll learn which bands are must-see entertainment for 2019.

Back for an encore performance from last month’s blog are Valpo’s remarkable musicians, Marco Villarreal, Steve Ball, and Chad Clifford.

That’s entertainment!

Cool Car…No Boundaries just got cooler as these cats are caught on video discussing Valpo’s best bands, musicians and sound systems. You’ll also see these musicians perform live-while driving around Valpo’s downtown in our featured 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee.  Creativity just took a turn!

 

 

Creativity just took a turn!

What happens during this interview is pure entertainment.  Caught up in the spirited conversation, Marco made a wrong turn and put the crew off the beaten path,  just after a Valpo blizzard.

How will the Jeep Grand Cherokee’s all-wheel-drive handle the snow? Will the Jeep’s 19 speaker Harmon Kardon sound-system measure up to the region’s best ears for music? Just watch!

These musicians perform live while driving through a Valpo blizzard.

 

This is must-see entertainment…just watch! 

Content:

1. Video-Marco, Steve and Chad…that’s entertainment!

2. Valpo’s 21 Must-see bands and musicians 

3. Top Sound 

4. Young musicians and bands to watch for

5. Misc music video’s of Valpo bands and musicians

 

Valpo’s 21 must-see bands and musicians 

 

Marco Villarreal -also as Marco Villarreal Trio

 

Steve Ball -also with Chicago based, Mr Blotto 

 

Chad Clifford– also with The Crawpuppies 

 

Angelo Cicco (also performs with The Unit)

 

Head Honchos

 

Chad Burton  -also as Carlos Ramos Band

 

Chris n Lou

 

Shane and Mike

 

Gato

 

All Good Things Band

 

Jason Murphy 

 

Johnny V and Friends 

 

Planetary Blues Band 

 

Mr Funnyman

 

The Unstoppable

 

Stop.drop.rewind

 

Joel Justin

 

Ronn Barany

 

Jon Derado

 

Megabeatles

 

Jim St. James

 

A FRONT ROW SEAT TO THE CONCERT… 

 

For our music video, Marco & Steve chose the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee for its HarmanKardon premium sound system. 

The Logic7 multichannel surround-sound technology includes 19 high-performance speakers with a 10″ sub-each strategically placed inside the cabin to provide an immersive, surround-sound experience. 

 

 

We streamed Marco Villarreal’s album, Ethereal, through the Jeep’s ultra-premium sound system.  Marco was impressed by the sound systems’ ability to capture the authentic sound of a recording studio. 

 

 

 

Which sound-systems will create a feeling of a front-row seat at a Valpo festival

These days,  people spend more time listening to music in their cars then they do at home. Between commuting and driving the kids around, life is better with a great sound system. 

The best audio systems in today’s cars, trucks and SUVs often deliver a sound that is reminiscent of a front-row seat at a Valpo Event or a  Summer Concert at Central Park Plaza.  

 

 

Better than the best home entertainment system? Really?

According to Popular Mechanics, Car stereo robberies are on the decline. So are sales of aftermarket audio solutions. Why? Factory systems simply have become too good, essentially making both theft and the aftermarket unnecessary.

Thanks to ever-increasing commute times, modern cars feature practically all the entertainment and amenities you’d expect from your living room—in fact, many offer audio quality that puts home theater systems to shame.

Top 3 Sound Systems 

 

#3   BeatsAudio™

Pound the pavement with the 10-speaker BeatsAudio™ Premium Sound System tuned by Dr. Dre for the Dodge Charger. Pump up the volume on sinister speakers. The available BeatsAudio™ Premium Sound System includes 10 amplified speakers, a 12-channel 552-watt amplifier and an 8-inch trunk-mounted dual-voice coil subwoofer with a sealed enclosure.

When Grieger’s Digital CX Manager Justin Carlson isn’t at the dealership, he just might be mixing music….his passion.  Justin loved the BeatsAudio for its low range but recommends folks take all three systems out for a sound-test- using the music that moves them. 

Visit Grieger’s for a sound test- Ask for select models of 2019 Jeep Compass, Jeep Renegade, Dodge Durango, Dodge Charger

 

#2   APLINE® premium sound system  

Experience the sound of Alpine^®, custom-built for the Ram Truck. The 7.1 Surround Sound System sets a new standard in audio performance. Alpine’s proven history and design expertise integrate with Ram Trucks. This system ran a close second. 

According to “Top10 Reviews“, the Alpine’s frequency accuracy tests is overall the best. Guest artist Steve Ball agreed and said the system delivered music similar to a musician’s original mix. 

Visit Grieger’s for a sound test- Ask for select models of 2019 Ram and Jeep Wrangler

 

 

 

#1  The HarmanKardon premium sound system. 

The Logic7 multichannel surround-sound technology includes 19 high-performance speakers with a 10″ sub. The Jeep audio engineers strategically placed each speaker inside the Grand Cherokees cabin to provide an immersive, surround-sound experience. The endorsement from Marco & Steve Ball made it easy to pick this as our top choice. 

Visit Grieger’s for a sound test- Ask for select models of –2019 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE SUMMIT 4X4

 

 

Let’s face it, a great sound system can influence the decision to buy a new car, truck or SUV. 

Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram know this and have hired the world’s best sound engineers to design their sound systems.  The boys in Detroit didn’t stop there, they also collaborate with the world’s best, such as Alpine and Harmon Kardon. 

 The advantage of an integrated approach of Jeep, Ram and other FCA offerings? It allows engineers to factor in the known acoustics of the vehicle and the location of the listeners’ ears.  This creates a highly controlled sonic experience.

As a music and sound fanatic, I’ve come to learn that acoustics and speaker placement can be as significant as the equipment itself. 

A passion for music, sound, and Valpo! 

Griegers Motors are lovers of music and culture.  They support local music venues and festivals. They are also talented musicians.  

 

 

 Brad Hallal performed while attending Butler University. Luke and Isaac Hallal both made our list of young musicians to look out for. John Tavaras’ daughter has earned national accolades for her cello performances. The list goes on…

Carving a sound niche  

Hallal believes Griegers has carved a nice niche with sound and technical equipment. Hallal carefully selects the sound systems for his inventory and tries to offer a variety of choices. 

 

 

Carving a sound niche is a good fit for the Northwest Indiana market … especially in Valparaiso.  A city of music lovers!

 Just visit the Griegers site and see for yourself the remarkable choices available…  or better yet, stop by for a sound-system test drive. 

Schedule your audio test-drive or begin your home shopping experience. 

 

Young musicians and bands, you’ll want to watch for!

 

 

The Codes Names

Luke Hallal 

 Fayde

Isaiah Vargas 

Isaac Hallal

The Andrew Airy Experience

For more young bands to watch out for…just check out the Blues Project and Front Porch Music

 

 

 

https://youtu.be/FLEh48m81l8

 

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Written by Jim Jano Janesheski

 

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