Little Steven’s Underground Garage – Coolest Conversations
Little Steven’s Underground Garage – Coolest Conversations presented by Hard Rock Cafe are a series of interviews with The Mighty Manfred (frontman and driving force behind Garage Rock band The Woggles) and artists who have been chosen by Little Steven Van Zandt as the “Coolest Song In The World This Week” in Little Steven’s Underground Garage. Past guests have included Tom Petty, Alice Cooper, Joan Jett, Carlos Santana, and many more.
Coolest Conversations airs live every Friday at 2:00 PM ET on SiriusXM Ch. 21 and is posted online that Monday.
Every Wednesday a “Coolest Conversation” from the past is posted too.
Colin Blunstone: Coolest Conversation 11/15/21
Nov 15, 2021
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The Mighty Manfred’s guest this week is legendary lead singer of The Zombies and solo artist Colin Blunstone! Colin talks about the inception of The Zombies, has amazing stories about recording at Abbey Road, showing up at the first Zombies rehearsal beaten and battered, and celebrates the upcoming 50th anniversary re-release of his solo album “One Year.” Join Manfred and Colin for this week’s Coolest Conversation presented by Hard Rock
Dion: Coolest Conversation 11.08
Nov 08, 2021
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The Mighty Manfred’s guest this week is the King of the New York Streets - Dion! He’s back in the Underground Garage to talk about his new album “Stomping Ground”, which features some of the biggest names in Rock and Roll, and our Coolest Song in the World this week “I Got My Eyes on You Baby” with Marcia Ball and Jimmy Vivino. Join The Mighty Manfred for this week’s Coolest Conversation with Dion Presented by Hard Rock.
Pat Beers: Coolest Conversation 11/01
Nov 01, 2021
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Mighty Manfred’s guest this week is Pat Beers of the Scizophonics! Not only is Pat the split mastering front man of The Scizophonics, but also lended his guitar skills to The Woggles on our Coolest Song in the World This Week “The Witch”! Manfred and Pat discuss how this creative allegiance came about in this week’s Coolest Conversation, Halloween Edition, presented by Hard Rock
Eddie Vedder: Coolest Conversation 10/25
Oct 25, 2021
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Pearl Jam week here in Little Steven’s Underground Garage climaxeswith Eddie Vedder as the Mighty Manfred’s guest this week. Eddie has kept plenty busy during the downtime over the past year and a half is emerging from the pandemic with many new projects including a solo album and a brand new single, which is also our Coolest Song in the World this week- “Long Way”Join us for this week’s Coolest Conversation with The Mighty Manfred and Eddie Vedder. Presented by Hard Rock
Andreas Axelson- Coolest Conversation 10.18.21
Oct 18, 2021
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The Mighty Manfred’s guest this week is all the way from Sweden - Andreas Axelson, frontman of Sweet Teeth! Andreas talks about how the band formed, what it’s like to come from a Swedish working class town, and this week’s Coolest Song in the World, “My Heart is Big and Broken”. Join us for this Coolest Conversation in the Underground Garage presented by Hard Rock
Joy Deyo: Coolest Conversations 10.11.21
Oct 11, 2021
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The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Joy Deyo of Sweet Nobody. Joy gives us an update on the band and talks about living with a chronic illness- which was the inspiration for our Coolest Song in the World this week, "Five Star Diary" from their most recent release, "We're Trying Our Best." Join the Mighty Manfred and Joy Deyo for this week's Coolest Conversation, brought to you by Hard Rock
Jesse Malin: Coolest Conversation Oct.4.21
Oct 04, 2021
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The Mighty Manfred’s guest this week is longtime Wicked Cool family member and our favorite sub-in DJ- the Pope of the East Village-Jesse Malin! Jesse talks about being a musician during the pandemic, writing a new record, live streaming shows and releasing his new album Sad and Beautiful World, which includes the Coolest Song in the World this week- “Dance with the System”. Join us in this Coolest Conversation with Jesse Malin in Little Steven’s Underground Garage, brought to you by Hard Rock
Mike Delevante: Coolest Conversation Sept.27.21
Sep 27, 2021
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The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Mike Delevante of The Delevantes. Mike talks about the band's beginnings in Rutherford, NJ, their move to Nashville, teaming up with E Street Band's Garry Tallent, and more- all leading up to their recent self release "A Thousand Turns", which features our recent Coolest Song In The World- 'All In All'. Join Mike Delevante for this Coolest Conversation in Little Steven's Underground Garage presented by Hard Rock Cafe.
Coolest Conversation 9.13.21- Wanda Jackson
Sep 13, 2021
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The Mighty Manfred's guest this week for the Coolest Conversation in The Underground Garage is the Queen of Rockabilly, Wanda Jackson.
Rock and Roll royalty, Wanda talks about her humble beginnings with her musical father, her brief stint dating Elvis Presley, and a lifetime of hits. She also tells us about her most recent album "Encore", released on Blackheart Records, which features the recent Coolest Song in the World This Week “Big Baby”.
Join Wanda Jackson for this Coolest Conversation in Little Steven's Underground Garage presented by Hard Rock Cafe.
Kurt Baker: Coolest Conversation Sept.3.21
Sep 07, 2021
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This week's Coolest Conversation guest is the 'prince of power-pop Kurt Baker. Almost a full year to the date, Manfred got to catch up with Kurt Baker once again, for a little update. We hear about his upcoming album, the challenges and changes Kurt went through over the past year, and his plans to tour the U.S when he moves back to his homeland. Join Kurt Baker with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversations in Little Steven’s Underground Garage.
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