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.
Nick Piunti: Coolest Conversation Aug.27.21
Aug 30, 2021
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This week's Coolest Conversation guest is Detroit-based singer/songwriter, Nick Piunti of Nick Piunti & the Complicated Men. Back with another Coolest Song, Nick talks to Manfred about his last year during the pandemic, keeping the family business afloat, writing new music, and working with his record label Jem Records on a very special project. Join Nick Piunti with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversations in Little Steven’s Underground Garage.
Willie Nile: Coolest Conversation Aug.20.21
Aug 24, 2021
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This week's Coolest Conversation guest is New York's own, Willie Nile. Over the past year, Willie Nile was very busy creating his latest album ‘The Day The Earth Stood Still’, Inspired by the streets of Manhattan, the album's title track was our recent Coolest Song on LSUG. Willie informs us about the album, the Sci-fi movie that inspired the album's title, and working with a certain Little Steven's Underground DJ for a song on the album. Join Willie Nile with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversations in Little Steven’s Underground Garage.
Rick Miller: Coolest Conversation August.13.21
Aug 17, 2021
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This week’s guest is Rick Miller of Southern Culture On The Skids. One of Garage Rock’s most entertaining live acts, they huddled up during the pandemic and recorded their new album 'At Home With Southern Culture On The Skids.' Rick tells us about his early life and how formed the music he creates today, we hear about the early days of the band and how Rick moved his recording studio to the living room during the pandemic, to create this album. Join Rick Miller with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversation in Little Steven’s Underground Garage.
Rocket Queen: Coolest Conversation Aug.06.21
Aug 11, 2021
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This week's Coolest Conversation is with Rocket Queen from the Norwegian band the Cocktail Slippers. The group released the 2nd single from their upcoming album 'Shout It Out Loud!' due in September. Rocket Queen talks about working on the album during pandemic times, working with producer Mike Hartung and the future of live performances for the group in a post-pandemic era. Join Rocket Queen with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversation in Little Steven's Underground Garage.
Kurt Reil: Coolest Conversation July.30.21
Aug 02, 2021
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This week’s Coolest Conversation guest is Kurt Reil of The Grip Weeds. Kurt is a long-time Coolest Song contributor to Little Steven's Underground Garage, and The Grip Weeds recent Coolest Song was a cover of "You’re So Good To Me” for the Beach Boys tribute album, "Jem Records Celebrates Brian Wilson". Hear all about how the group worked together with the label to create the tribute album and what else has been going down at his 'House Of Vibes' recording studio. Join Kurt Reil with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversations in Little Steven’s Underground Garage.
Marc Ribler: Coolest Conversation July.23.21
Jul 27, 2021
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This week our guest is singer-songwriter, musician and producer Marc Ribler. No stranger to Little Steven's Underground Garage, Marc is back with his latest Coolest Song and the title track to his debut album 'The Whole World Awaits You'. Marc tells us about working on the album over the past number of years and adding the final touches last year with was Steven Van Zandt who co-produced the album. Join Marc Ribler with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversation in Little Steven's Underground Garage.
Rob Clores: Coolest Conversation July.16.21
Jul 20, 2021
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This week's Coolest Conversation is the New York-based keyboard player and composer Rob Clores. Rob has been part of the New York scene for many years and in recent years, has been a member of Jesse Malin's band. Jesse's recent single 'State of the Art', was our recent Coolest Song which Rob co-wrote with Jesse. Hear all about the tracks and upcoming album 'Sad and Beautiful World'. Join Rob Clores with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversations in Little Steven’s Underground Garage.
Justin Pierre: Coolest Conversation 07-12-21
Jul 13, 2021
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This week's guest for our Coolest Conversation is singer, songwriter, and guitarist Justin Pierre of Motion City Soundtrack. Justin is a member of the newly formed group The Awkward Paws, who released a cover of "It Must Be Summer", a recent Coolest Song in the world. Justin tells us all about the project, the influence of Adam Schlesinger on his career, and his recent solo release 'The Price of Salt'. Join Justin Pierre with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversation in Little Steven's Underground Garage.
Micky Dolenz: Coolest Conversation July.02.21
Jul 05, 2021
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This week's Coolest Conversation guest is with Micky Dolenz of the Monkees.
Following the release of his latest album 'Dolenz Sings Nesmith', we celebrated Monkees week in Little Steven's Underground Garage. Micky joined with Manfred to talk all about creating the album, working with his friend and partner Mike Nesmith, and Nesmith's son Christian Nesmith who produced the album. Join Micky Dolenz with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversation in Little Steven's Underground Garage.
Alex Hagen: Coolest Conversation June.18.21
Jun 23, 2021
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This week our guest is Alex Hagen of the Baltimore MD group The Ravagers. Their recent single 'Down That Road' featured as our latest Coolest Song. Alex tells us all about the backstory behind the track, we also hear about their forthcoming album, 'BADLANDS' due in September. Join Alex Hagen with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversation in Little Steven's Underground Garage.
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