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.
Brian Ray: Coolest Conversation 11-20-20
Nov 23, 2020
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This week Manfred’s guest is no stranger to the Underground Garage, the one and only Brian Ray. Following the release of his recent single on Wicked Cool Records, Brian caught up with Manfred to discuss his latest work. Brain talked about the many changes in creating music during a pandemic, where he has drawn inspiration for his music and working with many artists such as Weezer's Scott Shriner and Carla Olson on the singles B-side 'Whiskey Train.'
Join Brian Ray with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversations in Little Steven’s Underground Garage.
Jimy Sohns: Coolest Conversation 11-13-20
Nov 16, 2020
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This week Manfred’s guest is Jimy Sohns of the '60s garage rock band, The Shadows Of Knight. The band just released their first new single in 53 Years 'Wild Man', which was a recent Coolest Song. We hear all about the beginning of the band in the early '60s, their massive success with their cover of Van Morrisons 'Gloria' and the latest addition to the band, producer and musician, Michael Weber. Join Jimy Sohns with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversations in Little Steven’s Underground Garage.
Greg Cartwright: Coolest Conversation 11-06-20
Nov 09, 2020
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This week Manfred’s guest is Greg Cartwright of the Memphis, Tennessee based band Reigning Sound. Manfred caught up with Greg to discuss his musical background and influences, his time with the '90s garage bands The Compulsive Gamblers and The Oblivians, along with reuniting the original members of Reigning Sound for an upcoming 2021 album. Join Greg Cartwright with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversations in Little Steven’s Underground Garage.
Keith Streng: Coolest Conversation 10-30-20
Nov 02, 2020
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This week Manfred’s guest is Keith Streng of the legendary rockers The Fleshtones. Following the release of their 22nd album 'Face Of The Screaming Werewolf', Manfred caught up with the band's guitarist to discuss the bands legacy over their 44 years together, the inspiration behind their recent album and their connection to Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek.
Join Keith Streng with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversations in Little Steven’s Underground Garage.
Chris Paine: Coolest Conversation 10-26-20
Oct 26, 2020
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This week Manfred’s guest is Chris Paine of the New York-based rockers The Midnight Callers. The group recently released the album 'Red Letter Glow', which featured our recent Coolest Song '41 Miles to Roscoe'. Tune in to hear all about the band, the album and a road trip to Roscoe! Join ChrisPaine with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversations in Little Steven’s Underground Garage.
Jessie Wagner: Coolest Conversation 10-16-20
Oct 19, 2020
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This week Manfred’s guest is singer-songwriter, Jessie Wagner. Manfred last spoke to Jessie back in May, following the release of her single 'Over And Over'. Now, the two catch up as Jessie's debut album 'Shoes Droppin' has been released to the world. Join Jessie Wagner with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversations in Little Steven’s Underground Garage.
Nils Lofgren: Coolest Conversation 10-09-20
Oct 12, 2020
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This week Manfred's guest is musician, recording artist and songwriter Nils Lofgren. Following the release of his live album 'Weathered'which featured a recent coolest song, Nils stopped by to chat Mighty Manfred about the album. He tells us about songwriting with Lou Reed and the album 'Blue With Lou' (2019) and auditioning for the Rolling Stones. Join Nils Lofgren with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversations in Little Steven’s Underground Garage.
King Khan: Coolest Conversation Part 2
Oct 08, 2020
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This week Manfred's guest is musician, producer and activist King Khan. In part- two of this feature, we hear about the animated short "Rat-Tribution Now", he created with his daughter Saba Lou, his passion for tarot card reading and his current music projects including his recent Jazz album 'The Infinite Ones'. Join King Khan with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversations in Little Steven’s Underground Garage.
Don Bryant: Coolest Conversation 10-02-20
Oct 05, 2020
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This week Manfred's guest is singer-songwriter Don Bryant, whose recent album 'You Make Me Fee', featured a Coolest Song on Little Steven's Underground Garage. We hear all about his early career, which began in the '60s in Memphis, TN working with various artists including The 5 Royales, Al Green, Otis Clay and his now-wife, Ann Peebles. Don also tells us about the influences he drew upon and working with Scott Bomar on the album. Join Don Bryant with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversations in Little Steven’s Underground Garage.
King Khan: Coolest Conversation Part 1
Oct 01, 2020
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This week Manfred's guest is musician, producer and activist King Khan. In this two-part feature, we hear about his work with the Global Solidarity Forever foundation, the Invaders documentary which King Khan provided the soundtrack for and the influence of New Orleans music on his various projects over the years. Join us next week for Part 2, to hear more from King Khan. Join King Khan with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversations in Little Steven’s Underground Garage.
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