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.
Scott Sugiuchi: Coolest Conversation Throwback 01-26-20
Jul 10, 2020
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This week our throwback dates back to January of 2018 to Manfred's interview with Scott Sugiuchi of the Garage Rock band The Hatebombs. Scott & Manfred chat all about Scott's band The Hatebombs, his many musical influences including TheFleshtones and his garage rock label, Hidden Volume Records. Join Scott Sugiuchi with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversations in Little Steven’s Underground Garage.
Rodney Mills: Coolest Conversation 07-03-20
Jul 07, 2020
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This week Manfred’s guest isrecording & mastering engineer and producer Rodney Mills. From his early days through to today, Rodey has worked with many of the greats including James Brown, Lynyrd Skynyrd and our very own The Woggles. We hear all about his time in the 1960's band The Bushmen, his career-changing moment with Ronnie Van Zandt and his thoughts on the famous 'Amen break'. Join Rodney Mills with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversations in Little Steven’s Underground Garage.
Jaret Reddick: Featured Coolest Conversation 07-01-20 Part 2
Jul 02, 2020
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This week Manfred’s guest is Jaret Reddick, singer, songwriter, actor and lead singer of the Texas-based group Bowling For Soup. In this two-part series, we dive deep into his musical background and influences, Bowling For Soup and other projects he has worked on along with his involvement with Chuck E Cheese over the past few years. In Part 2, we hear all about working with Texas rockers Not Ur Girlfrenz, making music with Ryan Hamilton, the bands latest single 'Alexa Bliss' and his work as a voice actor for none other than Chuck E Cheese! Join Jaret Reddick with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversations in Little Steven’s Underground Garage.
Bill Milhizer: Coolest Conversation 06-26-20
Jun 29, 2020
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This week Manfred’s guest is Bill Milhizer of the Fleshtones. The Fleshtones had a recent “Coolest Song” with a track from their forthcoming album 'Face Of The Screaming Werewolf', their 22nd full-length release. Bill discussed joining the band, his career as a puppeteer, working on the upcoming album and their plans for post-quarantine touring. Join Bill Milhizer with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversations in Little Steven’s Underground Garage.
Jaret Reddick: Featured Coolest Conversation 06-25-20
Jun 25, 2020
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This week Manfred’s guest is Jaret Reddick, singer, songwriter, actor and lead singer of the Texas-based group Bowling For Soup. In a two-part series, we dive deep into his musical background and influences, Bowling For Soup and other projects he has worked on along with his involvement with Chuck E Cheese over the past few years. In Part 1, we find out all about forming Bowling For Soup and his bandmates, working with Butch Walker, the late Adam Schlesinger and the Dollyrots. Join Jaret Reddick with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversations in Little Steven’s Underground Garage.
Gia Ciambotti: Coolest Conversation 06-19-20
Jun 22, 2020
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This week Manfred’s guest is renowned singer Gia Ciambotti. Gia feature's on our recent Coolest Song with Brian Ray 'I Ain't Superstitious', released on Wicked Cool Records. Gia told us all about working with Brian, her musical background, the influence of her father, bassist John Ciambotti and touring with Bruce Springsteen. Join Gia Ciambotti with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversations in Little Steven’s Underground Garage.
Ricky Byrd: Coolest Conversation Throwback 01-05-18
Jun 17, 2020
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This week's throwback features guitarist and producer Ricky Byrd. The interview dates back to January 2018 following the release of his album 'Clean Getaway'. Ricky told us all about his struggles with addiction, his non-profit 'Clean Getaway' which he named the album after, playing with Joan Jett and his first time seeing the Rolling Stones. Join Ricky Byrd with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversations in Little Steven’s Underground Garage.
Donita Sparks: Coolest Conversation
Jun 15, 2020
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This week Manfred's guest is Donita Sparks of the L.A. based band L7. The band have just released a 7" single on Blackheart Records with a cover of Joan Jett's 'Fake Friends' which featured as our recent Coolest Song. Tune in to hear all about the track, their 2019 album 'Scatter The Rats' and their plans for touring in 2021. Join Donita Sparks with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversations in Little Steven’s Underground Garage.
Steve Boehm: Coolest Conversation Throwback 10-10-14
Jun 12, 2020
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This week's throwback takes us into the time machine back to 2014 to one of our first Coolest Conversations. Manfred was joined by Steve Boehm of the Frankfurt, Germany band The Satelliters. Following the release of the bands album 'More of the Satelliters', the two caught up about the bands history, influences and plans for the future. Join Steve Boehm with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversations in Little Steven’s Underground Garage.
Wild Evel: Coolest Conversation 06-05-20
Jun 08, 2020
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This week Manfred's guest is Wild Evel of the Austrian Garage rock band 'Wild Evel and the Trashbones'. From his home in Vienna, Wild Evel caught up with his buddy Manfred and talked all things Rock and Roll - From touring Europe and America to climbing Balconies and everything in between.Their latest release featured our Coolest Song 'Leave Me Alone'. Join Wild Evel with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversations in Little Steven’s Underground Garage.
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