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.
Jessica Hernandez: Coolest Conversation Throwback 08-07-15
Jun 04, 2020
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This week's throwback features Jessica Hernandez of the Detroit based groups soul/pop band, Jessica Hernandez & the Deltas. This throwback dates from 2015 when the band has just released a cover of La Tigre's 'Deceptacon' which featured as our Coolest Song on Little Steven's Underground Garage. Hear all about the band, their many musical influences and their relationship with music exec. Richard Gotterer. Join Jessica Hernandez with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversations in Little Steven’s Underground Garage.
Nick Piunti: Coolest Conversation 05-29-20
Jun 01, 2020
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This week Manfred's guest is Detroit-based singer-songwriter Nick Piunti. No stranger to the Underground Garage, Nick returns to our airwaves with his latest band, Nick Piunti and The Complicated Men.
Nick discusses forming the band, his latest release 'Downtime' on Jem records and the influence of his daughters on the album. Join Nick Piunti with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversations in Little Steven’s Underground Garage.
Ian Hunter: Coolest Conversation Throwback 09-09-16
May 28, 2020
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This weeks throwback features the singer-songwriter, producer and musician Ian Hunter.
The interview aired in 2016 following the release of his album 'Fingers Crossed'.
The two discuss David Bowie's influence, his group Mott The Hoople and working and producing with Mick Ronson. Join Ian Hunter with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversations in Little Steven’s Underground Garage.
Joe Grushecky: Coolest Conversation 05-22-20
May 26, 2020
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This week Manfred’s guest is Joe Gruschecky frontman of the Pittsburgh, PA rockers Iron City Houserockers. Following the 40th anniversary of their seminal album 'Have a Good Time But Get Out Alive!', Joe stopped by to chat all about the bands early days, signing with Steve Popovich's'Cleveland International Records' and producing the album with Ian Hunter, Mark Ronson & SVZ. Join Joe Gruschecky with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversations in Little Steven’s Underground Garage.
Dave Faulkner: Coolest Conversation Throwback 03-10-17
May 20, 2020
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This week Manfred’s guest is Dave Faulkner of the Australian rock band, Hoodoo Gurus. Their song 'Crackin’ Up' featured as Coolest Song on LSUG. He tells Manfred all about the forming of the group, working with and touring with the Fleshtones over the years and that time Little Steven attended their show in Melbourne. Join Dave Faulkner with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversations in Little Steven’s Underground Garage.
Dom Mariani: Coolest Conversation 05-15-20
May 18, 2020
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This week Manfred’s guest is Australian guitarist, vocalist, producer and songwriter Dom Mariani. His many accolades include DM3, The Stems and The Majestic Kelp which are regularly featured on Little Steven's Underground Garage. Now he's back with his group Datura4 who just released their 4th album "West Coast Highway Cosmic".
He discusses life in Perth amid COVID, creating their recent album and his love of old horror movies. Join Dom Mariani with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversations in Little Steven’s Underground Garage.
Richard Gottehrer: Coolest Conversations Part 2
May 13, 2020
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This week Manfred’s guest is legendary songwriter, record producer and record label executive Richard Gottehrer.
In part two of the series, Manfred and Richard cover many of Gottehrer's later successes with Sire Records, his return to producing and working with Blondie along with creating his music and entertainment company The Orchard. Join Richard Gottehrer with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversations in Little Steven’s Underground Garage.
Jessie Wagner: Coolest Conversation 05-08-20
May 11, 2020
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This week Manfred’s guest is singer-songwriter, Jessie Wagner.
Jessie's singing career thus far involves stints with Kid Rock, Chic and Steven Van Zandt among others. She recently released her debut single 'Over and Over' on Wicked Cool Records. Jessie tells Manfred all about her journey so far and the influences that shaped her sound. Join Jessie Wagner with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversations in Little Steven’s Underground Garage.
Richard Gottehrer: Coolest Conversations Part 1
May 06, 2020
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This week Manfred’s guest is legendary songwriter, record producer and record label executive Richard Gottehrer.
In a two-part series, Manfred and Richard attempt to dissect Richard's incredibly successful career.Part 1 covers Richard's early life and musical influences through to his time in The Strangeloves with his writing partners Bob Feldman & Jerry Goldstein and producing for the McCoys. Join Richard Gottehrer with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversations in Little Steven’s Underground Garage.
Geoff Sanoff: Coolest Conversations 05-01-20
May 04, 2020
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“Coolest Conversations” can be heard every Friday on the Mighty Manfred program SiriusXM Ch.21. It’s that series of interviews with artists who have earned themselves a “Coolest Song In The World” designation. This week Manfred’s guest is producer and engineer Geoff Sanoff, known for his wi=ork with many Wicked Cool artists, including Jesse Malin whose latest single 'Backstabbers' featured as our Coolest Song. Geoff tells us all about working with Jesse and Lucinda Williams on the track, working with the varied roster at Wicked Cool and a very cool Tom Petty story! Join Geoff Sanoff with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversations in Little Steven’s Underground Garage.
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