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.
Peter Wolf: Coolest Conversations Throwback 04-08-16
Nov 06, 2019
Show notes
“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's Coolest Conversation throwback we are going back to 2016 to Manfred’s interview with the one and only Peter Wolf. Following the release of his 8th LP, 'A Cure for Loneliness', the two caught up and discussed Peter's love of art, his career in radio and Manfred learned to Goobaloobalooba!! Join Peter Wolf with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversations throwback in Little Steven’s Underground Garage.
Adam 'Lights Out' Levine: Coolest Conversations 11-01-19
Nov 04, 2019
Show notes
“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 Adam 'Lights Out' Levine, bassist in the LA based rock and roll group, Prima Donna. The two LA based musicians catch up to discuss Prima's recent 7" release, the making of their latest videos and the bands plan for 2020.
Join Adam 'Lights Out' Levine: with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversations in Little Steven’s Underground Garage.
Powl Howl: Coolest Conversations Throwback 11-02-18
Oct 30, 2019
Show notes
“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. For our Halloween throwback, we're going back to 2018 to Manfred’s interview with Powl Howl, guitarist in Austrian based band, Wild Evel and The Trashbones. Manfred spoke to Powl Howl about how the band formed, their most recent album 'Diggin' My Grave', and his plan to save the garage-rock music scene! Join Powl Howl with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversations throwback in Little Steven’s Underground Garage.
Ronnie Barnett: Coolest Conversations 10-25-19
Oct 28, 2019
Show notes
“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 Ronnie Barnett, bassist forthe legendary LA band, The Muffs. Following the passing of their effervescent leader, Kim Shattuck, Ronnie caught up with Manfred to discuss how the band formed back in the 90's, working with and losing his dear friend Kim and their latest and final release, No Holiday.
Join Ronnie Barnett with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversations in Little Steven’s Underground Garage.
Tom Petty: Coolest Conversations Throwback 03-18-16
Oct 23, 2019
Show notes
“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. For this throwback episode, Manfred’s guest was Tom Petty. We share this throwback episode as we celebrate Tom's birthday October 20th. Tom discussed his work with The Shelters, his love of The Zombies and hisSiriusXM Channel, Tom Petty's Buried Treasure. Join Tom Petty with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversations throwback in Little Steven’s Underground Garage.
Spencer Alexander: Coolest Conversations 10-18-19
Oct 21, 2019
Show notes
“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 Spencer Alexander, bassist forthe New York punk-rock band Wyldlife, who just released their latest single Neon Nightmare on, you guessed it.....neon vinyl!
Join Spencer Alexander with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversations in Little Steven’s Underground Garage.
Alice Cooper: Coolest Conversations Throwback 09-28-17
Oct 16, 2019
Show notes
“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. For this throwback episode, Manfred’s guest was Alice Cooper, who had released his most recent work Paranormal. Theydiscussed how the band reunited for this album, his passion for golf and his love of the Underground Garage! Join Alice Cooper with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversations throwback in Little Steven’s Underground Garage.
Larry Kennedy: Coolest Conversations 10-11-19
Oct 14, 2019
Show notes
“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 Larry Kennedy, guitarist forthe Jellybricks. The 4 piece from Mechanicsburg, PA have just released their latest LP, Some Kind of Lucky on Wicked Cool Records. Join Larry Kennedy with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversations in Little Steven’s Underground Garage.
Kim Shattuck: Coolest Conversations Throwback 01-22-16
Oct 09, 2019
Show notes
“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. For this throwback episode, Manfred’s guest was Kim Shattuck. In 2016, the Muffs celebrated their 25th anniversary at Echoplex, LA, hosted by Mighty Manfred. Following her passing October 2nd, we decided to share this interview with rock and roll's sweetheart, member of the Muffs, the Pandoras,the Pixies and more recently, the Coolies. Join Kim Shattuck with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversations in Little Steven’s Underground Garage.
Sam Fender: Coolest Conversations 10-04-19
Oct 07, 2019
Show notes
“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 Sam Fender. Following the release of his debut album, Hypersonic Missiles which landed No.1 on the UK charts, Sam joined the Mighty Manfred to discuss his album, upcoming US tour dates and his musical influences. Join Wally Palmar with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversations in Little Steven’s Underground Garage.
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