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.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 31 minutes
- Episodes
- 356
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Ricky Byrd: Coolest Conversation 12-11-20
This week Manfred’s guest is rock and roll guitarist Ricky Byrd.
Ricky has just released his latest solo album 'Sobering Times', following the theme of recovery he dealt with on his 2017 release 'Cl…
Ricky has just released his latest solo album 'Sobering Times', following the theme of recovery he dealt with on his 2017 release 'Cl…
00:34:05 |
Mon 14 Dec 2020
Mickey Leigh: Coolest Conversations 12-04-20
This week Manfred’s guest is NYC rocker, Mickey Leigh.
Yes, he's back with another rockin' single on Wicked Cool Records, 'Lost In Space.' Hear all about his latest work, how it almost became a Ram…
Yes, he's back with another rockin' single on Wicked Cool Records, 'Lost In Space.' Hear all about his latest work, how it almost became a Ram…
00:21:59 |
Mon 07 Dec 2020
Brian Ray: Coolest Conversation 11-20-20
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 dis…
Following the release of his recent single on Wicked Cool Records, Brian caught up with Manfred to dis…
00:30:57 |
Mon 23 Nov 2020
Jimy Sohns: Coolest Conversation 11-13-20
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…
The band just released their first new single in 53 Years 'Wild Man', which was a recent Coolest Song. We…
00:25:09 |
Mon 16 Nov 2020
Greg Cartwright: Coolest Conversation 11-06-20
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 '90…
Manfred caught up with Greg to discuss his musical background and influences, his time with the '90…
00:50:30 |
Mon 09 Nov 2020
Keith Streng: Coolest Conversation 10-30-20
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 guit…
Following the release of their 22nd album 'Face Of The Screaming Werewolf', Manfred caught up with the band's guit…
00:30:59 |
Mon 02 Nov 2020
Chris Paine: Coolest Conversation 10-26-20
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 Mile…
The group recently released the album 'Red Letter Glow', which featured our recent Coolest Song '41 Mile…
00:26:56 |
Mon 26 Oct 2020
Jessie Wagner: Coolest Conversation 10-16-20
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…
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…
00:34:40 |
Mon 19 Oct 2020
Nils Lofgren: Coolest Conversation 10-09-20
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 cha…
Following the release of his live album 'Weathered' which featured a recent coolest song, Nils stopped by to cha…
00:34:49 |
Mon 12 Oct 2020
King Khan: Coolest Conversation Part 2
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…
In part- two of this feature, we hear about the animated short "Rat-Tribution Now", he created with his daughter Saba Lou, his…
00:29:10 |
Thu 08 Oct 2020
Don Bryant: Coolest Conversation 10-02-20
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, w…
recent album 'You Make Me Fee', featured a Coolest Song on Little Steven's Underground Garage.
We hear all about his early career, w…
00:28:57 |
Mon 05 Oct 2020
King Khan: Coolest Conversation Part 1
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…
In this two-part feature, we hear about his work with the Global Solidarity Forever foundation, the Invaders documentary which…
00:30:29 |
Thu 01 Oct 2020
Ryan Hamilton: Coolest Conversation 09-25-20
This week Manfred's guest is the one and only Ryan Hamilton. Yes, he's back! And he just released his second LP 'Nowhere To Go But Everywhere' on Wicked Cool Records.
Hear about Ryan's journey in cr…
00:34:14 |
Mon 28 Sep 2020
Cherie Currie: Coolest Conversation 09-18-20
This week Manfred's guest is singer, actress and artist, Cherie Currie. Cherie was the lead vocalist of the all-female teenage rock band in the later '70s the Runaways.
Cherrie's album 'Blvds of Sp…
Cherrie's album 'Blvds of Sp…
00:41:27 |
Mon 21 Sep 2020
Kurt Baker: Coolest Conversation 09-11-20
This week Manfred's guest is the prince of power-pop, Kurt Baker. Kurt has been working on some new music for his upcoming album to be released in October. His first single from the upcoming album 'O…
00:26:37 |
Tue 15 Sep 2020
Kathy Valentine: Coolest Conversation Part 2
This week Manfred's guest is singer, songwriter and member of The Gogo's, Kathy Valentine.
In part-two of this feature, we learn about her contributions to The Gogo's, their recent documentary and Ka…
In part-two of this feature, we learn about her contributions to The Gogo's, their recent documentary and Ka…
00:29:18 |
Fri 11 Sep 2020
Andy Babiuk: Coolest Conversation 09-04-20
This week Manfred’s guest Andy Babiuk of The Chesterfield Kings and current bassist with the supergroup The Empty Hearts.
Andy featured as our first Coolest Conversation guest back in 2014. Followi…
Andy featured as our first Coolest Conversation guest back in 2014. Followi…
00:28:23 |
Mon 07 Sep 2020
Kathy Valentine: Coolest Conversation Part 1
This week Manfred's guest is singer, songwriter and member of The Gogo's, Kathy Valentine.
In this two-part feature, Kathy dives deep into her life and career.
Following the release of the Gogo's …
00:29:20 |
Thu 03 Sep 2020
H.R. Coolest Conversation 08-28-20
This week Manfred's guest is legendary musician H.R. of the hardcore punk band Bad Brains.
H.R. recently collaborated with Jesse Malin on a track in honor of the late NYHC legend Todd Youth.
…
00:24:23 |
Mon 31 Aug 2020
Jesse Malin: Coolest Conversation Throwback 08-20-15
This week our throwback dates back to 2015, when Manfred spoke with New York singer, songwriter and rocker, Jesse Malin.
Jesse's 7th album 'New York Before The War' featured our coolest song 'Turn…
00:17:46 |
Thu 27 Aug 2020
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