Little Steven's Underground Garage - Coolest Conversations

This week the Mighty Manfred is joined by Dom Mariani of Datura 4! The song "Open the Line" from the band's "Neanderthal Jam" EP is our Coolest Song in the World this week. Join The Mighty Manfred and Dom Mariani for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock

Michael Giblin is the Mighty Manfred's guest this week! The Split Squad song "Bigger Than Heroin" is our Coolest Song in the World this week. Join The Mighty Manfred and Michael Giblin for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock

Glenn Page of the Len Price 3 is the Mighty Manfred's guest this week! Their song "She Came From Out of the Sun" is our Coolest Song in the World this week. Join Glenn Page and The Mighty Manfred for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock

The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Brad Shepherd from Hoodoo Gurus! The song "Equinox" is our Coolest Song in the World this week. Join the Mighty Manfred and Brad Shepherd in this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock

It's Taj Mahal & Ry Cooder week here in the Underground Garage! In part two of this week's Coolest Conversation, The Mighty Manfred is joined by Taj Mahal. "Hooray Hooray" is our Coolest Song in the World this week. Join The Mighty Manfred and Taj Mahal for this week's Coolest Conversation- Part Two, presented by Hard Rock

It's Taj Mahal & Ry Cooder week here inn the Underground Garage! In part one of our two part Coolest Conversations podcast, The Mighty Manfred is joined by Ry Cooder. The Song "Hooray Hooray" is our Coolest Song in the World this week. Join the Mighty Manfred and Ry Cooder in this week's Coolest Conversation- Part One, presented by Hard Rock

The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Micah Morris, singer and guitar player from Fast Eddy. "Take a Look" by Fast Eddy is our Coolest Song in the World this week. Join The Mighty Manfred and Micah Morris in this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock

Elvis Costello is the Mighty Manfred's guest this week! Elvis is back with his 32nd studio album, "A Boy Named If and Other Children's Stories" which features our Coolest Song in the World this Week, "Farewell Ok." Join the Mighty Manfred and Elvis Costello for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock

The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Shane Callaghan from UK band The Now. The Now's song "Holy" is our Coolest Song in the World this week. Join Shane Callaghan and The Mighty Manfred in this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock

The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is NICKE ANDERSSON of Swedish rock band- The Hellacopters! Nicke talks to us about writing and recording their most recent album "Eyes of Oblivion" which features our Coolest Song in the World this week, "Reap a Hurricane." Join The Mighty Manfred and NICKE ANDERSSON for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock

Luis Cabezas of The Dollyrots is The Mighty Manfred's guest this week! The Dollyrots song "Too Fun For My Health" is our Coolest Song in the World this week. Join the Mighty Manfred and Luis Cabezas for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock

The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Paul Cook, drummer and founding member of the Sex Pistols and The Professionals. "Easily Lead" by The Professionals is our Coolest Song in the World this week! Join Mighty Manfred and Paul Cook for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock

This week, the Mighty Manfred is joined by Tommy Boy of the band Stupidity! The song "On the Run" by Stupidity is our Coolest Song in the World this week. Join The Mighty Manfred and Tommy Sjöström for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock

Kristen Pinell Reil of the Grip Weeds is the Mighty Manfred's guest this week! Kristen sings lead vocals on our Coolest Song in the World this week "All Tomorrow's Parties." She tells us why the band chose to do a cover album, how the Grip Weeds were formed, and what lies ahead for them as we emerge from the pandemic. Join the Mighty Manfred and Kristen Pinell Reil for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock

The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is British singer/songwriter Sam Fender. Sam's song "Getting Started" is our Coolest Song in the World this week. He takes us through what prompted him to write the song and others on his most recent release. Join the Mighty Manfred and Sam Fender for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock

The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Lisa Mychols! Lisa tells us about her love and adoration for Christmas, which inspired her song "A Very Merry Christmas" which is our Coolest Song in the World this week. Join the Mighty Manfred and Lisa Mychols for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock

The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Patricia Vonne! Patricia's song "Santa's on a Rampage" is our Coolest Song in the World this week. Join The Mighty Manfred and Patricia Vonne for an extra Christmas-y Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock

The Mighty Manfred’s guest this week is 80’s pop icon Josie Cotton. Josie tells us of her early exposure to the arts and growing up as a sort of ‘Wednesday Addams’ girl, who learned a lot by being an outcast. Her recent record ‘Pussycat Babylon’ features our Coolest Song in the World this week- ‘Calling All Girls’. Join the Mighty Manfred and Josie Cotton for this week’s coolest conversation, presented by Hard Rock

Manfred's guest this week is Mickey Leigh! From his upcoming album "Variants of Vibe", Mickey's song "No Fun Anymore" is our Coolest Song in the World this week. Mickey tells us how he kept busy during the pandemic, what his future plans are, and gives us insight into the upcoming Netflix film based on his book "I Slept with Joey Ramone: A Family Memoir." Join Manfred and Mickey in this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock

The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is producer and musician Mark Plati. Mark produced David Bowie's upcoming album "Toy" which was recorded in 2001 and was intended to be released in that year but was shelved until now. The album features our David Bowie week's Coolest Song in the World "You've Got a Habit of Leaving." Mark talks to us about how he ended up becoming a producer, how he got the gig with David Bowie and what it was like to tour as a member of his band. Join us for this Coolest Conversation with Mark Plati, hosted by the Mighty Manfred, presented by Hard Rock

The Mighty Manfred’s guest this week is Elizabeth Cook, singer, songwriter and DJ on our sister station Outlaw Country Siriusxm 60. She tells us about her life in the music business, growing up in a musical family and voicing Tammi on Adult Swim’s Squidbillies.Her song “Thick Georgia Woman” is our Coolest Song in the World this week! Join Mighty Manfred and Elizabeth Cook in this week’s Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock

The Mighty Manfred’s guest this week is legendary lead singer of The Zombies and solo artist Colin Blunstone! Colin talks about the inception of The Zombies, has amazing stories about recording at Abbey Road, showing up at the first Zombies rehearsal beaten and battered, and celebrates the upcoming 50th anniversary re-release of his solo album “One Year.” Join Manfred and Colin for this week’s Coolest Conversation presented by Hard Rock

The Mighty Manfred’s guest this week is the King of the New York Streets - Dion! He’s back in the Underground Garage to talk about his new album “Stomping Ground”, which features some of the biggest names in Rock and Roll, and our Coolest Song in the World this week “I Got My Eyes on You Baby” with Marcia Ball and Jimmy Vivino. Join The Mighty Manfred for this week’s Coolest Conversation with Dion Presented by Hard Rock.

Mighty Manfred’s guest this week is Pat Beers of the Scizophonics! Not only is Pat the split mastering front man of The Scizophonics, but also lended his guitar skills to The Woggles on our Coolest Song in the World This Week “The Witch”! Manfred and Pat discuss how this creative allegiance came about in this week’s Coolest Conversation, Halloween Edition, presented by Hard Rock

Pearl Jam week here in Little Steven’s Underground Garage climaxeswith Eddie Vedder as the Mighty Manfred’s guest this week. Eddie has kept plenty busy during the downtime over the past year and a half is emerging from the pandemic with many new projects including a solo album and a brand new single, which is also our Coolest Song in the World this week- “Long Way”Join us for this week’s Coolest Conversation with The Mighty Manfred and Eddie Vedder. Presented by Hard Rock

The Mighty Manfred’s guest this week is all the way from Sweden -Andreas Axelson, frontman of Sweet Teeth! Andreas talks about how theband formed, what it’s like to come from a Swedish working class town,and this week’s Coolest Song in the World, “My Heart is Big andBroken”.Join us for this Coolest Conversation in the Underground Garagepresented by Hard Rock

The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Joy Deyo of Sweet Nobody. Joy gives us an update on the band and talks about living with a chronic illness- which was the inspiration for our Coolest Song in the World this week, "Five Star Diary" from their most recent release, "We're Trying Our Best." Join the Mighty Manfred and Joy Deyo for this week's Coolest Conversation, brought to you by Hard Rock

The Mighty Manfred’s guest this week is longtime Wicked Cool family member and our favorite sub-in DJ- the Pope of the East Village-Jesse Malin! Jesse talks about being a musician during the pandemic, writing a new record, live streaming shows and releasing his new album Sad and Beautiful World, which includes the Coolest Song in the World this week- “Dance with the System”.Join us in this Coolest Conversation with Jesse Malin in Little Steven’s Underground Garage, brought to you by Hard Rock

The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Mike Delevante of The Delevantes. Mike talks about the band's beginnings in Rutherford, NJ, their move to Nashville, teaming up with E Street Band's Garry Tallent, and more- all leading up to their recent self release "A Thousand Turns", which features our recent Coolest Song In The World- 'All In All'. Join Mike Delevante for this Coolest Conversation in Little Steven's Underground Garage presented by Hard Rock Cafe.

The Mighty Manfred's guest this week for the Coolest Conversation in The Underground Garage is the Queen of Rockabilly, Wanda Jackson. Rock and Roll royalty, Wanda talks about her humble beginnings with her musical father, her brief stint dating Elvis Presley, and a lifetime of hits. She also tells us about her most recent album "Encore", released on Blackheart Records, which features the recent Coolest Song in the World This Week “Big Baby”. Join Wanda Jackson for this Coolest Conversation in Little Steven's Underground Garage presented by Hard Rock Cafe.

This week's Coolest Conversation guest is the 'prince of power-pop Kurt Baker. Almost a full year to the date, Manfred got to catch up with Kurt Baker once again, for a little update. We hear about his upcoming album, the challenges and changes Kurt went through over the past year, and his plans to tour the U.S when he moves back to his homeland. Join Kurt Baker with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversations in Little Steven’s Underground Garage.

This week's Coolest Conversation guest is Detroit-based singer/songwriter, Nick Piunti of Nick Piunti & the Complicated Men. Back with another Coolest Song, Nick talks to Manfred about his last year during the pandemic, keeping the family business afloat, writing new music, and working with his record label Jem Records on a very special project.Join Nick Piunti with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversations in Little Steven’s Underground Garage.

This week's Coolest Conversation guest is New York's own, Willie Nile. Over the past year, Willie Nile was very busy creating his latest album ‘The Day The Earth Stood Still’, Inspired by the streets of Manhattan, the album's title track was our recent Coolest Song on LSUG. Willie informs us about the album, the Sci-fi movie that inspired the album's title, and working with a certain Little Steven's Underground DJ for a song on the album. Join Willie Nile with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversations in Little Steven’s Underground Garage.

This week’s guest is Rick Miller of Southern Culture On The Skids. One of Garage Rock’s most entertaining live acts, they huddled up during the pandemic and recorded their new album 'At Home With Southern Culture On The Skids.' Rick tells us about his early life and how formed the music he creates today, we hear about the early days of the band and how Rick moved his recording studio to the living room during the pandemic, to create this album. Join Rick Miller with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversation in Little Steven’s Underground Garage.

This week's Coolest Conversation is with Rocket Queen from the Norwegian band the Cocktail Slippers.The group released the 2nd single from their upcoming album 'Shout It Out Loud!' due in September. Rocket Queen talks about working on the album during pandemic times, working with producer Mike Hartung and the future of live performances for the group in a post-pandemic era. Join Rocket Queen with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversation in Little Steven's Underground Garage.

This week’s Coolest Conversation guest is Kurt Reil of The Grip Weeds.Kurt is a long-time Coolest Song contributor to Little Steven's Underground Garage, and The Grip Weeds recent Coolest Song was a cover of "You’re So Good To Me” for the Beach Boys tribute album, "Jem Records Celebrates Brian Wilson". Hear all about how the group worked together with the label to create the tribute album and what else has been going down at his 'House Of Vibes' recording studio. Join Kurt Reil with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversations in Little Steven’s Underground Garage.

This week our guest is singer-songwriter, musician and producer Marc Ribler. No stranger to Little Steven's Underground Garage, Marc is back with his latest Coolest Song and the title track to his debut album 'The Whole World Awaits You'. Marc tells us about working on the album over the past number of years and adding the final touches last year with was Steven Van Zandt who co-produced the album. Join Marc Ribler with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversation in Little Steven's Underground Garage.

This week's Coolest Conversation is the New York-based keyboard player and composer Rob Clores. Rob has been part of the New York scene for many years and in recent years, has been a member of Jesse Malin's band. Jesse's recent single 'State of the Art', was our recent Coolest Song which Rob co-wrote with Jesse. Hear all about the tracks and upcoming album 'Sad and Beautiful World'. Join Rob Clores with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversations in Little Steven’s Underground Garage.

This week's guest for our Coolest Conversation is singer, songwriter, and guitarist Justin Pierre of Motion City Soundtrack. Justin is a member of the newly formed group The Awkward Paws, who released a cover of "It Must Be Summer", a recent Coolest Song in the world. Justin tells us all about the project, the influence of Adam Schlesinger on his career, and his recent solo release 'The Price of Salt'. Join Justin Pierre with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversation in Little Steven's Underground Garage.

This week's Coolest Conversation guest is with Micky Dolenz of the Monkees. Following the release of his latest album 'Dolenz Sings Nesmith', we celebrated Monkees week in Little Steven's Underground Garage. Micky joined with Manfred to talk all about creating the album, working with his friend and partner Mike Nesmith, and Nesmith's son Christian Nesmith who produced the album. Join Micky Dolenz with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversation in Little Steven's Underground Garage.

This week our guest is Alex Hagen of the Baltimore MD group The Ravagers. Their recent single 'Down That Road' featured as our latest Coolest Song. Alex tells us all about the backstory behind the track, we also hear about their forthcoming album, 'BADLANDS' due in September. Join Alex Hagen with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversation in Little Steven's Underground Garage.

This week's Coolest Conversation guest is Taylor Hollingsworth of the Birmingham, Alabama band The Blips. The group is compiled of an array of musicians who all made their mark in that city working independently of each other. They got together late in 2019 and recorded ten tracks together for their debut album 'The Blips'. We hear about how the band dealt with the crazy year of 2020, the release of their debut album, and plans to tour later in 2021. Join Taylor Hollingsworth with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversation in Little Steven's Underground Garage.

This week's Coolest Conversation guest is New York's Steve Conte. Steve has just released his latest single 'Recovery Doll', which featured as our recent Coolest Song. In this interview, we hear about the musical members in his family from including his brother and son, who both feature on the track. He also tells us why he decided to cover “Rock and Rye Queen”, from his 2014 album "Steve Conte NYC" as the B-side if the single. Join Steve Conte with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversation in Little Steven's Underground Garage.

This week's Coolest Conversation guest is Kris Rogers of the Portland, Maine band Kris Rodgers & The Dirty Gems.No stranger to the Little Steven's Underground Garage, Kris is back with his latest single “I Can Still Feel It”, from his upcoming album “Still Dirty” out on Wicked Cool Records 7/23. Kris tells us about the album, the latest additions to the band, and more!Join Kris Rogers with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversation in Little Steven's Underground Garage.

This week's Coolest Conversation is with Hope from the Norwegian band the Cocktail Slippers.The group recently released a 7" single on Wicked Cool records titled 'She Devil (Shout It Out Loud!)'. Hope tells us all about creating the single, their upcoming shows this summer in Norway, and how the band plan to celebrate their 20th year making music together as the Cocktail Slippers. Join Hope with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversation in Little Steven's Underground Garage.

This week's guest is San Francisco-based music critic and author Joel Selvin. In his recent book, ‘Hollywood Eden,’ Selvin pays homage to the surf music and culture of 1960s L.A. The story follows a handful of soon-to-be-famous graduate students of Hollywood’s University High School, including Jan Berry, Dean Torrence, Nancy Sinatra and Kim Fowley to name a few. TTune in to hear about the many characters at University High, or better yet, pick up a copy of “Hollywood Eden: Electric Guitars, Fast Cars, and the Myth of the California Paradise” by Joel SelvinJoin Joel Selvin with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversation in Little Steven's Underground Garage.

For this podcast special, we bring you an interview with author Sandra Niemi, niece to the American actress and television personality Vampira.Sandra just released a book titled Glamour Ghoul: The Passions and Pain of the Real Vampira, Maila Nurmi, where she explore the life and legacy of her aunt Vampira. In part I, we hear about Vampira's early life, her affair with Orson Wells, and her platonic relationship with James Dean. Tune in next week for Part II of our special with Sandra Niemi on this Coolest Conversations in Little Steven’s Underground Garage.

This week's Coolest Conversation is with the uber-cool Kevin Preston, of the L.A. rockers Prima Donna. The group just released their first single of 2021 'Atomic Love' which featured as our recent Coolest Song. Kevin tells us about writing and recording music through the pandemic, his new quarantine hobbies, and how the 2018 Hawaii missile alert influenced the song 'Atomic Love'. Join Kevin Preston with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversation in Little Steven's Underground Garage.

This week Manfred's guest is Andy Shernoff of the seminal New York proto-punk band, The Dictators. The original members of the punk rock band have recently reformed and their latest single "Let's Get the Band Back Together," a fitting title for their first release was our recent Coolest Song. We hear about the early days of the band in the '70s, how the band got 'back together and their plans for more releases later in the year. Join Andy Shernoff with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversation in Little Steven's Underground Garage.

In honour of 'Cheap Trick week' in Little Steven's Underground Garage, we were very lucky to feature both Robin Zander and Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick on our Coolest Conversations. We hear about their latest album 'In Another World', being inducted into the R&R Hall Of Fame and we find out how well they really know each other after years on the road touring together. Join Robin Zander and Rick Nielsen with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversation in Little Steven's Underground Garage.