The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is producer and musician Mark Plati. Mark produced David Bowie's 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 Cafe.
Elizabeth Cook - November 22, 2021
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 Cafe.
Colin Blunstone - November 15, 2021
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, 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 Cafe.
Dion - November 8, 2021
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 Cafe.
Pat Beers - November 1, 2021
The Mighty Manfred’s guest this week is Pat Beers of the Scizophonics. Pat is the front man of The Scizophonics, and 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 Cafe.
Eddie Vedder - October 25, 2021
Pearl Jam week here in Little Steven’s Underground Garage climaxes with Eddie Vedder as the Mighty Manfred’s guest. Eddie has kept plenty busy over the past year and a half and 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 Cafe.
Andreas Axelson - October 18, 2021
The Mighty Manfred’s guest this week is all the way from Sweden - Andreas Axelson, frontman of Sweet Teeth! Andreas talks about how the band formed, what it’s like to come from a Swedish working class town, and recent Coolest Song in the World This Week, “My Heart is Big and Broken”. Join us for this Coolest Conversation in the Underground Garage presented by Hard Rock Cafe.
Joy Deyo - October 11, 2021
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 the recent 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 in the Underground Garage, brought to you by the Hard Rock Cafe.
Jesse Malin - September 24, 2021
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 Cafe.
Mike Delevante - September 17, 2021
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 the 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 This Week - 'All In All'. Join Mike Delevante for this Coolest Conversation in Little Steven's Underground Garage presented by Hard Rock Cafe.
Wanda Jackson - September 10, 2021
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.
Kurt Baker - September 3, 2021
The Mighty Manfred's guest this week for the Coolest Conversation in The Underground Garage the 'Prince of Power-Pop,' Kurt Baker.
Kurt talks about his upcoming album, the changes he went through over the past year, and his plans to tour the U.S.
Join Kurt Baker for this Coolest Conversation in Little Steven's Underground Garage presented by Hard Rock Cafe.
Nick Piunti - August 27, 2021
The Mighty Manfred's guest this week for the Coolest Conversation in The Underground Garage is Detroit-based singer/songwriter, Nick Piunti of Nick Piunti and the Complicated Men.
Back with another Coolest Song In The World This Week, 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 for this Coolest Conversation in Little Steven's Underground Garage presented by Hard Rock Cafe.
Willie Nile - August 20, 2021
The Mighty Manfred's guest this week for the Coolest Conversation in The Underground Garage is New York's own, Willie Nile.
Over the past year Willie was busy creating his latest album ‘The Day The Earth Stood Still’, inspired by the streets of Manhattan. The album's title track was a recent Coolest Song In The World This Week.
Willie talks about the album, the Sci-fi movie that inspired the album's title, and working with a certain Underground Garage DJ on a song.
Join Willie Nile for this Coolest Conversation in Little Steven's Underground Garage presented by Hard Rock Cafe.
Rick Miller - August 13, 2021
The Mighty Manfred's guest this week for the Coolest Conversation in The Underground Garage is Rick Miller of Southern Culture On The Skids.
One of Garage Rock’s most entertaining live acts, Southern Culture On The Skids huddled up during the pandemic and recorded their new album 'At Home With Southern Culture On The Skids.' Rick talks bout his early life and how it helped form the music he creates today, the early days of the band, and how Rick moved his recording studio into the living room during the pandemic to create this new album.
Join Rick Miller for this Coolest Conversation in Little Steven's Underground Garage presented by Hard Rock Cafe.
Rocket Queen - August 6, 2021
This week's Coolest Conversation in the Underground Garage is with Rocket Queen from the Norwegian band the Cocktail Slippers.
The group just released the second single from their upcoming album 'Shout It Out Loud!' due in September. Rocket Queen talks about working on the album during the pandemic, working with producer Mike Hartung, and the future of live performances for the group.
Join Rocket Queen with the Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversation in Little Steven's Underground Garage presented by Hard Rock Cafe.
Kurt Reil - July 30, 2021
This week’s Coolest Conversation guest is Kurt Reil of The Grip Weeds.
Kurt is a long-time contributor to Little Steven's Underground Garage, and The Grip Weeds most recent Coolest Song In The World This Week was a cover of "You’re So Good To Me” for the "Jem Records Celebrates Brian Wilson" album.
Hear about how the band worked together with the label to create the tribute album, what else has been going on at his 'House Of Vibes' recording studio, and more on this week’s Coolest Conversation in The Underground Garage presented by Hard Rock Cafe.
Marc Ribler - July 23, 2021
This week’s Coolest Conversation is with singer-songwriter, musician, and producer Marc Ribler.
Marc is back with his latest Coolest Song In The World This Week and the title track to his debut album 'The Whole World Awaits You'. Marc discusses working on the album over the past few years, adding the final touches last year with Steven Van Zandt who also co-produced the album, and more.
Join Marc Ribler with the Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversation in Little Steven's Underground Garage presented by Hard Rock Cafe.
Rob Clores - July 16, 2021
This week's Coolest Conversation is with the New York-based keyboard player and composer Rob Clores.
Rob has been part of the New York scene for many years and lately has been a member of Jesse Malin's band. The single 'State of the Art' was a recent Coolest Song In The World This Week which Rob co-wrote with Jesse. Hear about that track on Jesse's upcoming album 'Sad and Beautiful World' and much more.
Join Rob Clores with The Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversation in Little Steven’s Underground Garage presented by Hard Rock Cafe.
Justin Pierre - July 12, 2021
This week's guest on the Coolest Conversation in The Underground Garage 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 presented by Hard Rock Cafe.