Weekly Linkup: A Look Back (Dr. John, Delta Spirit, Derek and Susan, Dubstep and Violin…)

February 28, 2012

A day late but not a link short…

Bowlive kicks off tonight in Brooklyn! If you’re not going to be there, check out the broadcast via iClips

Relix rounds up thirteen musicians who left the band, only to return later

Obama sings some more! This time with Keith Richards, BB King, Buddy Guy, Warren Haynes, and more

And then watch a backstage rehearsal by Warren Haynes and Derek & Susan

Check out Umphrey’s "playing “The Joker” with Biz Markie at the Brooklyn Bowl this past fall":http://www.relix.com/video/artist-exclusives/2012/02/24/umphrey-s-mcgee-perform-the-joker-w-biz-markie-steve-molitz

Singer songwriter Lissie covers Fleetwood Mac

Preview Delta Spirit’s new album over at Rolling Stone

Well this is an interesting pairing

Hidden Track offers a download from the short-lived jazz band featuring Trey and Fishman

The National will perform with Bob Weir

Bruce Springsteen announced an intimate show at SXSW, but for those not making it to Austin, here are a couple clips of the Boss performing on Jimmy Fallon

Jenny Scheinman talks to NPR about her new group, Mischief and Mayhem, featuring Wilco’s Nels Cline

Dubstep + Violin?

Listen to an old performance by Norah Jones

New album from UK garage-soul trio Little Barrie

Dr. John residency at BAM to coincide with new album

Blur remastering back catalog to accompany reunion