Weekly Linkup: A Look Back (Widespread Panic, Paul McCartney, Alabama Shakes,The Grammys…)

February 13, 2012

Here’s a look back at the past seven days…

Didn’t catch the Grammys last night? Check out the winners (Adele, Bon Iver, Skrillex, Foo Fighters, Chick Corea, Levon Helm, Alison Krauss & Union Station, Tedeschi Trucks Band, and more).

The Allman Brothers Band accepts a Lifetime Achievement Award during the Grammys

Widespread Panic played Denver this weekend and played a classic Rolling Stones cover, give a listen.

NPR muses about how the Grammys reflect our perceptions of pop music

Whitney Houston dies at 48 and Umphrey’s McGee pays tribute to the legend

Check out these downloads and streams from Relix.com

Listen to NYCTaper’s recording of the Rubblebucket show at the Bowery Ballroom. You can also read a review right here.

Largehearted Boy rounds up a slew of free downloads from The Alabama Shakes.

Rolling Stone reviews the Paul McCartney Tribute Concert

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducts backing bands

Listen to Bonnie Raitt’s single from her upcoming album

Dr. Dog plays Conan