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NPR Music's Stephen Thompson reports on a handful of newcomers to the pop charts.

In tiny Rohrersville, Md., the band plays on. For more than a century and a half, a community band has played everything from military marches to Christmas music. More than 40 musicians of all ages participate. Some have been at it for more than 60 years. NPR's Alex Chadwick reports.

For the Texas trio, music and family have always been intertwined. The Brothers Garza talk about their new album and what they learned from their father, a music veteran in his own right.

A local music group celebrating its tenth anniversary is impressive, but not necessarily newsworthy. This, however, makes it newsworthy:“I congratulate…

Blistered Earth had their gear stolen last weekend. Who rescued them? Some musicians who know their style of music well: Metallica. The tribute band thanked their heroes on Facebook.

Trumpeter Gregory Davis has been with the Dirty Dozen Brass Band since its inception in 1977. The group, known for revitalizing the New Orleans brass band sound by incorporating funk, jazz, gospel and rock, will play at the upcoming "Big Apple to the Big Easy" Benefit Concert at Madison Square Garden Sept. 20, 2005.

High school marching bands have always played their part in New Orleans Mardi Gras parades. But with most city high schools closed, there are few local students marching this carnival season. One exception is the the MAX School's band.

Forrest Gump actor Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band are playing for troops and veterans while celebrating service members on Memorial Day.

Rock historian Ed Ward tells us the story of Wire, a British art-rock band from the late 1970s. Wire has broken up and reformed several times, but Ward focuses on the original. Three albums have been reissued and are available in stores: Pink Flag, Chairs Missing and 154.

Acclaimed guitarist Derek Trucks knows something about musical lineage. He joined his uncle to play in The Allman Brothers Band, and has just released a new studio album with his own band. Songlines is named for a book about Aboriginal creation myth.