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Conrad Johnson made his Kashmere High School Stage Band a national phenomenon — not just at band competitions, but in the world of commercial popular music. The recordings he made of the band continue to influence musicians to this day, and are being re-released.

NPR Music's Stephen Thompson reports on new music shaping the charts.

Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews Del and the Boys by the Del McCoury Band.

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.

Drummer and singer Levon Helm was a founding member of The Band. Helm and his group played as a backup band for Bob Dylan in the 1960s. Later the band became famous enough to simply be called The Band.

We speak to music journalist Christopher Weingarten about why so many high-profile drummers have either been fired or retired this year in what's been dubbed the "Drumpocalypse."

Bill Raffel gets ready to travel with Tonawanda's American Legion BandBy Bill Raffel, WBFOBuffalo, NY – A local band is preparing for their most important…

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.

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.