A Very Funkee Joey B. Christmas Tickets

You’ve Got a Guy is excited to present A Very Funkee Joey B. Christmas, the onstage persona associated with The Funkee JBeez and Joey B. Banks. This project channels the funk, R&B, and soul energy of Clyde Stubblefield’s legacy through a dynamic live experience led by a two-time Grammy-nominated drummer and multi-year Madison Area Music Association Drummer of the Year. Whether you’re a longtime fan of Wisconsin funk scenes or new to the groove, secure your seats for a high-energy night of rhythm, riffs, and groove-forward performances.

Joey B. Banks is a respected drummer whose career features multiple Grammy nominations and repeated recognition as MAMA Drummer of the Year (2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2020). As A Very Funkee Joey B. Christmas, he brings a distinctive stage persona and a tight, funk-driven backing band in The Funkee JBeez, a Clyde Stubblefield tribute outfit that continues to energize Madison venues with tight grooves, soulful fills, and an infectious lock-step rhythm section.

Read on to explore Joey B. Banks’ background, notable discography highlights from his projects, and upcoming appearances in 2025 that bring the full Funkee JBeez experience to stages around Madison, including Memorial Union Terrace and Atwood Music Hall.

Biography

Joey B. Banks has established himself as a premier drummer on the Wisconsin music circuit. His work with A Very Funkee Joey B. Christmas—an onstage character connected to The Funkee JBeez—blends powerhouse drumming with a charismatic live show that honors Clyde Stubblefield’s legacy. The Funkee JBeez specialize in funk, R&B, and soul, delivering tight grooves and dynamic performances that resonate with fans of classic and contemporary funk.

The Funkee JBeez regularly headline Madison venues such as High Noon Saloon and Atwood Music Hall, bringing a club-friendly energy to large rooms while maintaining writers’ room-level musicality in their arrangements. Banks’ background includes two Grammy nominations and multiple MAMA Drummer of the Year awards, underscoring his reliability and consistency behind the kit.