Black Star Drum Line is in its 12th year as a youth percussive arts group that was founded in January 2008 by Grammy nominated drummer, producer and music educator Joey B. Banks. Since 2008 the drum line has gone from being a volunteer youth arts project to one of the most popular youth performing arts groups in the State of Wisconsin. In 2018 the Madison Area Music Association awarded the group the MAMA 2018 “Youth Ensemble of the Year” and also in 2018, the group was awarded the silver award as one of the “Best of Madison”, in between Madison Childrens Theater and Wisconsin Youth Symphony’s. This year for their "Urban Arts Experience" performance the Black Star Drum Line is going to bring along some friends from Madison’s Urban Arts Community. Youth acts from the Madison area will be performing as special guest. Youth DJ’s, Dancers, Drill Teams, Rappers and Musical Performers will join the Black Star Drum Line for a youth urban arts showcase and preview of some of Madison’s best youth urban arts programs. Check out out 2019 tour schedule and come see us this at a show this summer!!!