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Sacred steel ensemble, THE LEE BOYS, releases the high-energy Gospel CD TESTIFY today, distributed by RED/Provident. The first single from TESTIFY, “Smile,” is impacting Gospel radio now. The family group, raised in the House of God church, brings its joyous, spiritual sound of sacred steel to the masses with the release of TESTIFY. The Lee Boys are one of America’s finest sacred steel ensembles. Brothers Alvin Lee (guitar), Derrick Lee and Keith Lee (vocals) lead the family band, along with their nephews Roosevelt Collier (pedal steel guitar), Alvin Cordy Jr. (7-string bass) and Earl Walker (drums). Stellar production, expanded instrumentation, and notable guests contribute to the captivating mix of Gospel and traditional R&B on TESTIFY. Guest players include Warren Haynes (Gov’t Mule, Allman Brothers Band) on vocals and lead guitar; Gia Wyre on vocals; Matt Slocum (Sixpence None the Richer) on organ, piano, and keyboards; Nate Worth on percussion; and producer/engineer/mixer Matt Grondin on electric and acoustic guitar, keyboards, and backing vocals. Horns were arranged by Mark Mullins. The songs celebrate their joy in spreading The Word as they travel the world. In the past 5 years, The Lee Boys performed for more than 750,000 music fans at festivals throughout the United States and Canada. The group is currently on tour, making stops at music festivals, churches, radio and television across the country, including: 10/25 – Westcott Theater – Syracuse, NY 10/26 – Orpheum Theater – Boston, MA 10/27 – State Theater – Ithaca, NY 10/30 – The Pageant – St. Louis, MO 10/31 – LeSEA The Harvest Show TV – South Bend, IN 10/31 – The Metro – Chicago, IL 11/1 – Murat Theater – Indianapolis, IN 11/2 – LC Pavilion – Columbus, OH 11/3 – The Fillmore – Silver Spring, MD 11/7 – WATC Atlanta Live TV – Atlanta, GA 11/23 – Skipper’s Smoke House – Tampa, FL 11/24 – Plaza Theater – Orlando, FL 12/27 – The Vogue – Indianapolis, IN 12/28 – Old Rock House – St. Louis, MO 12/31 – The Vic – Chicago, IL |
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ABOUT THE LEE BOYS Born and raised in Miami, Fla., each of The Lee Boys grew up within the House of God church, where their father and grandfather, Elder Robert E. Lee, was pastor and steel player himself. At the church, they each began their musical instruction through a rigorous course of training on a variety of instruments. In 2005, Alvin Lee was called to take The Word and the group’s own unique brand of sacred steel to a wider audience, so they started performing at secular events while continuing to minister in church. The Lee Boys have performed with and/or been invited to tour with artists such as The Blind Boys of Alabama, Mavis Staples, Take 6, and The Harlem Boys Choir. They appeared on numerous national television outlets including Good Morning America (ABC), Fox and Friends (FOX News), CNN, Conan O’Brien (NBC), and The 700 Club (CBN). For more information about The Lee Boys, visit www.leeboys.com. To access the online pressroom for The Lee Boys, visit www.leeboyspressroom.wordpress.com. |
