Sacred Steel Ensemble The Lee Boys Take To The Road Supporting New CD TESTIFY Releasing October 23
Sacred steel ensemble, THE LEE BOYS, are touring extensively in support of their new Gospel CD TESTIFY releasing October 23, 2012, 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 on the road with the upcoming release of TESTIFY.
The new songs on TESTIFY celebrate The Lee Boys’ joy in spreading The Word as they travel the world. The group has taken the message to more than 750,000 music fans at festivals throughout the United States and Canada, performing songs from the new CD. The group is currently on tour, making stops at music festivals, churches, radio and television across the country, including:
10/19 – Funky Biscuit – Boca Raton, FL
10/20 – Magnolia Fest – Live Oak, FL
10/21 – Magnolia Fest – Live Oak, FL
10/22 – The National – Richmond, VA
10/26 – Orpheum Theater – Boston, MA
10/27 – State Theater – Ithaca, NY
10/28 – The Greater Allen Cathedral – Jamaica, NY
10/30 – The Pageant – St. Louis, MO
10/31 – The Harvest Show (TV) – South Bend, IN
11/1 – Murat Theater – Indianapolis, IN
11/2 – LC Pavilion – Columbus, OH
11/3 – The Fillmore – Silver Spring, MD
12/27 – The Vogue – Indianapolis, IN
12/28 – Old Rock House – St. Louis, MO
12/31 – The Vic – Chicago, IL
On TESTIFY, the traditional sacred steel sound is transformed into high-energy arrangements with stellar production, expanded instrumentation, and notable guests contributing to the captivating mix of Gospel and traditional R&B. 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.
For more information about The Lee Boys, visit www.leeboys.com.
