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

To access the online pressroom for the latest tour dates and press materials for TESTIFY, visit www.leeboyspressroom.wordpress.com.

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.

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.