The Lee Boys play Tampa Bay Bluesfest at Vinoy Park in St. Petersburg, Florida on April 9, 2017. Credit: Tracy May
A lot of people talk about baby Jesus this time of the year, but if you really want to go to church, The Lee Boys can help when they play The Attic at Rock Brothers in Ybor City on Saturday, Dec. 17.

True disciples of gospel, the sacred steel ensemble is bonafide Florida blues royalty and famous for mixing a whole lot of funk and a hint of rock and roll into its sets.

Percussionist Melody Trucks (yes, daughter of legendary Allman Brothers drummer Butch) joins the Boys for this one where the tone coming off the Carter steel guitar will be all you need to stay warm.

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Read his 2016 intro letter and disclosures from 2022 and 2021. Ray Roa started freelancing for Creative Loafing Tampa in January 2011 and was hired as music editor in August 2016. He became Editor-In-Chief...