I think that live music is something that the internet can never kill.
— Jim James

2024 is the 34th year of TOO MUCH SYLVIA! 2MS is approaching the 4000 shows mark, from DC to the Caribbean 2MS was inducted into The Carolina Beach Music Hall (CBMA) of Fame in 2019 And one last fact that stands out - it’s been the same 4 guys since 2000 . . . 24 years! 2MS has added a 9’ LED video wall and a state-of-the-art sound system that takes the production up to another level.

2023’s “IT STILL IS” song, which allowed 2MS FOUR Cammy Awards, along w/an additional EIGHT #1 songs is available on Spotify, iTunes, and Amazon

A BIG THANKS and shout to all who made “IT STILL IS” the 2023 CBMA Video of the Year (available on YouTube!!! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTaXby8TUCQ&list=RDMMkTaXby8TUCQ&start_radio=1) It was made possible by - INDUSTRIAL BATTERY & CHARGER, (The Earnhardt Family), George & Nikki w/THREADD MEDIA for their passion and creativity with the entire video production, the actors who tell the story through their skills - Matthew Howie (Eddy’s real son), Alexandra LaBelle, Gary Maniloff, and DeeDee Clark, Lynne Parker who watched over the details, Stan Ashley w/GREEN DOT RECORDS for his ideas and positive encouragement, our friends and family that showed up for the filming and provided some great contagious energy, and Abby Lee Carter w/BRIOLIVE ENTERTAINMENT for keeping the 2MS wheels rolling.

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TOO MUCH SYLVIA will play something that everyone can enjoy. Their onstage antics and personalities will touch all. Whether it’s a low-key dinner setting, an energetic party, a festival with all ages attending, the band easily adapts.  By NOT working from a “setlist”, 2MS has the ability to pace the song selection and provoke audience interaction to reach a peak at the right moment. Their experience and professionalism only add to the ease of working with TOO MUCH SYLVIA.

     CORPORATE and COMPANY type functions can demand more of a theme and structured format, which TOO MUCH SYLVIA enjoys being a part of the creative process.  Whether it's emceeing, helping with a skit, working their show to adapt to the theme, 2MS thrives on helping make the event, unique.  Of course, as the evening progresses, the band can easily provide all types of dance/party music handling most requests with ease.

      Having worked many FUNDRAISER events through the years, 2MS understands many of the emotional ties that the supporters and patrons experience.  With regard to these feelings, the band can pace the evening accordingly.  Their interaction, and song selection, will help the flow of the event and close with positive response from all the attendees.  Having lots of experience in working with the different types of auctions and other on-site fund-raising activities, the band can easily adapt to your situation.

     FESTIVALS, INDEPENDENCE DAY, MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATIONS & AFTER FIVES - 2MS’s recent addition of an 9’ video wall has allowed them to present a very touching Tribute to our Men and Women serving our country, Veterans, and all Americans. The wall and videos are synchronized with the live show for many other songs in their repertoire too, only adding to the entertainment value. Event sponsors can also be added to this presentation. Discuss the video and wall availability with your consultant.

Having developed a loyal following of friends & fans sporting their RED SUNGLASSES and singing along to the band’s songs, 2MS attracts good crowds in the Carolina's also reaching into Virginia.  2MS continues to generate even more fans through radio and internet airplay with the success of NINE, #1 songs including FOUR "CBMA Songs of the Year" since 2014.  Again, the normal presentation can provide anything from a few "unplugged" tunes, some Beach, Motown, Funky 70s, Retro 80s, a few of the top current hits, and some Country.  Blend this in with some possible "special guests" such as ZZ Topp, Village People, Pit Bull, etc along with the LED video wall, and it really turns into the perfect upbeat presentation for these types of events.

     For WEDDING RECEPTIONS, 2MS understands its role in creating a memorable party.  With over 500 receptions to their credit, feel comfortable in knowing that the band can easily adapt to song requests and special moments that always just, "happen".  Learning a special "first dance song", appropriately dressed in their black tuxedos and handling the emceeing, 2MS will work with the planner and/or bride & groom, to customize the order of events from arrival to exit. 

Easy to work with, very accessible, by phone or e-mail, and listening to their buyer’s needs, TOO MUCH SYLVIA, will always do their best to make your event THE best!
 
TOO MUCH SYLVIA is:

Steve Long, the primary lead vocalist, also plays guitar. In 2020 & 2023 he won the prestigious Male Vocalist of the Year w/the Carolina Beach Music Association.

Eddy Howie covers the bass guitar duties and because of his natural high singing abilities, he’s able to sing the songs from the Jersey Boys to Journey!

Drummer Don Leonard works the solid groove with Eddy, while he flashes a smile, providing a great feel to keep the audience moving.

Rick Lee is the keyboardist who steps out front occasionally to get the crowd involved and sing a few R&R songs. Individually, he has been honored w/4 Songwriter and 5 Producer of the Year Awards from the Carolina Beach Music Association

Their vocal blend and harmonies are, really . . . a major part of the 2MS sound.  Combine all the above, with their tight, tasteful musical arrangements and it’s a presentation that is appealing to dancers and listeners at a comfortable sound level for everyone. 


The Carolina Beach Music Association’s

Cammy Awards for Too MUCH SyLviA

CBMA Hall of Fame

2019 - Too MUCH SyLviA

2021 - Rick Lee

4x Song of the Year

2014, “Stepped Right Outta My Dream”

2016, “Melodies & Memories”

2018, “Got The Rhythm”

2019, “We Ain’t Leavin’ Carolina”

4x Smoothie of the Year

2014, “Stepped Right Outta My Dream”

2016, “Melodies & Memories”

2020, “Your Eyes, My Heart, Our Soul”

2022, “That You Hear in a Song”

Collaboration of the Year

2015, “Bring It On Back”, w/Tim Clark

Group Album of the Year

2018, “Throw Me a Rope”

2x Group of the Year - 2019 & 2020

2x Vocalist of the Year - 2020, 2023 - Steve Long

Songwriters of the Year - John Ward, John Cummings, Rick Lee & Steve Long

2019, “We Ain’t Leavin’ Carolina”

3x Songwriter of the Year - Rick Lee -

2018, “Got The Rhythm”

2022, “That You Hear in a Song”,

2023, “It Still Is”

“3x Video of the Year

2021, “I Wanna Go Back”

2022, That You Hear in a Song”

2023, “It Still Is”

5x Producer of the Year - Rick Lee -

2018, “Got The Rhythm”

2019, “We Ain’t Leavin’ Carolina”

2021, “I Wanna Go Back”

2022, “That You Hear in a Song”

2023, “It Still Is”