2025 Too Much Sylvia enters their 35th year 2MS has performed OVER 4000 shows, 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! 2MS has added a 9’ LED video wall and a state-of-the-art sound system that takes their production up to another level.
The latest 2MS song is (I’m Just Livin’ for) “ANOTHER DAY” was voted the 2024 Cammy Awards for Song, Writer & Video of the Year. 2MS also is voted the “Group of the Year” award!
The VIDEO is also available on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7KAexuaAIQ&list=RDs7KAexuaAIQ&start_radio=1
“ANOTHER DAY” and other 2MS songs are available on Spotify, iTunes, Amazon . . . .
Too MUCH SyLviA’s representation and management is provided by brioLIVE Entertainment
Abby Lee Carter - abby@brioLIVE.com
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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. 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 the 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 TEN, #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, Boy George, Four Seasons. The Lettermen, etc . . . along with the LED video wall, and it really turns into the perfect upbeat presentation for these types of events.
For WEDDING RECEPTIONS 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". 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, text 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/5 Songwriter and 5 Producer of the Year Awards from the Carolina Beach Music Association where he is a member of the Hall of Fame.
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
5x Song of the Year
2014, “Stepped Right Outta My Dream”
2016, “Melodies & Memories”
2018, “Got The Rhythm”
2019, “We Ain’t Leavin’ Carolina”
2024, “I’m Just Living for Another Day”
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”
3x Group of the Year - 2019, 2020 & 2024
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”
5x Songwriter of the Year - Rick Lee -
2018, “Got The Rhythm”
2019, “We Ain’t Leavin’ Carolina”
2022, “That You Hear in a Song”,
2023, “It Still Is”
2024 - “I’m Just Living for Another Day”
4x Video of the Year
2021, “I Wanna Go Back”
2022, That You Hear in a Song”
2023, “It Still Is”
2024, (‘Im Just Living for) “Another Day”
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”