About Us

About US

Times are a changin’ - - and so is TOO MUCH SYLVIA . . . the band is ready for another great year! Continuing in their long tradition of offering the MOST variety of music, TMS has expanded in every category and style from their versatile list of over 200 songs.

With the desire to please and play something that everyone will enjoy, the boy’s fun, contagious personalities will touch everyone. And their VOCALS - Eddy’s crystal clear voice to Steve’s funky old soul sound and Rick’s scratchy rock & roll, pretty much have the vocal styles covered. Their vocal blend and harmonies are, really . . . a major part of the TMS sound. Combine all the above, with their tight, tasteful musical arrangements and Drummer Don’s rhythms, and the magic is undeniable.

All the guys in TOO MUCH SYLVIA possess a gift for the love of playing music, the talent to do it, the knack to entertain and the passion to share it. With the ability to “feel the mood”, TMS understands how to “work” and pace song selection and audience interaction to reach a peak at the right moment. Easy to work with, very accessible and listening to their buyer’s needs only adds to the professionalism this unique band offers.

Too Much Sylvia......Just making music FUN again!

Rick Lee

Keyboards and Vocals

Steve Long

Guitar and Vocals

Eddy Howie

Bass Guitar & Vocals

Don Leonard

Drums

Rick’s passion for playing and entertaining is quickly obvious. With a knack for the flow of the event, he paces the evening accordingly. Rick will be your contact and is very accessible. Understanding different needs of the buyers, he will listen to your ideas and offer suggestions. Hard to beat experience, and from his time in TOO MUCH SYLVIA and the prior band, SUGARCREEK, there is plenty to draw from.

The edge and cut to TMS's tight rhythm section is from Steve’s guitar. From their dinner sets to Motown, of course the 70’s & 80's and into today’s music from Nelly to Maroon 5, Steve adapts to the many styles, flawlessly. He also sings many of the funky tunes. His past, bands such as DIAMONDS, STRATUS & THE VANDALS have been the stepping-stones to his home in TMS!

The moment you hear the first note from Eddy’s high, crystal clear voice, will make you a fan and appreciative of his talent. The fun-loving antics and his charisma are not only un-deniable but also contagious. Very solid, sounding bass groove only adds to Don’s (the drummer) infectious beat. Onstage, Eddy is the glue. He played with Rick in SUGARCREEK and also spent some time with THE FANTASTIC SHAKERS!

Don’s has that natural “feel” to keep the dancers, dancing and the listeners, grooving! Quick to flash a smile, is a genuine trait of his that rubs off on the band, the music and the crowd. You can’t help but watch, Don! He’s been with TMS since January of 2000 and previous band stops include: CAPTAIN COOK & THE COCONUTS, THE POOR SOULS and national recording artists, THE OUTLAWS!

This site was last updated 04/09/07