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"Home To Alabama"
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"I Promise You"
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"Beer Ain't Got Nothing On You"
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Bios
Short:
Stephen (NOT STEVEN) Sylvester is a gentle giant from coastal Alabama with a voice like gravelly silk.
If you haven't heard of him yet, you will soon.
Long:
Formed in the fire of tragedy, singer-songwriter Stephen (NOT STEVEN) Sylvester rose to become the southern voice that cannot be ignored. He began his career as a cover musician, singing for tips until after midnight and honing his craft until he could hold an audience in the palm of his hand. Then, shortly after he married the love of his life, Stephen's wife was diagnosed with cancer. During her recovery Stephen discovered that he could write songs that tugged on the toughest heartstrings, and the artist within him was born. Now supported by his wife and their children, Stephen is on the fast track to becoming the next great new country artist. Listen to his music and you will soon understand why.
Longer:
Stephen (NOT STEVEN) Sylvester is a singer-songwriter from Fairhope, Alabama, with a voice so powerful he almost doesn't need a microphone. Standing over six feet tall, he is a musical force to be reckoned with, commanding attention with his palpable stage presence and soulful singing style. Many songwriters express themselves primarily through lyrics, and do not consider themselves talented performers. Stephen, on the other hand, learned to perform long before he began writing songs, and this has allowed him to make his own music sound just as good as the covers he loves to play.
With the perspective of an old soul and a talent for catchy, accessible lyrics and melodies, Stephen writes songs with an authentic and accessible message. From reminiscing about his childhood in southern Alabama to reliving the heartache of losing a loved one, every song seems to take on a life of its own. Many of the stories come from personal experiences, like his wife's cancer diagnosis shortly after his marriage, attending the funeral of one of his young students, or extended hospital stays with his own children - all of these trials find their way into Stephen's songs. There is rarely a dry eye in the room when he plays his original music.
Something is different about this artist. Whenever Stephen plays, the energy in the room changes. It's positive and hopeful, with a sense that you are witnessing an important event. None of this makes Stephen seem cocky or arrogant - he looks just as comfortable belting high notes with his eyes closed as he does shaking hands with his young fans after the show. Talking to his old friends in coastal Alabama confirms that he has always been this way, treating his music as a mission instead of as a job. Seeing someone as talented as Stephen be just as warm and charismatic off-stage as he is when he's performing is incredibly refreshing. It's not an act - it's just who he is.
Stephen Sylvester is the up and coming singer-songwriter on the Gulf Coast. Listen to him sing and you will understand why.
Stephen (NOT STEVEN) Sylvester is a gentle giant from coastal Alabama with a voice like gravelly silk.
If you haven't heard of him yet, you will soon.
Long:
Formed in the fire of tragedy, singer-songwriter Stephen (NOT STEVEN) Sylvester rose to become the southern voice that cannot be ignored. He began his career as a cover musician, singing for tips until after midnight and honing his craft until he could hold an audience in the palm of his hand. Then, shortly after he married the love of his life, Stephen's wife was diagnosed with cancer. During her recovery Stephen discovered that he could write songs that tugged on the toughest heartstrings, and the artist within him was born. Now supported by his wife and their children, Stephen is on the fast track to becoming the next great new country artist. Listen to his music and you will soon understand why.
Longer:
Stephen (NOT STEVEN) Sylvester is a singer-songwriter from Fairhope, Alabama, with a voice so powerful he almost doesn't need a microphone. Standing over six feet tall, he is a musical force to be reckoned with, commanding attention with his palpable stage presence and soulful singing style. Many songwriters express themselves primarily through lyrics, and do not consider themselves talented performers. Stephen, on the other hand, learned to perform long before he began writing songs, and this has allowed him to make his own music sound just as good as the covers he loves to play.
With the perspective of an old soul and a talent for catchy, accessible lyrics and melodies, Stephen writes songs with an authentic and accessible message. From reminiscing about his childhood in southern Alabama to reliving the heartache of losing a loved one, every song seems to take on a life of its own. Many of the stories come from personal experiences, like his wife's cancer diagnosis shortly after his marriage, attending the funeral of one of his young students, or extended hospital stays with his own children - all of these trials find their way into Stephen's songs. There is rarely a dry eye in the room when he plays his original music.
Something is different about this artist. Whenever Stephen plays, the energy in the room changes. It's positive and hopeful, with a sense that you are witnessing an important event. None of this makes Stephen seem cocky or arrogant - he looks just as comfortable belting high notes with his eyes closed as he does shaking hands with his young fans after the show. Talking to his old friends in coastal Alabama confirms that he has always been this way, treating his music as a mission instead of as a job. Seeing someone as talented as Stephen be just as warm and charismatic off-stage as he is when he's performing is incredibly refreshing. It's not an act - it's just who he is.
Stephen Sylvester is the up and coming singer-songwriter on the Gulf Coast. Listen to him sing and you will understand why.
