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This year Fox Toledo featured Empire Drift on their debut episode of Toledo Idol. Empire Drift tied for 1st in The Toledo Music Review’s “Rock Review”. From their original music to the more than 100 covers they know, Empire Drift has a lot for everybody. Their original music ranges from the mellower sounds of a Jack Johnson or Simon & Garfunkel to the high energy rock of a Pearl Jam or The Rolling Stones. When it comes to covers, playing tunes from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, up through today, Empire Drift throws a party every time they step on stage.

Empire Drift was formed in the Summer of ’07 but it’s origins date back many years. Best friends Dave Pfenning (Lead Vocal/Rhythm Guitar/Harmonica) and Rick Shugarman (Lead Guitar/Keyboard/Harmonica) have been jamming together for the past eight years. Together they have been in and out of several bands, but they have always been together.

Three years ago they wrote their first song, the next year they wrote two more, and ’07 marked the release of their 12-track debut album, “Realty Is Genius”. Allen Spencer (Kit/Percussion/Beat Box/Accordian/Vocal), and Dave’s twin brother, Mike Pfenning (Bass/Vocal) triggered Empire Drift’s evolution from an acoustic duo to a full-fledged rock and party band. Empire Drift is currently in the studio recording their sophomore album; look for it in ’09!

Send an e-mail to Rick@EmpireDrift.com with your address and we will put the cd in the mail right away or you can come to any one of our shows where we also distribute our cd's for free.

Why give away our cd's for free? We want to make it easy for you, your friends, your friend's friends, your friend's friend's friends, and so on to not only hear our music but spread it. So when it comes to you in a cheap paper sleeve as opposed to a shrink-wrapped jewel case it's not because we lack professionalism, it is because we give about 1,000 of these away each month and have to keep costs low.