Empire Drift

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Winners of the 2008 Regional Superstar Competition, Empire Drift won a recording contract to record their second album for free! Empire Drift is also the co-winner of the 2008 Toledo Blade’s Battle of the Bands, a competition that started with over 110 bands! Toledo’s FM 104.7 WIOT says “People Are Going Nuts Over This Empire Drift!!”

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!

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Member Since:

May 25, 2007

Members:

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Influences:

Pearl Jam, Sublime, The Killers, Jack Johnson, Phish, Dave Matthews, Tenacious D, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Doors, Pink Floyd, Allman Brothers Band, Led Zeppelin, Coldplay, CCR