Peter Bierer - Vocals, Guitar, trombone, Songwriting.
Musicians on All Creation Groans:
Nick Soll - Bass Magic.
Nate Karasch - Drums Set and Percussion - a good arranger too
Dan Musselman - Keyboars Extraordinaire
Thomas Smouce - Master Engineer - he's double Pro-Tools certified
Christian Breczinski - Male Voice and good Friend
Tamara Moore - Female voice and good Friend
Joey Bures - Singer/Songwriter - encouraging words
Evan Bierer - Tenor Sax and Good Ideas and butt kicker
Tom Bierer - Trumpet, Guitar, Songwriting, Fatherly Love.
Lauren Bierer - We sing together at church and at home.
Other musicians I've worked with:
Joe Kruse - Drums.
Joe Eckes - Bass
Luke Walchuck - Sound Engineering, Trumpet, Guitars, thinking and web designing.
Dan Ryan: South Australian drumer
Tak Tanimoto: Sydney Bass Player
Jared Camic Minnesota Bass
Influences
My influences range from Jurassic Park, Star Wars, X-Men Comic Books, Keith Green, John Michael Talbot, Miles Davis, Pope John Paul II, Tom Bierer, Dave Matthews, Amy Grant, National Public Radio, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Perfect Strangers, C.S.Lewis, Dave Barry, John Mayer, Jack Johnson, J.J. Johnson, U2, Switchfoot, James Taylor, Chris Rice, Sarah Hart, Johnny Cash, Salvador, Soulive, Jars of Clay, Hillsong United, Darlene Zschech, Matt Redman, Matt Maher, Eric Clapton, Happy Apple, Five Iron Frenzy, Delirious?, The Bad Plus, John Coltrance, Hank Williams, Emmy Lou Harris, The Waifs, Joe Alessi, Al Hirt, Sly and the Family Stone, Sufjan Stevens, Sixpence None the Richer, The Catechism of the Catholic Church, Medeski Martin & Wood, Jill Phillips, The Jazz Crusaders, Zoltan and his Gypsie Ensemble, Herbie Hancock, Harry Connick Jr., George, The Muppets, Dave Brubeck, Charlie Parker, Ani DiFranco, my mom.
Sounds Like
"Peter Bierer is a friend of Jesus. His music is
a blend of old school, new school, and dude, way
beyond school. Peter's melodies, rhythms, and
lyrics invite you to listen, to sing, to dance,
and to enter more deeply into the love and justice
of Christ, which is the very mission of the Church."
-Jesse Manibusan, Internationally Acclaimed Musician and Speaker
"Peter Bierer is a faith-filled singer/song-writer. Youth connect easily
with Peter and his engaging and authentic musical style. As a prayer and
music leader or a retreat director, Peter is sure to help young people
connect with God."
-Cathy Walz, Chicago, IL
"There’s so much to say about Peter Bierer…his music comes from his heart. The lyrics are grounded in scripture and truth and speak of hope. Peter is a youth minister who shares his faith with young people through his music, retreat work, service and outreach. He is an incredible role model for young people today…he has a servant heart and has heard God’s invitation to live the gospel. He’s funny, he’s a gifted musician and has a heart for youth!"
-Jane Angha, Director of Faith Formation at St. Bernard's Parish in Appleton, WI
“I find Peter to be extremely creative; his music is fresh and engaging. What I find most impressive about him is his commitment to his personal faith and his ability to connect with youth. When he leads prayer for Young Neighbors in Action he empowers the community to pray well. His ability to lead prayer and his musical talent help make him stand out as a young Catholic musician.”
-Sean Lansing, Program Director for Young Neighbors in Action
"Peter's talent and ability has been a blessing to those who have experienced his prayerful gift of music. The energy and enthusiasm he has allows us to encounter Christ in a profound way. Peter is not a performer. Rather, his music is a prayer, and we are privileged to 'pray' with him."
-Fr. Tim Biren,
St. Thomas More Newman Center,
Minnesota State Mankato
"[Peter] you draw me in both musically and emotionally...you've excellent talent."
-Dr. Kim Jullian, Professional Singer,Vocal Professor - Minn. State Univeristy, Mankato
Growing up in a faith-filled, artistic home Peter Bierer began using
music as an expression of faith from a young age. Writing, performing and
worshiping were a way of life. At the age of 13 Peter first led music at a school liturgy. His passion for music ministry continued through high school and college. In that time Peter also led interdenominational worship groups, blues and rock bands and performed as a solo artist.
Since then, Peter has performed on local, regional, national and
international platforms. He has performed at retreats, workshops, concerts and youth rallies, such as the National Conference for Catholic Youth Ministry and World Youth Day 2008 in Sydney, Australia.
Peter currently works full time as the Coordinator of Youth Ministry at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Mankato, MN where he currently lives with his wife and two daughters. He is also an adjunct staff member for the Center for Ministry Development as a Prayer and Music Coordinator for Young Neighbors in Action, a summer service-learning experience. Peter also leads a liturgical choir for the Minnesota State University, Mankato Newman Center.
Peter attended the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities School of Music and received his B.A. in Music from Minnesota State University, Mankato.
In 2003 he served on the National Evangelization Team (NET) in Australia as a parish team leader and team music leader at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Adelaide, South Australia.
Peter’s debut album, All Creation Groans, was released on November 1, 2008.
Peter is available for concerts, retreats, worship leading, and speaking events. Contact him at peter@peterbierer.com for more information.
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Thanks for accepting me, Peter! I heard you sing at an event this year however I can't remember which event it was to be honest because I was serving with NET USA (Team 3) and the past nine months are a blur :) Thank you for your ministry! pax.
Beautiful sound Peter. Thanks for accepting us. We also performed for WYD08 but in Wollongong.We write music mostly for Catholic kids. Peace from us here in Australia.
hey man congrats on the album....sounds really awesome.....look to forward to buying it when its up on itunes....thanks for sharing ur gift and congrats on ur 2nd little bubba bet u cant wait to meet them...peace roby
Peter! I've been waiting for your songs since YNIA Mexico in 07, I'm so excited your finally publishing. I absoltely love Creation, and I still have Beep-Bop-Bop-by-ya-da-ya-da stuck in my heard from whatever song that was.
Peter!!!! It was so AMAZING sharing the Snip & Snap experience with you! The love andjoy in the room was certainly tangible and the songs you planted in people's hearts that day were beautifully inspired. Once more I thank God for directing me to your myspace and I am so blessed to have you as a new buddy! Thank-you so much Peter for sharing your time and talents with Mankato! Much love and Blessings! Hope you are enjoying the CD!!! - Cynthia
Peter, I just wanted to let you know that my CD, “Have Faith,” has finally been released and is now available! If you get a chance stop by and let me know how you are doing.
