iPod Winner | February 10, 2010
Congratulations to Connie Bach, winner of a new iPod Nano from Peter Bierer Music! Thanks to everyone who bought a CD and entered the contest at last week's show with Steve Angrisano!
Blogging | January 26, 2010
Check out my Peter's Peace blog at MyCatholicVoice.com
http://blogs.mycatholicvoice.com/peterbierer1/
Returning Home from NCYC | November 23, 2009
Well, we're back from the National Catholic Youth Conference held last weekend in Kansas City! What an incredible event - as usual. I am constantly blown away by the passion and commitment shown by the 'young church' and I am amazed at their ability to change the world we live in all for the glory of God.
I just want to say thanks to everyone who stopped me to say hello and for those of you who used my Peace Pilgrim video series - thank you for watching!
Peace!
-Peter
Final Peace Pilgrim NCYC Episode online! | November 9, 2009
Here's the final episode of my NCYC Preparation Series - Peace Pilgrim - Enjoy the walk back down the mountain!
-Peter
http://www.mycatholicvoice.com/media/GRibeA
FACEBOOK Fan Page | November 5, 2009
NCYC PIlgrimage Prep Episodes 4-6 | November 2, 2009
Here are the latest episodes in my NCYC Prep series! A little over two weeks to go until the National Catholic Youth Conference!
Ep. 4 Community
http://www.mycatholicvoice.com/media/dLeOub
Ep. 5 Rest, Reflection and Prayer
http://www.mycatholicvoice.com/media/Vesq0L
Ep. 6 The Destination
http://www.mycatholicvoice.com/media/m6xJgV
NCYC Pilgrimage Prep Episode 3 | September 28, 2009
Check it out! This one's about Baggage. Peace!
http://www.mycatholicvoice.com/media/ElsbXa
Album Review on Grapevine,net | September 22, 2009
Check it out! A new CD review for 'All Creation Groans'
http://gvcatholicmusicreviews.blogspot.com/2009/08/cd-reviews-rocking-romans-alexandra.html
NCYC Pilgrimage Prep Episode 2 | September 1, 2009
Check out the second episode of my NCYC Pilgrimage Series!
http://www.mycatholicvoice.com/media/V1n6jc
Peace Pilgrim NCYC Video Series by Peter Bierer | August 9, 2009
Check out my latest project, a pilgrimage video preparation series for the National Catholic Youth Conference. This is my first episode of seven, check it out!
http://www.mycatholicvoice.com/media/X9L2hV
Peter Bierer now on MyCatholicVoice.com | July 29, 2009
Just wanted to drop a line letting you know that 'All Creation Groans' is now available for download on www.MyCatholicVoice.com! Thanks to MCV for supporting the music and the faith.
I'll also be contributing content to MCV from time to time, so check it out :-)
My triumphant return from Young Neighbors in Action | July 1, 2009
Well, I just returned over the weekend from two intense weeks working for Young Neighbors in Action (YNIA), a nation-wide, week long Catholic service-learning experience for high school students put on by the Center for Ministry Development. That means it's good.
During the two weeks I worked in Green Bay, WI and Chicago, IL as the prayer and music coordinator. It was my honor and privilege to work with young people in developing prayer services to enhance the mission of the week. And let me tell you, these youth were amazing!
In Green Bay YNIA was test piloting an Environmental Justice Week. The young people came from all over (Iowa, Wisconsin, and Massachusetts). They worked diligently at an Organic farm, a self-sustainable retreat house, the the Brown county extension office, with a local park clearing invasive plant species, and a wildlife park; all learning in depth about the importance of caring for God's creation, the seventh principal of Catholic Social teaching.
In Chicago, there were 80 youth and adults from Ohio, Iowa, and Nebraska. These groups were mainly working in the inner city in churches, food pantries, thrift stores, child care, and more. The work they did was amazing.
What I love so much about YNIA is that these young people who are so passionate about being change in the world, are also passionate about their faith. During the week we recognize that the good we do is a response to our faith, the call Jesus makes on our life. And that without these good deeds, our faith is dead. Inevitably these young people always understand this truth by the end of the week.
There are too many stories to share at this time, but if you were on one of these YNIA's, feel free to post you stories on my peter bierer fan page on Facebook or email me with your stories!
Thanks again to all of the youth and adults who worked so hard these last two weeks to be the hands and feet, the mouth and heart of Jesus.
Peace, -Peter
www.youngneighbors.org
www.new.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/pages/Peter-Bierer/29199475904
Young Neighbors in Action | May 12, 2009
I've just posted the dates I will be leading prayer and music for Young Neighbors in Action this summer! I'll be in Green Bay, WI June 14-20 for the first ever YNIA Environmental Justice Week! Then I'm off to Chicago June 21-27 for a good 'ol YNIA.
Young Neighbors is a summer service-learning program for high school youth from around the nation. I've been working with YNIA since 2002 and I believe it's one of the best 'mission trips' available for Catholic Youth today! Learn more at www.youngneighbors.org
Peace!
-Peter
Thank you Sacred Heart in Waseca | April 20, 2009
Thank you to Sacred Heart Church in Waseca who hosted a concert on Saturday night! We celebrated an end to their Generations of Faith year with 'Music as Prayer.'
We had a great time, the full band performed, and the community who attended the concert were so welcoming and gracious. Thank you again! Photos will be up soon!
All Creation Groans now in Catholic Music Network | April 8, 2009
Hey Friends,
I just got word that All Creation Groans is now available for sale on www.catholicmusicnetwork.com
Check it out and don't forget to leave a review!
Peace.
More Music on MySpace | April 3, 2009
Hello Friends! When you go to Peter Bierer's MySpace page you are now able to listen to more music from All Creation Groans!
We'll soon have all the music up here on peterbierer.com.
Keep stopping by for more info on upcoming shows and news.
Don't forget to leave reviews for All Creation Groans when you by the album or songs online.
Peace!
All Creation Groans on Relevant Radio! | March 28, 2009
Hello Everybody! I just got word that Relevant Radio in the Twin Cities wants to air a song from All Creation Groans on their program 'The Nightwatch,' their contemporary Catholic music show.
"The Nightwatch" airs live on Saturday nights from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m., with an encore play on Sunday night/Monday morning from midnight to 3.
You can listen online at www.relevantradio1330.com
Thanks to Relevant Radio for being the first to air ACG!
Peace,
-Peter
Welcome to the New Website! | March 12, 2009
Well, here we are, a brand new website! I'm very excited about this because now you can get information on my music, shows, stay in touch and much more.
Take some time to hang around, listen to some music, and don't forget to spread the word!
Many thanks to Jonathan Kratzke of Creative Culture Media for his work on the site.
Enjoy!
-Peter
All Creation Groans CD Review | February 26, 2009
A little bit of everything, 'All Creation Groans' moves effortlessly between genres and styles taking the listener on a creative and spiritual journey.
Minnesota singer/songwriter, Peter Bierer, serves up a variety of tantalizing treats with his debut release, All Creation Groans. No two songs are alike on this album, written in a variety of styles and subjects, All Creation Groans is a journey through life. The listener travels from life’s joys, through the struggles of the “valleys” and the “dark night of the soul,” and on again to the mountain tops.
“The songs on this album represent eight years of writing and eight very different years of my life,” Bierer says, “That’s part of the reason why so many of the songs sound completely different from one another. I also enjoy different music styles and I don’t tend to write in one singular genre. It’s part of the challenge and the joy of composition, to write in a variety of styles.”
The opening track, 'Creation,' is a Tom Jones meets Sesame Street in church sort of song, complete with “la la las” and “beep bops.” However, as one continue through the album he soon runs into the jazzy pop sounds of 'In the Silence' and 'Through the Valley' the funk/soul style of 'Alone' and to the driving, folk-rock tune, 'Warriors' (complete with a classic reggae section at the end of the song). Peter changes things up again in 'Long Time,' a haunting pre-Messianic song with Appalachian folk-hymn-esque harmonies, and 'Dry Bones,' a stirring bluesy rendition of the biblical story of the prophet Ezekiel’s vision of, well, dry bones.
These songs are only the beginning, all twelve tracks on All Creation Groans are sure to please.
All Creation Groans now on iTunes! | December 19, 2008
Hello again! This is just a note to let you know that All Creation Groans is now on iTunes! You can also get the music at CDBaby.com, Amazon Mp3, Napster, Shockhound.com, and eMusic.com.
Remember to leave a review when you buy the music. The more reviews I get the more publicity I get. Thanks everyone for your support!
Peace this Christmas season,
-Peter
All Creation Groans now Available Online! | November 20, 2008
Hello Friends! I just wanted to let you know that All Creation Groans is now available fro purchase online!
You can by a hard copy of the CD at www.cdbaby.com/cd/peterbierer
I recommend this so you can get the artwork and lyrics as well as all of the music!
You can also download the music at amazon.com and emusic.com.
iTunes will be selling the songs in a couple weeks, so check back often if that's your preferred method of music listening.
Don't forget to leave a review when you purchase the music, the more reviews the more free publicity I get from the stores!
Thanks for all of you support, peace and blessings!
-Peter
World Youth Day and New Album | July 3, 2008
Hello Friends! It's been a while since I've been able to sit down and do some communicatin' (Work, wife, child, Summer Camps, YNIA Detroit, etc). Well, now that I'm about ready to fly off to Australia, I thought I should drop you all a line or two.
This Sunday I'm flying off to Australia for the World Youth Day Celebrations! Whoopee! My journey will begin in Brisbane, I'll be taking part in the Days in the Diocese there and performing at the Heart of the City Fiesta on the International Stage on July 12 at 11:50am. Just a short little set:-)
Next I'll be flying off to Sydney for World Youth Day! I'm very excited to be there for the celebrations! I will be performing on Friday night, July 18, at 8pm at Tumbalong Park in Darling Harbour. I have a full set and will be playing with a band of Aussies - Dan Ryan on Drums and Takimitsu Tanimoto on Bass. This should be a great show!
After that I'll be flying off to Adelaide - my wife's hometown - we'll be there for two weeks. I'm still in the process of setting up a show for late July/Early August. Stay tuned for more details!
Perhaps you've been wondering about this Recording project I've been working on. Well, there's good news and bad news. The good news is that it's almost finished! The bad news is that it won't be finished in time to take it with me to World Youth Day. The release date is set for Mid August (so, not really a 'date' yet - but stay tuned!) You will hear about the CD release concert/party and be able to download the music on your favorite website, or purchase a hard copy from a variety of venues.
Thanks for your continued support, you will be hearing from me again before I return from the Land Down Under. Pray fro our safe travels and my performances, and I'll be keeping you all in my prayers!
Peace, - Peter

