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A native of Portland, OR, Marc Peter was the lead singer and one of the principle songwriters for the band Ebb Tide, which disbanded in 2000. He then continued to pursue music on his own until mid-2006, at which time he reunited with some former Ebb Tide band mates to form new band, Echelon. However, only a year later, Peter left Echelon to focus on his education and growing family.

Marc Peter can be seen performing from time to time in the Portland-metro area at coffee houses, pubs and other small, intimate venues. Of his specific brand of Pop/Folk Peter says his main influences are artists like Coldplay, Switchfoot, Jars of Clay, Emmylou Harris, and Lisa Loeb.

Peters first solo album, My King, I Bow Down was an attempt to express some of his personal worship experience which he recorded for friends and family, and for 24:6, the college ministry of Good Shepherd Community Church (Boring, OR) for which he was leading worship at the time.

Peters second attempt in the studio was much simpler, but more true to his real musical goals as a pop/folk artist. His honest lyrics, straightforward arrangements and raw vocal delivery lend themselves to his well-received Coming Alive [EP].

Peter plans to release a third solo album before the end of 2008.

In addition to being a musician, Peter considers himself a loyal friend and a coffee-addict. He married his lovely wife, Elise, in December 2003, and they are the proud parents of their first son, Anton, who was born in December 2005. They expect their second child in October of 2007. Peter now works at a video distribution company located in Portland, OR, as an Account Representative. Peter is involved with his local church, Coram Deo Fellowship (Gresham, OR), leading the Home Fellowship ministry including a group of his own. He also occasionally leads worship on Sunday mornings.

Marc Peter feels specifically called to promote a high view of God, to share the love of God and the Truth of the Gospel with those he meets, especially in his community.

You can check out more about Marc Peter on MySpace and itunes.