Marcus, the son of a musician, is from the small town of Pocatello, Idaho. That led to an acute appreciation of nature and it’s inhabitants, which is an important part of the makeup that is Marcus Eaton. He learned to play guitar at 9 years old and at the age of 15 wrote his first complete song, entitled ‘Carousel’. From there the creative juices started to flow and he has written many albums worth of original material as of early 2005.

The band Marcus Eaton and The Lobby formed in 1997. Their first real success came in 2002 when Uninhibited Records (MCA/Universal) signed ME&L to their first recording contract. Shortly after, they released The Day The World Awoke to regional and national acclaim. Songs such as ‘Back From The Beginning’, ‘Top of The World’, ‘Blue and Gray’, and ‘Gravity’ where instantly embraced by the band’s anxiously awaiting audience. The Latin flavored ‘God’s Favor’, with its classical intro and intricate six-eight rhythm, has gained solid appreciation on XM Satellite Radio where it is in constant rotation.

It wasn’t until fans heard the song ‘Fiona’, however, that the name Marcus Eaton was placed in the company of others before him that have made the big time in songwriting. ‘Fiona’, which highlights the talents of this guitar virtuoso, is centered around a man and his crush for a woman that seems unattainable. The story takes a quick turn towards the end and the listener is taken to a place where love transpires and conquers all. This song features a style of guitar playing known as “finger tapping” and is a consistent fan favorite at shows.

Marcus Eaton is one of those rare talents that graces us with an unashamed view of the world from his eyes. Love, life, and humility are topics of interest for all his listeners, and Marcus takes these qualities to another level with his “wearing-his-emotions-on-his-sleeve” style of songwriting. A voice is essential in communicating the message of a song, and Marcus has not missed a beat with his free range of vocal bliss that makes each listener shiver with excitement of what’s yet to come.

Currently, Marcus Eaton can be found in his hometown of Boise, Idaho, perfecting the skills that have brought him to this stage in his career. He’s charting his own bright path for his future in music and leaving the door wide open for those that wish to follow. His life, words and songs will ignites the masses of the world through a connected spirit and intoxicating breath. Gravity pulls this connectedness together. It is the gravity that pulls me towards you and you towards me, until we are one.