PHIL PETERSON is a Seattle-based composer who studied cello from the age of 3, and began touring Europe as a principal cellist at age 17. Peterson has arranged and played on the three latest Nada Surf records, leading to performances on The Conan O’Brien Show, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Last Call with Carson Daly. He has also shared the stage with BB King, Kenny Loggins, Al Green, Heart, Yes, Blues Traveler, Queensrÿche and The Temptations. A Grammy-nominated producer, Peterson has produced strings for Gym Class Heroes, Adam Levine, Helmet, The Posies, Brandi Carlile and Owl City’s multi-platinum debut record.  Peterson has also created an original score for Big in Japan.