Conspirar Records Releases Roger Petersen 'Rise' Experienced composer, singer and guitarist delivers a brand new CD, "Rise", a unique blend of original material that blends pop, rock, and latin with meaningful lyrics, strong composition and arrangement, and an excellent backing of musicians and high production values. The new CD, recorded at Sunrise Studios in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, deliveries a unique style and energy that taps the past with modern touches. Roger was raised in the Twin Cities, and played Minnesota venues as conspirator in the band Profile. Now located in South Florida, he has recently worked with Dr. Nelson Hall, Roy Mitchell Cardenas from MuteMath and award winning Florida pianist Craig Ames. He also joined Nelson's Jubilate as backup for Josh Groban and Paulina Rubio at Latin Music Choice awards @ Miami AA Arena & on Univision, and Dos En Voz on Univision. He also was recently a touring musician in Barcelona and Madrid in Spain. Contact Roger via email at rpetersen1@yahoo.com by clicking 'Send a Note' to have a specially signed first edition CD. Check back regularly as we'll be rotating full versions of music from 'Rise'. Press and Special Notes "Roger Petersen is both a friend and a colleague...I have witnessed Roger's growth both as an artist and as a person. Like all of us, Roger and his wife have had challenges in their lives, and Roger has directed those challenges in a positive, creative way through his original songs and lyrics. Some of Roger's work is wistfully romantic, some is pure pop, but all is heartfelt. Petersen is a rare man who is not afraid to express emotions openly in words and song. We are all richer for it." - Skip Sheffield, Entertainment Writer and Critic, Boca Raton News "Congratulations Roger!!! Angel is my favorite yet they should all be number ONE hits! Let us know when your concert tour schedule will bring you near Atlanta !" " It was great music to listen to while cutting ivy in the backyard on a sunny day today. Very soothing and relaxing...I love the guitar part on Rise and the piano on Stranger. Great lyrics too! Awesome job! " "I love your cd." " We've been enjoying your music this past weekend... we'll look forward to seeing you in concert one day." ... " I listened to the clips on your website and it's awesome! I would love a copy of the CD. " - Special Notes from Music Fans ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ "Save Darfur" Benefit Concert Roger and Band play at the benefit for 'Darfur'. See flyer for event here ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ "One" Benefit Concert 11/4/07 Roger and Band recently performed at a benefit for 'One - The Global Campaign to make Poverty History'. "We had a great time performing some originals and some U2 music for an excellent cause and met some great people," said Roger. "Thanks to 'One' for making a difference!" ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ About Conspirar Records We're an independent record label and part of the Conspirar Productions family, providing a creative environment to allow artists to focus on their art. We offer a unique business model in a drastically changing industry, and continue to discover and represent musical artists across genres. 'Conspirar' is Latin for 'sharing breath with another', and we're excited to conspire with artists to deliver their talent and allow music lovers to discover them in new and creative ways. At Conspirar, our mission is to conspire to make a difference and we proudly support the Susan G. Komen For the Cure foundation (www.raceforthecure.com), Bono's One foundation (www.one.org) and the Save Darfur foundation (www.savedarfur.org). A portion of the proceeds of "Rise" will benefit the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation.