Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising

• Tom Tower - banjo, dobro, vocals
• Tim Crosby - fiddle, mandolin, vocals
• Dennis Nelson - guitar, vocals
• Kathy Boyd - bass, vocals

PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE WILLING TO TRAVEL THE UNIVERSE TO BRING YOU OUR MUSIC! DISTANCE IS NO OBJECT!

Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising hit the music scene hard and fast and have not slowed down one bit over the years. . . . in fact, they continually pick up speed!

With 3 successful CD's receiving international airplay, this group of songwriters is catching the ear of the listening audience and currently boasts both the current Roots Music Association Bluegrass Songwriter of the Year (Dennis Nelson) and the winner of the $10,000 2010 International City Love Music Contest (Tom Tower).

This group is all about the stories, and stories are what you get with their original material, culled from their individual and collective observations of life. Whether it's the high mournful old-country sound of Dennis Nelson, the storytelling baritone of Tom Tower, the vocal and instrumental virtuosity of Tim Crosby or the high energy sincerity of Kathy Boyd herself, this band offers something for everyone.

Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising offers a sound that is clean, hard driving and uniquely their own. Specializing in festivals, weddings, conventions, private parties and family oriented events, Phoenix Rising aims to provide the sound you are looking for and works hard to provide "extras" to make your event unforgettable!

KBPR would like to invite you to visit our recently revamped website at phoenixrisingband.org Here you can read the latest on the band, hear selections of our music and see video of the band in action. They would also be more than happy to send you hard copies of our promotional materials upon request.





What folks are saying about Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising:

Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising adds a dimension that RiverCity thrives on - great bluegrass music delivered with personality! ~ Chris Palmer, Producer, RiverCity Bluegrass Festival

Thanks Kathy, My wife and I both thank you for slow jam in Tygh Valley, we hope you will do it again. ~ Jim Kester

Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising gained the audience's attention and support from the beginning and kept it through the last song by playing fun, upbeat music that was very enjoyable to listen to. The musicians were very easy to work with and all had a demeanour that matched the uplifting music on stage and off. It was truly a pleasure working with this group and I hope to hear them again soon. ~ Sara Hamler-Dupras, Entertainment Coordinator, Oregon State Fair

Kathy, Tim, Dennis, and Tom, THANKS FOR THE MOST AWESOME, DYNAMIC afternoon you shared with Mark and myself, at the Picnic Grove Stage (Oregon State Fair). ~Mark and Sharron Studer

If you are looking for a Bluegrass band to fill up the seats at your next festival or show, look no further than Kathy Boyd and Phoenix Rising. Kathy is not just another pretty face, or talented singer, or timely bass player, she is also a tireless promoter of both the band and bluegrass in general. Both Kathy and the band have a professional attitude that is a joy to work with. They put on a lively show that is as much fun to watch as it is to listen to. Song selection is a strong suit, ranging from hard driving traditional to old favourites and new original tunes like their 'Black Diamond Jingle'. The fact that the band themselves are having so much fun performing on stage is obvious, and quickly infects the audience and draws them into the show. Over all, Kathy Boyd and Phoenix Rising were a well received pleasure and highly recommended. ~ Jordan Walsh, Sooke River Bluegrass Festival

Awesome! Our first experience with a live band on our Kampground and it couldn't have turned out more successful. Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising were the perfect ground breakers to live concerts. All of them fit right in with us. They were a pleasure to get to know and the campers and locals that came to join in were extremely delighted with their performance. I would suggest this group to all organizations that are looking for a time of good music, laughs and family entertainment. They are an all around "Great Experience". ~ Rochell FitzGerald, Owner of the Port Angeles KOA, WA ~ USA

Kathy Boyd and Phoenix Rising...what can I say? You guys put on a stellar show and are "top shelf" entertainers. Goldendale was extremely blessed to have you be such a big part of our Inaugural Blue Moon "Fiddle Around The Stars" Festival. The children at our schools are still chatting about your visit to their schools...and how much they loved your music! We do hope you will come back and visit us one of these days soon. With sincere appreciation ~ Lorraine Reynolds, Golden Event Planning, LLC, Event Director ~ City of Goldendale,

Most importantly, as I sat there it struck me that each of you expresses that you, individually and collectively, LOVE making music. ~ Robert Underwood

Thank you so much for the wonderful music and charm you all brought to our wedding! You guys really made it even more wonderful. All of our guests fell in love with you and we have not stopped talking about how wonderful you all were! ~ Katherine O'Hare

I just want to thank you for playing at my sons wedding. Your band is wonderful and it made their special day even more special. The "Wedding song" was absolutely amazing! Thank you so very much ~ Sue

What a great show Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising performed on Saturday night in Mt Angel!!! If you get a chance to hear this energetic band, do it...you definitely won't be disappointed. ~ John Shafer

Working with Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising was by far the easiest and most satisfying part of planning our wedding. Kathy was always quick to answer emails and phone calls, and always very positive and easy to work with. The band learned difficult and specific songs that fit our quirky needs as well as our religious and traditional needs. They were a highlight of the wedding itself; people raved about them at the wedding and afterwards! They were flexible, timely, and just an absolute blast. We cannot recommend them highly enough. ~ David and Karmin

Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising are veteran professionals who can be depended upon to entertain the audience at your music event. ~ Dave Conner, Prospect Bluegrass Festival Committee

What a great show you did for us in Newport. Wow, everyone absolutely loved it. I still have images of little kids running around in circles in my head. And thank you soooooo much for the customized lyrics to Man of Constant Sorrow (Fortune). We loved it. We're going to frame the signed copy you gave us. ~ Karl

Rose & I had a great time at the festival and we certainly had a blast "Jamming" with you all. Thanks so much and it was nice to meet you, Keep on Pickin'. ~ Rose & Dave

I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed your gig at the Ross Ragland Theatre. ~ David G. Kroll

It was great seeing you at RiverCity, I really liked the energy of the band, it looked like you guys were psyched and having a lot of fun. And I heard your recording on Uptown Bluegrass, I love that song. Looks like Phoenix Rising is coming right along. ~ Doug W.

Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising- I had never had a chance to see them play, and was very impressed. Lots of energy, and great playing, and that little lady with her little bass.... and her pink boots!! ~ Chip R.

All of that plus my first opportunity to see Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising for the first time really helped make the festival (RiverCity) for me. ~ Jim K

• Lonesome Mando Blues - Vassar Clement
• High on the Mountain Top - Ola Belle Reed
• Rhubarb Pie - John Fogerty
• 12 More Miles to Clatskanie - Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising Original
• Western Girl - Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising Original
• Big River - Johnny Cash
• Flying Bear Breakdown - Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising Original
• Silver Tongue & Gold Plated Lies - Suzanne Thomas (this version)
• Things In Life - Laurie Lewis
• Baby I'm Good For You - Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising Original
• Angel Band - Traditional
• Mourning Dove - Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising (original)
• Doin' My Time - Lester Flatt
• I Still Miss Someone - Johnny Cash
• Hokie Pokie
• Hava Nagila
• Arkansas Traveler
• Soldiers Joy
• Tear My Stillhouse Down
• Risky Business - Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising (original)
• Dueling Banjos
• Foggy Mountain Breakdown
• Train Carrying Jimmie Rodgers Home
• Gold Rush
• Deschutes County Home - Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising (original)
• Oh That Dreadful Wind and Rain - Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising (original)
• Stolen Kisses - Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising (original)
• Baby I'm Good For You - Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising (original)
• Burning Down The House -- Title Track from our new CD! - Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising (original)
• Flying Bear Breakdown - Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising (original)
• Broken Hearted Lover - The Delmore Brothers
• Stories Never Told - Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising (original)
• Whispering Pines - Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising (original)
• Holy Words and Sacred Water - Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising (original)
• Living in Those Hills So Far Away - Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising (original)
• Am I Fool For Your Love Baby, Or What? - Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising (original)
• Judgement Day - Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising (original)
• That Was Before I Met You/Foggy Mt. Breakdown
• Last Wild Rose of Summer - Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising (original)
• Uncle Whiskey - Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising (original)
• The Grass Is Always Greener When It's Blue - Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising (original)

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• Greatest bluegrass band ever! Played our large country wedding, wrote a personalized song just for us! Everyone enjoyed them, they were very talented. Great people, care about doing a great job which is hard to find. Not bad priced either :) -- Kristen F, Silverton, OR, 9/4/2010
• Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising Band were the icing on the cake for our wedding! They are incredible musicians. They were an absoulte pleasure to work with. All of our wedding guests are still talking about how great they were. They were a definite highlight in our wedding! I would book them over and over again! -- Katherine O, Fall River Mills, CA, 10/28/2006
• Kathy Boyd and Phoenix Rising were the highlight of the party! They even wrote a song for our event. I would recommend them to anyone. -- Tracy W, Newport, OR, 7/15/2006

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