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Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising Bluegrass Band from Tualatin, OR

Will travel up to 3000 miles

  • Avg 5.0 | 12 Reviews
  • 25 Verified Bookings
  • Member Since 1998
  • 2 Awards & Badges
  • Accepts Online Payment
  • Starting at $1,000 per event

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Based in Salem, Oregon – the award winning original roots music group Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising continues to stack up awards and accolades while performing their high-energy shows throughout the West. Awards include guitar player Dennis Nelson being named 2008 Roots Music Association Bluegrass Songwriter of the Year and banjo player Tom Tower winning the $10,000 prize in the 2010 City Love Music Contest. The band holds the title of the International Music & Entertainment Association 2015 Bluegrass Group of the Year, and in 2016 brought home both the 2016 Bluegrass Song of the Year trophy from IMEA with their rendition of Steve Spurgin's "Let Her Roll" and the silver award in the Global Music Awards for Kathy Boyd's tune "Who Will Pray for Me". The group received two 2017 Josie Music Awards nominations – Bluegrass/Folk/Americana Song of the Year (Let Her Roll) and Bluegrass/Folk/Americana Group of the Year. In 2018 Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising brought home a silver Global Music Award for their sixth release, "40 Years of Lonesome" in the categories of lyrics/songwriters and album. The band has also been nominated in FOUR categories for the 2018 IMEA awards (winners to be announced on June 16th). With six CD's in radio rotation, the band is known far and wide for their songwriting abilities and high energy entertainment style. In the words of Randy Shelton of Nevada's "Silver State String Buster" magazine, "Kathy Boyd looks to be 100 lbs soaking wet but that little gal can knock a song right out of the park". In 2014, "Spending Every Christmas With You" debuted as the #1 CD downloaded for holiday airplay for the second year and all ten songs immediately took up position on the Top 50 downloaded songs. The recording was nominated as the IMEA's 2014 Holiday Album of the Year and the song "I'll Be Home for Christmas (in the State of Oregon)" brought home the IMEA Holiday Song of the Year Award. Radio stations around the world continue to clamor for this original music that somehow feels as though it's been a part of our holiday culture for decades - indicating that Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising's "Spending Every Christmas With You" is well on its way to being a holiday classic. In 2015 music from this recording was developed into a television special and DVD titled "Bluegrass Christmas". Radio stations continue to line up to interview this personable group whose songwriting – especially that of member Tim Crosby – has been compared to legends such as Waylon Jennings, Woody Guthrie and Bruce Springsteen. "After almost 14 years together we definitely have our own unique sound." states KBPR band leader Kathy Boyd, "We've now reached a spot where we are so comfortable with who we are and what we do that it's allowing us to stretch in new and more complex musical directions." "Audience response to all of our music continues to be enthusiastic, which in turn makes us better performers. It's a huge circle of excitement and love that benefits everyone!"

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Review by Alice T.

Rehearsal DinnerReviewed on August 14, 2012From Bainbridge Island, WA

Kathy and the band were very professional, setting up to play without input from us. The sound equipment was adequate for our party space. We were able to use their mic for our presentations. Kathy was personable, attractive and approachable. The band was similar. The personalized song was fun. Everyone I have spoken to since the party has specifically mentioned the band---how good they were and how much they were enjoyed. I would hire them again if I have another similar party!

Review by Katy N.

Wedding ReceptionReviewed on July 28, 2012From Seaside, OR

Kathy and the rest of Phoenix Rising went above and beyond for my daughter's wedding. They were friendly, mixed with the crowd well, and the music was lively and wonderful. Everyone loved them, especially the bride and groom. They were laid back but professional in every way. And they presented the newlyweds with a framed copy of the words to the song they wrote just for them. I want to have another event so I can have them perform again! Thank you Kathy and Phoenix Rising.

Review by Kristen F.

Wedding ReceptionReviewed on September 6, 2010From Silverton, OR

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 :)

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Song List 

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  • 40 Years of Lonesome | Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising
  • Does Your Mama Know You're There? | Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising
  • Stone in My Shoe | Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising
  • Fiddle Ghost Road | Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising
  • Warning Shots | Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising
  • Hotshot Heroes | Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising
  • Till They Come Home | Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising
  • Generations | Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising
  • Who Will Pray For Me? | Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising
  • Through A Glass Darkly | Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising
  • Let Her Roll | Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising
  • Someday I'm Going To Wake Up | Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising
  • High Low Jack and the Game | Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising
  • Look Away | Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising
  • Ways and Mean | Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising
  • Dustbowl Days | Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising
  • Billy in the Lowground | Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising
  • Crossroads Haunting | Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising
  • Rattlesnake in the Woodpile | Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising
  • Black Widow Spider | Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising
  • Shaniko | Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising
  • Handsome Does | Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising
  • Jackson` | Johnny Cash
  • 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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Past Events

August 25, 2018 • Festival
Sat5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Toledo, OR
October 7, 2017 • Fundraiser
Sat7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Aurora, OR
August 12, 2017 • Birthday Party (Adult)
Sat4:30 PM - 7:30 PM Bonney Lake, WA
May 27, 2017 • Wedding Reception
Sat7:00 PM - 11:00 PM Reno, NV
August 13, 2016 • Wedding
Sat8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Hood River, OR
July 29, 2016 • Community Event
Fri7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Dayton, OR
November 14, 2015 • Eastside Bluegrass
Sat7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Portland, OR
September 27, 2015 • Tygh Valley Bluegrass Festival
Sun12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Tygh Valley, OR
September 25, 2015 • Tygh Valley Bluegrass Festival
Fri8:00 PM - 9:00 PM Tygh Valley, OR
September 19, 2015 • Wedding
Sat4:30 PM - 8:30 PM Long Beach, WA
September 13, 2015 • Celebrate Boring!
Sun10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Boring, OR
August 16, 2015 • High & Dry Bluegrass Festival
Sun11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Bend, OR

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