Biography

Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising hit the music scene hard and fast and have not slowKathy 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 the 2008 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). The groups latest CD “Walk Humbly” reached #62 on the Roots Music Airplay Chart!

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 show of original roots bluegrass that is family friendly and outstandingly entertaining. Specializing in festivals, weddings, conventions, private parties and family oriented events, KBPR aims to provide the sound you are looking for and works hard to provide "extras" to make your event unforgettable!