Biography

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 4 successful CD's receiving international airplay, this group of songwriters 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 gospel CD “Walk Humbly” reached #62 on the Roots Music Airplay Chart!
Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising 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 music that is family friendly and outstandingly entertaining. These folks are all natural teachers who’s talents include workshops, slow jams, school assemblies, etc. Have an idea of a bonus feature they can bring to your event to help add to it’s success—just ask!