Because so many people ask, this is for all those who knew and loved Marc Dobson.  Please feel free to download this in his memory and share with others.

Vocals by Kathy Boyd & Mark Gensman.  Instrumentation by Kathy Boyd & Tim Crosby.  Recorded at Ground Zero studio's in Tualatin, Oregon.

Marc's Song - Natural Bridge

The release of "Let Her Roll" marks the first single off the album "40 Years of Lonesome" that the general public gets to hear that will give them a taste of what the 6th album by Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising will be all about. A fun song about remembering to have fun - no matter how much trouble life throws at you, the tune was written by American Songwriter Steve Spurgin and also appears on his "Solo Flight" CD - in a much different format and under the title "Let 'er Run". 


Let 'er Roll

In this fourth all original recording by the award winning roots music group Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising they've thrown all the "rules" out the window and simply done what they do best - take the stories of the world and tell them in a way that allows for a multitude of meanings - depending of the perspective and the experience of the listener.    

Although this is a look at the darker side of life, it's done with great spirit and a sense of fun.  You'll find wonderful surprises, like the appearance of a resophonic mandolin on a couple of numbers.  Dennis Nelson plays a soulful harmonica that's probably "no part of nothing" in many bluegrass circles - but a climb to the gallows just wouldn't be the same without it!  And really. . . . . . is that a rattlesnake making a guest appearance at the end of one of the songs???? 

Everything about the recording was fun, from the songwriting to the recording process - even the photo shoot (which is not generaly the bands favorite part of the proceedings) turned out to be a wonderfully fun day of playing with guns, whiskey bottles and poker hands at the historic MacLeay Inn outside Salem, Oregon.  

The feedback from live performances of these new songs has been powerful and amazing.  There is something about this music that seems to allow people to express something they have held deep inside for a long time - perhaps too long of a time.  

So take a listen, throw your head back and let it out.  That's exactly the response that good music should bring out in you.  A primal release of emotion that leaves you feeling that somone out there really "gets" you - and understands exactly how you feel - and somehow figured out how to put it into a song. 

Laugh, cry, howl and the moon.  Tap your toes.  Watch out for speeding tickets if listening while driving (ahem. . . . personal band member experience here).  Lowground is for you.  A gift of appreciation and gratitude for your years of encouragement and support.  

Now let's all go get into some mischief together!



Death Grip

Dust Bowl Days

High Low Jack

Look Away

Rattlesnake In The Woodpile

Shaniko

To The Begging

Ways And Means

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! 

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With 4 successful CD's receiving international airplay, this group of songwriters is catching the ear of the listening audience and currently boasts both 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).  KBPR has had songs selected as the top Christmas songs and top Valentine songs by Roots Music Radio.  Currently in the studio recording their 4th CD, radio stations worldwide are already asking to be on the list of who it gets mailed to first!

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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.  

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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! 


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