Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising is a group out of Salem, Oregon, led by bassist and singer Kathy Boyd, and also featuring Tim Crosby, Tom Tower, and Dennis Nelson. Their music is primarily bluegrass, and features songs written by all band members. They tour primarily in the Pacific Northwest and are a mainstay on the bluegrass circuit. They have been together since 2005 and have released six all original CDs during this time.