"In last month's issue, we reported that Robin and Tony Rogers won the Acoustic Talent Competition held at the Evening Muse. Actually, Robin and Tony Rogers were double winners this past month. Starting this year the Blues Foundation has a new category to be judged at the International Blues Competition. Along with the "Best Band" and "Best Solo or Duo" act, each Blues Society is being encouraged to submit a CD which has been released in the past year for consideration in the "Best Self-Produced CD" competition. After a good bit of deliberation, the Board of Directors selected Robin Rogers' CRAZY CRYIN' BLUES over Delta Moon's GOING DOWN SOUTH. Good luck to Robin and Tony in both categories!"

Robin Rogers & "Crazy Cryin’ Blues" CD Review   by Gerald Donnelly, CBS Bluesletter

For her sophomore release Robin assembled a familiar cast of players and once again selected local legend, Jim Brock to sit behind the controls as producer. For “Crazy Cryin’ Blues” Robin focused on a core blues offering in performing an entire disc of cover interpretations of timeless and less than mainstream blues classics. Opening the twelve-track collection is Reverend Gary Davis’ Hesitation Blues, which features a sweet solo by Phil Thompson on clarinet. Robin’s full octave range is tested with the gospel oriented It’s a Blessing and the Ma Rainy influenced Hip Shakin’ Mama. Husband and lead guitarist Tony Rogers truly shines and fuels the “back-porch” tracks on the resonator guitar and Mark Stallings on piano keeps this musical train enjoyable beyond expectations. Robin and Her Hot Band represented our Charlotte Blues Society in this year’s International Blues Challenge in Memphis and competed against ninety-eight musical acts. Robin’s talents and electrifying stage presence rose to the challenge and was voted as one of nine finalists for the ultimate round of competition. The esteemed panel of judges quickly realized what the Charlotte region has come to treasure. Visit Robin’s website and plan an evening out to catch one of Charlotte’s most talented and hardest working acts. Robin’s infectious smile is representative of the fun she enjoys on stage and always translates into an enjoyable evening for all parties on both sides of the stage.