Robin is a Dallas-based, Dallas-born vocalist dedicated to taking her audience to a new level with each performance and is one of the fastest up-and-coming artists in Dallas, TX. Robin's stunning voice has been called a "wonderful, marvelous instrument"...
Robin is a Dallas-based, Dallas-born vocalist dedicated to taking her audience to a new level with each performance and is one of the fastest up-and-coming artists in Dallas, TX. Robin's stunning voice has been called a "wonderful, marvelous instrument" and her stage presence "something you have to experience." Robin's voice is mellow, smooth & distinct. Colored with undertones of blues, jazz & folk, performances unfold layer after layer of sultry, multi-faceted vocals.
Robin's extensive performance experience & varied song styles have blessed her with the opportunity to collaborate with a wide array of groups and venues, including the the Keene Camarata Orchestra, The Cu-Vee Band, The Aria Chamber Chorus, The Dallas Opera Chorus, Union Performance, Septien Entertainment Group, The Oaks School of Ballet, The Artisan Center Theater, Salero, The Fender Benders, The Brave Combo Band, and a host of others!
Robin has recently joined forces with Kevin Moore, aka 'Acoustic Kev.' Combined with Kevin's killer guitar, spellbinding harmonies, & great songs that speak for themselves, they are Blues, Love & Trouble. BLT for short.
With hundreds of past performances under their belt, they each have performed at a host of venues, events, & festivals including House of Blues Dallas, Hard Rock Cafe Dallas, Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, The Cottage Lounge, Nate's Seafood, 2Kats, The Goat Neighborhood Blues Bar, Farina's Winery, The Oak Cliff Centennial Festival, Alton Management Annual Corporate Gatherings, Parkland Hospital/March of Dimes Fundraisers, Scottish Rite Hospital Fundraiser, CPLC Annual Bishop's Pro-Life Benefit Dinner, Cowboy Philly's , Vetoni's on Main, The Winedale Tavern, Muddy Waters, Greenville Avenue Bar & Grill, Longshots, The Prairie House, Reno's The Bishop Arts Festival, Jingle Bells on Bishop Festival, The Nativity in Arlington, The Abordaze Festival, The Plano Balloon Festival, The Dallas Arts Festival, Unity Explosion Conference, Denison Suzy Q's, Splitsville Arlington, The Crescent Hotel, The Hilton Anatole Hotel, The Golf Club of Dallas, Southwestern Adventist University, The Lakewood Country Club, Its a Grind Coffee, Cafe Brazil, Potbelly's, Shuck N' Jive, Stroker's, St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Blessed Sacrament, Cathedral Dallas, The Landmark Ballroom, St. Rita's Christ the King, Trinity Christian Church, Holy Spirit Church, Holy Cross Church, St. Patrick's Church The 8.0 Bar, Cats Top Cats, The Mucky Duck, The Leave Me Alone Bar, The Pound, Poor David's Pub, The New Amsterdam Coffee House, White Rock Coffee, Sol Irandis, Dick's Last Resort, The Iron Cactus, The Gallery, Judge Beans, The Step-up Lounge The Artisan Center Theater, Southern Nights, The Nodding Dog, The African American Museum Dallas, Lonestar Sports Bar, Lonestar Cafe, O'Reilly's, The British Rose, The Eagles' Nest, Blue Canyon, Pacific Rim, Fat Ted's, Uptown Bar & Grill, and Club Dada for the I Showcase Music Exhibition in Oct. 2011.
Past projects include an album of Pro-Life music, in collaboration with the Dallas Guadelupe Catholic Radio Station in 2009, followed by a successful performance of the title song "Precious Babe" at the largest Dallas Catholic Pro-Life Committee event, The Bishops' Annual Pro-Life Dinner.
Robin was a featured soloist for The Keene Camarata Orchestra throughout their 2009 and 2010 seasons. Her performances of "Voi Che Sapete" and "Ombra Mai Fu" were met with immense praise! Robin's voice was described by one as being "wonderful, eloquent, and inspiring with a full range of sound."
2009 also found Robin performing as a guest artist for a host of others including the Austin-based salsa band Salero, The Fender Benders, and a Benefit Recital Concert at the Golf Club of Dallas.
Robin also landed a supporting role in the full-length independent film
"El Libro Negro." Robin's performance won rave reviews and in 2010, she was featured in a 2nd Dos Compadres Productions film, "El Triunfo de Chencho."
In 2010, Robin traveled to New York for her debut performance
outside of Texas, alongside the distinguished Azeneth Gonzalez of Monterrey, Mexico. That same year, Robin performed as a guest artist for the Fort Worth-based rock band The Fender Benders and Top-40/R & B group The Cu-Vee Band.
This Summer, Robin began working with several Dallas-based guitarists & eventually formed Blues, Love, & Trouble (BLT).
Robin also recently finished her first role with The Artisan Center Theater in Hurst, TX in their production of HELLO, DOLLY! as a Nun and a member of the Singing Ensemble.
Robin was recently featured in Internet Celebrity Entertainment Review Magazine & Radio Show. Be sure to check out her interview with Washington D.C. Talk Show Host Steven R. Hill under the 'Press' Tab at www.madhotvocals.com
Robin is currently working on two full-length albums one with Blues, Love & Trouble (BLT) and another in collaboration with producer Paul McNair & Studio 128. She will be featured on CBS Radio in Spring of 2012.
Robin and Kevin both perform extensively throughout the DFW area. Be sure to check out the 'Show' Tab to catch one of their upcoming shows!
Kevin Moore
Kevin has released 5 solo CDs. He has also co-produced 'What's a Person to Do?' with Will Huddelsten & Phil Cawston of Phil & the Pat Cats. They received airplay on KNON in 2007. Kevin's electric guitar, combined with Phil's harmonica, Will's bass, & Dan Luis on drums made for a powerful blues-rock original.
Kevin's latest work alongside vocalist Robin Willis, takes us back to his foundation of music: acoustic guitar intermingled with ripping electric guitar solos. Combining Kevin's killer guitar-genius with Robin's unique vocal approach, they spans the gamut of style and intrumentation. Together they are Blues, Love & Trouble. BLT for short
Instrumentation
Robin Willis - Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Electric Guitar, Hand Percussion, Hand drums, African Drums, Backing Vocals/Harmonies
Kevin Moore - Drums, Lead Guitar, Percussion, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Electric Bass, harmonies, Hand drums, African Drums, Lead/Backing Vocals
Discography
Robin Willis
'This Child' by Robin Willis
Released 12/17/11
Kevin Moore
'Time Continuum'-LP-2005
'Soulfood for Thought'-LP-2005
'Whats a Person to Do?'-2007, received airplay on KNON FM
'Times of Transformation' LP-2003
'From the Porch to the Patio'-LP-2008
'Life Beyond Reason'-LP-2001
'Crash Cadillac'-LP-1998, received airplay on 102.9FM & 96.5FM The Edge
'The Student'-LP-2001
