Chambers DesLauriers

  A Love Story Set To Music

Chambers DesLauriers embodies love, resilience, and the soul-stirring power of blues, rock, and soul. Fronted by dynamic duo Annika Chambers and Paul DesLauriers, the band blends raw emotion, powerful storytelling, and electrifying musicianship to deliver an unforgettable experience on stage and in the studio.

Their love story began in 2018 with a moment straight out of a movie. At a packed music conference at the Orpheum Theatre in Memphis, the two locked eyes. Though life pulled them in different directions, fate reunited them a year later. What followed was a whirlwind romance, quick engagement, and marriage — and six years later, their bond continues to shine, both personally and musically.

Their upcoming album, Our Time to Ride, produced by Eric Corne (John Mayall, Sugaray Rayford, Joe Louis Walker), was recorded at Studio MixArt in Montreal, with additional sessions in Los Angeles and Houston. 

   Toronzo Cannon was born in Chicago on February 14, 1968, and grew up in the shadows of the notoriously tough Robert Taylor Homes. Theresa's Lounge, one of the city's most famous South Side blues clubs, was close by. As a child, Cannon would stand on the sidewalk outside the club's door, soaking up the live blues pouring out, while trying to sneak a glance inside at larger-than-life bluesmen like Junior Wells and Buddy Guy. He also heard plenty of blues records growing up in his grandfather's home, and listened to soul, R&B and contemporary rock on the radio. 

Cannon's sister gifted him his first guitar at age 22, and his natural talent enabled him to quickly master the instrument. Although his initial focus was reggae, he found himself increasingly drawn to the blues. "It was dormant in me. But when I started playing the blues, I found my voice and the blues came pouring out." He absorbed sounds, styles and licks from Buddy Guy, Albert Collins, Hound Dog Taylor, B.B. King, Albert King, Freddie King, Jimi Hendrix, J.B. Hutto, Lil' Ed Williams and others. Although influenced by many, Cannon's biting, stinging guitar sound is all his own.  

    Bobby “T” Torello- Bobby has an extensive career, most notably as the former drummer for Johnny Winter.  Bobby toured with Michael Bolton, Grace Slick, and Black Oak Arkansas.  He was inducted into the Classic Drummer Hall of Fame, and into the New England Music Hall of Fame. He also serves as an ambassador for WFIII drums .  

 Rafe Klein- Rafe is a songwriter, and no stranger to the music scene, as he played alongside blues legend Charlie Karp for many years and co-wrote many songs that appeared on Charlie Karp’s last album “Back to You” (Courtesy of Red Parlor Records) and "Love" (Carole Sylvan's) and all 5 Name Droppers albums. 

 Scott Spray- was Johnny Winter's longest running bass player and also played with Edgar Winter. He was inducted into the New England Music Hall Of Fame. Scott has an extensive career having played with some of the biggest names in rock and roll. His credits span decades, and his bass work on Johnny Winter’s final album “Step Back” earned him a Grammy for Best Blues Album in 2015.  

 Ron Rifkin- Ron is a keyboard powerhouse who has played on numerous sessions, and played along side Charlie Karp live and in the studio for many years. His unique style of playing, and diverse singing voice puts him in high demand as a CT. session player, and he has numerous credits under his belt. 

 Simone Brown - is the background singer on The Name Dropper's albums "Starshine" (2024) and "Cool Blue Shoes" (2025) She developed her musical gifts at her local church and is a member of the CT based gospel choir, "Kevin Monroe & Devotion."