Sunday, August 16, 5:00 pm
Presented By: Levitt AMP St. Johnsbury Music Series
Blues / Blues rock / Soul
Levitt AMP St. Johnsbury Music Series at Dog Mountain
Sunday, August 16, 5:00 pm
This free concert is located at Dog Mountain and is open to everyone — including your dog! Be sure to pack your lawn chair or blanket, sunscreen, and some water — but leave the booze at home because no off-site alcohol is permitted. Bring a picnic, or grab a bite to eat from our local food vendors on-site, and visit St. Johnsbury Distillery at the beer garden for alcohol purchases — cash is recommended, as not all vendors accept credit cards. Parking will be available at the Fairbanks Scales parking lot, with a free shuttle to the top of the mountain provided by RCT. New this year: every Sunday at 4 pm, the RCT shuttle will make its first stop at the St. Johnsbury Welcome Center to bring folks from downtown up to the mountain! The shuttle will return to the Welcome Center at the end of the evening, at approximately 7:30 pm. Please submit any questions to info@catamountarts.org.
Location:
Dog Mountain
143 Parks Rd.
St. Johnsbury, VT
Admission: FREE!
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. The project captures the fire and freedom of Chambers DesLauriers — a fusion of deep blues roots, soulful R&B melodies, and gritty rock riffs, all layered with live energy and passion. The lead single, “Love You Just the Same,” is a blues-rock love letter, celebrating unwavering commitment through every high and low.
Annika Chambers, a Houston native, began her vocal journey in church and served 7 ½ years in the U.S. Army, where she completed two tours of duty. It was during her military service that she discovered the blues — a genre that would soon guide her career. Her debut, Making My Mark (2014), earned her a Blues Foundation nomination for Best New Artist. Since then, she’s released several acclaimed albums and earned three Blues Music Awards for Soul Blues Female Artist of the Year (2019, 2022, 2024), with a fourth nomination in 2025. Annika’s voice carries the depth of lived experience and the joy of musical liberation. “Every note I sing carries the weight of my journey,” she says.
Paul DesLauriers, hailing from Cornwall, Ontario, began playing music at five and gigging professionally by 15. A student of blues masters like B.B. King and Robert Johnson, Paul has developed a distinct voice as a guitarist and performer. His solo and band work has earned him six Maple Blues Awards, as well as runner-up at the International Blues Challenge in 2016. In 2018, Paul survived a traumatic brain injury, a life-altering event that only deepened his connection to music. “No matter what life throws at you, when you pick up a guitar, it reminds you who you are,” he shares.
Their previous release, Good Trouble (2022), debuted at #3 on the Billboard Blues Chart and earned a Blues Blast Award for Soul Blues Album of the Year. With Our Time to Ride, Chambers DesLauriers continues to turn life’s challenges into powerfully uplifting music. This is more than a band — it’s a love story, a healing force, and a ride worth taking.
The Levitt AMP St. Johnsbury Music Series is supported in part by the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation, which partners with changemakers and nonprofits across the country to activate underused outdoor spaces through the power of free, live music—bringing people together, fostering belonging, and invigorating community life. Presenting highcaliber talent and a broad array of music genres and cultural programming, Levitt concerts are welcoming and inclusive destinations where people of all ages and backgrounds come together.
In 2026, the Levitt Foundation is supporting 650+ free concerts in 50+ towns and cities with a total audience of nearly 1 million people. In addition to supporting free concerts, the Levitt Foundation is dedicated to advancing equitable music ecosystems through research and partnerships. www.levitt.org
Levitt AMP St. Johnsbury Music Series at Dog Mountain
Sunday, August 16, 5:00 pm
This free concert is located at Dog Mountain and is open to everyone — including your dog! Be sure to pack your lawn chair or blanket, sunscreen, and some water — but leave the booze at home because no off-site alcohol is permitted. Bring a picnic, or grab a bite to eat from our local food vendors on-site, and visit St. Johnsbury Distillery at the beer garden for alcohol purchases — cash is recommended, as not all vendors accept credit cards. Parking will be available at the Fairbanks Scales parking lot, with a free shuttle to the top of the mountain provided by RCT. New this year: every Sunday at 4 pm, the RCT shuttle will make its first stop at the St. Johnsbury Welcome Center to bring folks from downtown up to the mountain! The shuttle will return to the Welcome Center at the end of the evening, at approximately 7:30 pm. Please submit any questions to info@catamountarts.org.
Location:
Dog Mountain
143 Parks Rd.
St. Johnsbury, VT
Admission: FREE!
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. The project captures the fire and freedom of Chambers DesLauriers — a fusion of deep blues roots, soulful R&B melodies, and gritty rock riffs, all layered with live energy and passion. The lead single, “Love You Just the Same,” is a blues-rock love letter, celebrating unwavering commitment through every high and low.
Annika Chambers, a Houston native, began her vocal journey in church and served 7 ½ years in the U.S. Army, where she completed two tours of duty. It was during her military service that she discovered the blues — a genre that would soon guide her career. Her debut, Making My Mark (2014), earned her a Blues Foundation nomination for Best New Artist. Since then, she’s released several acclaimed albums and earned three Blues Music Awards for Soul Blues Female Artist of the Year (2019, 2022, 2024), with a fourth nomination in 2025. Annika’s voice carries the depth of lived experience and the joy of musical liberation. “Every note I sing carries the weight of my journey,” she says.
Paul DesLauriers, hailing from Cornwall, Ontario, began playing music at five and gigging professionally by 15. A student of blues masters like B.B. King and Robert Johnson, Paul has developed a distinct voice as a guitarist and performer. His solo and band work has earned him six Maple Blues Awards, as well as runner-up at the International Blues Challenge in 2016. In 2018, Paul survived a traumatic brain injury, a life-altering event that only deepened his connection to music. “No matter what life throws at you, when you pick up a guitar, it reminds you who you are,” he shares.
Their previous release, Good Trouble (2022), debuted at #3 on the Billboard Blues Chart and earned a Blues Blast Award for Soul Blues Album of the Year. With Our Time to Ride, Chambers DesLauriers continues to turn life’s challenges into powerfully uplifting music. This is more than a band — it’s a love story, a healing force, and a ride worth taking.
The Levitt AMP St. Johnsbury Music Series is supported in part by the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation, which partners with changemakers and nonprofits across the country to activate underused outdoor spaces through the power of free, live music—bringing people together, fostering belonging, and invigorating community life. Presenting highcaliber talent and a broad array of music genres and cultural programming, Levitt concerts are welcoming and inclusive destinations where people of all ages and backgrounds come together.
In 2026, the Levitt Foundation is supporting 650+ free concerts in 50+ towns and cities with a total audience of nearly 1 million people. In addition to supporting free concerts, the Levitt Foundation is dedicated to advancing equitable music ecosystems through research and partnerships. www.levitt.org