The core members of this musical troupe are Bruce the Bruce (Bruce Cannon - Guitar and vocals), Rowan Golightly (Susi Matthews - vocals and Tambourine ) and Desahra the Gypsy (Amber Cannon - vocals and FippleFlutes ).
The name of Queen’s Gambit is derived from a standard Chess opening move as well as the fact that Susi Matthews has also repeatedly played the part of a Renaissance Faire Queen Elizabeth .