Looking for live music in Meredith, NH, things to do in the Lakes Region, or an intimate acoustic concert near Lake Winnipesaukee? Join us on Thursday, August 27, for another unforgettable edition of Songwriter RoundUp, hosted by award-winning New Hampshire singer-songwriter Katie Dobbins.

Presented by Katie Dobbins Music and Hermit Woods Winery & Eatery, Songwriter RoundUp is a monthly live music series that brings acclaimed singer-songwriters together for an evening of original music, storytelling, and acoustic performances in one of New Hampshire’s premier listening rooms.

This month features three exceptional artists:

• Katie Dobbins (New Hampshire)
• David Lockwood
• Frank Critelli

Performing “in the round,” these talented songwriters will share the stage, take turns performing original songs, and offer audiences a unique glimpse into the stories, experiences, and inspiration behind their music.

Event Details

Thursday, October 29 -Tickets: $12–$18

Complimentary Wine Tasting: 5:30–6:00 PM
Doors Open & Dinner Service: 6:00–7:00 PM
Show Begins: 7:00 PM

About the Artists

Katie Dobbins

Award-winning New Hampshire singer-songwriter Katie Dobbins is known for her honest songwriting, soulful vocals, and heartfelt performances. A three-time Best Solo Act winner in the Best of the Lakes Region Awards and a six-time New England Music Award nominee, Katie’s songs explore life, faith, relationships, and resilience with warmth and authenticity.

Learn more at katiedobbinsmusic.com.

David Lockwood 

Singer/songwriter and pianist David Lockwood has played for many years in the greater New England area with the Attractions, Raccoon Beach, Little Davey and the Aberrations, and various freelance duos and trios, sharing the stage with Bonnie Raitt, Joe Lovano, and Stephen Kellogg among others. He has recorded three albums of original songs, Lucky Me, Modern Love, and The Rest Is History with his songs drawing praise from such luminaries as Randy Newman, Mavis Staples, and Dan Jones, New York Times editor of Modern Love. In favorable weather, David travels with his baby grand on a trailer and performs outdoors as Little Davey & The Rolling 88s. He and the 88s have been featured on WMUR’s New Hampshire Chronicle several times.

Frank Critelli

Poet, philosopher, raconteur, busker, disc jockey, teacher, gardener—Frank Critelli embodies all these roles and more. For more than 30 years, Frank has played in streets and subways, clubs and coffeehouses, barrooms and classrooms, colleges, festivals, theaters, and even his kitchen. Those who have seen him live know that’s when he’s in his element.

A Premier Listening Room Experience

The Loft at Hermit Woods offers one of New England’s most intimate listening-room experiences. Guests enjoy exceptional acoustics, attentive audiences, handcrafted wines, locally inspired cuisine, and the opportunity to connect with artists in a way that is rarely possible in larger venues.

Whether you’re a fan of folk music, Americana, acoustic singer-songwriters, or simply searching for one of the best live music experiences in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region, Songwriter RoundUp offers an evening of music, stories, and connection you won’t soon forget.

Hermit Woods Winery